Many of you know that I spend quite a bit of time in Africa. I find it a fascinating place, so much opportunity but so much that hinders grabbing the opportunities…not unlike many companies I know.
Perhaps because of all the strife and ongoing tribal issues, there is a wealth of wisdom on leadership captured in subtle ways through proverbs. It never ceases to amaze me how a few words talking about the wildlife can have such deep meaning.
I’m off to Nairobi, Kenya in two weeks to give a talk and lead a day long program for a United Nations – Nippon Foundation conference. While preparing for my role as Resource Person I happened across this wonderful saying from Kenya that seems so appropriate for a blog sharing my thoughts on leadership…and that so wonderfully exemplifies my tag line Pay Attention · Add Value · Have Fun.
“The elephant can trip over a creeping plant.”
- Elephants out my window…from a previous visit
