Are They Really Working? The 5 Big Concerns Leaders Have About Remote Work

A CEO once asked me: “Adora, are they really working when I can’t see them?” He’s not alone. Since I began researching remote work, I’ve had...

The Day I Pressed Send and Ran Away

It was October 2009, six months after I had resigned from my job. I wasn’t very clear on what was next, only that I craved independence and...

Passion or Paycheck

When I graduated, I didn’t follow my passion. Infact, I did the opposite, and it’s one of the best career decisions I ever made. At the time,...

Finally, a Better Way to Measure Engagement in Hybrid and Remote Teams

Traditional engagement surveys weren’t built for remote work, this framework was. If you’re still using the same engagement surveys you used...

How do you know when it’s time to change jobs?

Yesterday, someone asked me a powerful question: How do you know when it is the right time to change jobs? My answer? It often comes down to...
Mental Health treatment

Mental Health treatment

I noticed the column on the left is mental health treatment that is often stigmatised so most people would probably see it as a last resort. While the column on the right represents self-help therapy which many of us do in one way or the other but don't realise are...

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entrepreneurship

entrepreneurship

Business is not for everyone. If we are all entrepreneurs and business owners who will do the work? For me, success is when you are doing what gives you fulfillment regardless of what anyone else is saying. It is false to say that being an employee is slavery or...

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Work From Home

Work From Home

So last week, I was meeting up with a friend who lives in London. She was visiting Nigeria, she was not on vacation, she would be working from home. Everytime, we spoke or planned to meet during the week, we were mindful of her work schedule. It was break time or...

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I Still Don’t Believe in Side Hustles

I Still Don’t Believe in Side Hustles

I never believed in side hustles, I still don't. It's a poor strategy, especially at the start one's career. For many, it is the reason for their mediocrity. Spreading yourself too thin. Jack of all trades, master of none. Focus on one thing and become an expert. It...

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Signs that its time to leave a job

Signs that its time to leave a job

How do you know it's time to leave a job? If anyone knows about being miserable on a job, I have a first-class, so listen to me. The worst cases are when you are actually good at your job, everyone tries to convince you to stay, argh! There are a few signs that tell...

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What’s Your Masterclass?

What’s Your Masterclass?

I recently have been seeing the facebook adverts of Masterclass, a subscription based membership that gives access to a library of instructor led masterclasses. The ads feature some pretty engaging topics that will appeal to most people, especially creatives. The...

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My Prescription Glasses

My Prescription Glasses

I need serious help with my prescription glasses in Nigeria. I have never been so frustrated by what should be a very simple request. Can someone help me find a solution to this mess? This is the first time I will be getting my main prescription glasses in Nigeria so...

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CEOs, pay attention to metrics

CEOs, pay attention to metrics

Entrepreneurs and business owners, for your own sanity, run away from vanity numbers like revenue and staff strength. High numbers make you feel good but don't represent business viability. Instead, pay attention to productivity metrics like revenue and profit per...

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rendering help.

rendering help.

So, this month my driver has been complaining to me that he is really broke. Infact, he has been so broke that the requests for salary advance have been almost weekly. He complained about all the things he needed to buy month-end and amongst the things he desperately...

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