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The Friction Zone: When Ubuntu is Broken

"I am because we are." But what happens when this becomes "I drain because you exist"? Welcome to the Friction Zone: levels 1-4 on the Human Potential Meter. It's Not Always Intentional, But It's Always Costly The key insight about Friction Zone dynamics: most people here aren't trying to create problems. They're often good people whose Ubuntu connection has been disrupted, disconnected from their natural contribution, struggling against the current instead of flowing with it. The Four Friction Patterns Level 1 - The Hidden Saboteur: Actively harmful, undermining trust and team safety. This requires immediate intervention, it’s not a coaching…

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Lees meer over het artikel From Ubuntu to Obuntuo: The Human Potential Compass

From Ubuntu to Obuntuo: The Human Potential Compass

Yesterday, I shared how Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—could transform our approach to teams. Today, I want to show you what this looks like in practice. The Birth of Obuntuo After years of watching talented people struggle in misaligned roles, we asked: How do we translate Ubuntu's wisdom into something practical for today's workplace? The answer became Obuntuo: Ubuntu reimagined for the modern world of work. At its heart is a simple but powerful tool: the Human Potential Meter. Think of it as your compass for navigating both individual and collective potential. Beyond Measurement to Navigation Most assessment tools measure…

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Ubuntu at Work: Why “I Am Because We Are” Changes Everything

There's an ancient African philosophy that could revolutionize how we think about workplace performance. Ubuntu. "I am because we are." In our hyper-individualized work culture, we've forgotten this fundamental truth: individual success and collective success are inseparable. We hire lone wolves, reward solo performance, and wonder why our teams feel disconnected. But what if the secret to unlocking extraordinary team potential lies in this timeless wisdom? The Hidden Cost of Disconnection I've watched brilliant individuals struggle in teams, not because they lack skills, but because they're disconnected from their natural contribution. I've seen organizations with talented people produce mediocre results…

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A True Entrepreneur Embodies Ubuntu Perseverance: “We Rise Together” 

By Sename Agbossou The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with peaks and valleys. There are wins, but also walls. There's clarity, but also confusion. And through it all, the True Entrepreneur keeps moving. Not in isolation, but anchored by Ubuntu wisdom: "A person is a person through other persons." Your perseverance isn't just about your individual will, it’s sustained by community and directed toward collective flourishing. What is Ubuntu perseverance? Ubuntu perseverance is showing up after disappointment, while lifting others who've stumbled. It's adjusting when the plan fails, while sharing lessons learned. It's taking the next step even when you…

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Lees meer over het artikel A True Entrepreneur Embodies Ubuntu: “I Am Because We Are” 

A True Entrepreneur Embodies Ubuntu: “I Am Because We Are” 

By Sename Agbossou Entrepreneurship can feel lonely. You carry vision, pressure, expectations—and often, doubt. But Ubuntu teaches us a profound truth: "I am because we are." A True Entrepreneur understands that individual success is inseparable from collective flourishing. They don't just build support, they contribute to the humanity of others while growing their own. Why Ubuntu matters in entrepreneurship: You can be a leader while recognizing your interdependence with others. You can pursue your vision while lifting others toward theirs. Ubuntu reminds us that our humanity is affirmed through our connections and contributions to our community. Success is never a…

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