Open Letter to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama
Dear President John Dramani Mahama, As you prepare to assume the presidency once again on 7 January 2025, I write this open letter not merely as a concerned citizen but as a voice for many Ghanaians who yearn for transformative and accountable leadership. Your decisive…
Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist
“What is your weakness”? The classic question popped up during the interview. “I’m a perfectionist,” I replied quickly, “but I don’t let it get in the way of delivery,” I added. I got the job, but their response made me think deeply about my ordeal…
A Step-by-Step Guide to produce mass content for busy CEO’s
Creating engaging content for busy CEOs doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a clear plan, you can simplify the process and produce high-quality material that resonates with their audience. Let’s break down a step-by-step approach to help CEOs elevate their personal brand through effective content…
How CEOs and Founders Can Use Personal Content Creation to Boost Business Success
The craving for authenticity is on the rise as the digital landscape evolves. While companies invest heavily in social media and content marketing, it is often the leaders—CEOs and founders—who have the greatest potential to build trust and create genuine connections. When founders step into…
Forget Influencers: Why Your CEO Should Be the Face of Your Brand—And What Happens If They Aren’t
In a world flooded with faceless brands and polished influencers, authenticity stands out. Your CEO should be the face of your company, not just a name on a website. When leaders step into the spotlight, they create trust and connection that no influencer can replicate….
Founders and CEOs are the new breed of Content Creators and Brand Influencers
In the digital age, business success increasingly hinges on leaders stepping into the limelight — not just as executives but as storytellers, thought leaders, and chief content creators. Today’s consumers crave authenticity, and corporate communications alone often lack the personal touch required to truly connect. In this…
From Lagos to Silicon Valley: Tope Awotona’s Journey Turning Calendly into a Billion-Dollar Dream—Empowering Black Excellence in Tech
Revealing the Tech Trailblazer: Tope Awotona’s Impact on the Scheduling Software Landscape Nestled in the dynamic heart of Silicon Valley, where dreams weave into billion-dollar realities, the name Tope Awotona echoes with a resonance that surpasses the ordinary. Beyond the contours of just another success…
Unlocking Your Worth: Navigating Professional Relationships
During my undergraduate years at the university, I took on a job as a video editor for a television program. Despite my dedication and utmost commitment, I was not compensated. Despite knowing that the producer billed the sponsor four times my rate, I was given…
Embracing Change: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Professional Growth
Age 8 – I aspired to become an aeronautical engineer. Age 12 – My dream shifted to becoming a ship captain. Age 14 – I aimed to be a Graphic Designer. Age 18 – My aspiration changed again, this time to become an economist. Over…
Conquering Envy: Strategies for Overcoming Comparison and Achieving Personal Growth
“Mako nyinaa mpetu mmre”. — This Akan aphorism translates as “pepper from the same plant does not ripen simultaneously.’ You will find both ripe and unripe pepper on the same stalk of the same pepper plant. They will all ripen eventually if becoming red indicates maturity. Not…
Men Settle Where They Find Peace. Not Beauty.
Following the covid-19 pandemic, I got infected and was put under a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a company–sponsored isolation center. I spent my days with a coworker who has also contracted the virus. We were discharged to go home after 14 days and several tests….
How my reputation (unknown to me) saved me when I needed help most
Our reputation doesn’t come from how we talk about ourselves. Our reputation comes from how others talk about us. - Simon Senek I find this statement so true reflecting on an incident that happened some years ago during my undergraduate studies at the University. After all, attempts…
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