By Dr. K Amponsah-Manager When you are not sure you have something to say, it is better to keep quiet. When you feel you have something to say, say it when the PASSION is high and the moment is HOT. Because this is when your words are going to have the most impact and you… Continue reading Timing is Moneying
Category: Blog
Malaria: Focus on Prevention and Get the African Privileged Engaged
by Dr. K Amponsah-Manager I have written on malaria in the past. Since then, much has changed and nothing has changed. There are more than 400 million cases of malaria annually. Most of malaria infections and deaths occur in Sub-Saharan African where the most vulnerable are infants, pregnant mothers and seniors. In fact, it is… Continue reading Malaria: Focus on Prevention and Get the African Privileged Engaged
“Happy” World Malaria Day
Today is April 25th. It is designated as World Malaria Day. Unlike other celebrated days like New Year, Valentine, Independence, today is meant to remind us of the scourge of a pernicious disease that kills a child every 45 seconds. Malaria Day commemorated with speeches, seminars, symposiums and workshops that are meant to petition all… Continue reading “Happy” World Malaria Day
Showing Up is the First Step to Success
I heard someone say that 80 percent of life is merely showing up. I thought about it for a while and I couldn’t agree less with him. You have an awesome idea that can change the outcome; you have a question to ask that no one has thought of, but the first step is being… Continue reading Showing Up is the First Step to Success
Beyond Showing Up: Did You Change the Outcome?
It’s tempting and comforting to put in an appearance and do what is anticipated of you: nod, take notes, and enjoy the refreshments and leave. Being negative should not imply actively pulling down only. If you’re not putting in the effort to add something, it’s equivalent to actively taking something away. It hurts all of… Continue reading Beyond Showing Up: Did You Change the Outcome?
The Unexpected Coffee Break
I had a conversation with a friend who has just been fired from his work. He told me that when his manager invited him to get a cup of coffee, he considered it a chance to have discussion around promotion, pay raise or a new assignment. He was performing well at work and getting positive… Continue reading The Unexpected Coffee Break
Being Smart Is Not Good Enough for Today
Yesterday, being smart was good enough. Today, the landscape is different. The business environment has evolved and become super competitive. The world is moving faster than we can cope. Today, being smart is not adequate. You got to be getting smarter each day. It is only by stretching yourself and exploring opportunities for continual improvement… Continue reading Being Smart Is Not Good Enough for Today
Giving Back Is Noble, But Is it Motivated by Pity or Empathy?
Giving back to the community is a noble thing, but a ‘giving back’ that is inspired by a mere feeling of pity for the other folks accomplishes little, in fact, it may do more harm than good. Pity makes you impose yourself on the people and prescribe to them your solutions. Empathy gets you into partnership with the people and communities to solve problems.
Before you embark on any volunteer program, community service, charity project, clarify whether it is driven by pity or empathy.