In the world of work, recognizing what you do best and positioning yourself in that space is your potent primer to excel. Every individual has unique talents and strengths which make them outstanding in particular fields. An experienced and professional chauffeur definitely may not survive at a front desk...
Biography meanders its way
Through the geography
Of the life well lived
And through the topography
Of the life lived behind closed doors
Biography lives on metaphors
Biography highlights the landmarks
And the hallmarks
Even the trademarks
That brought that fame
Leaving out the drawbacks
That brought that shame
Biography adds to the paradox
Biography is biography
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The human was born free and has been free to do business to make a living. However, during this process, society expects compliance with certain standards and regulations to ensure the smooth flow of usual activities and socio-economic norms. The society also expects a certain kickback from the people...
At a forum on financial literacy where I was one of the speakers, I was amazed at the look of incredulity on the faces of some participants when I stated that banks are not philanthropic organisations to indiscriminately dole out credit to every loan applicant. I thought that was...
Following the collapse of Ghana Airways and Ghana International Airlines (GIA), Ghanaians have long sought for a national carrier that will restore our national pride and fly our national flag around the world.
Thus it was with much joy that I received the news in 2019 that Ghana had signed...
…assessing the goals of regulators and innovators in promoting fintech innovations
A lot has been said and is still being discussed about the benefits and disadvantages of the disruptive Financial Technology (Fintech) innovations and era. Emerging at the center of these discussions is how new means of access to financial...
In the Dangerous Goods world, the parties involved in transporting Dangerous Goods safely from one point to another are said to be in a ‘Transportation Chain’; and if all these parties involved had prior to that received Dangerous training, and possessed much current knowledge of those Dangerous Goods being...
It was his birthday, and 13-year-old Kelvin was expectant of his birthday parcel when he opened his eyes. He had told his parents exactly what he wanted and knew they would get it for him, a hoverboard. He looked around his room and saw nothing; maybe it’s under his...
Masks. They have become part of a globally recognized wardrobe. Symptomatic of the coronavirus pandemic that has devastated nations, revealed leadership challenges for some, and a rise to this challenge for others. What it has done for everyone is to reimagine how we all live, work, and go to...
“Civility is not simply a question of minding your manners. It is also a critical component of professional success” P.M. Forni
The following quote from “Corporate Training Materials” under the section on “Civility in the Workplace” hit me hard the first time I read it in 2015: “…Rudeness is an...