Influencer

Jul 2025 Release:

Communication that Lands: Navigating Stakeholders with Clarity and Confidence

In today’s high-speed, cross-functional workplaces, communication isn’t just about clarity—it’s about influence, alignment, and trust. Whether you’re a team lead trying to manage upward, an HR pro building bridges between departments, or a CEO aligning global goals, effective communication and stakeholder management are the backbone of organizational success. This edition dives into how leaders at every level can shape narratives, build trust across silos, and manage competing expectations without burning out or playing politics.

Leading Self – Self-Coaching Guide (Prompts and Techniques): Power with Words: Influencing Without Authority
Leading Together – Dual-Perspective Comparison (Team vs. Leadership Needs): Bridging Gaps: Balancing Team and Leadership Expectations
Leading Beyond – Leadership Playbook (Do’s & Don’ts): Collaboration Without Power Plays: Cross-Functional Influence Done Right
Wellness Corner – Reflection Prompts: Communication Overload: When Talking Becomes Draining

Jun 2025 Release:

Inclusive Leadership: Leading with Equity, Empathy & Impact

Inclusion is the heartbeat of modern leadership. It’s not just a mindset—it’s a measurable practice embedded into how we recruit, grow, and support people across the organization. This edition examines how inclusive leadership drives equity in systems, accountability in decision-making, and true belonging in culture. With Pride Month as a powerful reminder of representation and respect, we spotlight how leaders can lead inclusively—not occasionally, but continuously.

Leading Self – Self Audit Toolkit: Beyond Bias: How Inclusive Leaders Hold Themselves Accountable
Leading Together – Comprehensive Checklist: The Architecture of Access: Inclusive Learning & Development Systems
Leading Beyond – Step By Step Guide: Hiring for Belonging: Rethinking Recruitment for Inclusion
Wellness Corner – Wellness Article: Psychological Safety Isn’t a Perk, It’s a Priority
The Inclusive Lens – Leadership Insight article and Allyship Framework: Fostering Inclusion for All: Empowering Underrepresented Voices at Work

May 2025 Release:

AI & Sustainable Leadership: Balancing Innovation with Impact

AI is transforming leadership by demanding adaptability, ethical foresight, and a balance between technology and human-centric decision-making. This edition explores how leaders can navigate AI-driven workplaces, empower teams, and prevent digital fatigue while fostering sustainable leadership.

Leading Self – Self-Reflection Guide: The AI Mindset Shift: Self-Reflection for Sustainable Leadership
Leading Together – Dear Coach: Leading Humans in an AI-Powered Workspace
Leading Beyond – Leadership Playbook: AI as a Leadership Tool: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Human Judgment
Wellness Corner – Wellness Playbook: The Human Side of AI: Managing Digital Overload & Decision Fatigue
Quarterly Visionary Voice – Chairman’s Industry Insights: AI, Sustainability & The Future of Leadership

Apr 2025 Release:

The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback

This edition delves into one of the most crucial yet challenging aspects of leadership—mastering feedback. It offers practical insights on how leaders can navigate difficult conversations with empathy and clarity, adapt feedback to suit varying performance levels, and foster a psychologically safe environment where continuous feedback is normalized and encouraged. Ultimately, it empowers leaders to build stronger, more resilient teams through open, constructive communication.

Leading Self – Mindset Matters: Navigating Tough Conversations: Skills Every Leader Needs
Leading Together – Quick Strategies: The Feedback Spectrum: Adapting Conversations for High, Mid and Low Performers
Leading Beyond – Leadership Playbook: Beyond the Basics: Why Employees Always Want More Feedback
Wellness Corner – Leadership Reflections: Managing Emotional Reactions to Feedback

Mar 2025 Release:

Empowerment in Action

mpowerment is the key to unlocking potential—within ourselves, our teams, and the broader leadership landscape. This edition explores how true empowerment is built on trust, delegation, and the ability to cultivate leadership in others. In honor of International Women’s Day, we also spotlight the importance of empowering women in leadership, celebrating growth, and driving meaningful change.

Leading Self – Mindset Matters: Overcoming the Fear of Letting Go
Leading Together – Quick Strategies & Best Practices: Empowering Teams: Building Trust and Ownership
Leading Beyond – Leadership Playbook: The Empowerment Multiplier: How Great Leaders Create More Leaders
Wellness Corner – Efficiency Edge: The Power of No: Delegating to Protect Your Energy
Leadership Insights – International Women’s Day Special Article: Empowering Women: Celebrating Leadership and Growth

Feb 2025 Release:

Leading Through the Winds of Change

In a fast-paced dynamic world, organizations face constant transformation driven by technological advancements, market demands, and internal innovation. Leaders must guide their teams through these “winds of change” by adapting, inspiring, and driving sustained progress. This newsletter outlines key principles for leading effectively through change.

