The famous expression in our heading is something most organisations constantly do to themselves. We shoot ourselves in the foot not with malice, but with neglect.The biggest reason most organisations lose clients and business isn't strategy, pricing, or competition. It's that they don't train their employees in some of the fundamentals.The biggest of which in... Continue Reading →
Football IQ 馃
When you look at midfielders like Johann Cruyff players who dominated on the field, retired, then stepped into coaching and continued to win, even revolutionizing the game one question lingers:Why do forwards always seem to get more recognition?Think of it this way: the engine makes the car move, but it鈥檚 not always beautiful to look... Continue Reading →
The Feeding difference
The difference is the same but the moon will glow while the sun blinds. The difference with how lives are lived is the same because all life falls to death. But the difference will fill or drain and that's different. Although the difference is similar, one will feed you and the other, on you. And... Continue Reading →
Beyond Knowledge: Feeling God’s love
1 Corinthians 13. There is a comedy skit done by Eddie Griffin. For his punch line, he says, it doesn't matter who said what, did y'all get the message?That鈥檚 what I鈥檇 like to ask: did we get the message?The strangest thing about Christianity is how the same book has caused many to mushroom towards division.... Continue Reading →
The price of everything. A birthday mediation
When did life equal money? When did every conversation, idea, hope or dream begin with how much? Love doesn't cost a thing but dates, fabric and transport aren't built on hugs and intimate stares. Where health is yours to manage and sickness is a business for profit. Where is the line drawn that life is... Continue Reading →
Happy birthday, Zambia
It's been 61 years. Zambia is legit a grandparent that is currently refusing to change. An old dog stubbornly ignoring new tricks. And so maybe for this new year, the one gift we can give our nation and ourselves is the simple, brutal opportunity of change.It starts on your street. See that litter? Don't add... Continue Reading →
Presence, Life’s dance
Pay attention That's lifes pricePay it on demandWhen the gift opens your eyesThank it for today And take a seat in your mirror Say, hiii body, how are you? Feel who you are today Before you go feeling othersPresent you to youSo you can present you to others fullyFull looks different daily that's why we... Continue Reading →
What do you mean by communication?
At its simplest, communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, thoughts, even feelings between two or more people.However, it's much more than just talking or sending a message. For communication to be truly successful, the other person must understand the message in the way you intended.Think of it not as a one-way street, but... Continue Reading →
How long does it take to get over the flu?
We always hear that the flu lasts a week or two. For most people, that's true. But for me? It's been a different story. I've had flu episodes last two weeks, and one brutal battle that stretched from June until September.That ordeal was my turning point. I became obsessed with finding a natural way to... Continue Reading →
Help me understand.
One phrase that can change any conversation:"Help me understand..."路 Instead of arguing: "Help me understand your perspective on this."路 Instead of assuming: "Help me understand why this is so important to you."路 Instead of getting defensive: "Help me understand what I did that hurt you."This phrase is a magic key. It:路 Replaces judgment with curiosity.路... Continue Reading →