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…
Nurturing Relationships: Choosing Wisely and Letting Go
Building and maintaining relationships is an integral part of our lives. However, not every person who enters our life deserves a permanent place in it. In this blog post, I will explore the importance of selective relationships, understanding the evolution of connections, setting boundaries, embracing…
Lessons from a cautionary tale: How to avoid misplaced trust and protect your interest
Story time Man struck an agreement with Ox at the beginning of time. Man: Ox! Come with me. You will help me plough my field and harvest my crops in exchange for me feeding you every day of the year. Even in a drought, there will…
Nigeria’s Shadow Democracy
Chimamanda Adichie, a well-known novelist and human rights activist, made headlines on Thursday, April 6, after penning a lengthy letter to US President Joe Biden about the flaws of the 2023 presidential elections, which were held on Saturday, February 25. In the thought-provoking lengthy letter…
How the Volta River Authority helped me survive COVID-19
Today, March 11, 2023, marks the third anniversary since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. The pandemic brought uncertainty and chaos across the globe, leaving many searching for a safe haven. For me, that sanctuary was the Volta River Authority (VRA)…
Wisdom Matey Tetteh: The guy who did his best
My University journey Before being accepted into the university, all applicants had to complete a written test and an oral interview. When I arrived at the interview grounds, I was intimidated by the other applicants who, appeared well-prepared. I could see them meticulously preparing themselves…
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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