from the classroom to the boardroom

FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE BOARDROOM

The classroom can be defined as a room in a school environment where learning takes place. While a boardroom is a room set aside for use by the board of directors of a company or business. Moving from the traditional classroom to the boardroom is no mean feat, as it requires a rebirth in our mindset, a paradigm shift, and a victor’s mentality. Its no longer news that the average Nigerian graduate as been tagged :”Unemployable”, because irrespective of the years they’ve spent in the classroom, they lack the requisite skills necessary for victory in the battlefield called the boardroom. The movement from the classroom to the boardroom without a re-orientation about the real world board room experience is just like pouring new wine into old wine skin. It will burst and the content will become a waste. This is the same way our graduates are bursting in life, running the rat race. Even if they win the rat race, they will still be rats not eagles.



Education is nothing if it fails to teach the beliefs and skills which prepares you to live successfully within your lifetime. A question we must always ask ourselves is: How as my education helped me live life to the fullest? If you walk into a classroom today, I doubt if you will find much enthusiasm and excitement , too often you find boredom and fear. Students are driven not by the excitement of learning , but by the fear of being wrong. On the other hand, if you walk into a boardroom, you will find great minds soaring together on the same wave length , rubbing minds and creating solutions that will better people’s lives. A myth that is eating deep into the fabric of our society is that if you do well in school , you will do well in life. But we all know that believe is outdated and obsolete. Doing well academically, is not a guarantee for success in the real world.I,ve met individuals who were brilliant students in the classroom, but are no where to be found in the boardroom. Such people have concluded that the classroom knowledge is enough to win in the boardroom.

Everyday, graduates experience the contradiction between what they are taught in school and what they see in the real world .Let’s quickly examine some of these contradictions.



1.In the classroom your lecturer is responsible for imparting knowledge to you, in the boardroom you take responsibility for your learning. Majority of our graduates only depend on what the lecturers has taught them, but to be ahead of the pack in this information age, you need to consciously drink from the well of personal development. Personal development is beyond what you are being taught in school, its about applying yourself to life, books and resources that will jumpstart you into success. Most graduates think learning ends the day they write their final exams.Continious and never ending improvement must be your watchword for unlimited success in the boardroom.



2.In the classroom, you might not necessarily have passion for your course of study, but in the boardroom passion is the music of the song you must sing. Often times, a chord is stuck in me when I see people jostle for jobs that are not in harmony with their natural giftedness. A large percentage of the Nigerian students will be quick to tell you the fact that they were not admitted for the course they initially wanted to study. So all they engage in throughout their stay in school is to read, cram, pass, and forget. It is not advisable to take this habit into the boardroom. There is no point killing yourself over a career or job that doesn’t excite nor does it makes you motivated and fulfilled. In the boardroom, it’s the love affair you have with your career that takes you far in life.



3.In the classroom you are asked questions that you provide answers to, in the boardroom, the answers(solutions)you provide to questions(problems)determines your relevance. We all know that you are paid in proportion to the problems you solve. Its pertinent to have a problem solving habit which will make you a sought after person in the boardroom. You need to initiate a problem solving campaign , if you must be on top of your game in the boardroom. Your relevance in the board room is tied to the vaccum your absence creates, your impact in the boardroom is a function of the value your presence creates. Be a problem solver.



4.In the classroom, your course mates are your competitors, in the boardroom you are your own competition. Yes! it is good to conquer your course mates in the classroom by reading hard and graduating with good grades .But in the boardroom, you need to constantly break your own records, conquer yourself and resolve not to be complacent.Complacency leads to stagnancy.

Tiger woods, the world class golf player once said: “The most important thing is furthering yourself and making yourself a better person.”Remember he who stops being better stops being good.



5.In the classroom majority of the lecturers embrace the old techniques of lecturing and imparting knowledge, in the boardroom innovation is the name of the game. In the classroom, its a common sight to see lecturers using the lecture notes they’ve been using since their appointment into the university. The only difference is that the lecture notes is now looking tattered and crying for help. It is rather unfortunate that graduates take this thought pattern into the boardroom without updating their skills and honing their craft. The boardroom is governed by enterprising individuals who have refused to dance to the beat of conformity and mediocrity.

Dear reader, Nigeria needs you to stand up and raise the standards of our education. You too can move from the classroom to the boardroom, if only you apply the thoughts I have shared with you.I will read your success story. Go and rule your world!

from the classroom to the boardroom

FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE BOARDROOM

The classroom can be defined as a room in a school environment where learning takes place. While a boardroom is a room set aside for use by the board of directors of a company or business. Moving from the traditional classroom to the boardroom is no mean feat, as it requires a rebirth in our mindset, a paradigm shift, and a victor’s mentality. Its no longer news that the average Nigerian graduate as been tagged :”Unemployable”, because irrespective of the years they’ve spent in the classroom, they lack the requisite skills necessary for victory in the battlefield called the boardroom. The movement from the classroom to the boardroom without a re-orientation about the real world board room experience is just like pouring new wine into old wine skin. It will burst and the content will become a waste. This is the same way our graduates are bursting in life, running the rat race. Even if they win the rat race, they will still be rats not eagles.



Education is nothing if it fails to teach the beliefs and skills which prepares you to live successfully within your lifetime. A question we must always ask ourselves is: How as my education helped me live life to the fullest? If you walk into a classroom today, I doubt if you will find much enthusiasm and excitement , too often you find boredom and fear. Students are driven not by the excitement of learning , but by the fear of being wrong. On the other hand, if you walk into a boardroom, you will find great minds soaring together on the same wave length , rubbing minds and creating solutions that will better people’s lives. A myth that is eating deep into the fabric of our society is that if you do well in school , you will do well in life. But we all know that believe is outdated and obsolete. Doing well academically, is not a guarantee for success in the real world.I,ve met individuals who were brilliant students in the classroom, but are no where to be found in the boardroom. Such people have concluded that the classroom knowledge is enough to win in the boardroom.

Everyday, graduates experience the contradiction between what they are taught in school and what they see in the real world .Let’s quickly examine some of these contradictions.



1.In the classroom your lecturer is responsible for imparting knowledge to you, in the boardroom you take responsibility for your learning. Majority of our graduates only depend on what the lecturers has taught them, but to be ahead of the pack in this information age, you need to consciously drink from the well of personal development. Personal development is beyond what you are being taught in school, its about applying yourself to life, books and resources that will jumpstart you into success. Most graduates think learning ends the day they write their final exams.Continious and never ending improvement must be your watchword for unlimited success in the boardroom.



2.In the classroom, you might not necessarily have passion for your course of study, but in the boardroom passion is the music of the song you must sing. Often times, a chord is stuck in me when I see people jostle for jobs that are not in harmony with their natural giftedness. A large percentage of the Nigerian students will be quick to tell you the fact that they were not admitted for the course they initially wanted to study. So all they engage in throughout their stay in school is to read, cram, pass, and forget. It is not advisable to take this habit into the boardroom. There is no point killing yourself over a career or job that doesn’t excite nor does it makes you motivated and fulfilled. In the boardroom, it’s the love affair you have with your career that takes you far in life.



3.In the classroom you are asked questions that you provide answers to, in the boardroom, the answers(solutions)you provide to questions(problems)determines your relevance. We all know that you are paid in proportion to the problems you solve. Its pertinent to have a problem solving habit which will make you a sought after person in the boardroom. You need to initiate a problem solving campaign , if you must be on top of your game in the boardroom. Your relevance in the board room is tied to the vaccum your absence creates, your impact in the boardroom is a function of the value your presence creates. Be a problem solver.



4.In the classroom, your course mates are your competitors, in the boardroom you are your own competition. Yes! it is good to conquer your course mates in the classroom by reading hard and graduating with good grades .But in the boardroom, you need to constantly break your own records, conquer yourself and resolve not to be complacent.Complacency leads to stagnancy.

