On Friday, 20th of March, 2015, I got an email from the U. S. Mission, Nigeria, notifying me that I had been chosen to participate in the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. It was a day I will never forget! You see, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for…

The popular statement, “young people are the leaders of tomorrow” sounds good, but it can be misleading. In this fast-paced changing world of ours, people (whether young or old) don’t have to wait for any specific time to lead because leadership is no longer the exclusive right of a select…

Usually, mentors do not come to you; you go to them even though there are times when the mentor makes the first move. But that rarely happens. If you really want to have a mentor, you will have to get out of your comfort zone and search for one. …

When you look back at world history, you will notice that those who became GREAT leaders in any field had to rely on their gifts or acquired skills. No doubt, if you can discover your natural abilities, you will stand a good chance to become a GREAT LEADER. But the…

In principle, the VIP-CI leadership attributes, which I’ve always promoted in my articles and seminars, are a group of “ingredients”. In other words, they are a group of principles, which a leader has to put together in order to create effective leadership. But you may be wondering, “What exactly is…

There’s a key to building a successful career. No matter your chosen field of interest, you can use this key to create wealth, gain fame and create impact in your industry and in the wider society. You can’t get to the top of any career without having this key. The…

Let me share with you the story of Michael Faraday. Faraday was born in England, in 1791. His parents were poor, so Michael had to work as young boy. At that time, it was difficult for the children of the poor to gain formal education in England. But through self-education…

Leadership begins with you. Perhaps, that’s the reason why Plato, the ancient philosopher once said, “The first and best victory is to conquer self.” It is important to begin your leadership with “yourself” because the experiences you will acquire as you lead yourself will be useful when you eventually get…

In every field of endeavor, we have individuals who are usually celebrated. We think of these individuals as leaders. The rookies of their industry look up to them as leaders and then follow their footsteps because they went through a certain path before them. They are widely accepted as leaders…