Empowerment of Women
“Empowerment of Women” Women deliver enormous contributions to economies, whether in businesses, on farms, as entrepreneurs or employees, or by doing unpaid care work at home. But they remain disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination and exploitation. Gender discrimination means women often end up in insecure,…
Leadership
“Leadership” The best leaders give away the power and responsibility to others. They empower others by acknowledging their strengths and potential contributions. John Maxwell says, “Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” Leadership ability is…
Kindness
“Kindness” Kindness is a type of behaviour marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without having an expectation of praise or reward. Aristotle defines kindness as “helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the…
Opportunity
“Opportunity” Opportunity is in front of us, awaiting our arrival, if only we embrace our current circumstances with an open mind. Opportunity may simply be the moment to reinvent ourselves from the inside out. Opportunities require that we act by faith, confidence and use our…
Common sense
“Common Sense” Common sense is not the kind of education you receive through formal training.You don’t go to school to acquire common sense. It refers to having sound judgment, not necessarily based on specialized knowledge. When you are smart, level-headed and able to understand and assess…
Positive Attitude
“Positive Attitude” Having a positive attitude means being optimistic about situations, interactions, and yourself. Positive attitude is a state of mind that envisions and expects favorable results. People with a positive outlook, view life, challenges, and the situations they go through, with confidence and are…
Self-accomplishment
“Self-accomplishment” Ayn Rand, the Russian-American writer and philosopher, who is known for her two best-selling novels, The “Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged”, had this to say, “A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” These are very…
Tolerance
“Tolerance” Tolerance can be defined as the ability to accept diversity and to live and let others live. Without tolerance the lasting peace of societies cannot be maintained. Lack of tolerance destroys the peace of society. When people fail in their arguments, they become intolerant,…
Investment in Knowledge
“Investment in Knowledge” Knowledge refers to the facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education, the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.Research by the Commission of the European Communities determined that: “Lifelong learning enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development, but also…
Surround Yourself with Supportive People
“Surround Yourself with Supportive People” Epictetus suggests that the key to a successful life is to keep by your side only people who are positive, optimistic and who believe in you. Communicate with people and find those that make you feel that you are important….
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