Tiger woods, the world class golf player once said: “The most important thing is furthering yourself and making yourself a better person.”Remember he who stops being better stops being good.



5.In the classroom majority of the lecturers embrace the old techniques of lecturing and imparting knowledge, in the boardroom innovation is the name of the game. In the classroom, its a common sight to see lecturers using the lecture notes they’ve been using since their appointment into the university. The only difference is that the lecture notes is now looking tattered and crying for help. It is rather unfortunate that graduates take this thought pattern into the boardroom without updating their skills and honing their craft. The boardroom is governed by enterprising individuals who have refused to dance to the beat of conformity and mediocrity.

Dear reader, Nigeria needs you to stand up and raise the standards of our education. You too can move from the classroom to the boardroom, if only you apply the thoughts I have shared with you.I will read your success story. Go and rule your world!

from the classroom to the boardroom

FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE BOARDROOM

The classroom can be defined as a room in a school environment where learning takes place. While a boardroom is a room set aside for use by the board of directors of a company or business. Moving from the traditional classroom to the boardroom is no mean feat, as it requires a rebirth in our mindset, a paradigm shift, and a victor’s mentality. Its no longer news that the average Nigerian graduate as been tagged :”Unemployable”, because irrespective of the years they’ve spent in the classroom, they lack the requisite skills necessary for victory in the battlefield called the boardroom. The movement from the classroom to the boardroom without a re-orientation about the real world board room experience is just like pouring new wine into old wine skin. It will burst and the content will become a waste. This is the same way our graduates are bursting in life, running the rat race. Even if they win the rat race, they will still be rats not eagles.



Education is nothing if it fails to teach the beliefs and skills which prepares you to live successfully within your lifetime. A question we must always ask ourselves is: How as my education helped me live life to the fullest? If you walk into a classroom today, I doubt if you will find much enthusiasm and excitement , too often you find boredom and fear. Students are driven not by the excitement of learning , but by the fear of being wrong. On the other hand, if you walk into a boardroom, you will find great minds soaring together on the same wave length , rubbing minds and creating solutions that will better people’s lives. A myth that is eating deep into the fabric of our society is that if you do well in school , you will do well in life. But we all know that believe is outdated and obsolete. Doing well academically, is not a guarantee for success in the real world.I,ve met individuals who were brilliant students in the classroom, but are no where to be found in the boardroom. Such people have concluded that the classroom knowledge is enough to win in the boardroom.

Everyday, graduates experience the contradiction between what they are taught in school and what they see in the real world .Let’s quickly examine some of these contradictions.



1.In the classroom your lecturer is responsible for imparting knowledge to you, in the boardroom you take responsibility for your learning. Majority of our graduates only depend on what the lecturers has taught them, but to be ahead of the pack in this information age, you need to consciously drink from the well of personal development. Personal development is beyond what you are being taught in school, its about applying yourself to life, books and resources that will jumpstart you into success. Most graduates think learning ends the day they write their final exams.Continious and never ending improvement must be your watchword for unlimited success in the boardroom.



2.In the classroom, you might not necessarily have passion for your course of study, but in the boardroom passion is the music of the song you must sing. Often times, a chord is stuck in me when I see people jostle for jobs that are not in harmony with their natural giftedness. A large percentage of the Nigerian students will be quick to tell you the fact that they were not admitted for the course they initially wanted to study. So all they engage in throughout their stay in school is to read, cram, pass, and forget. It is not advisable to take this habit into the boardroom. There is no point killing yourself over a career or job that doesn’t excite nor does it makes you motivated and fulfilled. In the boardroom, it’s the love affair you have with your career that takes you far in life.



3.In the classroom you are asked questions that you provide answers to, in the boardroom, the answers(solutions)you provide to questions(problems)determines your relevance. We all know that you are paid in proportion to the problems you solve. Its pertinent to have a problem solving habit which will make you a sought after person in the boardroom. You need to initiate a problem solving campaign , if you must be on top of your game in the boardroom. Your relevance in the board room is tied to the vaccum your absence creates, your impact in the boardroom is a function of the value your presence creates. Be a problem solver.



4.In the classroom, your course mates are your competitors, in the boardroom you are your own competition. Yes! it is good to conquer your course mates in the classroom by reading hard and graduating with good grades .But in the boardroom, you need to constantly break your own records, conquer yourself and resolve not to be complacent.Complacency leads to stagnancy.

Tiger woods, the world class golf player once said: “The most important thing is furthering yourself and making yourself a better person.”Remember he who stops being better stops being good.



5.In the classroom majority of the lecturers embrace the old techniques of lecturing and imparting knowledge, in the boardroom innovation is the name of the game. In the classroom, its a common sight to see lecturers using the lecture notes they’ve been using since their appointment into the university. The only difference is that the lecture notes is now looking tattered and crying for help. It is rather unfortunate that graduates take this thought pattern into the boardroom without updating their skills and honing their craft. The boardroom is governed by enterprising individuals who have refused to dance to the beat of conformity and mediocrity.

Dear reader, Nigeria needs you to stand up and raise the standards of our education. You too can move from the classroom to the boardroom, if only you apply the thoughts I have shared with you.I will read your success story. Go and rule your world!

CUTELY CLOTHING THE CELEBS

OLUWAKEMI ADULOJU-CUTELY CLOTHING THE CELEBS
It’s a society obsessed with outer appearance, we still judge a book by its cover, and people are initially evaluated on how they choose to dress and package themselves. In the race of life,there are hundreds of decisions you are not in control of. Your gender, your height, your colour, and as well as who your parents are. But you can control how you portray and present yourself to the outside world by intentionally projecting the right image for your personal brand. And that’s why you Oluwakemi Aduloju is in the business of clothing .She is the charming and cheerful face behind Cutie clothings.She has achieved much marrying her passion with a knack for excellence and glamour.Kemi would stop at nothing to push her business a notch higher , because she knows she’s got creative skills she hasn’t yet explored.

With a B.sc degree from Lagos State university in industrial relations and personnel management, and an uncommon ability to provide just the right outfit for all occasions,the quintessential entrepreneur with a vision, and a mission, coupled with a deep understanding of her craft, is poised to render excellent services to her customers and clientele.Kemi have always wanted to run a business of her own.During her university days,she fell in love with selling clothes to her friends and family, and today that passion for fashion has birthed CUTIE CLOTHINGS ….A one stop shop for cute outfits made just for you.Having clothed celebs like Sunkanmi omobolanle, Laide bakare, Iyabo ojo, Lara george and a whole lot of superstars,kemi has her eyes on the top rung of her game.The fashion industry which is responsible for image management has moved from just a hobby or a small business done at people’s backyard to a multimillion enterprise that people quit their white collar jobs to be.

In her words:’Don’t wait till you have large capital, start small, and you will eventually grow big’. Kemi is preaching the gospel of cute dress sense and an projecting the right image by dressing cute , reaching out to thousands and winning their souls with her splendid excellent service.

CUTIE CLOTHINGS is located at No 1 Balogun street off Awolowo way ikeja Lagos.

5 TOP TIPS FOR BECOMIM A SUPERSTAR IN YOUR PROFESSION

5 TOP TIPS FOR BECOMING A SUPERSTAR IN YOUR PROFESSION)
(What Nollywoood taught me)

What makes a good Nollywood movie?Exactly the same elements that makes one sought after in any chosen craft.Imagine you have the capacity to produce your own movie, that will become a blockbuster…..where will you get the best hands to execute this dream……Nollywood!

Even though you probably don’t have the resources to hire the Nollywood pros ,from the Tunde kelanis to the Tade ogidans ,and the Genevieves including the Ramsey nouahs,the good news is that you can still use the Nollywood basic techniques to become a sought after star in your profession.

