Ai left her city open, she will fall
Blame it on hubris, say it is incompetence, call it foolish certainty, but ‘mighty’ Ai has fallen. And the thud was so loud that her entrails were seen on the…
Leadership
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Spices on the anointing oil
There was an occurrence that I found fascinating and instructive in the holy scriptures. God was giving Moses instructions on how to build the tabernacle and its furniture. He was detailed…
Why Moses wanted Hobab to stay
In Numbers 10:29-31, we see an interesting interaction between two mature men who were leaders in their capacities. One was a leader of millions of people who were leaving the…
Moses’s rod, which became Aaron’s rod
An intriguing occurrence took place in the Book of Exodus in the Bible. Moses held a shepherd’s rod in his hand when God called him to become a deliverer for…
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to stink
Flies are among the best pollinators in nature. However, these same flies, essential for human life and existence, are not beneficial in another context.
Leadership lessons from Jethro’s advice to Moses in Exodus 18
Although summarised in a few verses of the scriptures, Jethro's meeting with Moses had profound effects, not just in the maintenance of the health of Moses and the people who had to stand for hours, but in the governance of the people of God, Israel, and their relationship with God.
How to deal with tradition and introduce innovations in an organisation
One thing that stifles growth and creativity in an organisation is the phrase “that’s the way it’s done” or “that’s the way we’ve always done it.” If a leader constantly…
There is an end to every parable| Lessons for Teachers and Speakers
A careful look at the life of Jesus shows someone who had a purpose for living. Although the Bible summarises all that Jesus taught and did, I wouldn’t be surprised…
Content and Communication
For a message to be passed through communication, there is a need for content. Content is the substance that makes communication make sense. It is the message in the messenger. Let's analyse three scenarios
A leader should simplify his vision, concepts and strategies
Some things in life are complex, and rightly so because there is no way of making them less complex than they are. So many factors, variables, and unpredictable developments just make them complex.
If it is lonely at the top, get others to the top with you
For a long time, I envisaged and in some respect experienced success as this lonely scary journey in pitch darkness accompanied by a lone whippoorwill. I even wrote about it…
Decision-making: four categories of people
There are typically four categories of people when it comes to making decisions.
Lessons from the selection process of the seven deacons of Acts 6 verse 3
Despite the complaint of the Grecians and the urgency needed, the selection process wasn't less rigorous. It was both a spiritual and physically delicate matter that required that
Teaching the law of God around Judah
Knowledge is probably one of the most emphasised keys to success. And I mean success in all spheres. This is exemplified by what Jehoshaphat did in the third year of his reign as king of Judah.
Even giants fail
Speaking to students at the University of Massachusetts, Robert Hale said something that made me think. He said, "There's a good chance I'm the biggest loser you've ever met."
Leadership lessons from the complaint of the Grecians in Act 6
After the Pentecost and the slew of miracles and salvation of souls that accompanied the apostles' ministrations, thousands of souls were added to the fold of Christ's followers. With the growth, however,
Those who know what to do but never apply the knowledge| Coach series 3
Under this category, we can identify three sets of people
Those who want to succeed but don’t know what to do| Coach Series 2
This category includes those who are willing or interested in making an impact or just accomplishing success in any area, but they do not have the necessary information that would turn their desires into results.
Those who don’t know what to do and are not interested in knowing what to do| Coach Series 1
As a teacher, life coach or mentor, there are about five categories of people you might meet in your journey. You can meet them during conferences, counselling sessions, casual interactions,…
Results Attract People
As long as you operate in this world, results will always command respect. People come for results, not for talks, except your talks are the results they need.
Keep your opinion and listen to others
Antonio Gramsci, the late Italian Marxist, philosopher, writer and politician, shares this reflection – the propensity to listen, to understand and to improve is itself culture. Arrogance, self-conceit and inability…
11 things you must know about Consistency
What is consistency really? Does consistency simply mean regularity? How can I tell if I'm consistent or not in my pursuits? In this article, we shall consider the meaning of consistency; what consistency truly is. I try to outline the 11 things that are essential ingredients of consistency.
