💭♦️ Sustainability and creativity work together more than most people realize. Some… – MARTIN KIPRONO®️™️

MARTIN KIPRONO®️™️

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December 7, 2025

💭♦️ Sustainability and creativity work together more than most people realize. Some of today’s most innovative brands are the ones finding smart, eye-catching ways to stay environmentally conscious. Many businesses still believe that going green limits creativity. It doesn’t. It actually expands it. 🔥 Here are five practical ways brands are combining sustainability with strong creative impact 1) Sustainable materials can still be beautiful Sustainability doesn’t mean plain or boring. Recycled paper, biodegradable fabrics, and plant-based inks can look polished and modern. Nike is a strong example. They have produced sneakers made from recycled ocean plastics, showing that eco-friendly design can also be stylish and forward-looking. 2) Turning waste into 🎨 art Upcycling continues to grow across industries. One brand’s waste can become another brand’s signature design. Adidas partnered with Parley for the Oceans to create shoes from reclaimed plastic waste. It reduces pollution and sparks a new wave of creative product development. 3) Sustainable packaging with personality Some brands now use plantable seed paper for tags, allowing customers to grow something from their purchase. Others are experimenting with mushroom-based packaging that naturally decomposes. These options show that packaging can be eco-friendly and still deliver a strong customer experience. 4) Storytelling that builds connection People respond to stories with meaning. Patagonia stands out because they go beyond product promotion. They openly share their conservation efforts and mission, creating trust and loyalty through transparent storytelling. 5) Thinking beyond the product itself Creativity can shape the entire customer journey. Brands can host eco-friendly pop-ups, launch sustainability challenges, or build recycling programs that reward participation. When sustainability becomes an active part of the customer experience, it deepens engagement and loyalty. ✅ Sustainability is becoming the new standard for modern, premium brands Eco-friendly no longer means limited choices or uninspired design. Today’s standout brands are those combining responsible practices with bold creativity. The opportunity is simple. Innovate. Experiment. Tell a story that matters. When sustainability meets creativity, the possibilities expand. What will your brand’s next eco-friendly creative move be? #creativity #art #brands #sustainability #business #customers #hr #LD

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Your title doesn't make you a leader. How you choose to treat your team does. Your actions will determine a supportive culture where time off is a source of strength. What to do as a leader: ✅ Be a role model for taking time off: ↳ Lead by example. ↳ Share when you're taking time off and, if appropriate, share photos from your vacations to normalize rest. ✅ Recognize efforts: ↳ Acknowledge team achievements and individual efforts in ways that promote well-being rather than appreciating health sacrifices. ✅ Encourage flexibility: ↳ Support diverse personal and professional needs with flexible work arrangements. ↳ Trust your team to deliver in ways that work for them. ✅ Prevent post-vacation overload: ↳ Implement task delegation and workload management strategies to ensure team members return to a manageable workload. ✅ Conduct meaningful check-ins: ↳ Ensure one-on-one meetings are safe spaces for honest discussions about well-being and workload. What to avoid as a leader: ❌ Praising work while sick: ↳ Don't say: "Thank you for working even though you don't feel well." ↳ This sends the wrong message about your company's values. ❌ Neglecting feedback: ↳ Don't ignore employee feedback about workload and stress. ❌ Discouraging time off: ↳ Don't make employees feel guilty for taking breaks. ↳ Time-off is a right, not a privilege. ❌ Setting unrealistic goals: ↳ Don't set targets that will require overwork and sacrificing well-being. ❌ Promoting an "Always On" culture: ↳ Don't expect employees to be constantly available, especially during the late evenings, weekends and vacations. Be the leader you wish you had. ♻️ Repost to promote healthier work cultures. 🔔 Follow MARTIN K CHERUIYOT (AIHRM)for more. Purity WaruiNancy MwecheCHRP (K) Agatha Kibai (MIHRM) CHRP-K Sharon KiplangatSharon KotutDR. MATHIAS KIILU (PHD) #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #HRLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthAtWork #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork #WorkCulture #TimeOffMatters #HealthyWorkplace #CompassionateLeadership #EmpatheticLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #FlexibleWork #HRStrategy #LeadByExample #HumanCenteredLeadership #WellbeingAtWork #SustainableWorkplace #RestIsProductive Image credit: Adam Grant

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Independent Human Resources Consultant at Talentsphere Management Consultants Limited!

