Keeping your eyes peeled, or in local parlance, ‘shine your eye’ is an absolute must for successfully navigating the rough tides of Lagos life.
Other times, all that is needed is a little wisdom to make the difference between a good outcome and a bad result.
[More than two-thirds (69%) of SME employers consider good communication a key skill for graduates. This is according to research by Marbella International University Centre (MIUC). The survey of 810 small to medium-sized employers suggests that soft skills are generally more valued than technical knowledge when assessing candidates for graduate roles.] Let us try to …
There is a difference between being persuasive and being pushy. People tend to mistake one for the other, and the conservative folks among us then shy away altogether. Nobody wants to be a nuisance. Well, no right thinking person anyway. Yet, there is evidence that most people, clients or customers, in this case, do not …
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It was recently reported that a 24 year old marriage was dissolved on the grounds that the husband lacked ‘gentlemanly behaviour’. Specifically, the frustrated wife said her husband was not responsible enough and did not look after her and their 6 children properly. This begs the question: what exactly does it mean to be a gentleman in …
There are some things you simply never want to say at work. These phrases carry special power: they have an uncanny ability to make you look bad even when the words are true. Worst of all, there’s no taking them back once they slip out. I’m not talking about shocking slips of the tongue, off-color jokes, or politically …
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Here are a few tips to help you prevent accidents at work: #1. Have a Zero-Accident Mindset You are more likely to have an accident on your hands if you start off believing that accidents are inevitable. This is because such a view tends to make you have a laid back attitude to safety. It …
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Over the past few years, work wear rules for women have changed. No longer are we expected to strut around the office in a power suit or smart shift dress and pearls. As the office outfit guidelines soften, it’s easy to feel like we’re staring into a style vacuum. Okay, so it’s goodbye power suits, padded shoulders …
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Great service is about getting your customer to trust you and count on a consistent experience, but that doesn’t mean you’re always going to be perfect. This is because, where there are customers, there are complaints. As much as you’d like to hope that no one will ever be unhappy with your product or service, …
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People decide to cut down on their expenses for various reasons: they may be trying to keep up with savings in times of economic turbulence, or they could be doing so in order to accumulate enough savings to meet certain needs. Whatever the reason, it is possible to achieve significantly reduced levels of spending for …
“How much money does it cost you to be alive?” If you don’t know the answer, you could be headed for a financial train-wreck. If not now, probably soon. The mistake: Spending money on ‘crap’ clothing you won’t wear. “Most people buy more crap than they use. This includes men and women alike, especially when …
Finding a good business partner is critical to success. There are many different types of partners, from someone who works with you side by side to build your business, to individuals or companies who contribute in specific areas, such as marketing, engineering, etc. Every person or entity that interacts with your business is a partner …
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