How can you make a difference?

First of all, to avoid any assumption, can we make the difference? Are we able to give back to less fortunate and share our skills to the people in need? Can we make a difference as an individual or are we more effective working within a group?

I’m not expecting a “Yes” or “No” answer as I believe that we will receive a unique answer from each person.

I’ve attended the training workshop organised by the Rotaract Club of Jumeirah which initially aimed at equipping its members with the right knowledge that will take them to the other level. A very interesting discussion sparked on how efficient the club was and how can we make a bigger impact to the community.

The interesting part is that triggering change take time, efforts and money. May also a lot of tenacity and self confidence. But when you see all the Rotary achievements stretching from building a sustainable water program, fighting polio and instilling a sense of responsibility and leadership to the next generations, you realise that nothing is impossible, as long as you’ve got the will and the right network to tap into.

The history of the Rotary is very eloquent success story. Founded in 1905, the Rotary counts now 34,118 and 1,222, 293 members across the globe. This shows how a universal idea can be embedded in many cultures and bring the same expected result, “Service above Self”.
If you’d like to know more about us and share any skill that you have, visit our website and drop us a note. Rotaract stands for “Rotary in Action” and we have all it takes to reflect that concept.

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Born leader or leader to be?

Dear followers,

I’ve came across this very interesting opinion piece written by the Managing Director of the Market Leadership Centre, Dr Tommy Weir and author of a book entitled “The CEO Shift”.

The expert believes that building responsibilities into future leaders is done since our childhood through our family environment.

The writer uses a great analogy to explain that Sheikh Hamdan considers his father as his tutor in life and he continually learns from him. Dr Tommy Weir strongly maintains that while school meets the academic requirements, it is the family which instils the value system, social conscience, and the practice of daily life.

Based on his analysis, successful preparation requires exposure to future challenges and role requirements long before they held a leadership role. Guidance is key for professional growth. Securing opportunities provide future leaders with a chance to lead. Finally, support and continuous encouragement by coaching a leader help further improve.

Now my question is, do you agree with this opinion?

Leadership, management and being seen as successful are the big buzz words of the moment. But do we all want to be CEOs? Where is the space for personal development? Aren’t we all conditioned to be competitive and forget to work on our professional relationships?

I believe that coming together on any project is key. Building personal friendship and long-lasting work relationship should make everyone a leader on their respective fields. We see that every day with our relationship with the Rotary Club of Jumeirah, and the great networking platform it provides to his members.

Don’t you think that great geographic, cultural and professional diversity are the future of each international firm?

I would love to hear your thoughts as young professionals.