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...
My 7th HR Bootcamp Highlights

My 7th HR Bootcamp Highlights

My 7th HR Bootcamp Conference Highligts! It was inclusive... Our babies were too busy being cute, no one would even know that there were a few of them. I bet no one also noticed that 2 of the exhibitors were blind. I also learned a lot about people living with...

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50 Top Personalities on LinkedIn?

50 Top Personalities on LinkedIn?

Hmmm...50 top personalities on LinkedIn? ...Let's just say...I didn't see this one coming. Grateful to be even nominated. The real stars are those who read. Many thanks to you. I don't take it forgranted at all. A lot of times, I write because it helps me declutter my...

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Three Types of Jobseekers

Three Types of Jobseekers

I really enjoyed doing this interview... Your thoughts? The Three Types of Job Seekers That We Have – An Interview with Adora Ikwuemesi December 18, 2019 | by Chinedu Junior Ihekwoaba| When you fail job interviews, don’t blame recruiters. Look into the mirror. Often...

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Secret Santa

Secret Santa

You know a lot of times, we get soaked up in our own problems, there's always one thing or the other we feel we need at every given time. More and more, I realise that no matter our situation, we are always in a position to make someone else happy...Your small problem...

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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 in between...

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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 and people...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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