1.Start with a captivating title
You are reading this article because the article captures your attention.It sparked your desire about knowing what it takes to become a superstar in your craft.The title is the most important part of a movie, so is the headline the most important part of a newspaper or magazine. So how does this relate to your profession? What you choose to call yourself counts far more than what anybody calls you. Its a crowded market, choose to stand out and be outstanding.Gbenga Adeyinka calls himself Comedian of the federal republic(CFR), M.I calls himself Mister incredible.Create a captivating name that can sell your brand , the same way a captivating title sells a movie

2.Collaborate
Collaboration is mandatory in Nollywood and it can work for ‘Talentpreneurs’ and professionals.Greed often gets in the way of commonsense.Sometimes celebs in the music industry are featured in movies, while same applies to the movie industry too.You see an Omotola collaborating with a Ruggedman.It is better to collaborate and pick the brains of other pros in your industry.We are no longer in the age of competition, we are in the age of collaboration.Never underestimate the wisdom in the next person.I once collaborated with a colleague of mine to organize a seminar which both increased our cash flow.

3.Use scene changes
Nearly in every movie, the lead character gets into a challenge and runs into another.The movie literally moves from point to point maintaining interest by changing settings, focal points, and energy level. The biggest enemy of a ‘Talantpreneur is sameness. You have to adapt to prosper. I once appeared on a television for a political talkshow in order to share my views on the happenings in the nation’s political terrain. This also gave me the opportunity to share my expertise with the viewers. In this age and time, you’ve got to be able to adapt to change with the speed of light.

4.Provide a message
All great works of art have a message including movies. Explosions and car crashes are exciting but at the end the viewers will be left with a big so what? Beyond the blings and the glamorous packagng, what do you stand for?What message are you preaching through the platform your profession provides you.There is a message embedded in the beat of the music,there is a message in the wonderful portrait you just created, there is a message in the beautiful video concept you just got. You need to dig it out and amplify it.

5.Dress the part
So many people seem to forget a costume can either make or break a character in a movie. Same way a poor personal image can be detrimental to your brand. In the words of Eldee tha don:’You are a brand and a product, people place value on you by the way you present yourself ‘It is imperative to look like your solution because packaging enhances value.

I hope these few tips will help you become sought after in your profession.I will read your success story.

Kehinde Ajose is a Celebrity Talent development coach who helps individuals to turn their talents into a treasure and become sought after celebs in their professions.He is a nationally acclaimed syndicated columnist and the publisher of Talentplus….a publication geared towards helping talented people turn their ability to profitability. He is reachable @ splendidkenny01@yahoo.com or kehindeajose.blogspot.com

THE FEMPRENEUR

SKIRTS IN THE BOARDROOM

SKIRTS IN THE BOARDROOM
(Success stories of Nigeria”s finest female entrepreneurs)

In a world filled with restrictions, and barriers towards the plight of women, some women are moving beyond cooking up food in the kitchen to cooking up their dreams in the boardroom.In the words of the phenomenal Oprah Winfrey:’They are living their best lives today’,crashing every preconceived societal notions about women engaging in business, and amplifying the fact that you can be feminine and focused, you can be a great blend of beauty and brains, style an substance.Skirts in this context is more than a garment , in the 50’s the word skirt was often used to refer to a pretty girl, like the word ‘Chic’ or damsel.On the flipside , in this contemporary age, a lot more females are taking giant strides in the pursuit of their dreams. After 25 years ,Oprah’s influence remains unparalled.If she mentions your product, expect to see an increase in sales.
According to her:’My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment, puts you in the best place for the next moment'. In the home front, a lot of women are playing big in the business league and even scoring goals. I unveil to you three brave fabulous, focused feminine to watch out for.

LYDIA BABATUNDE
She is the vivacious CEO of Lee entertainment, a prosperous brand that has grown enormously beyond its early start. She is the publisher of Lee magazine , which she is an acronym for Lifestyle,entertainment and entrepreneurship.Lee magazine comes in an elegant platinium package that is sure to wow even the pickiest of readers.Created in may 2010, Lee magazine is fast becoming an household name in the print magazine industry.it has featured the likes of Dele Momodu,Gbenga Adeyinka, Iceprince and a host of others.Armed with a B.sc in sociology, Lydia is passionate about her craft and an epitome of guts, intelligence and drive.

MILLICENT O .DICKSON
Passion and drive is the ample word to describe Millicent. This amiable young lady is the CEO of Mil Options a total beauty enterprise, that specializes in make up, cosmetics supply, and training. Her passion for the craft was birthed in 2004 , when she got a complete make up box from Milan. Having worked with big wigs in the entertainment industry like Dbanj, Femi Adeyinka, Terry Tha Rapman, Asha, Whizkid and a host of others. She runs a training programme for individuals who desire to cut their teeth in the beauty business.Mil is widely considered as a veteran in the beauty industry who has pioneered several initiatives to boost her rising profile in the beauty industry. She gladly shares her expertise with magazines and fast becoming a mentor to female entrepreneurs. She is a leader to look out for.

TAYO ADEJUMO
Tayo is the brain behind Gb and Godyva events a professional events management company, organizing professional events across a range of sectors.She studied basic law at Henley college Coventry, and furthered her education at The University of Derby, where she studied criminology.Tayo is a creative, motivated and savvy entrepreneur whose business acumen is unparalled.She has managed several fashion shows , concerts and organized an event to celebrate Dele momodu as an icon in the entertainment industry. Her company has gained the reputation for delivering excellent results driven by her talented and innovative team of professionals.

Historically, entrepreneurship has been a male dominated pursuit, but today many young women from the likes of Tara fela durotye, to Banke Meshida, are providing solutions in the boardroom. According to Madame C.J Walker ,the first African American woman to make a million:” I got a start by giving myself a start.Don’t sit down and wait for opportunities to come, get up and make them’

Ajose kehinde is a Celebrity Talent development coach, reachable @ splendidkenny01@YAHOO.COM/08024212530

LENS ON TALENT-THE BIRTH OF A CLUBSTAR

THE BIRTH OF A CLUBSTAR

Since music is food for the soul, today my plate is a delicious mix of “Merry go round” a groovy techno rap song laced with typical juju feel powered by no other than the inimitable CLUBSTAR- Chibu Agbasimalor , a fresh face in the rap game. Not everyone makes an excellent first impression, but Clubstar has a great career ahead of him. A clubstar track is like a good joke, you have to share it.



UNVEILING THE CLUBSTAR

Chibu Agbasimalor is a dude in love with rap, who had to resign his lucrative paying job as a banker to further focus on his undying love for music.” I couldn’t stay there anymore, I had done everything in my department, I was getting bored and felt like time was tickitng away. I then took the decision to resign so I can pay more attention to my music”

Influences

“I have many influences but I have been mostly influence by Jayz, Kanye West, and DMX.”



INSPIRATION

“Harsh realities of being a Nigerian, art, poetry, inspire me at any time”

Long walk to fame land

The graduate of Nnamdi Azikwe University has B.SC in Bio-Technology and has been doing music for fourteen years.

“When I was secondary school at Ijanikin, I used to perform for students in my dorm. I have been doing music since I was a teenager”.



MERRY GO ROUND

Clubstar knows how to make you want to get up and dance. The beat of this song sure takes you to the dance floor, till you say play-on! With his sexy polished voice texture, he delivers his lines with the ease of a don. Oh! I can’t forget this lines-‘they call me Clubstar like am a rockstar ,get yourself in motion, drift like a ocean, this is intentional, move like a professional.” Love it!



So that is music served with plenty of spice, groove that will make you move.

Clubstar is perked up for the top, and success has been a longtime coming for this dexterous lyricist, he is made for the top.



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STANDING TALL TO GREATNESS

STANDING TALL TO GREATNESS

‘The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership’.Wrote the cerebral Professor Chinua Achebe in his 1984 treatise ,the Trouble with Nigeria. As a young Nigerian , I strongly believe leadership is the ability to influence people towards achieving worth while goals, and I am always turning my searchlight on young Nigerians who are leading lights in various walks of life. Every once in a while , destiny sends humanity some men and women who can only be defined a s phenomenal. Henry Aderigbe is one of that species of human beings.Henry Aderigbe 27, is the CEO of Kabiyesi clothings, a bespoke clothing line based in Ibadan .As a fashion designer, he specializes in the making of suits, blazers, shirts, kaftans , gowns and branded tee shirts.

