Kousar Sharif’s Post

Globally, we are responding to stories. Fake. Real. Who knows? Most stories are veering towards victimhood and fear. It's an easy place to go to. Especially when volatility is being used deliberately to shake up the collective. Fear and uncertainty is often induced on a mass scale, to inject angry groupings or mob behaviour. To divide people neatly into friends and enemies. Today this can be more easily done through digital collectives and platforms. And with hardlined right and wrong agendas and stories. In peace times, we are able to tune into moderation, nuance, where the 'truth' normally resides. When pushed into survival mode, mostly due to weak livelihood dynamics, fear of job losses, we can be easily tilted into panic. Mobs and fear driven groups rely less on brain processing, and are pushed to act from the limbic brain. Othering, labelling, ganging up, isolating minorities is a self protective but harmful process, used effectively over generations. It is difficult to stay neutral, to not be pulled into narratives and counter narratives, and know that what is hyped and hooplaed is strategic and timely, or hyper emotional. Poking, stoking, albeit harmlessly, via social media is on, on a mass scale to engender division. The actual heroing of few events on breaking news, to keep audiences hooked with one disaster after another. Each juiced for maximum emotive effect. A scared, wrongly informed collective is easily used for mass action and to initiate war like scenarios. While neutrality feels impossible, it is important to steer clear of the fight. Hear both sides. Know they are differently motivated. Some battles become an endless loop and can turn into more aggressive forms as the narratives, counter attacks rise in pitch, fuelled by media and material motives. Look at everything and withdraw as and when necessary. There is no reasoning with certain energies right now, where hurt, imagined or otherwise, is being deliberately manufactured with due historical and geographic referencing, when facts are absolutely unverifiable. Mistrust is being manufactured on a mass scale. Misunderstandings, misrepresentation used as tools to malign. From various sides. We are all caught in a collective maelstrom where blame is our natural go to, as we navigate times of uncertainty and transition, post global stress events (covid, climate change) that our bodies are adjusting to. We need the peaceful majority. People who still hope, plan for a better future, and move towards it. While this seems heartless, it is not cold, but just the bedrock of endurance, through time. #mob psychology #crowd psychology # collective psychology #social climate #psychological climate action

Got some stories to change? I can help you do it. It's all about finding new perspectives and widening your view. Strategically. So, what's your narrative at the moment? And whereto would you like it to develop?

Change isn’t always easy, but it’s essential if you want different outcomes. In business, we sometimes get so used to doing things a certain way that we can’t see the small habits holding us back. But what if making a change today could lead to exponential growth tomorrow? Implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) is about transforming the way you operate. It’s a commitment to evaluate what’s truly working—and what isn’t—and to let go of the old patterns that keep you from reaching your goals. EOS isn’t just a system; it’s a mindset shift that pushes you to want something better for yourself, your team, and your business. It’s more than tweaking processes. It’s about building a foundation that can handle growth, align your team, and give you clarity. With EOS, you’re not just making changes—you’re making purposeful changes that bring different, better results. 🌟 Are you ready to stop settling for the status quo and start seeing real transformation? #EOS #ChangeForGrowth #Leadership #BusinessTransformation #EntrepreneurialOperatingSystem

Life is about knowing what stories to listen to and which ones need an edit. This is brilliant...and SO true! Listen and learn something about yourself you need to understand (we all do!). #selftalk #selftalkmatters #mindsetshift #yourstory #stories #tedtalk #narratingyourlife #whatyoutellyourself #thecharactersinyourstory #lorigottlieb

This perfectly captures how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Like in Perizer, we see firsthand how freedom and change are central to personal and professional growth. By empowering individuals with the right tools and technologies, we can help them rewrite their narratives and transform their lives. It’s inspiring to realize that when we change our stories, we change our future! #ChangeThroughInnovation #EmpowermentThroughTech #FreedomThroughTech #EmbraceChange #InnovationForGrowth #Perizer

🎥 "Nous ne sommes pas les meilleures narratrices de nos propres vies." Une phrase de Lori Gottlieb qui résonne profondément. Dans ce TEDx, elle nous invite à reconsidérer les histoires que nous nous racontons et la manière dont elles façonnent nos perceptions et nos actions au quotidien. 👉 Pourquoi est-ce si important ? Parce que notre capacité à nous raconter des histoires positives, nuancées et constructives influence directement notre résilience, notre leadership, et notre rapport aux autres. Dans mon rôle de mentor et de responsable de projets de transformation, j'observe souvent combien ces récits internes peuvent impacter les décisions et la façon dont chacun surmonte les défis. Je vous invite à regarder cette vidéo inspirante de Lori Gottlieb. Elle m’a poussé à réfléchir davantage sur la manière dont je choisis de voir les situations et dont je souhaite accompagner mes équipes et les startups que je mentor dans leur propre parcours narratif. #Leadership #Résilience #Mentorat #Inspiration #TEDx

An interesting Ted talk.

Very insightful approach to a positive mindset ..

Imagine standing in a dense forest, unable to see the path through the trees, when all you need is a fresh vantage point. That’s the power of perspective. At StraightForward Financial Insights, our Fractional CFO advising equips business owners with the guidance to challenge and reframe the stories that may be limiting their growth. The proverb "In the counsel of many, there is wisdom" reminds us of the value in seeking diverse insights and seasoned counsel. By gathering these perspectives, we can clear away the fog of self-imposed limitations and confidently stride forward, grounded in clarity and empowered by choice. What stories are guiding your path today?