Definently not any kind of leadership role as I am currently a senior leader in a massive multinational corporation with staff in two countries and realize why Somalis have very little presence in leadership in the west and why they almost all will fail as leaders everywhere. It also makes sense why their country is the way it is. It's very hard mental work, requires emotional intelligence for everyone, calm demeanor, soft skills, kissing superiors' asses, collaboration, and strategic and long-term outlook (all areas that Somalis do very, very poorly in). It's made me appreciate white guidance and white male leaders since they excel at leadership.
I think Somalis work well in positions that require fewer interactions with fellow staff and autonomy and dealing with vulnerable people in need like health care, the disabled or daycare. Somalis do very well in these positions since vulnerable people are very protected and well looked after in Somali culture. Somalis won't feel threatened by them and allows them to feel total control. Somalis are at their human best among the misakeenta.
I didn’t even notice this nonsense earlier, but it’s honestly not surprising coming from you. The idea that Somalis 'fail' at leadership is easily debunked by reality , just look at WorldRemit, founded by a Somali, now a multi-billion-dollar multinational. Its founder was even named one of the UK’s most influential Black Brits. Try harder.
By: BBC and Horndiplomat Ismail Ahmed, the founder and chairman of WorldRemit – a global digital money transfer service operating in six continents – has been named the most influential black Briton. The Powerlist 2020 covers the most powerful people of African and African Caribbean heritage in...
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Reaching leadership in big Western corporations takes decades , most of our 2nd gen are just now graduating and entering these spaces. It’s only natural we’re beginning to see more Somali names in executive roles, and they’re showing up in global Somali influence rankings every year.
Hussein Abdirahman - A Visionary Leader Among Somali Magazine's 100 Most Influential Somali People 2024 Somali Magazine is proud to announce Hussein Abdirahman as one of the 100 Most Influential Somali People of 2024. Born in 1991 in Kismayo, Somalia, Hussein’s journey from a young immigrant in...
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Also, let’s not ignore the fact that many Somalis skip the whole ladder-climbing grind altogether and start their own businesses in logistics, tech, finance, hospitality, health etc often expanding into international markets. That takes way more grit, risk, and leadership than sitting in meetings trying to ‘kiss up’ to corporate bosses.
Also , If you actually paid attention, even in the Kenyan thread I posted recently, people were openly saying they prefer Somali bosses and leadership. He said you don’t see many complaints from those actually working under Somali entrepreneurs ,that says a lot.
It proves what’s always been true, entrepreneurship suits Somalis because our culture naturally leans toward social engagement, strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and confidence in leadership. We’re not just good at managing and directing, we’re built for it.
