Category: Wellbeing
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Decide with Values, Lead with Joy
A nice weekend read! Thank you Adrienne Adhami The average person makes about 35,000 decisions daily, leading to decision fatigue! Accept that uncertainty is inevitable. Regret is part of growth! Shift focus from “Did I make the right decision?” to “How can I make this decision right?” In today’s interconnected world, the global community should…
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Reflections from Yoshitomo Nara: Art, Empathy, and Our Shared Responsibility
Two weeks ago, I attended the Yoshitomo Nara exhibition in London, and its profound humanity deeply moved me. Nara’s wide-eyed, childlike figures, with their gazes of defiance, melancholy, and serenity, seem to reflect our own emotions and struggles. They remind us of our vulnerability, our resilience, and our connection to home, community, and the natural…
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Honoring Indigenous Wisdom: Guardians of Nature on Indigenous Peoples Day
Today, as we gather to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the wisdom, resilience, and profound contributions of Indigenous communities who have cared for this planet since time immemorial. Across oceans, mountains, forests, and plains, Indigenous Peoples have been the guardians of Earth’s most precious ecosystems. Their voices remind us of a simple yet profound…
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Empathy as Strength: Leading with Care in a Complex World
Empathy as an Act of Strength: Why Our World Needs It More Than Ever! The world leaves so little space for nuance now, Jacinda Ardern lamented. Let us reclaim that space—with empathy as our compass. “The world is interconnected. Our crises are shared. Empathy is the thread that weaves solutions- Bapon Fakhruddin.” Empathy is the…
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Leading Global Teams with Cultural Intelligence
Reading an insightful piece in the Harvard Business Review about leading global teams effectively! It reinforced how important cultural intelligence is for success. Here are a few key takeaways: Balance autonomy with structure: Not everyone thrives in fully independent environments—some cultures prefer clear direction, while others value freedom to decide. Create psychological safety: Foster an…
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Finding Your Flow: The Magic of Fully Engaged Moments
Dive into the captivating experience of “flow” – a state of being where every moment feels electric with purpose and presence, a dance between inspiration and creativity. Coined by renowned positive psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, flow is that magical zone where time dissolves, distractions fade, and you are entirely immersed. Think about it: what activities sweep…
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Elevate Your Coffee Experience with the Coffee Taster’s Flavour Wheel
As the world’s coffee lovers continue to shape a global community that celebrates diversity, precision, and innovation, I’m excited to share an indispensable tool for every true coffee aficionado—the Coffee Taster’s Flavour Wheel. For those who are very particular about their coffee, this tool invites you to think deeper: start with broad flavor profiles in…
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Choosing Optimism for Ourselves and Future Generations
Let’s start new year with Optimism!It’s more than just a positive feeling it’s a powerful mindset that can change our lives and the world around us. Optimism is believing that better days are ahead, even when things get tough. It’s not about ignoring challenges but facing them with courage and hope. Studies show that optimistic…
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Leadership & Workplace Culture
Character matters more than we often acknowledge in the workplace. While we typically focus on skills and experience during hiring, a person’s character ultimately determines their actual value to an organization. Think about it – we’ve all worked with highly skilled people who were difficult to trust or collaborate with. Their technical abilities couldn’t compensate…
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The Science and Practice of Meditation for Mental Resilience
In the 1970s, American doctor and professor Herbert Benson made a groundbreaking discovery. Through his research on meditation, he found that this simple practice could significantly reduce activity in the sympathetic nervous system, the part of our brain responsible for the fight-or-flight response. This discovery opened the door to a wealth of research, revealing the…
Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD 