For Women, Gather Round…

For Women, Gather Round…

That many married women’s careers are hindered by unsupportive spouses should not surprise us. “Professionally ambitious women really only have two options when it comes to their personal partners — a super-supportive partner or no partner at all. Anything...
Delivering Happiness

Delivering Happiness

I just finished reading the book ‘Delivering Happiness’ by Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, and the underlying thing in creating the core of the company was in hiring the right team. At the core of the hiring was trust.They really just recruited their friends...
Live Your Own Life

Live Your Own Life

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. -Steve Jobs It’s much easier to be ourselves than to be anyone else. We are all best at being ourselves. We are at our best when we can bring our whole selves to work, not having to...
Money Follows Skills

Money Follows Skills

Somebody will say I have come again but please just hear me out. I am trying to make a point I keep hacking on, about how skills are responsible for your employment and your earnings. It may seem a long read, but for those looking for extraordinary leaps in their...
Why We Must Save Small Businesses

Why We Must Save Small Businesses

So I woke up to a warning from Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), that the rate of unemployment in Nigeria may rise to 33.5% next year from the current rate pegged at 23.1%. According to the body, lack of employment opportunities and the...