Beyond Power; Leadership , Global Influence and Impact

After many years of leading partnerships across more than 50 countries and working closely with First Ladies, Ministers, healthcare leaders, and development partners, I often reflected on a simple question: What creates sustainable influence? Many leadership models focus on authority, position, or power. My experience has taught me something different. I have found that lasting […]

The Leadership Cost of Becoming Visible Over the years, people—colleagues, partners, and members of the media—have sometimes asked me how to deal with envy and jealousy in the workplace and, more importantly, how to deal with it peacefully without allowing it to consume their energy, distract them from their purpose, or change the way they

In fashion, layering creates depth, character, and individuality. I believe leadership works exactly the same way. I have always loved fashion, and one of the things I find most fascinating about it is the art of layering. A beautiful look is rarely about one extraordinary piece. It is about how different pieces, textures, structures, colors, and

I have never believed that improvement should begin only when something goes wrong. Excellence is a Moving Target. 

Throughout my leadership journey, I have continuously reviewed, refined and fine-tuned the way I work — my strategies, guidelines, processes, partnerships, communication and even my own leadership style.

Not because they were failing.
Not because someone else was doing

Why I believe the courage to say no—especially when it is not politically convenient—is essential for leadership, focus, and long-term value Sometimes the most important leadership decision is not what you say YES to. It is what you have the courage to say NO to. Throughout my leadership journey across different countries, cultures, institutions and

My Daily Discipline Behind Clear Thinking, Better Decisions, and Sustainable Leadership. -The Leadership Practice We Rarely Discuss-but Can No Longer Ignore “Why Mental Hygiene Matters More Than Ever for Leaders.” “Ignoring your mental hygiene ; the result is that we become busy without necessarily being effective. We become reactive instead of strategic, spending less time

Observation is the bridge between experience and wisdom. The more carefully you observe, the faster you learn and the better you lead The Power of Observation: The Most Underrated Leadership Skill Throughout my career, I have worked across different countries, cultures and fields—from health and education to media, music and film production, TV presenting, fashion

By: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Celebrate The Journey. Pursue Excellence. Repeat. A Culture of Celebration and Continuous Excellence: My Recipe for Success. Enjoy reading my article : Have you ever worked incredibly hard, done everything right, and still lost? Whether in business, leadership, or life, we all experience setbacks. Sometimes they happen because someone else

For most of my career, I considered multitasking one of my greatest strengths. In many ways, it had to be. I still going it only if I have to , I am very good at, so everyone tells me. For many years, I considered multitasking one of my greatest leadership strengths. When you lead international

Some readers of my recent articles may have noticed what appears to be a contradiction. In one article, I explained why I chose Work-Life Fusion over traditional Work-Life Balance. In another, I wrote about why I stopped glorifying multitasking and started practicing mindful leadership. At first glance, these ideas may seem incompatible. How can someone