Fred Kyaligonza (1974 – 2010) was one of the sons of an Indian migrant who settled in Munteme Village, Hoima District, present day Kikuube District. The Indian married a Munyoro woman and the couple had three Children (boys), until the Indians were expelled unceremoniously from Uganda. As the Indians packed, they wanted to go with some of the kin and kith. All the sons were of age. Their father wanted to run away with them. Their mother did not. The man being old (about 50 years), did not want to go back into the process of raising a new family.…
Tool #12 of 104 tools is speaking to be understood not just to be heard
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute, Proverbs 31:8.” “When I was in prison, visiting, an inmate, a talk light skinned slender man, in a yellow prison Uniform, came right in front of me after my talk on In-Mate Reformation and Skilling During Incarceration and said while looking directly into my eyes “Mustapha thanks for your talk. It was great and eye opening. However, how would you advise someone like me serving a jail term of five years for a crime I did not commit? You see, I know some…
Tool #11 of 104 tools is to create a shared vision
What is the basis of your decision making? As Catholic Christians, mastering the 10 commandments helps us discern right from wrong easily. When confronted with several choices and tough situations, we take decisions based on Christian values. If someone is asking for your help to escort them to a shrine, for example, knowledge of the first commandment, I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any strange gods before Me, is key. The first duty of a good Catholic Christian is knowledge of the Catechism. How well do you know your religion? One Saturday in 2012, at about…
If you lack the skills the company needs to grow; you don’t deserve a job
What skills do you bring on the table? What is the value of the skills you bring on the table. Getting a job is one thing. Keeping it is a different ball game. Many people join companies and forget about acquiring skills that are relevant and responsive to the emerging needs of the organization. Great team members keep asking themselves, “if I do not come to work tomorrow, what will the organization miss?” Asking and answering this question helps clarify the value you bring on the table. Don’t try to compare yourself with other staff in which case you may…
If something is yours and you deserve it. Get it
Do not beg for something that rightfully belongs to you. If you have agreed with someone to undertake an assignment in return for payment, ask for your pay upon successful completion of your part of the bargain. Relentlessly claim what rightfully belongs to you without fear. Do not feel ashamed to demand what you deserve. Go get it. That is called self-esteem. A case in point A parent asked me to help train his two son aged 22 and 25 in being confident especially when dealing with others and in public speaking. When they visited my office, I had set…
Tool #10 of 104 tools is to plan for your retirement by investing wisely
“A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it!” Proverbs 13:16 When a Nurse who had worked in Hospice as a caregiver for over 20 years was asked what key message she had learnt caring for the terminally ill, she replied “plan for your retirement.” She revealed that many patients in the face of death use their last breath worried about how their children and close dependents would survive past their demise. And wealthy patients with well-off children and close relatives appeared ready and willing to move on to the next world. So, why are poor…
