When Teaching Becomes Learning

My work is very humbling. Even if I wanted to live my life unchecked, I can't. Whether as a business owner or as a leadership trainer, I have...

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...
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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Keep Good people close

Keep Good people close

So, I was listening to a Brian Tracy video on hiring and keeping the right people. Like Jim Collins in his book Good to Great, he said the most important thing in building a team was to get the right people on the bus, next was getting them in the right seats. What if...

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Taking a Bow

Taking a Bow

A must read- Brilliant words of wisdom for everyone in employment. Taking a Bow ------------------ by Martin Umaru It’s been exactly 30 days since I left my last employer, IHS Towers where I’d spent 6 years, 9 months of my life. There were lots of highs and couple of...

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Start Living with Passion

Start Living with Passion

  Sometimes I laugh at myself, especially when I review my social media timeline. An alien from mars spying down on planet earth wouldn't have to guess what I did for a living. In 5 minutes they would have gathered substantial evidence to indict me.   Truth...

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A Poor Attitude is Like a Flat Tyre

A Poor Attitude is Like a Flat Tyre

A poor attitude is like a flat tyre, you can't go anywhere till you change it. My week was hectic, facilitating a strategy session had me speaking and standing for 2 straight days. One of the issues of contention was attitude to work, a major concern affecting both...

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Sterling Bank, Our Delight!

Sterling Bank, Our Delight!

Forgive me if I am the last to know this but I just received exceedingly delightful service from Sterling bank, a bank in Nigeria and I am really in shock to say the least. I was very skeptical when I was told I could open a bank account that was functional without...

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