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The Inside-Out Leadership – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1105 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1105 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Christina Morillo Credit: RDNE Stock Project Credit: Thirdman Preamble In a world marked by complexity, disruption, and rapidly shifting societal expectations, the demands on leadership have never been greater. Particularly in the public sector and mission-driven organizations, leaders are being called upon to do more than execute strategies and manage teams—they are expected to embody purpose, demonstrate authenticity, and cultivate environments where people can thrive. Traditional, hierarchical models of leadership are proving insufficient. What’s needed is a shift from the outside-in focus on skills and outputs to an inside-out approach centered on p...

The End of Imperial Leadership – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #970 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 970 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to aq.pharmaveterans@gmail.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Antoni Shkraba Credit: Mikhail Nilov Credit: Thirdman Opening Statement There was a time when leaders were seen as larger-than-life figures, almost imperial in their grandeur. They were celebrities, often writing books, appearing on television, and becoming the face of their organizations. These leaders were celebrated for their charisma, decisiveness, and the ability to command respect and admiration. However, the era of imperial leadership is now waning, giving way to a new paradigm where leadership is defined by service to people—both within the organization and among customers. This shift marks a significant evolution in what it means to lead effectivel...

Employee Engagement – Part 2 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #687 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #687 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: Andrea Piaccquidio Photo Credit: Fauxels FACTORS THAT PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT Creating and maintaining employee engagement is a continuous effort. It is neither off/on nor something that once created shall stay forever. Globoforce reports that 36% businesses see employee engagement as a top challenge. My own experience in several organizations who sincerely wanted to create employee engagement tells that it is a constant effort at multiple levels. We shall discuss the situation in Pakistan separately. Research and surveys have identified several factors that promot...