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I Didn’t Become a Better Leader by Trying Harder
Sakina Ramzanali Sakina Ramzanali

I Didn’t Become a Better Leader by Trying Harder

Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack effort.
They struggle because their habits were built for an earlier version of themselves.

In this reflective piece, I share what I learned about leadership after years of trying harder — and why real change only happened when I started paying attention to the small behaviours I practised under pressure.

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The Fearless Leader: Strength or Liability?
Sakina Ramzanali Sakina Ramzanali

The Fearless Leader: Strength or Liability?

Fearlessness looks powerful, but it’s more complex than it seems. Discover when bold leadership helps, when it harms, and how to navigate it with awareness and clarity.

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The Leader You Practise Being: How Habits Quietly Shape Executive Identity
Sakina Ramzanali Sakina Ramzanali

The Leader You Practise Being: How Habits Quietly Shape Executive Identity

Most leaders believe identity drives behaviour — that who they are shapes what they do. In reality, it’s the opposite.
Your daily habits — how you make decisions, handle tension, and recover under pressure — build your leadership identity from the inside out.

This article explores how micro-habits form the foundation of who you become as a leader. Through real examples like Steve Jobs and Satya Nadella, it shows how deliberate practice, simple rituals, and reflective pauses can quietly transform how you lead.

Read on to discover how to design the habits that shape the leader you’re practising being.

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