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Some would argue that employees need fewer ear-tickling compliments or pats on the back. Instead, most of them could use a “reality slap” in the face. That is, they could do with a healthy dose of the unvarnished truth. They would benefit from having a Simon Cowell in their life—someone willing to deliver feedback unfiltered by undue concern for their feelings . Just because some persons have been excessively coddled and improperly pampered does not mean they should therefore receive less encouragement. Everyone needs to be affirmed in their abilities and shown appreciation for what they do. However, encouragement must be authentic to achieve its purpose.  Some leaders employ encouragement as a manipulative device. They say what their people want to hear in order to get them to perform as desired.  Eventually, inauthentic encouragement rings hollow, as people recognize that it’s a management tactic rather than heartfelt affirmation. Over time, people can differentiate...

From afar, the massive building looks like a ship sailing on the Atlantic with different national flags flying at the top with scores of bulbs arranged at strategic spots. Lacking proper ventilation, electricity supply was the only means to keep the temperature within the room normal.

I write this because of millions of Nigerians who are below 30 and who constitute a significant chunk of our voting population. This is the ICT generation that is largely ignorant about the events of the Buhari era (1984-85) and so can be misinformed and misled by needless propaganda. I have sat with many in the under-30 bracket and those slightly above who only have faint recollections of the Buhari era and the level of ignorance about that era is amazing. Before being MILITARY Head of State, Buhari had been Governor of one of the Northern States (under Obasanjo’s Military government) as well as Minister for Petroleum. He later served as Chairman of PTF under Abacha. Please consider the following unassailable facts: 1. He birthed and supervised the establishment of our existing refineries. 2.There was no religious crisis while he was Head of State. It started under his successor IBB! 3.In his time as Head of State he reduced inflation from 23% to 4%, by fiscal di...

The All Progressives Congress is considering the list of three nominees by its presidential candidate for the 2015 elections, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The party is to select one of the three names as the running mate of the general. A high ranking member of the party, said the presidential candidate has been under pressure by power blocks within the party long before he emerged. He said the candidate and the party were both aware of the enormity of the task ahead and were determined not to leave anything to chance. The source said the candidate had already given notice to the party that he would submit three names of party loyalists he would like to work with. The source said, “In choosing the three names, he will consider three things: Religious balancing, votes or what we call electoral value and he will also consider the personality of the individual. “The governors elected on APC platform are insisting that it must come from among them, but Buhari had told them th...

An initiative of IPSS, AfSol (“African solutions”) meets the need for relevant, focused and rigorous debate on African centered solutions to peace and security challenges on the continent. It is a response to the need to refine the concept of African solutions to be reflective of the contemporary realities on the continent through broad and deep discussion. This call welcomes submissions from students, researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, activists, and artists in the following thematic areas: the intersection between good governance and peace and security; conflict early warning, conflict resolution, post conflict reconstructions, peace building, finances and resources; African Union and RECs; the Africa Peace and Security Architecture and other related issues. Submit If you have a project that fits the brief in the following formats: article (between 500-1000 words), video or photo series submit it to research@ipss-addis.org What’s in it for you? ...

Effective leaders ensure that people feel strong and capable. in every major survey on practices of effective leaders, trust in the leader is essential if other people are going to follow that person over time. People must experience the leader as believable, credible, and trustworthy. One of the ways trust is developed--whether is the leader or any other person-is through consistency in behaviour. Trust is also established when words and deeds are congruent. People want to work for leaders who fire them up, not who put out their fire. They want leaders who will lift them up and help them fly, not who keep them down. They want mentors who will help them reach their potential and succeed. If they perceive that their leaders is more concerned with maintaining their authority and protecting their position, they will eventually find someone else to work for.  Intelligence is no substitute for information. Enthusiasm is no substitute for capacity. Willingness is no substitute for ...

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