“I don’t know why exactly I’m paying this guy”, lamented a CEO. He has a good heart, and he believes the pay should be commensurate to the services rendered or actual work done. But he believes this ‘guy’ is just not doing enough to deserve the kind of money he gets at the end of … More 3 Strategies to Get More from Your Employees
Ever seen any movie on gladiators? A gladiator is a fighter (in ancient Rome) who fought another combatant in the arena to the excitement of the spectators. One thing is certain every time the arena opens – blood must be spilled. Each gladiator is then left but with only one purpose: fight well and live! … More The Most Important Moment of Life
It is commonly said that humans are the greatest assets to any organization – be it a company or a country. But I think the statement is grossly incomplete. My rendition would be: The Right Humans Are the Greatest Assets! How do I mean? A successful organization is not built by people; it is built … More 3 Kinds of People You Must Never Employ
Growing up, I hear the elders say, “Give honour to whom it is due!” I used to think this is the norm till I began to search into human behaviours, especially as it relates to work. I discovered that Fela Kuti’s Monkey dey work, Baboon dey shop is not applicable to us as a nation, … More Credit Sharing: The Power of Recognition
One of the main challenges of adolescents is that they are in a transition: they know they should leave where they used to be and move up to some higher calling, but they are not exactly sure what it is they want, and where exactly they are going. Their roles change abruptly and their behaviour … More The “OIC” Fever: Organizational Identity Crisis
Proactivity is intentionally doing today, what would make you a better person tomorrow. Also, according to Adeleke David Adekunle, “it is doing today what would make tomorrow’s tasks easier to achieve”. If this were applied, say to a game of football, it simply means knowing where the ball would be and positioning yourself there to … More The Laws of Proactivity
Have you ever found yourself caught in between several tasks at the same time? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the enormity of tasks before you? Do you which your daily activities were reduced so that you could just have some air? Do you wish to achieve more each day, while maintaining your sanity and … More SELECTIVE FOCUS: KEY TO EFFECTIVE MULTITASKING
“Could this really be true?” “How many people would have had such (or similar) experiences in their places of work?” “Are people still being inconsiderate and devilish in their dealings with others in today’s world?” “When are we going to break out of self-centeredness and wickedness?” These and many more questions raced through my mind … More Red Alert: Occultism in the Workplace
Esteem her opinion above yours. Don’t get into unnecessary power tussle with your boss. What you have to say will not count unless you first acknowledge and accept what she says first. Provide alternative solutions. When you spot something that you think to be wrong with a decision or the organization, don’t just go about … More Productive Ways to Serve your Boss
In reality, nobody is difficult. We just have one thing or another that makes us different. The following tips will guide you to rediscovering and maximizing your relationship with your boss, howbeit so difficult she seems. Connect with her. Take out time to find out what makes her happy; why she behaves the way she … More How to Handle a Difficult Boss
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