by Bayo Adeyinka | Jun 10, 2021 | Business and Career, General, Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
This morning, I had a conversation with a colleague at work. He shared 3 things his former boss told him. He said they have been the foundation of his career. First: People might not like you but never give them the opportunity to say you don’t know your job. Second:...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Jun 2, 2021 | Business and Career, General, Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
As I stepped into the building, I took note of every single detail. How did the lady at the reception receive me? How did the staff relate? I looked out for those I assumed to be senior; how did they relate to their subordinates? What’s the culture like? When it...
by Bayo Adeyinka | May 18, 2021 | Business and Career, General, Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before the boss does”- Anonymous Your career will end one day, regardless of how lucrative it is. You can quit, you can retire, or you can be fired. I’ve seen exceptional talents being asked to leave...
by Bayo Adeyinka | May 14, 2021 | General, Life Lessons
On Thursday, I tried to reach one of my colleagues at work. I had an urgent message to pass across to him. His line was switched off. I was upset because it was 8.30am and considering his role, I just couldn’t fathom that his line would be switched off at that...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Mar 5, 2021 | General, Special Features
I was at a meeting many years ago. It was a gathering hosted by Prophet Kayode Abiara. In attendance that day was Bishop Francis Wale-Oke and the late Pastor Folahan. The guest minister was the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa. It was the introduction of the late...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Feb 26, 2021 | General, Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
This time last year, I was at a Senior Management Leadership Training. One class I can’t forget was on Ethics and Values and it was taken by Prof Vincent Anigbogu. I still remember nuggets from that class. 1. Success in life is predictable: ethics and values...