We all want to be successful. Most people define success in terms of accumulating a lot of money and having a tall building in the middle of the city. But is that true success? Success is being financially independent, with good health and social respect. Financial independence is having enough to meet the basics of life and remain happy. If you can enjoy basic holiday and leisure as well as fix dependents that is great enough. As you make money, you must avoid lifestyles that expose you to health risks. In Uganda just like elsewhere, the cost of quality health…
Tool #32 of 104 is to change one step at a time
Luke 9:28. Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up the mountain to pray. As he prayed, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became brilliant as lightning. If you have attended couples’ forums, you understand the state of families today. Everything starts well until the wedding is complete. It has become so bad that some newly wedded couples divorce just after the honeymoon is over. At one of the marriage couples’ forum I am happy to have facilitated, each of the partners was asked to write three things they would love their…
Addressing the CEO’s dilemma, growing your career
The top three things that keep a busy CEO up at night include: (1) Disruptive technology management including ICT security issues; (2) Great talent that is trustworthy; and (3) Business development, client retention and profitable growth Whatever you are doing today, how are you fixing these or making it easy for your CEO? To get ahead, you must make it easy for your boss to shine. You can easily transform your career by writing down a memo to your CEO of how to grow the business with 1-2 clear; practical and innovative ideas that do not require huge investment. Disruptive…
Lawyers’ vs Internal Auditors’: Why CEOs and other top executives value lawyers more than the auditors? Part 1
Have you ever wondered why most CEOs will make the first call to their lawyers when faced with a key decision and ignore the internal auditor and or the accountant altogether? Wonder no more. First, we need to understand the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer. The key difference is the quality of their ‘first opinion’, the piece of advice you immediately get from your lawyer when you consult about a problem that you need immediate response there and then. A good lawyer’s first opinion rarely changes even after consultations. An average lawyer or a bad lawyer,…
Tool #30 of 104 is to have the right guide
“Luke 6:39 Jesus told a parable to his disciples: ‘Can one blind man guide another? Surely both will fall into a pit?” It is not easy to live in a country where class defines which table you should sit on. The schools you attended provide you a ticket to a certain exclusive class. The challenge is at senior one, the decision of which school to attend is made on your behalf by the parents. And thereafter it is not easy to change! For the less fortunate ones, wind throws you somewhere and you must do your best. That is where…
Tool #28 of 104 is to avoid being comfortable with the average
Luke 6:17 Then fixing his eyes on his disciples he said: ‘How happy are you who are poor: yours is the kingdom of God. Happy you who are hungry now: you shall be satisfied. Happy you who weep now: you shall laugh. Happy are you when people hate you, drive you out, abuse you, denounce your name as criminal, on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice when that day comes and dance for joy, for then your reward will be great in heaven.” Are you too good to be great? Are you too comfortable in your present life to…
