How to Lead Your Boss: Mastering the Art of Upward Leadership
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant Every so often, a truly transformative book appears — one that goes beyond media hype and strikes a raw nerve, offering insights that immediately resonate. Michael Useem’s Leading Up: How to Lead Your Boss So You Both Win (Crown Business, 2001) was one […]
How Jamaicans Get News
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Coach | Author | Management Consultant | Spiritual Guide | Social Philosopher I have been documenting the decline in reading and the consequences. “The decline in book reading over the past 100 years is difficult to quantify with precision, as the data varies depending on factors like location, demographic, and the medium of reading. But […]
Ready for the Next 5 Emerging Business Opportunities in Jamaica?
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant A Look Back: Jamaica’s Fashionable Business Models Since 1980 Over the past four decades, Jamaica has experienced a dynamic evolution in entrepreneurial focus. Every few years, certain business models captured the national imagination — some formal, some informal, (some illegal) — rising swiftly […]
AI and WORK: THE FUTURE IS HERE
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Speaker | Workshops | Management Consultant | Spiritual Guide | Social Philosopher Two recent articles have delved into the profound influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the modern workforce, particularly concerning Generation Z. The Gen X Career Meltdown – by Steven Kurutz https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/28/style/gen-x-creative-work.htmlAI Is Quietly Shutting Gen Z Out of the Labor Market – Scott Galloway <profgmarkets. Some clear lessons […]
Exit Strategies and the Entrepreneur: Leaving the Game Without Losing Your Money or Your Mind.
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Speaker | Workshops | Management Consultant | Spiritual Guide | Social Philosopher 🦋 TheSemajMindSpa Presents: Insight for the Journey In the world of entrepreneurship, we are often seduced by the thrill of the start—the spark of an idea, the drive to build, and the hunger for success. But rarely do we pause to consider the endgame. Yet, […]
“Leadership in Times of Global Uncertainty”
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist, Helping People & Organizations Transform Leading Through Global Uncertainty: How to Make High-Stakes Decisions in a Volatile World The Power of Uncertainty: The Beginning of Wisdom Uncertainty is often seen as something to be feared or avoided, but in reality, it is one of the most powerful catalysts for growth, transformation, and […]
EVEN THE CONSTANTS IN THE FUTURE WORLD OF WORK WILL BE IMPACTED BY AI.
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant Some Constant Factors in The Changing World of Work: The Role of AI and Future Preparation Each day, we witness the rapid transformation of the job market due to technological advances, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly dominant role. While some traditional […]
A COUNTRY IS NOT A COMPANY
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant Leading a country as if it were a business can have significant consequences, both positive and negative, due to the fundamental differences between governance and corporate management. Drawing on the themes from my article “Leadership Role Confusion,” https://thesemajmindspa.com/2025/02/20/leadership-role-confusion/ we explore the key outcomes […]
Leadership Role Confusion
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist, Helping People & Organizations Transform Leadership Role Confusion: Understanding the Complexities Across Different Spheres Introduction Leadership is one of the most critical yet often misunderstood aspects of human organization. While some individuals actively seek leadership positions, others find themselves thrust into them without proper preparation. Compounding this issue, many leaders have never […]
“Leadership is Both Art and Science”
Leadership is the single most critical factor in determining the success or failure of an organization. Whether a leader is born or made is a question that has long been debated, but one thing is clear: leadership is both an art and a science. It requires intuition and creativity, as well as data-driven decision-making and structured methodologies. More importantly, leadership is not confined to those who hold official titles; it is a responsibility and an opportunity available to anyone willing to inspire and guide others.