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We often conflate leadership with winning but putting relationships at the heart of your work actually can lead to more accomplishment in the long run - and is integral to happiness and satisfaction. I am continually impressed by all that my friends and network have achieved. But is that really the end game? I thought I’d landed my dream job. Most will tell you that’s not a thing, and I learned that the hard way. The decision to leave (and feeling like a failure) was hard enough, but the following few lonely months are brutal. When you don’t know your next step, can’t introduce yourself with a fancy title, or have favors to give - this is when you learn who your real friends are. And more importantly, who you are. I took a long, hard look in the mirror. My identity - and even my self-worth - had been tied to achievement since childhood, like most immigrants. “Who am I now? What is my value?” That silence was deafening but can also be an opportunity. When you’re not rushing to meetings or beholden to obligations, freedom of choice can give you room to find joy. And those relationships I’d invested in throughout my career showed up to help. I finally realized my joy, and hence my north star, was to help others – to democratize information, access, and opportunity in ways I never had. How lucky am I that I get to do this every day now as a speaker, advisor, and creator? The irony is: when I let go of the pressure of achievement, I achieved more than I could have imagined. 3.7 million people care what I say?! Whether I’m breaking down an algorithm shift in social, translating how emerging technology works, or explaining my accidental career shift to influencer after 40 – I’m giving access to those who don’t have a seat at the table or a foot in the door. To me, I’m just having fun. I’m honored to be a part of UnLeadership, democratizing leadership and “putting relationships at the heart of your work.” Thank you to UnMarketing Inc and Alison Stratten for giving me the space to share my experiences. I hope it will inspire other people to take the leap of faith that will bring them closer to a more fulfilled life. #UnLeadership #unleadershipbook

Being loyal can be exhausting you know?????? People ask me: why do you keep challenging your own organisation so publicly? Aren't you afraid of being perceived as being disloyal? My answer is simple: I care so much about my organisation and our mission that I need to engage. Unfortunately, there is currently no room for such engagement within the organisation itself, so the choice I face is either to shut up, or speak up ?? The only reason I and others express ourselves externally is that there is no room for such engagement internally. Our leaders show a tendency of being more visible externally than internally - spending more time sharing opinions about everything and everyone else, rather than focusing on ourselves and the task at hand. We can be so much better, if we only truly want to. There is so much we can and must improve, together ???? With regards to the question about loyalty: as a university, we have an important mission - to contribute to the betterment of society. It's therefore my duty to speak up when I believe we are not delivering on this as we should. When any public organisation is driven by vested interests, personal/group agendas, and at times incompetence - holding both organisation and society back - it must be challenged. So, I would be disloyal by not speaking up. It's just too bad we neither have the space nor culture to speak up and be listened to internally. Speaking up, being isolated, mocked, accused of disloyalty and worse, treated as invisible.... It's exhausting you know. It's not fun. But duty is not about having fun. Speaking up in my organisation is as exhausting as running a half-marathon ????♀?????????♀?????♂???♀?Only, there is no pace holder or supportive audience as you find yourself running on your own in a culture of fear... Khrono Kunnskapsdepartementet Artikulert #MAD #leadership #purpose Picture by 3-Sj?ersl?pet (on Facebook)

If you are a leader, know this one thing: some people will lie about their skills, knowledge, experience, and competence in order to get a job, keep a job, or look good on a job. While you are confident that they are capable, they will be busy covering up the lies. That cover-up may harm your own efforts. Don't follow their words, follow their actions, methods and results; those cannot lie. If your reports always come up short when it comes to deliverables, always struggle to meet deadlines, and if you always have to do more to get their work done than you normaly should, you may need to find out just how genuine their expertise is, or how true the experience they claim really is. If their work or results have ever made you question their competence, you may have a problem. If you've hired for experience, it's a red flag if that "experienced" hire has to be told how to do what they claim experience in. You see that lie that some tell about their competence? Some will choose to keep lying, instead of acquiring the necessary tools and skills, and that will become your problem. Give them small tasks that test their competence, then use that to know how to proceed. Don't be fooled! It's a brand new week. Make this week count! Leslie George Kunbi Adeoti, MCIPM, GPHR,SHRM-SCP, SPHRI, ANITAD , HRPL Emmanuel Michael, SPHRi Dr. 'Jumoke Aleoke-Malachi (workplacewithJAM) Yemi Faseun Oluwakemi Shonubi Kemi Onadiran MMP, ACIPM, HRPL, ANITAD, CCR Dotun Jegede PhD, FOLDN, RODP Adeife Sasha Dawodu, ACIPM, FIMC, CMC Emmanuel Abegunde, CIM, PHRi?, MBA Taiwo 'Dayo-Abatan

