Growth & You: Professional Grooming For Men – 10 Simple Tips
1st November 2019
In my line of work, it is only natural to have consulted for more individual female clients on issues of Personal Style, Etiquette, Dressing, and Grooming in general. Some would say that many men do not really care about those “foppish” matters. Society hasn’t helped much either. But the truth is that men do need … Continue reading Growth & You: Professional Grooming For Men – 10 Simple Tips
Growth & You: Air Travel Etiquette
25th October 2019
Someone once asked me: “This etiquette thing, is there any aspect of life that does not require it?” My answer, even as I laughed, was – “None”. Decorous conduct will never go out of fashion. So, today, we make a quick run down of acceptable, conventional behavioral tips when flying. Flying is meant to be … Continue reading Growth & You: Air Travel Etiquette
Growth & You: How Much of an Office Irritant Are You?
18th October 2019
Most of us spend more time with our colleagues at work than with our own families. Simply put, a lot of our physical and psychological health status depends on our everyday interactions with people that we work with. This principle totally defies social class and office setting, and therefore, whether it is the rowdy environs … Continue reading Growth & You: How Much of an Office Irritant Are You?
Growth & You: Do I Need To Get Noticed At Work?
11th October 2019
One of my fun moments whenever I interact with career people is when I analyze the answers I get from the question: what makes you happy at work? The truth of the matter is that the same theme underpins most of the responses, basically because majority of human beings will most likely find fulfillment from … Continue reading Growth & You: Do I Need To Get Noticed At Work?
Growth & You: Punctuality Is The Soul of Business
4th October 2019
Have you ever visited a government civil service secretariat complex early on a working day? The first thing that will obviously hit you is the casual sauntering into offices by workers as late as 10 and 11 o’clock in the morning. It is common knowledge that majority of this civil service is demotivated for many … Continue reading Growth & You: Punctuality Is The Soul of Business
Growth & You: Self-Leadership Traits for High Performance
11th September 2019
He who has conquered himself has no need for a crown or a sceptre because he who has conquered himself has conquered the world.Swami Bhaktipada As mentioned in my previous post, 6 Traits of Great Followers, Self-leadership is the foundation of leadership; anyone who possesses the traits listed below will have no problem achieving high … Continue reading Growth & You: Self-Leadership Traits for High Performance
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Growth and You: 6 Traits of Great Followers
4th September 2019
“Being a great follower is as important as being a great leader. Some followers make leadership impossible. Great leaders emerge from great followers.” Noela Ugwu Below are some qualities that every follower must possess. If you want to position yourself for some leadership roles, these tips will come in handy. Loyalty Every great follower must … Continue reading Growth and You: 6 Traits of Great Followers
Ben & Christy Presents Learning Fair 2019
23rd July 2019
Learning Fair is the educational meeting place where all the stakeholders in the business of LEARNING will gather to rub minds, share ideas and learn. It shall be a great opportunity for educationists, school owners, authors, bookshops, publishers, teachers, pupils, policy makers, and any other individual or group whose business/activities revolve around learning. High points … Continue reading Ben & Christy Presents Learning Fair 2019
Growth & You: The Virtue of Punctuality
26th March 2019
“If you are 15 minutes early, you are on time. If you are on time, you are late and if you are late, you didn’t want to be there.” I once read an interesting story about George Washington and his being a stickler for punctuality. A prospective horse seller missed selling to him because he … Continue reading Growth & You: The Virtue of Punctuality
Growth & You: Etiquette For Guests & Hosts
12th March 2019
In the course of our lives, many of us have had reasons to find ourselves as guests in other people’s homes or have had to play hosts to guests who’ve come visiting us. People have had to put up in homes of friends, colleagues or family members as a result of demands of daily activities … Continue reading Growth & You: Etiquette For Guests & Hosts
Growth & You: 5 Self-Confidence Killers In Children
26th February 2019
Comparing them to others There is this strong temptation for parents to compare their children with one another, or with non-members of the family. The not-so-clever is compared with the clever, the shorter with the taller, the extrovert with the reserved, the slender with the plump, the C student with the A student, and so … Continue reading Growth & You: 5 Self-Confidence Killers In Children
Growth & You: The Inarguable Importance of Branding In Business
27th December 2018
I’ve spent considerable time over the years teaching people that whatever they are offering the world – goods or services – will die an untimely and painful death if they don’t network, brand and market properly. Branding and marketing are the vehicles that will propel you to a whole new level; they are the stimuli … Continue reading Growth & You: The Inarguable Importance of Branding In Business
Growth & You: The Importance of Organizational Visions, Missions & Goals
21st December 2018
In the course of my work as a Business Consultant, my team and I discovered a hard truth that not many business owners would like to admit. Before carrying out staff training for any organisation, we carry out Training needs assessment to ensure that we develop bespoke training intervention to address the real need. More … Continue reading Growth & You: The Importance of Organizational Visions, Missions & Goals
Growth & You: 5 Success Selling Tips Every Business Person Must Know
17th December 2018
No matter what industry you operate in, no matter how wonderful your products and services may be and no matter how long you have been in business, getting your items in the hands of those who need them and are willing to pay the price is one major challenge that many businesses face. What worked … Continue reading Growth & You: 5 Success Selling Tips Every Business Person Must Know
The Suit As A Style Metaphor
26th November 2018
“Like every good man, I strive for perfection, and, like every ordinary man , I have found that perfection is out of reach – but not the perfect suit” — Edward Tivnan Since the early 19th century (long before Savile Row tailors started to strut their stuff in England), the men’s business suit has undergone … Continue reading The Suit As A Style Metaphor
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Growth & You: Self-Discipline – Key To Success
19th November 2018
There are still many people out there who hold tight to the belief that how you turn out in life depends strictly on some factors including – a luck charm, a privileged birth, high level connections, special gifts/talents, and so on. The truth of the matter is that, yes, all the listed factors can give … Continue reading Growth & You: Self-Discipline – Key To Success