Faith and Witness
Dr. Wathanga explores the intersection of faith and civic responsibility, drawing from engagements with church governance, national transformation efforts, and prophetic responses to injustice.
Transformational Leadership
Rooted in years of leadership practice, research, and mentoring, the writings under this category reflect on values-based leadership across public and private sectors.
Resilience & Development
This category brings together reflections from work in development, policy, and regional transformation. Exploring systems change in food security, population dynamics, and inclusive growth
Reflections & Readings
This section features excerpts from over four decades of journaling, spiritual insights, and reviews of books that have shaped Dr. Wathanga's thinking on leadership, faith, and human flourishing.
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What I Learned from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” — Stephen R. Covey
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What I Learned from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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