Enabling clarity so that people serving brands can maximize their influence in the marketplace
Sadly a lot of people are busy but aren’t getting the attention they think they deserve. Why is this so? Most times, they are busy doing the things decision makers don’t see as relevant. And people can change that when they start asking the right questions and making the right moves. First is identifying what matters and how you can align your work to address that issue.
In an era where power is shifting to employees, a toxic workplace is the last thing an organisation wants to have. And managers need to do better in addressing it decisively and very quickly too.
This month is still dedicated to workers and our focus in this article is on why you should think like an intrapreneur. For the uninitiated, an intrapreneur is someone employed in an organisation that acts and thinks like they own the business. They are constantly looking for ways to grow the business and, in the process, they […]
Not many people are aware that they are dropping the ball. You know why? There’s always a thousand and one reasons readily available to you to defend yourself when you are dropping the ball. And some reasons may be valid. For instance, a bigger project with less resources at your disposal, introduction of a new […]
A great boss? Not so great boss? Does it matter? It depends. And there are usually two people in the building. The ones that find a way and the ones that whine away. The former tend to take some actions that keep them winning regardless of who’s at the helm.
“Solving problems is very underrated skill in business. Most sales associate just want to sell an item and move on. They avoid resolving problems like it’s a pothole. Employers must also reward solving problems like they reward sales volumes. One of the many ways to brand loyalty is by handing and solving problems. And they usually come in form of mistakes, negligence and the like. The good thing is that customers will quickly forget your mistakes as soon as you resolve it”
Bayo just got to work. He is currently working on a spreadsheet. It is barely 3 minutes and he has received a new email notification. Shortly his iPhone lights up. It is a text message. As usual, these are tasks he feels he can breeze through and get back to work immediately. As he diverts […]