I’ve been thinking a lot lately about leadership: what it is, what it should be, and why, so often, we settle for so little. From personal experiences in the workplace to national frustrations with Kenya’s political class, the recurring theme is that we have made leadership about power and not purpose and we are now paying the price. It appears there is a serious leadership crisis not just in the top echelons of our country, but also in our workplaces, families, places of worship, and communities. Every conversation I’ve had recently with friends and acquaintances has led me to believe that most people are caught in the reality of dealing with leaders whose manners and character are questionable! But this isn’t about bashing leaders or pointing an accusing finger but about raising our consciousness to this issue. I’d like us to reflect and to ask ourselves deeper questions about the kind of leadership we have come to accept and the kind that we truly deserve. Years ago, I h...
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