Life is a paradox filled with energy, vigor, failure, tiredness, and achievements. As a writer, I sometimes have no words to write, I can sit looking at my computer composing phrases and paraphrasing words until I say not now probably another day! It’s at such points when I listen not to myself that I write […]
Now or Never, Keep Hope Alive Recently, I was in a business meeting, where I sat next to a textile businessman. He looked worried and sat uncomfortably throughout the meeting, sending endless messages. After the meeting, I asked him if everything was ok; “My dear friend, nothing is ok,” he said “I am sorry, do […]
A leader is an influencer, the ability to influence means being the salt and light of the world. Did you know? Did you know that you are the leader we have been looking for today? Do you know that you are the answer in this generation? Have you not heard that you are the great […]
The Power of Networking At the beginning, of my business journey, I was a new fish in a new big pond and I struggled. Along the way, I started joining support groups and that is when I saw some light at the end of the tunnel. I got information which is enabled us to plan […]
The Year for Bold Leadership We are in March already, and to some, the set priorities and goals of 2022 are starting to shape, to others they are still complaining of 2021 a year of great challenges. But whatever the case, 2022 is already moving on, so we only have one choice, to step boldly […]
Confront the Lions in your life When in a jungle confront a lion, not a monkey. Many times in leadership, in the marketplace, and in daily life, we are faced with various fears aka lions in the jungle and the easiest thing to do is run and hide until the storm is over or we […]
As we prepare to celebrate women in the world…this poem is dedicated to all the women and men that celebrate women in their lives. Woman a wonder to behold… Woman a wonder to behold A mother to generations A constant source of love and mystery to the world Yet she is trodden on, […]
WEEKLY DIGEST FOR YOU FACING 2022 WITH AN OPEN MIND At the beginning of the year, there is great joy and excitement for all of us. We see and feel a new dream; it’s like the awakening of the soul. 2021 was no exception, everywhere I was greeted with the happy new year, and as […]
Like a River, I flow… Like a river I flow, to the journey I must make, even if I find hard rocks, I shall flow over. When I find a big lake I will cross through and when I find soft soil I will erode it until I make my path and find my fate […]
Keeping children active during lockdown The hurdles of parenting during lockdown coupled with the fears of covid19, losing incomes from jobs, businesses, living on the edge of survival, the uncertainty of children’s education, and minimum social interaction are straining. This affects both the parents and children however it can as well be a time for […]
Many times when Leadership is mentioned then it’s placed in terms of politicians, religious leaders, etc which is synonymous with power and authority. In general, it’s perceived as mysticism with the assumption that it’s an imported spice of imperialism and western colonialism. It is also believed to be an exclusive virtue acquired only through cultural […]
Keeping Afloat Amidst Uncertainties of the Current World In this issue I want us to open up the cans of worms and see how we can help our business thrive; careers develop and families survive in the current economic challenges facing us. Let’s look at some ten keys. Keep your head raised, stay afloat. Every […]
Rethinking Public Health as a Social Good The New Normal is here with us, it’s going to be with us for a very long-time until the threats of COVID-19 become minimal to the global village. The application of public health in managing this pandemic has come back to citizens’ responsibility, and engagement. It’s now humbling […]
“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do” Psalms 11:3 Not long ago, many areas had collective responsibility where everyone cared for one another. Everyone was a brother’s keeper. The whole community rotated around each other, there was no self-sustenance rather community sustenance. Because of this society cared for each other’s needs in […]
Leading self before others Before we start leading others, we are obliged to master and lead the self. That sounds strange, is it? Yes because it’s easier to hide in our own weakness, by being and acting macho with others by working so hard on dressing ourselves with its well. To be masters of others […]
Watching Africa through the Lens of Opportunities When you listen and watch media fraternities there is a bent to concentrate on the problems Africa and the world faces such as the broad day robbery be it in a bank, taxi, or grocery shop, deplorable infrastructure, preventable diseases that cause unnecessary death, growing poverty levels, malnourishment, […]
Find your passion then you can be a leader “Hi Allen, I want to be a leader but what does it take?” Isaac asked me in a discussion forum. This is one of the most common questions I have received over time? The answers are many but let me talk about passion. Martin Luther King […]
Since the beginning of the leadership series, I have been trying to identify with the leader in you. There would not be a perfect time to talk about the cornerstone of leadership—Christ as now. John Maxwell in the Leadership bible writes “As the ultimate leader, God always initiates. He initiated the creation of the […]