Enabling clarity so that people serving brands can maximize their influence in the marketplace
Saying no enables us to be more discerning, allowing us to carefully evaluate each opportunity and choose those that align with our aspirations and values. This is not to say that we should only opt for opportunities that is within our comfort zone, but more of discerning what’s a distraction than an opportunity.
It is advised that a leader should not be engaged in every single project. That is an invitation to burnout. And delegation that ends in burnout is a prevalent problem, and it can lead to demotivation, loss of productivity, and even high staff turnover.
To avoid delegation that ends in burnout, it is crucial …
Character is an integral aspect of effective leader of all seasons. Leaders need to demonstrate integrity, honesty, and a strong work ethic. They need to lead by example and hold themselves accountable for their decisions and actions. They should own up to their mistakes, apologize when things go south, and work towards righting their missteps.
The concept of an “office of the citizen” is not new, but it has gained significant prominence in recent years. The office of the citizen refers to the idea that every individual has a responsibility to participate actively in the governance be it in their community and country. In Nigeria, with reference to the recently […]
Still in the clarity mode, if as a leader you want to build a culture of performance, retain performance, improve performance in your team, or even wake up from their slumber, you will need to put in the work. And like most sustainably built structures, it does not happen overnight. What I observed from experience […]
Wait, we have already past a week into the new year, should any serious individual be talking about clarity at this point? Yes, is the short answer. If the last 3 years has taught us anything, it is that we cannot afford to coast into the new year hoping things will work out. I am sure it […]
Thanks to gains from inclusiveness, diversity, and equality in the world today, many people will find themselves in positions they could only have dreamed of. Others have been there and done that and many have felt a feeling of self-doubt and incompetence creep in along the way. I can tell you for free that […]
With organisations receiving resignations at unprecedented levels, organisations must begin to look within to keep the system up and running at its optimal. And here is a fantastic principle to live by. “Good people management is an attitude, not technique.” Which brings me to this question; how have organisations been treating their contract staff before […]
In my previous article, I defined Self-awareness as “identifying and acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses, reflecting on same and using the information to become a better person.” I cannot emphasize how important being self-aware is particularly as you cannot build anything significant or impactful without collaborating with people. Being self-aware, that is, being curious, having […]
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.