STANDING TALL IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY

Henry attended The Federal polytechnic Offa. His business was birthed when he started having issues with clothes of his size, which is as a result of his unique height-6feets tall. This challenge inspired Henry to start designing clothes for himself and he often gave his designs to tailors who convert the concept into beautiful outfits for people to behold. Presently, Henry is a fast rising fashion entrepreneur , helping individuals to create an indelible image.

ON STARTING SMALL

It is being said that every oak tree grows from a mustard seed. In his words”:I started with no capital , I only partnered with a tailor who makes excellent clothes. I started publicising my brand through word of mouth, and today our clientele base is growing and fast expanding.’’Though he is starting small, he has what it takes to become the David who will defeat Goliath in the battle field.

CHALLENGES

‘’I was faced with two adverse challenges, number one convincing clients to choose our designs over other known brands, and secondly clients owing us money.But over time we have been able to surmount these challenges by being committed to churning out excellent outfits.’’

ROLEMODELS

A Chinese proverb says:’To know the road ahead, ask those coming back’. Henry ‘s role models are Fela durotoye, whom he learnt from the virtue of taking personal responsibility and not making excuses, and also Basket mouth, for his immense contribution to the craft of comedy,bringing in class and creativity.

GUIDING PHILOSOPHY

‘’My guiding philosophy is this:’’Life will offer unto you , whatever you ask from it.If you don’t ask, you can never get.’’

Henry has a calling, or more appropriately several callings.He is not just a fashion entrepreneur , but also doubles as a comedian and emcee, and Nigeria is lucky that he has decided to answer them all.We are richer for it.To say that greater things are expected of him is to state the obvious.According to Wheeler Wilcox:’

Upon the wreckage of thy yesterday

Design thy structure of tomorrow. Lay

Strong corner stones of purpose, and prepare

Great blocks of wisdom cut from past despair.

Shape mighty pillars of resolve

To set deep in the tear wet mortar of regret.

Work on with patience.Though thy toil be slow

Yet day by day the edifice shall grow

Believe in God, in thy own self believe

All that thou hath hope for, thou shalt achieve.

EPITOME OF ENTERPRISE

EPITOME OF ENTERPRISE
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man how to fish,and he eats for a lifetime.This aphorism captures the essence and the core of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are the life wire of a nation’s economy because they create opportunities for others by creating job openings and also help create wealth for the country. There is a global consensus that young people are the greatest asset any nation can rely on for meaningful development.The underdevelopment of this demographic portends danger for the nation’s wellbeing.

National governments the world over are striving to achieve the United Nation’s millennium development goal(MDG) of making poverty history by 2015.But poverty cannot be eradicated if the monster of unemployment is not dealth with.Kehinde Olagbenjo is a purpose driven young Nigerian entrepreneur who is breaking barriers , and making his diamonds out of clay. He is the Principal facilitator of LEAD BUSINESS SCHOOL an enterprise development outfit dedicated to developing and raising entrepreneurs, and he also doubles as the CEO of 3m-int’l , a strategic human empowerment outfit geared towards providing excellent services in enterprise development, youth advocacy, and book publishing. He is saying no to the idea of being a burden to anyone and believes that young Nigerians must begin to take personal initiative for their destinies.

Kenny, as he is often called by his colleagues is the author of :’YOU DON’T HAVE TO BELIEVE IN MY DREAM’ a motivational book that encourages individuals to dream again inspite of their backgrounds and make their life a masterpiece for humanity to behold. He says: ‘Its no longer about you being a B.sc holder alone, its about embracing entrepreneurship and adding value to the lives of others’. Entrepreneurs are today seen as the catalyst that speeds up the process of creating wealth for the economy. Through his project 50,000 entrepreneurs , Kenny and other youth focused organizations are committed to raising and equipping entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and the capacity they need to thrive in their enterprise. This project will create the platform for entrepreneurs with business ideas to flaunt their ideas to business investors and astute entrepreneurs, who will be willing to partner with them .

In the words of Richard Branson:’Business opportunities are like buses , there is always another one coming. ‘The best time to plant a tree was twenty five years ago, the next best time is now.The greatest sorrow in life is the sorrow of regret.Don’t look back at your life and regret at the things you hoped for , but never attempted. I will read your own success story!

Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria’s renowned Talent development coach, who helps individuals to discover and develop their talent solutions, in order to create wealth and become global brands. He is reachable at splendidkenny01@yahoo.com or KehindeAjose.blogspot.com

THE ADDVANTAGE SERIES-LAW OF SINGULARITY

THE ADD-VANTAGE series
LAW OF SINGULARITY
No man was created without an advantage.Creation is replete with stories of creatures embedded with an advantage within them.According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary:’Advantage is a thing or a quality that helps you to be better or more successful than other people.

ADVANTAGE REDEFINED:
-Is the quality that sets you apart from the majority
-The edge you have above your competition
-What sets you apart from the pack
-Its your additional value

For an Oluchi Onweagba its her gorgeous height which has made her an internationally sought after model having worked with great names like John Galliano,Christian Dior,Channel,and Giorgio Armani.

For a Lionel Messi who is one of the world’s best contemporary football players, is his excellent football playing skills winning him several awards at a tender age
For a Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie its her ability to write stories, which has won her the Orange prize for fiction and the common wealth writers prize.

Every individual possesses an advantage kit lying dormant within them waiting to be unwrapped and unveiled.The pathway to maximizing your advantage is to add value to whatever you do, or wherever you find yourself.In the words of Albert Einstein:’Do not be a man of success, be a man of value’.Value is the defining quality that sets the president apart from the pauper, the renowned from the unknown .When you maximize your value, you will become a valuable commodity in life’s marketplace.

LAW OF VALUE

1.LAW OF SINGULARITY
‘A double minded man is unstable in his ways’
The law of singularity is all about narrowing the essence of what you do to one thing.In maximizing your advantage,you have to focus on an aspect that will generate you results.The most important aspect of a brand is singlemindedness.So many talented individuals are struggling and eating life’s crumbs because they have not been able to narrow their value on a single mission.They are jacks of all trade, master of none.You become a master when you gain mastery in a matter.
Nokia once made everything .Then the company narrowed its focus to one product only-Mobile phones .Today Nokia has 35%of the wolrd’s mobile phone market and is the dorminant brand.A generalist cannot be a general in life’s race,its only specialist that become special in their craft.
The mission of Google is to organize the world’s information and make it universally acceptable and useful and this is the law of singularity at work.One single mission-single mindedness

CNN-Focus singularly on news

BRILA FM-Focus singularly on sports broadcast

BUSINESSDAY-Focus singularly on reporting Business news

COMPLETE SPORTS-Focus singularly on reporting sports

Value cannot be added if you refuse to apply the law of singularity to your business and cause.Go and rule your world!

Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria’s foremost Talent Development coach,acclaimed syndicated columnist, and sought after motivational speaker.He helps individuals and corporates to discover and develop their talent solutions in other to create wealth and become global brands.He is availaible for your speaking and coaching services, reachable @08024212530,http:/KehindeAjose.blogspot.com

BUILDING STUDENTS FOR MATHEMATICAL GREATNESS

BUILDING STUDENTS FOR MATHEMATICAL GREATNESS
There is nothing funny about failing mathematics .Especially when it becomes the roadblock to suceeding in the classroom, or when it becomes the missing ingredient in growing a business enterprise.Young,driven, and enterprising are the words that describes Noah Toluleke, the founder of PURPOSE CENTRE-an empowerment outfit dedicated to helping people discover and uncover their Godgiven purpose and potentials, in other to live a life of influence and impact.As an inspirational speaker, Noah has been speaking to secondary school students for over seven years, inspiring them to academic excellence and also teaching them leadership principles that transforms a youth into a person of influence.

Noah is a graduate of Human resource management, a prolific events compeer, and a member of the Alliance of change empowerment speakers of Nigeria(ACES).His book,LOVING MATHS is a motivational book that helps students to conquer the fear of mathematics and become highflying students.While in secondary school, Noah continually failed Mathematics:’I learnt how to suceed after failing mathematics.I changed my mindset from fear to courage, I started associating with highflying students, I became excited about mathematics and fell in love with my Mathematics teacher.These steps accelerated my academic performance from failure to success’

People who excel at Mathematics use better strategies than the rest of us, they don’t necessarily have better brains.Its been said that people equate intelligence with mathematical ability.In other words, if you are able to do lighting calculations in your head, people will think you are intelligent in other areas as well.
The Purpose center organises monthly seminars called MATHS CLINIC geared towards helping students conquer their fear of Mathematics and become Mathematics genius.The purpose center also puts together a quarterly teenagers seminar christened BELIEVE YOUR DREAM SEMINAR.Noah counsels students to adopt the read acronym that serves as his personal formular for academic greatness.
R-Read- E- Enquire A -Associate with successful students D -Diligently do these principles.
Just like the biblical Noah who built the ark,Noah is poised to build a generation for Mathemtical greatness.

PORTRAITS OF POSSIBILITIES

They may not be your regular newsmakers, but these immensely talented young chaps are taking giant strides in the direction of their dreams ,using the lens of their camera to capture a beautiful world. Their dedication, diligence, and drive has led them to turning their passion into profit and making their marks through photography. Their stories will serve as a wake up call for you to raise and be the captain of your life’s ship.

OJAGBAMILA YEMI

Yemi as he is fondly called by his clients , has a glow and a vigour that belies his age.In his 20’s , yemi runs DAWN PHOTOGRAPHY , a photography outfit that helps individuals to put up indelible masterpieces and everlasting memories. Every aspect of wedding photography is his passion , and this is evident in the amount of commitment and creativity he puts into his works. He holds an Ordinary National Diploma (O.N.D)in accounting from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic(MAPOLY).Being an ardent learner, and always on the look out for opportunities to sharpen his craft ,yemi has attended various photography courses from various giants in his industry like Boddy lawson,Albri photos.e.t..c. Indeed for most young Nigerians,the names of Fela durotoye, Ty bello,evokes inspiration and patrotism.Yemi calls these individuals his role models, as a result of their contributions to the society, and in extension, the Nigerian project.Yemi looks back at his early days as a wedding photographer, when he was usually paid a paltry sum of money.But today, he is fast becoming a force to reckon with, becoming an epitome of enterprise.

NDUKA IJEH DAVID

Put simply,Nduka David Ijeh lives in his own world where he entertains no impossibilities.David ventured into photography, when he was in secondary school.He was fascinated and animated by the flash that emanates from the camera, and ever since his romance with photography has blossomed giving birth to his photography outfit called WINDS PHOTOGRAPHY.As a youngster, he envisions creating a photography outfit that will outlive him.True to his philosophy of never ending improvement, David has attended several photography workshops , and also a member of the World Photography Association.He says:’My challenge as been convincing clients of my first class service .As a young entrepreneur,people tend to undervalue and underestimate you,but I prove them wrong by doing beyond their expectation’.He reiterates.He adds that the likes of Don Babbers, Kelechi Amadi Obi, are the individuals he looks up to in the industry.David already has his sights set on making a difference through the tool of photography.The good news is that he is already doing this, one day at a time.

SAMSON OKUNDARE

Looking for one young Nigerian with deep rooted passion for his craft?Then look the way of Samson okundare.Samson,a microbiology student of Lagos state university,was introduced to the world of lens, flashes, and pictures,by his father who is a retired photojournalist with the now defunct POST EXPRESS.His father taught him the tricks of the trade, showed him the ropes,and ever since, he has been gaining momentum .For Samson, the secret of his swift rise has been his insistence on quality.His numerous clients are a testament to his passion for excellence.His skill has seen him taken pictures at various high class events and making him sought after.Like the biblical Samson, he is a youngster whose strength and power lies in creating masterpieces for people to behold.

I certainly think these youngsters stories is worth telling.Besides, a success story has no age limit or bias , as it benefits anyone who aims for the top.These young chaps are examples of the can do spirit of the young Nigerian,becoming portraits of possibilities in a land filled with the news of gloom and hopelessness.You too can find your place, and start making diamonds out of you clay.Go and rule your world.!

BEYOND THE BLINDSPOT

BEYOND THE BLINDSPOT
“When we recognize our self limitations with a clear eye on our potential, we can push ourselves to success”- LARRY COLBERT


As I walked out of the hall where I had been invited to do a motivational presentation, I knew I had witnessed a paradigm shift. He is a young man who ordinarily should have been limited by his handicap- being visually impaired, but he chose to soar above it and converting his adversity to his advantage. After my presentation, the host of the event introduced him as the next speaker. He was being heralded to the podium by a young lady who I later got to know is his sister. He shared his personal story of how he overcame the limitation of being virtually impaired to taking personal responsibility for his life. Amazingly, he is making diamonds out of clay, using his gifts of craftsmanship and creativity to make shoes, slippers, and even writes poetry. Today, he has risen out of the obscurity of blindness to the pinnacle of embracing his life’s meaning.

Just one hour on a crisp fall day Larry Colbert’s life dramatically and significantly changed forever. He was diagnosed with retinitus pigmentosa, degenerative eye disease, and he learned he would soon be blind. But as Larry’s eyesight gradually faded his insight deepened. Today, Larry truly lives a life of vision, both physical and compassionate. As an author/consultant/speaker, he travels extensively encouraging businesses and people to transform their vision into action.

In the journey of life, we will always be besieged with blind spots, challenges, and stumbling blocks that often threatens our drive for success and our momentum for maximum achievement, but in spite of the raging storm, you have to believe in the fact that the sun will shine again. One of the worst occurrences even much more tragic than physical blindness is what I call internal blindness- A state of being blinded by the limitations of life.

HAVING EYESIGHT BUT BEING BLIND TO PROSPERITY
Most individuals have what it takes to be wealthy and be enlisted in Forbes magazine’s list of the richest men in the world, but unfortunately die in squalor and poverty, because they are boxed in the mindset of lack and scarcity. Inspite of the terrible harsh economic realities of our time, some individuals are still making money legitimately in the midst of adversity. You need to bring yourself to a place in your mind where you can accept and encourage the thoughts of wealth creation.

HAVING EYESIGHT BUT BEING BLIND TO POSSIBILITIES.
The cemetery holds the treasure that people never served to humanity, because they never dared to maximize the possibilities of turning their lives around. In the words of Jean Le Fontain: “Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish”

HAVING EYESIGHT BUT BEING BLIND TO OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities are openings that lead to the path of greatness and grant strides. Opportunities are life’s block with which destines are built. I recalled how I maximized the opportunity to write for a publication which has led to countless media interviews and making my personal brand stronger.

If you think being blind is a handicap ask Cobhams Asuquo if you think being without hands is an handicap ask John Foppe, if you think not being able to walk is an handicap ask Yinka Ayefele. These folks have risen above their personal handicaps, becoming portraits of possibilities to others. The legendary Cobhams Asuquo a music producer extraordinaire once said: “Get up and go, whatever you are thinking of doing , do it. If it is within reason and doesn’t harm anyone. To be a pioneer, you need to first take the baby steps”. Live the dream, live beyond your limitations, live above your excuses and embrace the life of unlimited possibilities.

