Inspirational quotes can be powerful, driving us towards the achievement of our potential in different facets of life. I remember a quote that has stuck with me for more than 18 years of career is a quote by Henry Ford – “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.” It underscores the […]
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My emotional intelligence journey started with the feedback I received early in my career about being skewed towards tasks and not people. I struggled with this feedback initially as I used to see myself as a people person. Deeper self-reflection later revealed to me that I was indeed skewed towards tasks and hence could not
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Introduction I would introduce company culture and the influence of leadership with this story. A few years ago, I was in a leadership workshop with colleagues, and we did a reflection exercise about the behaviors we liked or disliked about some of our past managers. After that, we did some introspection, checking ourselves and giving
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When do you consider yourself to have achieved career success? Ponder this question for a few seconds before you continue reading. Career success is something that many of us aspire to achieve. It represents not only professional accomplishment but also personal fulfillment. However, maintaining long-term success can be challenging, especially when certain factors can derail our
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Workplace habits are crucial to career progression. You may have great intentions, but there are people you work with who can make or break your career. It’s important to know what they’re looking for to stand out from the crowd—and avoid toxic workplace habits that could derail those ambitions. Here are five common toxic workplace
What is the link between unconscious bias and familiarity blindness? A friend shared with me, a few years ago, how blown away she was by the feedback she was getting from her new colleagues in the new organization she joined. She pointed to the fact that she received a lot of positive feedback which was
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Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective decision making is more crucial than ever for professionals and entrepreneurs looking to stay ahead. Whether you’re navigating complex projects, strategizing for growth, or simply choosing the right team members, mastering the art of decision making can elevate your impact and drive success. This post will unveil powerful
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It is herculean, stressful and emotionally nerve-wracking to try and lead or thrive in a workplace environment that is devoid of trustful relationships. It breeds so much toxicity that it is difficult to be sustainably productive. You are most often than not, second-guessing one another in engagements, whether they are one-on-one or team related. By
I was in a training/workshop about Leadership a few years ago and a round robin was done focused on defining what leadership is all about. When it got to me, I took a pause to further reflect and later said that “Leadership does not take you to a destination, it takes you on a journey”.
“Our leaders are corrupt! Our leadership loot the national treasury with impunity! Our leaders now embezzle in billions! The major problem we have in Nigeria is that of Leadership! Corruption in Nigeria is systemic!…….” These are some of the infamous complaints about the leadership of our dear country, coming mostly from those of us the
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