In 2016, I got an opportunity to travel to Dubai for a talk about strategy. For some reason, as an African, I tend to have an inferiority complex – the feeling that I do not belong at certain tables or levels especially when I travel to do business as a consultant in developed markets. The fact that we tend to get several rejections for business opportunities from fellow Africans in Africa, makes it all worse. The general feeling that an African operating in a very small market in Uganda lacks the leadership and strategic insights to speak to business leaders…
Museveni’s #covid19 challenges: 30 pushups and the chief giver
Uganda is registering successes in the fight against #covid19. President Museveni has made calculated moves that have helped to ‘scatter the dry grass’ to avert the fires. The coronavirus is the fire. The people are the grass. You scatter the grass by enforcing social distancing measures. Love or hate him, Museveni has a mastery of the language, especially how to use analogies and anecdotes to get his message across to everyone. The majority of Ugandans are small scale farmers. They know what it means to scatter the grass to prevent the fire from catching their crops and houses. Many people…
Uganda’s timely #covid19 Presidential Directives delivering results
The Easter holidays are always the highlight of the first half of the year. Four days of uninterrupted festivities – from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Regardless of your employment status, or affiliations religions or otherwise, it is difficult to miss the Easter holidays. Many believers in Jesus Christ fast for 40 days, which are followed with heightened festivities and celebrations on Easter Sunday for the risen Lord – the foundation of Christianity. Usually, the celebrations are so intense that all hotels get full bookings. And the nightlife is at its peak – very loud music blaring in the highest…
Are you in charge? Leadership questions during #covid19
I am a father of four. I am Chairman and CEO at my home. As a leader, this lockdown provides an ultimate test to my leadership effectiveness. During a crisis period like this, the first objective is survival. Then growth. How do you lead the family out of this pandemic? Which of the people at home can move out to replenish essential supplies? What are the most important supplies that must be available? If the lockdown was to be extended, how will the family survive? What plans are in place to stay home, safe during this lockdown? Long term, how…
Make the most of this #covid19 lockdown at home
The good life starts and ends at home. If this covid19 lockdown found you in a house NOT a home, you are in for a big test. According to my brilliant team of data analytics, business intelligence, and web designers, people who visit my website are interested in three things, in order: The love accelerator survey, how hot is your love life. If you are having problems in your love life, take this survey. Even if you are enjoying your love life, take this survey to know exactly what makes your marriage tick. Take the Survey Today to find how…
Are focused. Have nice friends: Qualities of winning children Part 9
Who are your friends? Are they hardworking? Do they pay attention in class or they keep playing even when the teacher is around? If yes, such children are not focused on. You need friends who are disciplined. Read their books and do not disturb. Always have good friends. The people who encourage you to read hard. The children who are focused. If someone is always failing in class, makes noise and is not hard-working, avoid such people because they may discourage you. When you focus on working hard you score good marks. If you score good marks, teachers love you.…