LENS ON TALENT

MOGULS IN THE MAKING….Young Nigerians making a difference in the media



Sometimes Nigeria can confound and frustrate you.Pessimism is in the air , coupled with the general display of apathy and disappointment in the prospect of birthing a workable Nigeria.But in the midst of the gloom and dashed hopes, some young Nigerians are channeling their energies , creativity and talents, in the right direction, refusing to make excuses and becoming the megaphone that preaches the gospel of possibilities. They are a crop who does not know the word ‘Impossible’ maximizing the twin tool of the pen and the microphone to express their expertise, and becoming a voice of change ..These guys give us faith that the land is indeed green.



ISAAC OLADIPUPO

He is a vastly experienced media consultant t, inspirational speaker, and celebrated writer passionate about a transformed and ignorance free world. A product(final year undergraduate) of Project Management Technology of Lagos State University, and member of The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations.Isaac is the initiator of the critically acclaimed GLOBAL CHANGE FORUM, which has been held in UNILAG and LASU, Author of the bestselling book SUCCESSPOWER.He is currently the editorial executive and writer of the widely read inspiration column in Genevieve magazine,and a freelance writer to a number of publications.



ODUBOTE MODUPE MARIAN

Her romance with the media started when she was in the secondary school.Her school, went on an excursion to the renowned Rhythm 93.7, where she met the inimitable I.K, who gave her the privilege to speak live for the first time on air.She became fascinated by the fact that you can express your thoughts in an instant , and reach out to a whole lot of people just by the power of the mic.Currently a 300level student of the creative arts department of University of Lagos,duprina as she is fondly called by her friends, is an on air personality, who co –presents ON STAGE-An entertainment/lifestyle programme on Unilag FM,a theatre practitioner, events compeer , and the vice president of THE THINKERS DRAMMMA GROUP-A gathering of youngsters who make their mark through drama, dance, and music.Her sights is set on being a change agent in the media and she is fast living that dream one step at a time.



OLUWATOSIN AJIBADE

Put simply Tosin lives in her own world where she entertains no limitations. Still in her mid 20’s Tosin is fast becoming one of the nation’s emerging publicists.Known as Olori Tosin Super gal on Facebook, Twitter, Linked in, and other social networks. As the CEO of ONPOINT MEDIA,-A public relations/events management outfit,she uses social media to drive publicrelations/media campaigns for organizations and individuals.Tosin a graduate of Lagos State University who studied accounting, has been able to work with Gbenga Adeyinka, Wave magazine, Seun oloketuyi, Rubies ink, e.t.c.She says: ‘Hold on to your dreams, and be consistent in its pursuit, don’t’ back down. She maintains a personal blog –www.olorisupergal.blogspot.com, where she writes on the latest news, events, and trends in the entertainment industry.

AKEEM MOBOLAJI PEDRO

Pedro is a FRCN trained broadcaster, events compeer, radio personality and a graduate of Linguistics, UNIJOS 2009.As a student,he compeered a lot of high class events and gained the reputation of becoming the most sought after event compeer in his campus. He presently presents an entertainment programme Beat by Beat on High land Fm 101.5 based in Jos, aside that, he is also working on his own outfit aptly called E-more-Entertainment and more. Pedro is a rare mix of intellect, enthusiasm, and wit.He is always reinventing himself and becoming better on his craft. He is fun to listen to, and always wowing his numerous listeners.His work ethic and exceptional humilty has sustained this incredible talent.



These young Nigerians are not one in a million, but one from a million. In every corner of Nigeria are youngsters who are starting their own causes, initiatives, pursuing their dreams and making their mark in the sands of time. These folks are a proof that you can pursue your passion in Nigeria , and also earn a living from it.Though it may be a mean feat initially , but with persistence, enterprise, and doggedness you can be the new definition of success. I will read your success story.



Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria ’s renowned Talent development coach, syndicated columnist, and Motivational speaker.

CREATE YOUR OWN EMPIRE

CREATE YOUR OWN EMPIRE
The Roman Empire continues to profoundly influence world history. But few have ever explored how Rome marketed itself to greatness. It wasn,t all about blood and guts, gladiators and chariots, togas and swords.It was predicated on the strategy/roadmap harnessed to birth the Roman Empire everybody talks about today. You too can create your own empire, and become the emperor or empress in it. Creating your own empire is a clarion call to those who are tired of living the usual kind of life, for individuals who are tired of running the rat race and want to set the pace in their own space. Create your own empire stop living off the buying and selling of others .So what does it takes to create your own empire? so that you can become the captain of your own ship and the one who makes positive change happen.

1. CREATE BY A VISION
Jackie Chan the renowned actor, martial arts stunts master, and entrepreneur , never had a wholesome educational background.’ I never learned to read or write. These are things I thought myself over the years’. The education he got came at a martial arts academy , which of course opened a path to film stardom.Inspite of his limited educational background he rose to become the highest paid actor in China in the 70’s and later enlarged the vision becoming one of the most sought after actors in the world. He was sold out to his life’s vision. In the words of Stephen .S Wise:’Vision looks inward and becomes duty, vision looks outward and becomes aspiration, vision looks upward and becomes faith.’

2.CREATE BY IDEAS
You owe this world a brainchild.Every achiever contributes their brainchild to the universe which in turn creates their breakthrough. Think Of Bellanaija brainchild of Uche Eze, Chocolatecity, brainchild of Audu Maikori, Moments with Mo, brainchild of Mo Abudu, Eko dialogue,brainchild of Joy Isi Bewaji.Your true value is tied to the brainchild you birth in the labour room of ideas. Inventions have evolved, revolutions have sprung forth, lives have been changed by the power of ideas. Never underestimate the power of your ideas, it may be the key to the empire you have been longing to build.

3.CREATE BY A STRATEGY
Strategy, a word of military origin refers to a plan of action to achieve a particular goal.Many are on the verge of creating their own empire, but lack a strategy.Nobody wins the battle of life without a strategy.Today, the name J.K Rowlings is widely known in many parts of the world for creating HARRYPOTTER SERIES.Becoming the world’s most successful author isn’t an accident , it’s a function of a strategy. Harry Potter and the Goblet, the fourth in the series broke sales records both in the US and in the U.K when it was released in 2000, selling three million copies in the first 48hours in the U.S.Now that’s strategy in action. What’s your own strategy?

4.CREATE BY HARDWORK
I woke up around 4am in the morning to write the article you are reading.It wasn,t convenient for me, but I decided to pay the price.Success doesn’t just happen , it is put in motion by the virtue of hardwork.In the words of John H.Johnson:’Long shots do come in, hardwork, dedication, perseverance,will overcome any prejudice, and open any door.’Never give excuses for your own laziness and indolence , dare to embrace the principle of hardwork.
Nobody says it will be a smooth ride to the top.You are going to encounter a whole lot of resistance on your journey to success and significance.It is your resolve to make a masterpiece out of your life, that will make the big difference.Stop living in other people’s empire, its time to create yours.Its time to write that bestselling book, its time to start that album project, its time to register that business, its time to be the captain of your own empire.Show the world,what the master deposited in you at creation.The creator created the creatures so that the creatures can become creators. I will read your success story.

Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria’s foremost Talent Development coach, Renowned motivational speaker, Acclaimed syndicated columnist, who helps individuals to discover and develop their talent solutions so as to create wealth and become global brands.To book him for your next event pls call :08024212530/splendidkenny01@yahoo.com,www.kehindeajose.blogspot.com

THE PATHWAY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE IN 2011 SERIES 2

THE PATHWAY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE IN 2011 SERIES 2

Without any shadow of unbelief, ours is a jet age. You can travel around the globe while lying on your bed with the click of a computer mouse. With the swirling speed of technological inventions and innovations, it has become increasingly clear that productivity has taken over from mediocrity. You know what am talking about…don’t you? Yes it’s a new year…chronologically for some individuals its an old year that has just changed date. For them, the only thing that has changed is the calendar, nothing else!They are still hugging their negative habits like a teddy bear, holding on to the barricade of limitations that has become a wall to their aspirations. Each of the 365 days of this year, unveils to you another opportunity to change the story line of your life. I will be sharing with you what it takes to be a peak performer in 2011, from the word P.E.A.K.I continue from where we stopped last week. Letter E stands for –

EXCELLENCE
I have met individuals who are desirous of success, but don’t want to commit to excellence.W.STEVE BROWN got it right when he said: ‘The difference between the successful and the unsuccessful is simple. The successful person has developed the habit of doing things unsuccessful people do not’. If you are an entrepreneur, don’t just start that business because you need money to pay your bills, go into the business because you want to offer excellent service. Be willing to do things that will ‘wow’ those around you. Autograph your work with excellence.

