The need for motivation can be traced back to generations that lived before us.Far back in the late 1930s, Elton Mayo carried out an experiment on the shop floor of Western Electric’s Hawthorne plant in New Jersey, USA. In his research, he tried to demonstrate that better workplace hygiene would have a direct and positive […]
My perception on relationships changed many years ago when I took a careful look at hundreds of people walking on a busy street in Lagos, a state in Nigeria.Immediately, it occurred to me that I might not see many of these people again till they depart this world.Wow! This became a ‘light-bulb’ moment in my […]
In our daily lives, almost everyone wants to talk and would likely do everything possible for others to hear them talk. While this is important, there is more power in listening to people air their views than talking. Great leaders lead by listening to other people. If you want to be a better leader, you […]
While on my routine walk on a Sunday morning, I took a closer look at a body of water flowing in a stream near my house. The sight was serene apart from the gentle flow of water splashing against pebbles, boulders, rocks and the grass. I immediately brought out my phone to take a picture […]
Moving From ‘Here to There’ My interest in the above caption was stirred up when I was about to cross a bridge some weeks ago. Although the bridge was small, I needed it to get to the other end of the road. I learnt some lessons instantly. Firstly, there are many things that seem insignificant to us as leaders, but could affect us as […]
