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Frida Kahlo, Beethoven, Reagan, and Maya Angelou all drank copious amounts of coffee every day. Coincidence?

Coffee is as much a part of the work environment as computers; many people consider their first cup of coffee at work as the apex of their day. Interestingly, it was recently revealed that there’s a positive correlation between leadership and consuming large amounts of coffee.

Hardly. Coffee and leadership have long walked hand in hand — and if you grew up in Ethiopia, this isn’t exactly news. Here, coffee isn’t just a drink; it’s a ritual, a rhythm, and a rite of passage. From the traditional bunna ceremony to casual cups at work, coffee fuels more than our bodies — it energizes our minds, hearts, and conversations.

Interestingly, recent studies show a positive correlation between leadership and high coffee consumption. It turns out your grandmother’s bunna sessions might’ve been more about strategy and leadership than we thought.

Some of history’s greatest thought leaders were serious coffee lovers—Balzac reportedly drank several gallons a day. But what about us? Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. We’ve had centuries to understand its power, which is why coffee is deeply interwoven with how we think, lead, and show up in the world.

Studies show that coffee does more than just wake you up—it boosts focus, strengthens the brain, and supports overall health by lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Perhaps most intriguingly, it encourages collaboration, as coffee drinkers tend to come together, communicate more openly, and cooperate.

So the next time you pour yourself a cup of coffee, remember: you’re not just savoring a national treasure — you’re tapping into centuries of brilliance, strategy, and leadership.

Expert Opinion By Geoffrey James

https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/coffee-might-actually-make-you-a-better-leader.html

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