Rising above injelititis
Although leaders are supposed to be the force propelling their organizations to success, on the contrary, they could actually be…
The imperative of growth mentality in business
Science teaches that whatever does not grow dies. This is usually applied to living organisms but, in reality, the application…
Why organisations fail
Cambridge University Press is 487 years old. The company, which was established in 1534, is the world’s oldest publishing house.…
Loneliness in leadership
As observed by Dr John Maxwell, a notable leadership expert, a leader who does not have followers is just taking…
The flipside of leadership: Burden and responsibility
In 2016, Sunday Oliseh, then head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, did the unthinkable when he declared war on those…
Leaders and the discomfort of comfort
The pursuit of the average leader is comfort. He strives to avoid challenges. He prays fervently to escape problems. He…
Staying the course: Leaders’ greatest challenge
A common saying among soccer pundits is that a coach is only as good as his last game. This is…
Leaders and others’ strengths
Aside working to keep the organization going stronger and better, a leader is also duty-bound to improve the skills and…
How leaders handle conflicts
Conflict is a fact of life. Human interactions at every level usually result in conflict because of the difference in…
The making of charismatic leaders
The strength of a leader is in the followership. A leader must have people who follow him, not out of…
Humility: The leader’s strength
Humility in leadership is oxymoronic. Leadership bespeaks exaltation while humility signifies lowliness of heart. So, ordinarily the two should be…
Avoiding red ocean situation in business
In the Nigerian business environment, herd mentality holds sway. Once a company pursues a line of business and seems to…
Getting the best out of employees
One of the major worries of leaders and managers is how to motivate their staff for optimum performance. The reason…
Leaders’ transformative power
Leaders are called change agents because they are supposed to activate people’s innate ability to actualize their potential. A good…
Why some organisations remain poor
Though most companies start small, the dream of many is to grow into big business with a range of services…
Avoiding the trap of analysis paralysis
The most important advantage of the knowledge age is the ease with which information is accessed. Since the 1990s when…
The powerful and the forceful
A leader’s job is clearly cut out for him; he has to get things done. He has to produce results…
Nigeria and leadership failure
Despite her huge endowments, which should earn her a prominent place among global giants, Nigeria is a dwarf struggling for…
Priorities that set great leaders apart
A leader’s effectiveness sets the tone for the success of his organization. The more effective a leader is, the more…
Leaders and their critics
Criticism is the leader’s unwritten recompense. Leaders are criticized for issues they have control over as well as those about…