Everyone here might think I’m crushing it. But here’s the truth: Not everything that glitters is gold. ? We all project success here. You can be whoever you want. But there are days when I feel: ? Worried about client results. ? Wondering if I’ll close that deal. ? Questioning if I’m the best leader. ? Asking myself if this all makes sense. When those doubts creep in, I remind myself... Where was I 6 months ago? 1 year? 5 years? 5 years ago, I was: ? Anxious. ? Jobless and lost. ? Broke and desperate for clients. ? Struggling to leave the film industry. ? Looking like Nosferatu from working indoors nonstop. ?? And today? I wake up every day: ? Grateful for my team. ?? ? Excited for what’s next. ?? ? Proud of the clients I’ve helped. ???? What I’m saying is: We get so focused on our goals, we forget how far we’ve come. We’re like horses with blinders, only seeing what’s ahead. That’s great for focus, but sometimes we lose perspective. So, take a moment to appreciate where you are now. Because if you told your past self where you’d be today, you probably wouldn’t believe it. PS: Take a moment to reflect—how far have you come? Share your journey in the comments! ??

Hi??...It's Wednesday already and I just wanted to check in with you and see how our "???????????? ????????????????" week is going. Mine has been more fulfilling than I anticipated. Here are some of my favourite quotes on feedback and while I believe it can't be over emphasised. Some fuel to get us through the week: “We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – ???????? ?????????? “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” – ?????????? ??. ?????????? “Feedback is a gift. Ideas are the currency of our next success. Let people see you value both feedback and ideas.” – ?????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? “There is always space for improvement, no matter how long you’ve been in the business.” – ?????????? ???? ???? ???????? “To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” – ???????????? ?????????????? “Examine what is said and not who speaks.” – ?????????????? ?????????????? “We can’t just sit back and wait for feedback to be offered, particularly when we’re in a leadership role. If we want feedback to take root in the culture, we need to explicitly ask for it.” – ???? ?????????????? Which one is your favourite? You can add yours too #honestFeebackWeek #AmeboRadiographer

???? #ZenithSuccessStory ?? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????????? ????????????: ?????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????? ?????????? ??????????, the esteemed Principal of Heritage International Public School, has always been a dedicated leader. ?? Yet, despite her accomplishments, she found herself struggling with public speaking and managing personal conflicts—challenges that stood in the way of her full potential. Realizing that something had to change, Punam sought out the Zenith Communication Intelligence program as a beacon of guidance. ?? ?? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????? From the very start, Punam embraced the program with a heart full of hope and determination. She quickly realized that her journey was not just about becoming a better speaker or managing conflicts—it was about transforming how she saw and engaged with the people around her. Through Zenith, she came to the powerful realization that the real shift wasn't external but internal; there was never anything wrong with the people in her life—what needed to change was her approach to communication and her perspective on conflict. ? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????? With small, consistent steps, Punam began to transform. She learned how to communicate with empathy and clarity, which allowed her to gracefully handle conflicts, both in her professional setting and in her personal relationships. ???? She became more attuned to the needs of her team and her family, nurturing these connections with a newfound sense of understanding and respect. ?? ?? ?????????????? ???????????????????????????? Reflecting on her journey, Punam describes her experience with Zenith as nothing short of magical. The program unlocked her inner strengths and equipped her with the tools to lead with confidence and grace. Today, Punam stands as a confident, inspiring leader who not only commands a room with her presence but also nurtures and strengthens the relationships that are most important to her. ?? ?? ?? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????????????????????? Her story is a testament to the transformative power of communication intelligence, demonstrating how personal growth can unlock professional success and allow us to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, wisdom, and grace. ???? ??????????’?? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???????? ??????, ???????? ?????? ?? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ???????????????? ??????????! #CommunicationIntelligence #LeadershipJourney #EmpathyInAction #likeaZenith

?Productivity Accelerated - Building New Habits Efficiently??? Do you want to stand as an impressive achiever with iconic achievements in your personal and professional life? ??In this video, Dr. Raman K Attri, an award-winning thought leader, who scaled iconic heights despite his disability, shares breakthrough strategy and success mantra to achieve higher and better milestones at a faster speed.?? ??If you like this video, don't forget to subscribe or follow Iconic Achievers Academy by GetThereFaster? at the links in the comments for daily dose of powerful tips. ?? ?? Scale new dimensions and become an iconic achiever of your dreams. ???? #GetThereFaster #Productivity #HighProductivity #Efficiency #BeingProductive #ProductivePerformance #EfficientPerformer #ProductiveEmployee #JobProductivity

