Workplace Toxicity or Workplace Pressure? A Strategic Guide to Career Growth and Professional Resilience

“Ma, I am tired. This place is toxic. I haven’t felt happy going to the office in months. I don’t want to work there anymore. The pressure is too much… and for what?” I receive calls like this frequently, especially from young professionals navigating early career growth, workplace stress, and questions about purpose. As an organisationalContinueContinue reading “Workplace Toxicity or Workplace Pressure? A Strategic Guide to Career Growth and Professional Resilience”

Godfather or CEO? 7 Leadership Lessons from the Underworld

I’ve always been drawn to leaders, not just the titles they hold, but the psychology behind their actions. Why do people follow some leaders and resist others? Why do individuals behave differently when placed in positions of power? These questions fascinate me. This article is a peek into my musings on leadership. It explores theContinueContinue reading “Godfather or CEO? 7 Leadership Lessons from the Underworld”

Respect vs. Results: How Age Hierarchies Shape the Workplace — And What Gen Z and Millennials Are Doing About It

In many African workplaces, respect for age is a silent but powerful force. It rarely appears in HR manuals or organisational charts, but it lives in how meetings unfold, whose opinions get heard, and how decisions are made. It’s not just etiquette — it’s culture. We stand when elders enter the room, we listen beforeContinueContinue reading “Respect vs. Results: How Age Hierarchies Shape the Workplace — And What Gen Z and Millennials Are Doing About It”

🔥 Engagement Is the Spark. Productivity Is the Engine. Profitability Is the Outcome.

We all talk about results. We crave performance metrics, output numbers, and quarterly growth charts. But before any of that happens — before revenue climbs or KPIs soar — something less visible must be in place: Employee engagement. It’s not a buzzword. It’s the difference between a team that merely shows up and one that shows out. 🚩ContinueContinue reading “🔥 Engagement Is the Spark. Productivity Is the Engine. Profitability Is the Outcome.”