
ARE WE TRANSFORMING? with Thembekile Phylicia Makhubele
June 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
“Leaders are like Wi-Fi.
Good ones connect and empower you.
Bad ones leave you frustrated and unproductive.
Think about the best leader you ever had.
You felt seen. Supported. Unstoppable.
Now think about the worst.
The anxiety. The micromanaging.
The slow erosion of your confidence.
The difference is night and day.
Great leaders:
➟ Have your back when things go wrong
➟ Push you to grow, not to break
➟ Listen more than they talk
➟ Celebrate your wins
They're the ones who:
↳ Help you see your potential
↳ Make you believe in yourself
↳ Create a team that feels like home
↳ Understand and manage their own emotions
Toxic leaders? They do the opposite:
➟ Take credit for your work
➟ Micromanage every little thing
➟ Play favorites and create drama
➟ Blame you when things go south
Working for them feels like:
↳ Losing your passion for what you do
↳ Feeling emotionally drained
↳ Never being good enough
↳ Walking on eggshells
Leaders, remember:
Your team's success is your legacy.
Their growth is your real achievement.
So, ask yourself:
Are you the Wi-Fi that connects and empowers?
Or do you leave everyone disconnected?
The choice is yours.
But your team is counting on you to get it right.”

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