What legacy are you really building? I used to believe that a ribbon-cutting, a glossy press release, and a viral photo were proof of leadership. For a long time I mistook visibility for value . Then I started asking a harder question: when the cameras leave, what remains? This edition of Strategic Content 4 Impact is for leaders who want more than applause. It’s for the ones who want an imprint - not just an Instagram moment. The difference between activity and impact There are two kinds of public leadership: The kind that performs - big launches, high-profile projects, declarations, awards. They look good on billboards and LinkedIn feeds. The kind that yields results - quietly fixing systems, investing in sustainability, turning money into service that lasts. One makes headlines. The other makes history. Simon Sinek put it plainly: “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” That t...

Have you ever woken up one morning and realized that the life you’re living - the routines, the plans, the ambitions - suddenly feels… blurry? You can’t tell if you’re moving forward, sideways, or standing still. You just know that something deep within you is whispering, “There has to be more than this.” I’ve been there - that awkward, unsettling space between what was and what could be. It’s like being stuck at a traffic light that refuses to turn green. You start questioning everything: your decisions, your dreams, even your purpose. If that’s where you are right now, pause. Breathe. You’re not broken. You’re simply in transition. That “Lost” Feeling Is More Common Than You Think This stage shows up at different times for different people. Early in life. Mid-career. Even later in life when you thought you had it all figured out. And here’s the truth: it’s no respecter of persons. Rich or poor. Introvert or extrovert. Corporate executive or fresh graduate — everyone, at ...

“The strongest leaders are not those who never stumble, but those who show us they can rise -with humility, grit, and a truth we can trust.” Introduction -The Masked Struggle Toward the end of last year, I found myself staring at my reflection late one evening in the hotel mirror. I’d flown into a new city, jet-lagged, already behind schedule, and feeling every bit the part of someone “who has it all together.” I forced a smile, smoothed my dress, and walked out to deliver a keynote - all while my insides trembled. That moment still haunts me - not because I failed, but because I know how many leaders (including myself) quietly wear a mask. We hide burnout, indecision, self-doubt, and personal struggles. We fear that to show weakness is to lose influence. But that’s precisely the silent fissure that eventually weakens leadership impact. In this installment of Strategic Content for Impact , I want to explore why hiding vulnerability is so tempting, how those hidden cracks erode influenc...