18th November 2009
TO define who an entrepreneur really is, let us first have a clear understanding of what entrepreneurship is all about. Many facet of definitions have been given as to what entrepreneurship is, but a “common denominator” to all of these definitions is...
18th November 2009
If your employees were given the opportunity to fire you, how soon will you be out the door? I think that is a food for thought. I believe before you finish reading this article, you will be able to answer that question. The ability to lead effectively an...
09th November 2009
It is sad to see lots of people living as though they have all the time in this world in their hands. If I may ask you: What do you do with your time? You see, time is the longest and yet the shortest thing in the world. It is the swiftest and yet the slo...
09th November 2009
THE term motivation is from the Greek word, “Kino”, meaning to “move” or “propel”. It is a powerful force that can move any individual from zero to hero. Its effect can be so contagious such that someone who once thought he can never make it i...
09th November 2009
The role of leadership in achieving business success is indisputable. Great leaders who create great businesses are “made” not “born”. You know why? True leadership is learned; it is not automatic. To answer the question whether leaders are made o...
23rd October 2009
The first fundamental principle for successful living is “Personal Organization”. If you don’t organise your life then you will surely agonize. It sound too harsh but it is a true reality. When you ignore the nitty-gritty of putting first-thing-firs...
23rd October 2009
By nature, human beings have a natural inclination to fall in love with doing one particular thing or the other. And that eventually becomes a driving force or enthusiasm in their life. It is endemic in human beings and it is placed in us by our creator. ...
23rd October 2009
A wise philosopher once said: “success is goals and all else is commentary.” Indeed, success in any area of your life—either in business or personal, begins with a clear-cut goal. Your ability to set and achieve goals will provide you with a sense o...
20th October 2009
If I may ask you: How much do you enjoy living your life? How enthusiastic are you about waking up each morning to see a new day. When you are enthusiastic, you are positive and that makes you stay motivated and happy no matter the circumstance that comes...
20th October 2009
The world belongs to the enthusiastic as they say. The word ‘enthusiasm’ comes from the Greek language and means God within (entheos). It refers to a divine spark or fire that burns within the breast of those with a passion for a cause, job, or life i...
20th October 2009
In marketing, there is what is called the Unique Selling Proposition (USP). It is a major tool at the disposer of the marketer in order to differentiate and position itself effectively from its competitors. Some marketers position their products on the ba...
06th October 2009
There is no limit to living your potential when you imbibe self-discipline into your life. As Jim Rohn said, “SUCCESS is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while FAILURE is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every da...
06th October 2009
Since self-discipline is so important to our lives, how do you develop it? Here are some practical tips that can help you achieve it:
1. Acknowledge your own responsibility: As an individual you should embrace the fact that it is your responsibility to b...
06th October 2009
Adversity is another means to discover your capability. It introduces you to your real you, and then, bring out the best in you. Adversity serves as a barometer to measure the greatness in an individual. The real you manifests itself in times of adversity...
30th September 2009
In part one of this series, I noted that “awakening your leadership potential” is all about deploying and leading in your area of talents. I also noted that if you discover your talents and deploy it, then you are a leader in that field. In this part ...
