The Most Strategic Leaders Excel in 4 Disciplines – by Rich Horwath
During a safari in Kenya, I watched a pride of lions stalk a herd of zebra in silence for nearly 90 minutes. At that point, a lion cub rose up from his crouched position,...
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How PR can add value – by Emeka Oparah
This story I’m about to tell is first, a throwback story and second, an inspiration for Public Relations professionals, who sometimes feel unappreciated and unrecognized simply because they are NOT BRINGING MONEY. Shortly after...
10 Ways to Improve Your Credibility
Leaders and managers spend a lot of time and effort figuring out how to develop their people’s talent, shape their performance, and motivate them to improve. But when was the last time you focused...
Mufu Goes For Training – By Frank Ofili
So 2 years ago, I got talking with my auto technician (the one we call mechanic in this part of the world) and he casually threw a question at me. He asked “Oga,...
The Deadly Sins Of Business Meetings – Frank Ofili
Meetings can be both productive and unproductive. Some meetings may even be dysfunctional, depending on its regularity, content, and quality. For many businesses, routine meetings can lack focus and a clear agenda and end...
A looming crisis – by Emeka Oparah
When employees stop giving feedback (even anonymously) then as HR manager, watch out. It is usually a sign of dissatisfaction, or some deeper problem like going underground and engaging in systemic soldiering. At this...
HR and Employees’ Civic Responsibilities
As a HR professional in Nigeria, you have six regulations to abide by 1. The Constitution of the country 2. The various labour Acts and regulations of the land 3. Industry regulations 4. Company/organisation’s...
Working Lives: The Hawker Who Is Waiting for Her Children to Finish University
No form of honest labour should ever be despised. But it is sad to watch grown men and women running after traffic to sell handkerchiefs, soft drinks, sausage rolls etc. The sight, visible all...
Between Effort and Results – Emeka Oparah
In my almost 10 years in Senior Leadership role, I have seen many young managers confuse effort with results. I have been there, as a young manager, and so I completely understand the psychology...
Lessons from the Orekoyas – by Frank Ofili
Anyone who has been following the on-going story about the kidnap of Mr. and Mrs Adebisi Orekoya’s three children would not find it difficult to blame them for sourcing a nanny through an online...
