Leader Within

  27 June 2018

Seven Deadly Sins

What makes a truly effective leader—power, popularity, or character? We explore the final part of a series on leadership, drawing on wisdom, practical experience, and a compelling story from Saadi to show that humility, integrity, and compassion outweigh pride and empty reputation. We reflect on co…

  20 June 2018

Developing Skills

Step into a lively broadcast where we greet listeners across Afghanistan and set the tone for honest, heartfelt leadership. We explore how true leaders take responsibility rather than shifting blame, reflecting on familiar frustrations where officials pass fault while ordinary people recognise the …

  13 June 2018

Self control 2

Step into a candid conversation where we explore the heart of leadership and the discipline it truly requires. We reflect on a powerful tale of generosity and contrast it with the reality of leaders who place personal comfort above the welfare of others, challenging us to reconsider what genuine re…

  6 June 2018

Self control

Leadership begins with a striking truth: our greatest rival is often ourselves. We explore how effective leaders shape a clear vision for the future while practising discipline and self-control, illustrated through a poetic tale from Saadi that reminds us kindness and restraint yield better outcome…

  30 May 2018

Having a clear picture of the future

Step into a lively discussion where we explore what truly makes a successful leader, drawing on wisdom from Saadi, real-world examples like Coca-Cola’s global rise, and reflections from the Bible. We contrast leaders in Afghanistan who react without vision with those who shape a clear future, showi…

  25 April 2018

Draw a future

Tune in and discover how real leadership begins with a clear vision of the future. We explore how guiding others is not just about managing tasks, but about seeing where we are going and inspiring people to move together with purpose. Drawing on wisdom from Saadi and vivid examples like Henry Ford’…

  18 April 2018

Principles of staff development

What truly makes a leader worth following? We explore how genuine leadership is built not on control, but on nurturing others with care, trust and purpose, drawing on a powerful tale from Saadi in which mercy outweighs authority and an innocent life is spared. We reflect on the tragic reality that …

  11 April 2018

Gratitude and honesty

What does it truly take to lead well when the pressure mounts? We explore how effective leadership is not about doing everything alone, but about developing others—illustrated by a striking tale of a bricklayer whose attempt to manage a heavy task single-handedly ends in injury and failure. Drawing…

  21 March 2018

Positive attitude

What if the way we think is the key to transforming our lives, even amid the challenges of Afghanistan? We explore how a positive outlook shapes leadership, showing that rather than blaming fate or others, we can adapt, take responsibility, and use difficulties to move forward—like raising a sail i…

  14 March 2018

Solving problems

  7 March 2018

The leader must identify the problems

Tune in for a lively and thought‑provoking discussion as we explore what truly makes an effective leader. We reflect on how strong leaders confront challenges, emphasising the importance of recognising problems early, understanding their root causes, and working alongside colleagues to resolve them…

  28 February 2018

The leader is the problem

با یک بحث زنده و تأمل‌برانگیز همراه شوید، جایی که ما بررسی می‌کنیم چه چیزی واقعاً یک رهبر مؤثر را می‌سازد. ما بازتاب می‌دهیم که چگونه رهبران قوی با چالش‌ها روبه‌رو می‌شوند و بر اهمیت تشخیص زودهنگام مشکلات، درک ریشه‌های آن‌ها و همکاری با همکاران برای حل آن‌ها تأکید می‌کنیم، نه این‌که به‌تنهایی عمل ک…

  21 February 2018

Changes in Leadership

What if real leadership begins by changing ourselves first? We explore how people across Afghanistan can grow into effective leaders—not through titles, but through guiding families, teams, and communities with wisdom and respect. Drawing on thoughtful examples, including a tale from Saadi and prac…

  14 February 2018

Honesty in leadership

What truly defines a strong leader when change feels difficult and uncertain? We explore how real leadership begins with self-change, showing that without personal growth, no lasting transformation in others can take place. Drawing on timeless wisdom, including stories of just and unjust rulers and…

  7 February 2018

Intentional Integrity

  31 January 2018

Honesty in leadership

Why do some leaders inspire trust while others quietly fail? We explore how true leadership is not inherited or imposed, but built through honest effort, clear priorities, and integrity in action. Drawing on a timeless tale from Saadi, we reflect on the idea that leaders exist to serve their people…

  24 January 2018

Principles of work priorities

Discover how thoughtful choices shape meaningful leadership and lasting impact. We explore how identifying priorities—guided by the Pareto principle—can improve effectiveness, alongside vivid stories from Saadi and everyday life that reveal the consequences of poor judgement, misplaced generosity, …

  17 January 2018

priorities

What truly makes a leader—and why do so many of us in Afghanistan get it wrong? We explore a different vision of leadership, one rooted not in power or position, but in trust, service, and leading by example so that others follow willingly. Through stories like the justice of Anushirvan and the pra…

  10 January 2018

The result of positive influence

What truly makes a leader—authority, or the ability to inspire? We explore how real leadership grows from within, built on influence, trust and meaningful connection rather than position or power alone. Through a timeless tale from Saadi’s "Gulistan," we reflect on wisdom over appearance, courage i…

  3 January 2018

Positive Infiuence

We explore the idea of “heart-led leadership” by blending storytelling, reflection, and practical insight. Drawing on a tale from Saadi, we highlight how true greatness comes from wisdom and character, then examine leadership as the ability to influence minds and hearts rather than simply hold a ti…