October 28, 2025

💭Diversity shapes how modern organisations solve problems. It is not limited to appearance. It is the range of thinking styles that unlocks better decisions and sharper performance. 🧠 I witnessed something recently that completely reframed how I view talent in the workplace. Picture this: a recruiter with Down syndrome leading an interview and outperforming seasoned professionals with unmatched clarity and emotional intelligence. 🖼️ 🧩A few observations stood out. 1. JPMorganChase offers a proven case study. Their Autism at Work program began with four employees in 2015. Today the organisation has more than three hundred Neuro divergent professionals thriving in technology, operations, and analytics. Their cyber security team, strengthened by autistic analysts, has identified sophisticated threat patterns that traditional teams often miss. 🔍 2. The interviewer with Down syndrome approached the assessment differently. The questions were thoughtful. The analysis was instinctive. The ability to read human behaviour was precise. This was not a scripted interview. It was a master class in intuition and perspective. 3. Cognitive diversity impacts performance. Research shows that diverse thinking styles accelerate problem solving by up to forty percent. The value comes from how differently teams interpret data, process information, and challenge assumptions. 🔥 🧠DXC Technology has recorded productivity gains of more than ninety percent in selected roles through Neuro divergent talent. These individuals bring strengths that reshape how teams deliver results. Hiring for culture fit can limit innovation. It often removes candidates who challenge the status quo and bring new thinking into the room. 💡 What example have you seen where someone broke stereotypes and delivered exceptional results? Write-up: MARTIN KIPRONO®️™️ #InnovativeTalent #DiverseMinds #FutureOfWork #NeurodiversityAtWork #TalentRevolution #InclusionMatters #HRLeadership #HiringStrategy #WorkplaceInnovation #PeopleAndCulture #IkoKaziKE

November 26, 2025

Culture is not an HR problem—it’s a leadership responsibility. Before pointing fingers, take a moment to look up, not down. Because here’s the truth: HR isn’t here to clean up after leadership failures. Blaming HR for a toxic culture? That’s like blaming the mirror for your reflection. 🪞 ✅ What HR truly does: We are strategic partners shaping the organisation's heartbeat by: Designing effective and inclusive hiring systems Ensuring fair and competitive compensation structures Developing clear career paths and growth frameworks Measuring and improving employee engagement Equipping managers to lead with clarity and empathy Safeguarding fairness in performance management 🚫 But what HR can’t do: We are not miracle workers. We cannot: Force leaders to listen or engage Make absent executives present Undo deep-rooted toxic behaviors. Rebuild trust where leadership has broken it Make leadership *care* if they genuinely don’t No matter how skilled your HR team is, we can’t compensate for: Executive silence Leadership hypocrisy Broken promises Disregarded feedback Poor role modelling from the top 🧭 Culture flows from leadership it doesn’t trickle up from HR. If leaders aren’t committed, no HR initiative will thrive. Let’s be honest: HR can support, guide, and advise. But it’s leadership that sets the tone, walks the talk, and ultimately drives the culture. 📣 To all leaders: If you care about culture, step up. Don’t delegate the soul of your organisation. #LeadershipMatters #WorkplaceCulture #HRLeadership #ToxicWorkplace #PeopleStrategy #CorporateCulture #LeadershipResponsibility

I'm excited to to share a significant milestone in my journey completing an online training on mental health and wellness! Grateful to Young African Leadership Initiative for the opportunity to deepen my understanding and contribute to promoting well-being.