Leading Self – Mindset Matters: Unlocking the Power of Momentum: How Small Steps Lead to Big Changes
Leading Together – Dear Coach: Overcoming Fear of Failure and Risk Aversion in My Team
Leading Beyond – Culture & Responsibility: Building a Culture of Resilience and Accountability During Change
Wellness Corner – Staying Well Through Change: Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Visionary Voice – Leadership Reflections: Managing Transition from the Old to the New

Jan 2025 Release:

Leadership Trends & Future Insights

As leadership continues to evolve in response to global dynamics, we need to reflect on the past year while also looking ahead towards emerging innovations set to reshape leadership approaches. To stay ahead of the curve, leaders must face critical challenges and embrace agility, trust, collaboration, foster continuous learning, and cultivate resilient teams.

Leadership Corner: Welcome to The New Era of Influencer
Leading Self – Self Reflection: Reflecting Back, Leading Forward
Leading Together – Team Dynamics and Culture: Building Stronger Teams: The Leadership Playbook for 2025
Leading Beyond – Visionary Insights and Strategies: 2025 and Beyond: Crafting Visionary Leadership for Emerging Trends
Wellness Corner: Thrive and Lead: Building Well-Being for the Future of Leadership

Dec 2024 Release:

Best of 2024 – A Walk Down Memory Lane 2024

As the year ends, we should take time to pause and reflect on what we have accomplished and learned over the last twelve months. This edition of Influencer compiles some of the highlights from previous 2024 issues.

The Best of HD’s Desk: Navigating Leadership: ABC for Mental Health Challenges
The Best of Future Forward: Gender-Balanced Succession Planning
The Best of Quick Bites: What we still get wrong about Feedback
The Best of Dear Coach: Communicating Change
The Best of Quintet: What Not do Do as a New Manager
The Best of Featured: Reflection: Socioeconomic Diversity at Work
The Best of Point of View: Taking Ownership for Career and Professional Growth
Team Chronicles: Voices of Impact: Reflections from Our Dedicated Team

Nov 2024 Release:

The Innovation Blueprint

In this issue, we explore multiple dimensions of workplace innovation. From the transformative power of speculative design in leadership to the challenges posed by change fatigue, we breakdown key concepts that drive and shape the future of innovation in modern work.

From HD’s Desk: Leader’s Cut: Speculative design as a leadership tool
Future Forward: Jugaad Approach to Innovation
Quick Bites: World Café Method
Dear Coach: Change Fatigue and Innovation
The Quintet: Decoding Intrapreneurship
Featured: Reflection: Temporal Curiosity
Point of View: Multiple Dimensions of Corporate Innovation

Oct 2024 Release:

Mental Health: Beyond the Obvious

Mental health encompasses more than just the absence of mental illness. It involves emotional well-being, resilience, and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. Beyond the obvious, it includes fostering supportive relationships, practicing self-care, and seeking help when needed. Prioritizing mental health leads to a balanced, fulfilling life.

From HD’s Desk: Navigating Leadership: ABC for Mental Health Challenges
Future Forward: Cognitive Reload
Quick Bites: Breaking the Silence: How to Discuss Mental Health with Your Leader
Dear Coach: Revisiting Psychological Contracts as Leaders
The Quintet: Workplace Loneliness
Featured: Normalizing the Use of Mental Health Benefits
Point of View: Redefining Mental Health with Positivity

Sep 2024 Release:

Ready to Lead

Stepping into a managerial or leadership role for the first time can be simultaneously thrilling and daunting. In this edition, we extensively cover a variety of topics that provide readers with insights into what it truly means to be prepared for leadership.

From HD’s Desk: Super Leadership Team
Future Forward: Crafting Your Leadership Identity
Quick Bites: Managing Up
Dear Coach: Balancing Confidence and Humility
The Quintet: What Not to Do as a New Manager
Featured: The Irony Between Demand and Acceptance of Change
Point of View: Readiness to Lead

Aug 2024 Release:

GrowthX

The pursuit of professional growth is intricately linked and heavily reliant on shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and overall perspective. This edition delves into and addresses critical areas of development, strategies, and dilemmas in the journey of self-improvement.

From HD’s Desk: The Powerplay of Ownership
Future Forward: The Makings of an Expert
Quick Bites: Habits of Curious Minds
Dear Coach: Working with Someone you Don’t Like
The Quintet: Learning of Life
Featured: Decoding Ambition
Point of View: Taking Ownership for Career and Professional Growth

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