Bring your Unique Perspective to the Table
The brain’s ability to be unique in the ideas that it produces is dependent on the ingredients that an individual feeds to it, just as the fireline intensity will depend on the elements that are involved in both the generation and propagation of the fire.
Focus on the Solution, not on the Problem
This is a very important point [that] I’ve come to realise lately. Nobody gets a reward for narrating all the problems in the world, except historians maybe. People need solutions to the numerous problems that plague humanity, and they'll part with fortunes if you can offer the solutions.
Applying The 5 Whys Method in Purpose discovery vs Problem-solving
A few days ago, a friend shared a WhatsApp status where she wrote that she needed some motivation to get back to proper dieting. According to her, she’s been eating…
You’re a part of the grand scheme of things, not the entire scheme.
If you are someone that carries transgenerational visions and prophecies, make sure to learn from Abraham. Although Abraham received a promise that he’d become a father of many nations, he…
A time of war is not a time for training.
Reading 1 Samuel 13:6-7 tells us that some of the Hebrews that came out to fight were so paralysed with fear and trembling that they left king Saul and crossed…
Successful leaders understand responsibility, not just accountability
So far in this series on the 12 qualities of successful leaders, we’ve seen the following: Here is the twelfth quality: effective leaders understand responsibility, not just accountability. Accountability and…
The Five Principles of Green Pasture – Shepherd series
Psalms 23 is one of those gold mines you have in the Holy Bible. And as a gold mine, it is always best to maximise your exploration when you’re there.…
Ten reasons why you need optimism and faith as a leader
So far in this series on the 12 qualities of successful leaders, we’ve seen the following: The eleventh quality of successful leaders is optimism or faith. “We are optimistic about…
The servant leadership philosophy – leadership series
Servant leadership To have the words servant and leader in the same sentence might look oxymoronic to some people. That’s because we’ve come to see both words as contrasting, as…
Effective leaders build a team and encourage teamwork
Talents can win games but it is teamwork and intelligence that win championships. During an interview some years ago, Kobe Bryant was asked how Coach Phil Jackson was able to…
Effective leaders listen to understand
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. proverbs 18:2 Effective leaders listen to understand. It’s in the nature of man to seek to be heard…
Building Followership: Why and How Successful Leaders build followership
Any vision, idea or organization that lacks followership is destined for extinction in the long run. The subject of followership is very vital in human life because almost every aspect…
Successful leaders have Character
Successful leaders have character. The American Heritage Dictionary defines character as a combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group or thing from another. It also means moral or…
Great Leaders have a Risk-taking Attitude
Risk-taking attitude is a quality of successful leaders. In my previous articles on the seven strange secrets of success, I discussed the mindset of successful people. Specifically, in chapter 5…
Successful leaders Read and Research
Successful leaders read and research; they’re innovative. Your boundaries on any given field extend as far as your extent of knowledge and understanding on that given field. In my previous…
Effective Leaders have Foresight
Successful leaders have foresight Being able to foresee or predict the future was an ability that made the prophets stand out in the Bible days. This gift of God made…
Successful Leaders delegate – leadership series
Knowing when to delegate is a very important quality of successful leaders. “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he…
Great Leaders have Vision – leadership qualities
Great Leaders have Vision Vision is not goals; it is what gives birth to goals. Vision is not just a dream; it is both dream and action. Vision is not…
Asking More and Talking Less
Asking more and talking less: a skill to learn You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his…
12 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders
Successful leaders are the backbone of any organization. They are like the pillars of the building that hold the entire structure while giving room for modifications to adapt the house…
A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they may never sit.
I was in a voice chat with someone some months ago; we were pondering the political situation in the world. As the chat progressed, he began to draw a sharp…
What you need to know about CHARACTER.
To show the importance of Character, Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount with the beatitudes, which are simply the blessings accruing to people with Character. In this article, we…