Thursday 17 March 2022

The Naïve vs the Smart Worker

woman working on laptop computer in front of her to show that she is a smart and not a naïve worker

The naïve vs the smart worker

 

The naïve worker believes that a long-drawn dutiful and energetic activity done over a stretch of time is the key to success in the workplace. The smart worker knows that a perfect blend of intelligence and focused efforts deployed toward the same end within an increasingly decreasing timeline is the key to accelerated climbing of the corporate ladder.

Wednesday 16 March 2022

The Absurdity That Follows a Job Search

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The absurdity that follows a job search

 

One of the absurdities I have observed in this part of the world is that people are more diligent and painstaking in looking for a job than in working when they finally land a job.

Tuesday 15 March 2022

What Does Feedback Mean to You?

feedback written in chalk on a blackboard

What Does Feedback Mean to You?

 

Feedback is meant to better our deliverables and improve our processes, and not all of it will be communicated in an agreeable manner. Our duty is to take it in good faith and treat it on its merit without creating bad blood in the process.

Monday 14 March 2022

Saturday 12 March 2022

The Welfare of Your Computer

Apple desktop on a white setting owned by a person who cares about the welfare of his computer

The welfare of your computer

 

A computer has no welfare regimen on its own except as wrought by its operator, and the ailments of these tools are as a result of how we manage them. So, blame not your system, but your handling of it, for whatever lapses it is outputting. The computer is not responsible for its own welfare.

Friday 11 March 2022

Only Attitude and Work Rate Will Get You Favoured

silhouette of man with the right attitude and work rate standing on rock near body of water during daytime

Only attitude and work rate will get you favoured

 

You won’t gain any mileage from an intelligent person by scheming and pushing. Only the right attitude and sincere work rate will get you favoured, not one done with eye service because that is also scheming.

Thursday 10 March 2022

Your Parent Organisation and You

man holding yellow emoji with disappointed face showing unhappiness towards the relationship between your parent organisation and you

Your parent organisation and you

 

If your brand is stronger, your voice is louder and you are more visible than your parent organisation, you are not wise. They will soon gain from losing you.