Taming Our Mind
The year had been pretty dull in terms of business in Nigeria. There were many compounding factors that made matters worse. Fresh elections were scheduled early next year and corporates were not willing to loosen their purse strings. The government bodies were engulfed in pre-election euphoria. The Ebola virus had
Psychology & Business
Many senior sales managers have advised us over the years that ‘Sales’ is a number game, and our focus should be in putting more energy in selling and not in any posthaste analysis. We should reach out to as many prospects as possible to ensure returns and keep on moving
Alain de Botton: Status Anxiety – A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
Philosophy Gurus always impress upon us that success is for everyone to grasp and it is our matter of choice. Alain in his book ‘Status Anxiety’ challenges us with thoughts based on assumptions that are promoted to us by society at large. However, there is a direct correlation between a
Kill the Messenger!
In earlier times, messages were usually delivered in person by a human envoy. Sometimes, as in war, for example, the messenger was sent from the enemy camp. An easily provoked combatant receiving such an overture could more easily vent anger on the messenger of the unpopular message than on its
The power of vulnerability: Brené Brown:
Think Inward! Is vulnerability the same as weakness? “In our culture,” teaches Dr. Brené Brown, “we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity,
Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts
In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. The book that
Personal Branding
Personal branding is the process whereby people and their careers are marked as brands. While previous self-help management techniques were about self-improvement, the personal branding concept suggests instead that success comes from self-packaging. The process is further defined as the creation of an asset that pertains to a particular person or
Your Personal Brand
It happened to you and it’s uniquely yours. No one else has your story. No one else has your particular mixture of experience and ability. Not only did God make you unique in all your parts, but the life He lets you live is just as uniquely yours. Nobody else
