In today’s rapidly evolving world, leadership is not merely a title — it’s a skill, a mindset, and a responsibility. The announcement of applications opening for IPLP Cohort 13, hosted at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), marks a significant opportunity for Iraqi professionals who aspire to drive change, foster innovation, and lead with integrity. […]
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a prestigious entry-level career track designed to groom future leaders in international development Through a three-year, rotational assignment at ADB headquarters, participants get hands-on experience in policy, project management and field missions. In fact, ADB describes the YPP as “a structured talent management program that
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Introduction Imagine this situation: you just delivered a successful project or came up with a great idea, yet when praised, you immediately deflect credit. Or you sit in meetings with insights bubbling up, but you never voice them. You may find these scenarios everywhere, and later employees realize it’s because they were undervaluing themselves at
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The path to leadership is rarely smooth. History’s most inspiring leaders are often those who faced tremendous obstacles before achieving their goals. These remarkable individuals demonstrate that challenges, failures, and setbacks can become the foundation for extraordinary success. Oprah Winfrey: From Poverty to Media Empire Born into extreme poverty in rural Mississippi in 1954, Oprah
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Charting Your Path to Leadership: A Guide for Aspiring Young Leaders Introduction Being ambitious is one of the most important keys to success in life. No matter what obstacles arise, ambition provides the energy and enthusiasm to overcome them. As former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in
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Recent research and expert insights reveal that many long-held beliefs about leadership are in fact myths that can weaken team performance, culture, and trust. In a 2022 survey by the Center for Creative Leadership, 79–90% of professionals either endorsed or felt uncertain about various “truths” of teamwork that are actually misconceptions. These myths – from
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The research suggests it might—and here’s what to do instead. By any measure, corporate learning is having a golden age. Companies are projected to spend $456 billion on training in 2025, a staggering figure that dwarfs most other investments in people. And yet the paradox is impossible to ignore: engagement is down, voluntary turnover is
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Toxic Leadership Signs Every Team Member Must Recognize Now Toxic leadership isn’t just “bad management” — it’s a silent epidemic undermining workplaces worldwide. According to recent studies, nearly 9 out of 10 professionals have dealt with at least one toxic boss, and 1 in 3 are experiencing it right now. The consequences? Burnout, fear-driven cultures,
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What is the role of a leader when the world around them is shaking? In moments of crisis, when fear is high and certainty is low, leadership becomes more than a position—it becomes an anchor of hope, resilience, and direction. True leaders are change-makers who step forward not only to solve problems but also to
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Every one of us is faced with choices in life. These choices shape our direction, define our growth, and determine the results we achieve. But here’s the truth: the right path is rarely the easiest one. The beginning often feels the hardest—uncertain, heavy with questions like How? When? With whom? And because the future is
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