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You Get What You Celebrate
“If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.” King Solomon A few weeks ago at Clarity Bootcamp, a senior leader asked me: “How do I get more out of my people? I sense they can do more.” The question deeply resonated. I’m sharing my response here, in case it serves you too. Every […]
Caught, Not Taught: The Secret to Fast Professional Growth
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin When I joined McKinsey as a young consultant, one of the most powerful tools for growth was apprenticeship. The team room was the nexus of learning. We learned by doing, through active coaching — but also by simply […]
Reflection – A soft skill, a sharp tool
“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” John Dewey In a reflective client meeting two weeks ago, a Banking CEO said, “We broke so much ground during COVID, and the results are showing today. I wish I could have a semblance of that uninterrupted time to think and design again.” I knew […]
The Power of Aggregation
“There is power in numbers and there is power in unity.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You must have people who broaden your worldview. Who help you connect the dots between different ideas and thoughts floating in your mind but not quite landing. I had one such conversation last week with a friend of mine […]
Access to Economic Opportunity
“Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.” H. Jackson Brown Jr. I had the pleasure of attending the brand relaunch of EFINA last week, and it was inspiring to see how far they (and by extension, Nigeria) have come in advancing financial inclusion. A few reflections stuck with me: 1. Becoming an Authority […]
2025 is here, now what? (New Year Gift inside!)
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Hi Friends! I know it’s already February, but it’s never too late to wish you a happy new year! I pray your 2025 is blessed and fruitful. This year has had both a fast and slow start—fast because […]
5 things I had to confront in 2024 (Christmas Gift Inside)
It has been an absolute privilege to share reflections with you (mostly) every week in 2024. Thank you for reading, sharing your thoughts, and providing feedback. As the year draws to a close, I wanted to share ‘5 things I had to confront in 2024’ as my final newsletter for the year – perhaps offering some inspiration […]
Just say No!
“It’s only by saying NO that you can concentrate on the things that are really important.” Steve Jobs Growing up as a middle child in a large family, I quickly learned the art of navigating differing opinions and helping people find common ground. I wasn’t the loudest voice in the room, and I certainly didn’t […]
Marking One Year of UNLEASH (Special announcement inside)
“What a book, what a gift! An absolutely engaging and inspiring read! The stories and lessons were so real, and resonated deeply – I felt as though it was a book about some aspects of my life. I loved how the author ended each section with practical insights to transform one’s life from good to […]