The Words We Choose
In a recent coaching session, a single answer opened up something profound. When asked what they wanted, the coachee said: “I think…” What followed was a journey — from the head to the heart, to the core. Here’s what those three phrases reveal. The Three Layers of Expression “I Think…”Cognitive · Analytical Rooted in the […]
Stop Watching Your Competitors. Start Winning Your Market
I was listening to a strategy podcast recently when a single line stopped me cold: “Focus not on your competitor or competition — but on your competitive advantage.” It sounds almost too simple. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized how profoundly most organizations get this wrong — and how much […]
CBO: The C-Suite Has a Blind Spot — And It’s Costing You
You Have a Chief for Everything. Except the Thing That Matters Most. You have a Chief Risk Officer to protect what you built. A Chief Compliance Officer to make sure you follow the rules. A Chief People Officer to keep everyone happy. You even have chiefs for sustainability, diversity, and digital transformation. But who is […]
Most CEOs Will Watch the Gulf Crisis Unfold. A Few Will Move First
A pacemaker keeps the heart alive. It regulates rhythm, prevents collapse, and ensures continuity. Many CEOs see themselves this way — guardians of stability. But in today’s world, leadership must evolve. We need not just pacemakers but movement makers. The Russia–Ukraine war disrupted supply chains and grain markets, but Sri Lanka’s exposure was indirect. The Gulf […]
Shifting from Management to Leadership: A Mindset That Drives Growth
On 28th January 2026, an impactful leadership development workshop titled “The Shift Manager to Leader” was conducted at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, led by Bradley Emerson and organized by Lanka Talents. The session focused on redefining leadership by encouraging participants to move beyond traditional management roles and embrace a people-centered leadership mindset. The workshop highlighted […]
Life Comes in Waves — And So Do We
I wasn’t looking for a life lesson that day. I was just sitting on the beach, watching people surf, letting my mind wander the way it does when you finally stop trying to control everything. But something started to happen. Something quiet. Something that felt like a door opening in my thoughts. You sit on […]
‘What is Performance at Work’ for managers of Overseas Reality Ceylon Ltd
Feed back from one of the participants: “It’s no doubt we after a long time had a good training event designed to equip managers on the subject of performance managementThank you, you are great and I love how you articulate. you were able to give us that knowledge to practice immediately”
Direct challenge to Sri Lanka’s educational leaders
Sri Lanka’s education system remains dominated by the A/L and O/L examination culture, where success is narrowly defined by grades rather than holistic development. This has created a teaching-to-the-test mentality that stifles creativity, critical thinking, and practical application of knowledge. Students spend years memorising content for high-stakes examinations while developing little understanding of how their […]
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The Loser’s tool kit
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