Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com), President of the “More Than a Mother” Campaign, has published a new reflective leadership article titled “Why I Stopped Glorifying Multitasking and Started Practicing Mindful Leadership”, under her newly launched virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform, "Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact".In this insightful article, Dr. Kelej challenges the common belief that multitasking is a hallmark of effective leadership and success. Drawing from her extensive leadership journey spanning more than three decades, she shares how shifting from constant multitasking to mindful leadership enhanced her focus, decision-making, productivity, and overall impact.To read the full article and access the platform, visit:https://apo-opa.co/4dA0qJ9To read the full article and access the platform, visit:https://apo-opa.co/4B5gOvjSenator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) shares, "For many years, like many professionals, I believed multitasking was a sign of efficiency and strong leadership. Experience has taught me otherwise. Constantly switching between tasks often reduces the quality of our thinking, weakens our creativity, and limits our ability to truly connect with people. The most effective leaders are not those who do the most at once; they are those who are fully present, intentional, and focused on what matters most. Mindful leadership allows us to make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and create lasting impact."Drawing from her 32 years of professional experience leading impactful development initiatives across Africa, Asia, and beyond, she shares practical lessons on the importance of focused attention, strategic prioritization, deep listening, thoughtful decision-making, and creating space for reflection. She emphasizes that sustainable leadership is not measured by how busy a leader appears, but by the quality of decisions made, the strength of relationships built, and the meaningful impact created.Through this latest publication, Dr. Kelej continues her mission of sharing practical leadership insights that inspire and empower the next generation of leaders, helping them to navigate through the increasingly complex and fast-changing environments.The article is available through Dr. Rasha Kelej's Mentorship and Leadership Platform, "Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact," through Substack, that has been launched to create an accessible resource designed to inspire, guide, and support future leaders, particularly women and young future leaders in Africa, Asia and Global South Countries. The platform is accessible to all, ensuring that aspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds can access valuable mentorship, leadership insights, and practical guidance.The articles can be freely accessed on Dr. Rasha Kelej’s website: https://Rasha-Kelej.comThe links of the articles can also be accessed on Merck Foundation Website: https://Merck-Foundation.comThe links can also be accessed on the Social Media channels of Dr. Rasha Kelej and Merck Foundation.Through the Mentorship and Leadership Platform, Dr. Rasha Kelej is committed to sharing her 32 years of knowledge and experience to support and guide aspiring individuals in unlocking their hidden potential, achieving their professional and personal goals, and becoming the leaders of tomorrow.To learn more about the Dr. Rasha Kelej’s journey, visit her Social Media Handles: Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4ikenxp), Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4hJnlnP), X (https://apo-opa.co/4B4FLqL), and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4z7bbLT).And Merck Foundation Social Media Handles: Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4yQMVNV), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4ijlfey), X (https://apo-opa.co/4e8FitE) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4yYr9rp).Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation.Contact:Mehak HandaCommunity Awareness Program Manager Phone: +91 9310087613/ +91 9319606669Email: mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.comMedia filesDownload logo
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