DO YOU TRUST YOURSELF? Do you trust that you have what it takes to succeed in whatever endeavour it is? Do you trust that you have the abilities needed to overcome any obstacle that comes your way? Do you trust in your unique brilliance and that you're exactly where you're meant to be on your journey right now? IT REALLY IS AN INSIDE JOB! To be a truly exceptional Leader of others, you first need to be an exceptional Leader of yourself. It always has to start with YOU. So in order to build trust in your team, an absolutely fundamental and vital part of becoming a successful leader, you need to look inside at yourself and ask yourself the question. DO I TRUST MYSELF? What is the definition of trust? "To believe in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something." So here are some steps that you can take to build unwavering trust in yourself. ?? Embrace the whole, full and gloriousness of YOU-Acting like someone you're not is a sign that you don't trust yourself. You have what is needed in every moment. Remember, you are a unique and extremely valuable human being. ?? Get really clear on your VALUES-by ensuring that your choices and actions are truly in alignment with your core values you will always come from a place of authenticity and self-trust. ?? Take full RESPONSIBILITY always for yourself-your mistakes as well as your achievements. Be honest with yourself and always tell yourself the truth. ?? Get really clear on both your STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES-and take continual action to grow and learn. This will build your self-belief, confidence and trust in yourself. ?? Follow through on your COMMITMENTS-to yourself and to others. Know that you can always rely on yourself and that others can too. If you'd like to explore further how you can build your own self-trust do get in touch for a chat. https://lnkd.in/eEDJAnwf I'll be launching my newsletter on her imminently on here and in my first one I will be delving more deeply into this topic of trust and how to build unwavering trust in those you lead as well as your peers and employers. So, watch this space! #selftrust #trustedleader

Leslie George Thank you so much veteran and always sir. Our organisations, in particular, in Nigeria suffer seriously because of poor performance epidemic compared to our counterparts around the world. For those succeeding, like #GTB, #Zenith, etc they're serious about it. In most of our consultancy projects, in particular, when it comes to competency frameworks, the feelings are always mixed. We can't build successful individual competencies, team effectiveness and corporate capabilities if we can't validate individual competencies (skills, experience, knowedge, creativity, characters). It is all about deliverables, not doables. "The good-to-great companies probably sound like tough places to work— and they are. If you don’t have what it takes, you probably won’t last long. To be rigorous means consistently applying exacting standards at all times & at all levels, especially in upper management. #HP scaled up, they stayed true to the guiding principle of “first who.” “No company can grow revenues consistently faster than its ability to get enough of the right people to implement that growth & still become a great company.” From recruitment to onboarding, we must constantly evaluate & ensure people perform.

?? Learning and Growth: Embracing Every Experience at Enasni Connections ?? At Enasni Connections, every experience is a learning opportunity, and we recognise the importance of reflection in our journey towards growth and success. Recently, we were in discussions with a talented individual to take on the role of Director of Media. After careful consideration, they realised that the timing and alignment weren’t right for them to fully commit to the role. While this was a disappointment, it provided valuable insights that we can all learn from: 1. Alignment with Personal Vision: It’s crucial to ensure that any role or responsibility aligns with one’s personal and professional goals. Rushing into something without clarity can lead to misalignment and missed opportunities for both parties. 2. Honesty and Integrity: Open and honest communication is key. It takes courage to step back from an opportunity when it doesn’t feel right, and we respect the integrity of those decisions. 3. Flexibility and Support: Even when someone isn’t ready to take on a full role, their willingness to contribute in other ways—such as consulting or brainstorming—can still add significant value. Collaboration can happen in many forms, and every contribution counts. 4. Long-Term Vision Over Immediate Gains: Sometimes, the best decision is to wait and prepare for the right moment rather than forcing an outcome. Patience and timing are critical in ensuring that both individuals and organisations thrive. We’re grateful for the experience and the lessons it has provided. As we continue to build Enasni Connections, these insights will guide us in creating roles and opportunities that are in harmony with the passions and strengths of our team members. Every step, every conversation, and every decision contributes to the bigger picture. Here’s to learning from every experience and continuing to grow together! Disclaimer: Image designed with AI?? #EnasniConnections #LearningAndGrowth #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #TeamAlignment #ProfessionalDevelopment