Mariam is a fresh graduate who has just gotten her first job. The job has everything you can dream of – a leading international brand, great pay, opportunities to work in any of their offices, a great mentoring programme, and lots more. Mariam is ecstatic and cannot wait to get started. She has come to …
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We started this series three weeks ago and established that the context of leadership is work – that leaders exist to work, and those who cannot serve have no business trying to influence people. We also establish that the holy grail of leadership is to make work meaningful, the working environment conducive, and the worker …
Last week, we started a series on the role of leadership and work. We established that leadership exists only in the context of work. Today’s article will explore how leaders get the best out of people. How do leaders influence people to show a greater commitment to their tasks? They do so by making work …
Matthew was recently posted as the new branch manager to help turn around a loss-making branch in a financial services institution. This was his first leadership position. Excited about the new challenge, he started researching the ideas on leadership and how to lead effectively. However, his excitement quickly turned to confusion. With a plethora of …
We started a series on the reasons for work. We used Anthony as a case study. “Oh, not another Monday again!” Anthony exclaimed. After an extended weekend of fun and relaxation, he wasn’t ready for another day of work, not to talk about another week of work. “Why do we even work?” he queried. “Can …
We started a series on the reasons for work. We have covered the following: Work is the womb of greatness. Work as the Fulfilment of Purpose Work as the medium for the expression of potential This article will look at the fourth and fifth reasons for work. 4. Work as the Channel of Blessing to …
“Oh, not another Monday again!” Anthony exclaimed. After an extended weekend of fun and relaxation, he wasn’t ready for another day of work, not to talk about another week of work. “Why do we even work?” he queried. “Can we not do without work and working? Must I even go to work today? Can they …
Six Primary Reasons for Work (2) – Dr Maxwell Ubah Read More »
“Oh, not another Monday again!” Anthony exclaimed. After an extended weekend of fun and relaxation, he wasn’t ready for another day of work, not to talk about another week of work. “Why do we even work?” he queried. “Can we not do without work and working? Must I even go to work today? Can they …
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We started the series on the Four Components on Work two weeks ago. We have covered the first two components – output and standard. In today’s concluding article, I will look at the remaining two components. 3. Satisfaction When work meets the specified standard, what is the outcome? Customer satisfaction. If standard represents the rational …
Last week, we started a series on the Four Components on Work. I believe this concept is the most important concept you need to understand about work to be successful at work. No other concept of work is as important as this concept. Last week, we explored the meaning of the first concept: output. I …
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