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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Why We Don’t Talk
I remember a few years ago, someone, not sure whether to call her a friend, said to me that I was too pessimistic or negative I can't even remember the exact words. What was being perceived at the time was my state of mind. Actually that state had lingered a while and...
advise to self.
At the end of the day, people will advise you and be on their way. You are left with executing. Do not take advise from people then execute. Remember that no one understands your circumstances more than you do. Take extra time to analyse the consequences of...
Leaders, Why Being Yourself is Bad Advice
I seldom write on leadership because I am a still a struggling student in that area. So at best, I share my lessons from the school of hard knocks; my personal experience running a business. Need I say, although I have never missed a class, the lessons have been...
HR Bootcamp Part 6
On getting to the venue, Lanre was already there. He had set up the registrations table. A few people were already in the hall. He had taken their attendance. I had brought the printed agenda with me and placed them in blue, plastic pouch files. One for every...