Every leader wants to drive the corporate value up. To achieve this, leaders set targets and objectives to achieve which are assigned to different folks in the organisation. Despite lots of efforts, sometimes progress is minimal, which tends to frustrate many folks up the corporate ladder. The number one cause of slow progress despite massive push is attributed to unrealistic expectations by different managers and leaders as described below. A project Manager is a Person who thinks nine women can deliver a baby in just one month. A procurement manager is a person who thinks it will take 18 months…
What drives you? A lesson about life
Charles Chaplin died at the age of 88. He left the USA senate with 4 Statements: Nothing is eternal in this world, not even our problems. I like to walk in the rain because no one can see my tears. The most wasted day in life is the day we do not laugh. The six best doctors in the world; 1. Sun, 2. Rest, 3. Exercise, 4. Diet, 5. Self-esteem 6. Friends. Keep them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life … If you see the moon You will see the beauty of God … If…
Today in history, April 6 | Omukama Kabalega Dies
On this day in 1923, Omukama CHWA II Kabalega of Bunyoro-Kitara passed away at the age of 70, having made considerable contributions to the history of mankind. TIMELINE 18.06.1853 – Born to Omukama Kamurasi KYEBAMBE IV of Bunyoro-Kitara. 1869 – Ascended the throne at the age of 16 1872 – Defeated Sir Samuel Baker at Masindi frustrating his attempt to annex Bunyoro and the entire Lake Victoria region to the equatorial province of Egypt. 1875 – Dethroned Omukama Kasagama KYEBAMBE III of Tooro and re-annexed Tooro to Bunyoro-Kitara. 1879 – Bunyoro was the only place in the world where Caesarean…
The best of WhatsApp: Reflect on your own lives
This article has caused many to reflect on their own lives. The author is a retired writer, and she expressed emotion when she was about to go to a nursing home. (Originally written in Chinese) I’m going to a nursing home. I have to. When life gets to where you are no longer able to take care of yourself completely, your children are busy at work and have to take care of their children and have no time to take care of you, this seems to be the only way out. The nursing home is in good condition, with clean…
The best of WhatsApp President John Pombe Magufuli
When rumours started going around about the health and whereabouts of my friend President John Pombe Magufuli, I placed several calls to him. Later, I sent him a text message. Both went unanswered. I then resigned to expect the worst while hoping I was wrong. When his death was confirmed as I was self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, I felt the full weight of double tragedy and emotions dealt by the cruel hand of fate. It was the worst time to lose a friend and a comrade. It was a bond forged over war on corruption and quality infrastructure.…
The best of WhatsApp – In Everything You Do, Always Remember That, There Is Tomorrow
My name is KOFI AMOAH, I own a company, none of my staff knew me as the owner except the Manager and the Secretary. (I had told them not to disclose my identity). I don’t usually go for a visit. One day, I visited the company and I saw my Ex-wife, who had thrown me out of my own house. I asked the manager and he said she is one of their staff. I instructed the Manager to promote her to the Personnel Officer, gave her a car, a bungalow, garden boy, security and other emoluments. An undeserved position though,…