What if you were to find out that 100% of the things you listen to everyday motivate you in some way? To do good or bad! I mean to construct or destroy some things in you life. Would you still listen to the same stuff that you usually listen to? Mind!...
1. Observe and acknowledge where you are – this goes for who is in your team. Most of the times, at the conception of the dream, the people are irresponsible, cowards, lazy and content with where they are. Take your time to observe and appreciate that,...
Part of knowing yourself is being aware of your strengths and weaknesses. 1. Let yourself know who you are You will have to know the things you like and how much you like them. This is important as you may be able to make informed decisions. You can be...
Leaders conceive visions about the future of their teams. These visions have to set the course of things. That being the case, it is then the duty of leaders to make sure followers/team members understand the vision enough to make it their own. The processing...
With a great team, you may be slow but certainly unstoppable “SmartLeaders influence.” So begins the SmartLeadership philosophy. But what is influence and how does one gain it? SmartLeaders know the key to gaining influence. It is a key that is not limited...
It is natural and should be a common need for people to want change from certain systems. Systems that are aged, boring and inefficient. One philosopher once wrote, ‘human race has this great speed of change for they have brought civilization in such...
“In today’s world, paradoxically, it is the boldest action that is often the safest. Remaining where you are, in a world that is changing so rapidly is, in fact, the most dangerous of all places to be in” ~ Hakeem Belo-Osagie. Hesitation, procrastination,...
Because, even though people differ from one person to another there are some things that are common. Let’s exhume these common things. I bet you differ and I dare to challenge you.. 1. You are not an island and you sure aren’t a superman. You are surrounded...
1. Prepare for The Dream. When you are expecting a child youthink of possible names you are going to identify the child with. First, you are usually not sure what sex they are. You are so excited to meet them though you know there are going to be a lot...
1. They’re your brain child. It’s a natural instinct for nature to protect its own. Living things love and bond with their offsprings. Why not you with your dear dreams. Basically, dreams need endearment and care as if they are new-born babies. Examined,...
Introduction It’s important that people important to you consider you valuable, or more – priceless. You need to be somehow a key person in their lives. But, you need to earn this. How? Narrow your list of important people When you have a few people that...
Everyone in this world has failed in certain things……every living person in the world today has had a couple of rough times in their lives. Whether wealthy or underprivileged, the oppressors or oppressed, the free or captured, old/adults or tender youths....
“In today’s world, paradoxically, it is the boldest action that is often the safest. Remaining where you are, in a world that is changing so rapidly is, in fact, the most dangerous of all places to be in” ~ Hakeem Belo-Osagie. “What’s worse is that, after...
“Real leaders motivate while dealing leaders manipulate” – Marshall A. Gwede “It’s so naive to believe that nobody cares. But it’s also pathetic to think that no one cares or will ever care.” – #Marshall_A._Gwede “Be honest always/every time. However...
By the right choice and true application of thought, man ascends to the Divine Perfection; by the abuse and wrong application of thought, he descends below the level of the beast. Between these two extremes are all the grades of character, and man is...
In formal education exams distinguish ‘brilliant and poor students’ as results are presented in standard gradings. I tell you, upper grades are so prestigious. Ooh I’m sure you know how it is like to get an A - the brilliant or exceptional student, a...
ROAD NOT TAKEN Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps...
1. Say out your fears It’s what makes you a human being. Everybody has fears, everybody is afraid of something. It means you trust them with your fears and that may go a long way. She may bring her fears up as well, or that would be coming up soon or...
I have found trust to be the aroma and foundation of any relationship. Trust makes a relationship healthy and strong when it is complemented by confidence and assurance. Confidence and assurance in one another. One needs to be sure that the person they...
6. Do as Good As You Can in their Absence When you do something good without their knowledge; without their presence and expectation there is a multiplier effect on your relationships. Especially when they find out. They get to trust you, rely on you....
#THOUGHTS Tame that mind otherwise it's gonna take you with it - guess where - to the jungle...uhmm u don't belong there, it's a strange place for your soul and innermost desires. This place is as well hostile to you coz you are a stranger. U two hate...
Never give your enemy/opponent a chance to think they're making an impact in you. I mean never ever let them think that they're defeating you. This is a fuel to their possibly dying confidence which will suddenly/resultantly wash away your confidence...
#LEADERSHIP Real #leaders motivate their followers whereas #dealers manipulate their followers! What’s a dealer in this case? Manipulation, motivation – what? These things are just the same? They could be, there’s a very thin line between them which many...
I have found trust to be the aroma and foundation of any relationship. Trust makes a relationship healthy and strong when it is complemented by confidence and assurance. Confidence and assurance in one another. One needs to be sure that the person they...