EXPRESS YOUR EXPERTISE
Success is a result of what sociologists call accumulative advantage.Its those successful experts who are most likely to be given the kind of special opportunities that leads to further success. That is the reason why the likes of Dbanj , Tuface, Psquare, keeps getting endorsement deals.Its the folks who create the platforms to express their expertise, who gets noticed when their services are needed. What’s the essence of your talent, skill, product,expertise,if nobody knows it exists. Always allow that light of yours to shine for the world to see.

EXTRAMILE
In the words of Napoleon Hill:’ The man who does more than he is paid for, will soon be paid for more than he does’.In our world, its comfortable to comform,to play the game the way it has always been played.But you’ve got to be different .Its the private hours you are willing to put into your chosen craft that determines your public victory. The Beatles before becoming an international sensation didn’t know how to play music instruments .They went the extra mile by dedicating 10,000 hours of practice playing long gigs.Bill Gates acquired 10,000 hours of programming experience by the time he was 19,before any other teen on the planet had started programming.

EXCUSE YOUR EXCUSES
Like moths flutter around a candle flame, and ants swarm around granules of sugar, excuses are part of what clings on you when you are on a mission, burning with a vision, the sting of excuses tempts you to throw in the towel in the face of persecution.The most unpleasant guest you could ever entertain is an excuse.The worst thing ever invented is an excuse.
Henry Ford was the son of a potato farmer
Shakespeare was the son of a wood staple
Andrew Carnegie was the son of a weaver
So what’s your excuse?

EXECUTION
We are often bombarded with a plurality of reasons to remain where we are. If you desire to win in 2011 , you ,ve got to be willing to embrace the virtue of execution. Its not enough to have a fantastic business idea, beautifully crafted movie script, very persuasive proposal, what turns the idea from a mere fantasy to a reality is simply execution. Don’t just dream it, dare to do it.

Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria’s foremost talent development coach,motivational speaker, publisher M .O .V.E ACHIEVERS COMPEDIUM, and a syndicated columnist.To invite him for your next please call 08024212530 /splendidkenny01@yahoo.com

THE PATHWAY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE IN 2011 series 1

Welcome to a brand new year .No matter what has transpired in the previous year , you are still here , moving and breathing.Stop mourning over unmet goals and over unreached targets-the money you didn’t manage to save, the business you didn’t start, the course you failed. The new year is a gift, unveiling to you fresh opportunities, new possibilities, untapped potentials to birth a new you. You cannot discover new oceans until you are willing to lose sight of the shore. I know you are tired of the statusquo and desire to create a masterpiece from your life in 2011.This won’t emerge from the blues, its going to be a function of committing yourself to living a life of peak performance. Let’s consider the first letter in the word P.E.A.K which will serve as a roadmap to on our journey to release our imprisoned splendor.

1. Project into the future
Projecting into the future is about creating a vision for your life. Vision means the ability to capture the picture of the future in the present. It is the ability to invent what has not existed before. Vision gives us the opportunity to live out our imagination instead of our memory. A man by the name Robert Woodruff was the president of Coca cola during world war 2.He made a powerful pronouncement ,”I see a vision that where ever American soldiers are five years from now, they will be able to buy a bottle of Coca-Cola for five cents, “They made it. Then he expanded the vision and said: ‘I see people all over the world being able to drink Cocacola’.That was how Coca cola expanded because one man dared to project into the future, without being discouraged by the perils of the present.

2. Paradigm Shift
A paradigm shift is a radical change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one.Suceeding in 2011 begins with you changing your mindset from limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs. If you allow your negative mindset to blind you from the possibilities of succeeding In Nigeria, it’s up to you. Remember, it’s your mindset that determines your lifeset.Can you see a prince in the pauper, gold in the ghetto, diamond in the desert, a king in a kid? In the words of Mike Todd:”I’ve never been poor, only broke. Being poor is a frame of mind, being broke is temporary
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3. Problem solving
Everything God created is a solution to a problem. Doctors solve health related problems ,lawyers solve legal problems, educationists solve the problems of ignorance. Your value only increases in proportion to the quality of problems you solve, and how competent you are at solving them. The richest guys in the Forbes list are the individuals who have gained mastery in problem solving. According to Denis Waitley:’Don’t dwell on what went wrong, instead focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer’.

4. People
In the words of Stanley E.Allyn:’The most useful person in the world today is the man or woman who knows how to get along with people. People can trace their success or failures to the relationships in their lives. I was being interviewed for a TV talk show sometime last year, and in the process, the producer of the show needed another Human empowerment coach to present another segment on the show. Immediately, I recommended my professional colleague who accompanied me to the studio, which gave him the rare opportunity to produce the segment on national television. This happened because he connected with me. People can be the wind beneath our wings or the anchor on our boat. Would others say you lift them up or take them down?


5. Pursuit
Abraham Maslow once said:’ A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.W hat one can be, one must be. ‘Nothing happens until somebody or something makes it happen. Your goals, aspirations, dreams, won’t come to fruition until you are willing to walk the talk and engage the force of pursuit in the actualization of your dreams. In this part of the world, its really difficult to pursue your passion because there are a lot of forces fighting you. P.H.C.N is fighting you by not supplying power supply, the economy is not friendly to your aspirations, and the absence of funds is giving your goals a hard punch. But you’ve got to fight back. Yes! You cannot afford to surrender your life to the adverse challenges of our national life. You need to take those steps that will eventually birth the new you that you deserve. Welcome to a new chapter in the story of your life.Go and rule your world!


Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria’s foremost Talent Development coach, Motivational speaker, Syndicated columnist and publisher M.O.V.E ACHIEVERS COMPEDIUM.He is available to speak at your next event.Please call 08024212530/splendidkenny01@yahoo.com/www.kehindeajose.blogspot.com

BE THE STAR IN YOUR OWN MOVIE

BE THE STAR IN YOUR OWN MOVIE



‘You are your own star in your own movie. You write the script of your life. You are the actor in your own life, so start living it to the fullest and in the best way possible for the way you want your own movie to turn out!’

-NICOLE LANNING



Being the star of your own movie is about intentionally changing the story of your life.Since the drama of life is already a fashioned agenda,,it is critical to be the author of your life’s action movie. Therefore the question is not whether we will die but how we will live. Irrespective of whatever life has thrown at you, you can still stand tall and begin to live the life of your dreams. You can have a better story to tell.



WHAT ROLE ARE YOU GOING TO PLAY?



You play the starring role in your own movie. But you are more than actors playing somebody else’s script. In this case , you are the author of your own life’s story. You have to live up to your responsibility as the lead actor and start taking initiative towards turning your life into a masterpiece. Nobody is going to play the role for you. You can either be a ‘Wakapass’(A minor character) or a superstar in your own super story. Stop allowing others to play your super star role for you. You are the one who will dictate the pace of your life, in conjunction with the executive producer(God almighty) who controls the affairs and the king over our lives.Is your movie going to be a blockbuster or another bitter tale?



CHANGE THE STORY LINE



The greatest influence on our lives stems from defining moments from our past. However the story of your life may have been, its up to you to change the storyline. Your story may be tragic and nothing to write about like:’I am born into a poor family’,I am limited by the shortcomings of my parents’, I have no money to pursue my dreams’.Inspite of these bitter tales, you can decide to be either the protagonist or the antagonist of the story of your life. You have power over how the story ends.



