A striking paradox exists in Ghana: despite our people's abundant talent and wisdom, many capable individuals shy away from pursuing innovative ventures. The primary reason for this hesitation is a pervasive fear of financial inadequacy. This fear hinders the entrepreneurial spirit and stifles economic growth as potential business leaders...
It was an unusual humid Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital and I found myself in one of the coolest hang outs in Accra, Zen Garden. My five-year-old King Jay sat next to me in the cushioned chair directly facing Wael Halabi Hakim, our host who sat just across...
Temperature is the instrument used in measuring thermometer. True or False? Now go back and look at the question again. Hahaaaa! Oh how I miss those days when the thermometer is put inside my armpit to check my temperature by a beautiful nurse. As a small boy, the nurses...
 What leaders and brands can do in times of crisis is to rebrand and reposition. The pandemic has significantly impacted us; every aspect of life can feel it’s the bite, brands, individuals, and businesses alike. It is up to leaders, brands, and personal brands to reposition and rebrand to take...
About one-third or 30 percent of human life is spent working – Reference. It is clear that having good relationships with people we work with – from our superiors to the lowest in rank, is the key to making our jobs more fulfilling and rewarding, knowing that human beings...
“If you do not find time to do it right, you will need a lot more time to do it over again.” – Akan proverb The past holds all kinds of memories – sweet, sour, sad, happy and many others. Whatever they were, those are moments we can never alter....
“Self-reflection is the school of wisdom” - Baltasar Gracian “Ambitious New Year’s resolutions often end in disappointment. So instead of setting unrealistic goals in 2022, business leaders should consider making smaller, simpler changes—and they just might see better results”, says Harvard Business School Professor Hirotaka Takeuchi. Even before changes...
Exploring the transformative power of travel in nurturing well-being In a fast-paced and interconnected world, where stress and anxiety often take centre-stage, people are increasingly seeking solace and rejuvenation. While traditional methods of therapy have their merits, an unconventional yet remarkably effective approach has emerged – travel as a therapy....
Not only does the ongoing rapid cedi depreciation constitute Ghana’s biggest economic challenge, but the trend could also become a threat to national stability if not checked. The exchange rate is the price of foreign currency in terms of domestic currency. It can be rigidly fixed or freely determined by...
“Whereas the heroic manager of the past knew all, could do all, and could solve every problem, the post-heroic manager (strategic leader) asks how every problem can be solved in a way that develops other people´s capacity to handle it.” - Charles Handy (Irish economic and social philosopher) As the...