Posts by Dr Joshua Wathanga

Money, Freedom, and Legacy: Lessons I’m Learning from The Psychology of Money

While I wasn’t naïve about money in my earlier years, I realize now that I missed structured financial literacy[…]

From Exclusion to Influence: Youth Inclusion and Leadership as a Systems Approach

The first article emphasized that demography is not destiny; choices matter. The second argued that we must move from[…]

10 Things I Learned from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

“Doing well with money has little to do with how smart you are and a lot to do with[…]

Applying Emotional Intelligence to Lead, Mentor, and Pivot into My Next Season

Some leadership lessons don’t arrive gently. Years ago, I almost sabotaged my own leadership. I didn’t realize then that[…]

Emotional Intelligence- Why mastering your inner world transforms how you lead, relate, and thrive

Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence reveals why IQ and technical skill are not the strongest predictors of success. What truly[…]

Jobs, Not Just Education: Why Employment Is the True Lever of Transformation

Kenya has invested heavily in education. From Free Primary Education in 2003 to 100% transition to secondary school in[…]

Atomic Habits: What Small Choices Are Teaching Me About Big Change

Big change doesn’t come from big resolutions—it comes from small, faithful steps. Habits like journaling, walking, or mentoring compound[…]

Beyond Counting: Why Policy Must Shift from Demography to Outcome Planning

While Kenya correctly identified its youthful population as a potential asset two decades ago, the country’s approach remained largely[…]

What I Learned from Atomic Habits

At its core, Atomic Habits argues that success is less about goals and more about systems. It is about[…]

Build Teams That Outshine You: A Tried and Tested Leadership Secret

Covey’s Abundance Mindset is the belief that there is enough success, visibility, and credit to go around. Leaders who[…]