In the final episode of Season 2, we hear from Susie Thomas, the Co-Founder of B2THEWORLD on what her journey of strength and courage look like. Susie shares her experiences over the years including, battling a malignant brain tumor a decade ag

Elsie on Founding Youth For Youth Rwanda

Apr 19th, 2022 24m 30s

In this episode, we feature a Guest, Elsie Muhirwa, a Senior at Kigali International Community School (KICS). She speaks about her experience as a student just accepted into an Ivy League university, her lessons from heading the Student Council

Dr. Ben's Reflection on Kwibuka

Apr 12th, 2022 21m 36s

Every year in Rwanda, April 7 marks the start of the 100-Day commemoration period of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. In this episode of the Strength and Courage Podcast, host Dr. Ben, shares his personal reflection on Kwibuka which means '

Fabrice on his Creative Journey

Apr 5th, 2022 50m 48s

Creativity is one of the most important characteristics of an effective leader. In Episode 21 we hear from our show Guest, Mr. Fabrice Nzeyimana, who is the Worship Pastor at Christian Life Assembly in Rwanda as well as, the Founder of Heavenly

Pr. Lincoln on Leading as a Pioneer

Mar 29th, 2022 50m 44s

In Episode 20, our show Guest, Pr. Lincoln Serwanga from Liberty Christian Fellowship in Southeast London, shares his insights on leading with strength and courage. Pr. Lincoln is a pioneer leader, pastor, and church planter who faced and overc

Leading from Silence and Solitude

Mar 22nd, 2022 28m 15s

Silence and solitude are about intentionally creating space and time to attune your inner self to what is important for life. In Episode 19, Dr. Ben shares about how busy leaders can unplug, rest, limit distractions and slow down so they can le

Leading Change in Organizations

Mar 15th, 2022 33m 38s

Change is a constant for growing organizations. In Episode 18, Co-host Hassan Kibirango delves into why embracing change for leaders gives them the ability to scale organizational growth as they lead with strength and courage.

Living Simply

Mar 8th, 2022 26m 58s

Living Simply can empower leaders to have the freedom to focus on what matters most. In Episode 17 of the Strength & Courage Podcast, we hear from Dr. Ben as he delves into the aspects of what it takes to live simply with strength and courage a

Effective Communication

Mar 1st, 2022 33m 17s

The ability to convey information to another in an efficient and effective way makes for effective communication. In this week's episode, we hear from Co-Host Hassan on why leaders need to communicate effectively. This in turn encourages good c

Leading Through a Pandemic

Feb 22nd, 2022 32m 2s

The global pandemic disrupted the world and the way leaders approached crises. In this episode, Dr. Ben shares key learnings since the onset of Covid 19, two years ago, and how he led different teams as they navigated changes in a period of unc

Building Trust when Leading

Feb 15th, 2022 34m 42s

Building trust within a team is foundational to the growth and health of organizations. In this episode, discussed are the various aspects of leading with trust. Trust develops a team so it functions with reliability, truth, and ability as it g

Reading Disciplines for Leaders

Feb 8th, 2022 37m 22s

Reading is a necessary skill for leaders who enjoy learning and growing in knowledge from the experiences of others. In Episode 13 of the Strength and Courage Podcast, Host Dr. Ben Thomas and Co-Host, Hassan Kibirango share some of the discipli

Leading Across Cultures

Dec 21st, 2021 36m 7s

In our final episode of Season One on the Strength and Courage Podcast, the topic high on the agenda is Cross-Cultural Leadership. In a diverse world where people from various backgrounds interact, influence others, and make decisions, host Dr.

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Dec 14th, 2021 38m 1s

Leading well involves navigating conflict which is a normal aspect of day-to-day life. In the eleventh episode of the Strength & Courage Podcast, Co-host Hassan explores the various ways leaders can resolve conflict. Conflict resolution is an i

Visionary Leadership

Dec 7th, 2021 36m 41s

Vision is a key component of leadership. In the tenth episode of the Strength and Courage Podcast, Dr. Ben expounds on what visionary leadership entails. Visionary leadership permeates the vocation of a leader and is manifested around them as t

Servant Leadership Insights

Nov 30th, 2021 33m 11s

Servant Leadership puts the needs of others first and helps individuals develop and perform as highly as possible. In Episode 9 of the Strength & Courage Podcast, Dr. Ben explains the aspects of Servant Leadership that help organizations and in

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Nov 23rd, 2021 33m 25s

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is an essential aspect of leadership. This is because it requires that leaders develop the capacity to recognize and manage their own feelings, and the feelings of others. In this Episode 8 of the Strength & Courage

Move Ideas to Action through Planning

Nov 16th, 2021 31m 27s

Planning helps leaders move ideas into action. In this episode of the Strength and Courage Podcast, we learn from Dr. Ben on how planning positions leaders to accomplish the goals that they have been entrusted with on a daily, weekly, and yearl

Adopting Essentialism for Leadership

Nov 9th, 2021 31m 56s

Adopting essentialism for leadership ensures that a leader acts on the things they have been entrusted to accomplish. Dr. Ben Thomas explores the concept of Essentialism as a skill that empowers leaders to manage time and get things done irresp

The Relevance of Mentorship

Nov 2nd, 2021 31m 22s

There is great value in cultivating mentorship in the life of a leader. In this episode of the Strength & Courage Podcast, we explore the various dynamics of building mentor-mentee relationships.

Strength and Courage Sustains Leadership

Oct 27th, 2021 29m 26s

Whether you lead thousands, hundreds, a small group, or just yourself, strength and courage are essential. In this episode, we hear from host Dr. Ben Thomas on why every leader will need strength and courage as foundational traits for sustainin

The Gift of Monday

Oct 20th, 2021 28m 50s

Whether you have a love-hate relationship with Mondays, this is the podcast for you. In our third episode of the Strength and Courage Podcast, Hassan shares chief nuggets from his book, 'The Gift of Monday' where he explains why work is a bless

Dr. Ben's Leadership Insights

Oct 13th, 2021 29m 55s

In this episode of The Strength & Courage Podcast, we hear from Host, Dr. Ben Thomas as he leads us through his journey of leadership. He delves into the formative moments that started him on a journey of leadership from New York, USA to Rwanda

Hassan's Leadership Journey

Oct 6th, 2021 16m 31s

In our debut Strength and Courage Podcast, we introduce our Co-host, Hassan Kibirango, and his leadership journey over the years. He provides inspiration from the various facets that have formed his leadership walk and talk in the context of Rw

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