When you are not a board member, you ogle at board members as they visit once in a while attend a board meeting with admiration. What you don’t know is that some have not taken deliberate effort to invest in improving their skills and experience to add value to the boards they serve. A board meeting is the number one forum that brings members together to discuss and make decisions, directives, or instructions to guide the business in terms of strategy and risk management. It is where decisions are taken and put on record. However, not all board…
The two governance insights you need to know as board members
A lot has been written about corporate governance and the role of the board. In these tough times, the board must rise to the occasion to steer the ship to safety and navigate the pandemic. Here are the two insights to keep in mind: 1. Strong together. The board is strong if members work together and as a team. An individual non-executive board member has limited influence over the executive in terms of holding the executive team accountable. The easiest way to influence and manage the board by the executive is using the divide and rule strategy. Many times, a…
To overcome adversity and challenges: look at yourself
No one wants to be in a company of a complainer and folks who are always asking for financial support or downloading problems just after one respond with a hello. People want to pick calls of folks who give them positive energy offer practical insights, and provide growth opportunities. The coronavirus times have changed the way we live. If you are finding it tough to survive, start by looking at yourself. Here is where to look: How are you healthy emotionally and spiritually? Assess you are emotionally healthy in terms of happiness, people in your life, security, and hope. Do…
George Floyd: the unfortunate death in a land of the free
The increasing instances of unfortunate death especially of black Americans is of concern to us all who harbor the American dream. The land of opportunities is slowly becoming the headquarters of racism, danger, and early death. It is increasingly difficult to be safe and free in America. A spate of mass shootings at innocent school children on one hand, and increasing police murders, is worrisome. The case of George Floyd who was murdered in helpless groans is very unfortunate. Imagine being handcuffed, with your stomach lying on the ground, with four police officers just looking. Do not imagine. This is…
The best of WhatsApp: The Dark Side of Farming
Before you invest in farming you are well-advised to read this article. -‐——- As much as we encourage young people into farming, come armed with knowledge, it is not MMM, Ultimate cycler, a get rich quick scheme. Farming is a good venture and can multiply your investments a thousandfold. However, it can also go bad, real quick. Social media is full of stories of success in farming. Others are not farmers but will pose on farms to chase clout. Lol, Farming is not rosy. The risks in farming include: Diseases, market flooding, high costs against low yields and ever-changing climate.…
#covid19: How prepared are you to survive a crisis at a personal level?
Are you winning or losing during this crisis? Before we go deep, use two minutes to complete a brief survey to help you fine-tune your #covid19 response and recovery strategy. If you missed the Webinar, check out the survey on this link and assess where you stand compared to the rest. How do you fare in each of the following areas: Which area of your life has been badly affected by the covid19 pandemic? * Relationships affected – family and friends Job insecurity, loss of income – job and or business Spiritual issues Increasing health risks and threats How do you…
