Leadership

Between the Chief and the President The last ASUU strike lasted for eight months, between February 2022 to October 2022. But for the intervention of the National Assembly (NASS), specifically the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, it could have lasted much longer. His intervention played a…

One thing I touched on in a recent talk, and has come up a few times recently, is the concept of the mindsets that product managers and product leaders can adopt in their work, and how these can hinder their effectiveness. These mindsets are pretty common, but I’m not just…

If you feel daily standups are not helpful for your data science team, you might be right — One of the most common meetings or rituals for an agile team is the daily standup. It is usually short (max. 15 minutes), happens mostly at the same time of the day, and is mandatory for every team member to join. In theory, this meeting can be a great way…

Life can often feel like a chaotic highway, with countless lanes and vehicles moving in different directions. In this fast-paced world, there’s a growing emphasis on staying in your own lane both metaphorically and literally. Just as adhering to traffic rules ensures a smooth and safe journey on the highways…

I was an awful high-school cheerleader. That may sound harsh but it’s the truth. My herkies were atrocious. I couldn’t do a split. …

How Growing Wealth (Really) Works — And What It’s Really About — Thanks Umair :) I have increased income by asking for a little more, cut costs dramatically by being happy with and enjoying what I have, home cooking mostly and buying great clothes at charity shops for a few euros :) All you have mentioned works so far, I just need…

A leader who fails to inspire is not really a leader. But the truth is, we all possess the power within us to become true leaders, just waiting to be unleashed. Jim Rohn wisely said, “your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development”. What this influential…

About 12 years ago, while working in London, I remember one particular evening returning from the office. I saw a cat roaming my residential area, about three blocks from where I lived. …

The Sun rises, unravelling the soft and golden light throughout the forest in the Julian Alps. Nature starts to wake up slowly. I walk down the stairs of the place I am staying and inhale the fresh herbal scent, one of the identities characterizing this natural place. …