Ini's MUSE

Hello Muses, Trust you are all doing well.  Lately,  I've been thinking about leadership issues and its attendant effect on those we lead. In particular is the leadership of our nation Nigeria. Looking through my notes from years back, I found this post from Victor Oladokun in 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict's resignation from the Papal. I read through it again and thought to share, as they hold true even this day. Do read and let's share our thoughts. 7 Leadership Lessons from Pope Benedict's Resignation in 2013. 1. KNOWING WHEN TO QUIT: There comes a time when every leader has to look him or herself in the mirror and say, “Its time to move on.” There is no indignity to this. Just a recognition that (a) they have fulfilled their roles in the season of time they have occupied their respective positions of influence and (b) it is time to pass the baton on to a new generation that can run with the vision with a new sense of p...

Hello Muses, Happy Valentine’s day. Hmmmm, love nwantintin tinz. The over-commercialization of the day makes me worry because if you are in a true and loving relationship, everyday should be valentine's day. Anyways, hope you’ve gotten your gifts and kisses and for those of you given to showing them off on social media, trust you have done so already, lol.  Na love matters. I got quite a deluge of emails on our Part 1. I was intrigued.  As I mentioned in Part 1, it is no surprise to me that a lot of people can relate to the issues and couldn’t wait for the second part. So share with others not on the mailing list and do send me your thoughts too. Here we go: Part 2: The green-eyed monster – Jealousy/Envy - lies at the heart of most, if not all character assassinations. Jealousy/Envy are natural human emotions and can be good if they help you see the possibilities available to push you to achieve your own higher goals. It however becomes a symptom of a...