Examine Yourself Congratulations! You’ve made it to December! 2020 has been tough, but you’re still here. That’s in itself is a feat, considering how turbulent the year has been. Some time ago, I came across the story of a little boy who went into a drug store. Reaching for a soda carton, he pulled it…
Hello there, it is great to be “on the same page” with you. In this column, I will be sharing My Perspective on different issues around Education and Leadership. As an avid history buff and a keen observer of the development of nations, I have come to the full realization that the twin towers of…
Living mindfully No doubt, 2020 has been a very eventful year. The COVID19 pandemic as well as other upsetting happenings both locally and around the world have affected people’s lives in different ways. Many have experienced various forms of losses; including the loss of loved ones, jobs, businesses, opportunities and so on. These traumatic events…
Start local Some time ago, I was sharing with a friend how fascinated I was about the Ikorodu Bois. This amazing group which comprises 3 siblings – Babatunde Sanni (23) Muiz Sanni (15) Malik Sanni (10), and their cousin, Fawas Aina, (13) – have become famous for recreating multi-million dollar music videos and movie trailers…
Firm Up Unfinished Projects Have you heard of anyone who after undergoing a surgical procedure, needed another urgent surgery because the surgeon left something undone? A report published in the Journal of American College of Surgeons revealed that one in every 5,500 surgeries end up with these kinds of mishap. I’m privy to a number…
Paying it forward Imagine driving to the toll gate. Just before you stretch out your hand to pay, the cashier tells you “the driver ahead of you already paid for your toll” and then further explains that he did so with the hope that you will do the same for the car behind you.…
Keep Yourself On the Right Path The Centre for Creative Leadership conducted a research to examine the importance of character strengths in leadership performance across various organizations. Four character traits were found to be essentials for great leaders. Topmost on the list was integrity followed by bravery, perspective, and social intelligence. The study further…
Express Your Empathy 2020 has been a very eventful year. The COVID19 pandemic that has completely disrupted our lives still remains the headline news story around the world. We are constantly inundated with new coronavirus developments on various media platforms. Most of these updates are depressing information of its spread and the growing number of…
It’s not just about you If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody. This Chinese proverb emphasizes the fact that we can only…
Bring Your Dreams To Life. In the past decade, Reality TV shows have become very popular all around the world. Shows like The Idols, X-Factor, Got Talent, The Apprentice and Big Brother are international franchises with millions of viewership and multi-million dollar value. One of my favourite reality TV shows is the Dragons’ Den, a…