FLASHBACK?



It’s a sudden clear memory of something that happened in your past that is so real that you feel you are living through the experience again. Never drag your past into your future.All of us have a story, many of the chapters have already been written by events of the past. But your past can either be a place of residence or a place of reference, depending on your perspective..The past can make you reshape your life’s clay or it can be the canvass on which you paint your future.



WHO IS GOING TO BE IN YOUR CAST?



In this movie, your casts are the individuals who will play the different part of your life’s movie. Its up to you to feature the best hands who will lead you to your desired end, than to feature amateurs who will mar the movie called your life. The company you keep determines how far you go in life. There are individuals who are assets to your life, listen to their counsel, on the flipside, some folks are liabilities providing wrong counsel, and they are toxic to your dreams…. You need to write them out of your movie. You should never allow a pauper play the role of a prince in your movie.



LOCATION!LOCATION!! LOCATION!!!



Your location is the environment that supports your dream and aspirations. Its the soil that makes your seed germinate, it’s the sky that makes the bird fly, it’s the water that makes the fish swim. Its not every location that is suitable for your life’s movie. In real estates location is everything. Abraham had to leave his father’s house before he could take giant strides in his life. Your location determines your visibility, your location determines your profitability, your location determines your opportunity. Make sure your location makes you seen heard, and noticed.



CAMERA!LIGHTS! ACTION!



A movie without actions cannot become a blockbuster.Imagine, being on a movie production set,the director refused to yell :’Action’!the actors refuse to get into character,tapes refuse to roll,lights refuse to be switched on,the movie will turn out a disaster.You are the only one who will appear in every scene of your life.Its up to you to start taking steps that will make your life a masterpiece.Stop procrastinating, start doing.!This reminds me of M.i’s lyrics in his sophomore album:



‘You are the one that will change the dramma you are going through

You are the change, you are the hope, you are the miracle

You are the strength you need in times unbearable

We can seize the moment

And only be the proponent’



Stop watching other people’s movie, be the star in your own movie!



Kehinde Ajose is a Renowned motivational speaker, Talent development coach, Syndicated columnist,Publisher MOVE ACHIEVERS COMPEDIUM.Kenny is available to speak at your next event.He is reachable @ splendidkenny01@yahoo.com/08024212530/kehindeajose.blogspot.com



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TALENT

TALENT



(Inspirational musings for the soul)



Dedicated to the young Nigerian who have dared to pursue their true talents inspite of the odds. You rock!







It’s the treasure in you crying for expression



It’s the light in you, begging for illumination



It’s the book in you that must be read



It’s the voce in you that must be heard



It can make the pauper become the hero



It can make the pauper become a very important fellow







You are the king in me that is meant for the throne



You are the dream in my heart pushing me to be a man of my own



You re the mustard seed in me that will grow into a tree



You are the angel that sets me free



You are the door that leads me to possibilities



You turn my inner yearnings into realities







I am the song you must sing



I am the jingle that makes the your bell ring



I am your blockbuster movie, your bestselling novel



I pack your life’s struggles like the shovel



I am the window of opportunities the road to greatness



I am your light that shines in darkness



I am the product of God’s brainstorm



I am the stage play you should perform











They ve given you different names, some call you potential



Your value is more than any credential



They call you simply divine



Your root stems from the vine



They say you are the music that puts food on the table



Your genotype’s configuration makes me capable



They call you natural endownments, his free gift



Your wing gives my life a lift and my mind a paradigm shift







Kehinde Ajose-Motivational speaker, Writer, Talent development coach, syndicated columnist.Splendidkenny01@yahoo.com

………AND THE ANGELS CAME TO THE NEWSROOM

………AND THE ANGELS CAME TO THE NEWSROOM

The sound of the speakers buzzing with gospel tunes leaves you wondering if you were in the wrong place,if you had not seen the white banner cleverly hung on the wine coloured wall of the Vanguard Newspaper entrance with these words boldly written:’VANGUARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP HOSTS PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE.THEME:THE STORM IS OVER.A few days before the event, held on Tuesday 29th of November 2010,I was approached by one of my,’senior’ female friends to be available at the event to play the bassguitar.I was elated, as I figured out this will give me the rare opportunity to have a close encounter with the renowned General overseer of RCCG.A day before the event, Monday to be precise,I was in the valley of indecision, regarding the outfit I will put on, that will best suit the purpose of the event, and also make me stand out. Suddenly, my eureka moment came…..i decided to pick my treasured shining black suit, which I only wear when I have very important outings to attend. As the hours drew closer,and minutes became seconds,P.H.C.N refused to perform the miracle of restoring the power supply, so I found myself carefully using the stove iron to smoothen the rough edges of my treasured suit.

Fast forward to the day of the event….as we stepped into the venue of the event,I was marveled at how the media house’s compound had been tastefully and excellently decorated….imagine a compound housing newsrooms being transformed into a haven of divine visitation. Unexpectedly, the programme started quite late due to logistics issues like the testing of the musical equipments, late arrivals of the invited guests.e.t.c.After immersing myself in the ritual of sound check and tuning the bassguitar, I waited for the other instrumentalists present to have their fair turns of observing the soundcheck and making every necessary amendment in order to produce excellent sounds when the event eventually kicks off. My initial excitement melted, when I started feeling the bitter pangs of hunger, since I wasn’t able to have my my breakfast before I left home that morning.Hence,I and my fellow instrumentalists had to find a place where we bought soft drinks and biscuits, which helped simmer down the pangs of hunger.



THE ARRIVAL:

The guests came in from far and wide.There were editors, reporters, families, and friends of Vanguard media, columnists, all coming into the venue of the event like devoted members of a congregation.Expectedly,ministers and members of the RCCG came in en masse to add colur to the event. The event kicked off with serenading praise and worship songs led by the praise team, which literally changed the atmosphere,as our hearts were one with heaven, you could feel the presence of the angels riveting in the pure worship.



..AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH

Vanguard newspaper didn’t spare any thing in publicizing the event.As they splashed the adverts in their paper announcing the event.But inspite of the buzz worthy hype preceding the event, members of staff of Vanguard still had their doubts that the renowned pastor will honor their invitation as he is known to have a busy evangelistic itinerary. The most explosive part of the event was when the G.O arrived. He was warmly and delightfully received amidst the ongoing praise song, sung to welcome him.As I passionately strummed the string of the bass guitar, I saw the twinkle in the eyes of the people, as the cameras clinked , and the individuals who have not been privileged to have a close encounter with the man of God, jostled to get a glimpse of him.He was clad in a milk colored French suit with a bow tie to match. He immediately delved into the message after his salutation. A lady sitting close to me was prompt in saying’: Our G.O doesn’t waste time’ and in my mind I said to my self: ‘I hope so’

With the pressures of living in a cosmopolitan city like ours, I could see the people beaming with hope after the delivery of the message. It was as if a courier had dispatched envelopes containing millions of naira to everybody. As I unplugged my guitar, putting in back inside the bag, I concluded that with the excitement on the faces of the individuals who attended the programmme, definitely hopes has been dispatched into their lives, as we all left armed with the courage to confront our lives storms.

NIGERIA:LONG WALK TO TRANSFORMATION

NIGERIA: LONG WALK TO TRANSFORMATION

At the dawn of Nigeria’s golden jubilee independence day celebration, I woke with a rather patriotic zeal .I grabbed my phone and observered my daily ritual of facebooking.To my dismay, I read different status updates falling in between optimism and pessimism. Some young Nigerians chose to see Nigeria as a glass cup that is half full, while others viewed Nigeria as glass cup that is half empty. On the flip side, some other individuals are of the opinion that there is nothing to celebrate, rather we need to lament our failure as a nation after five decades of nationhood. Prior to October 1st 1960, a crop of people fought through lumps of sweat and blood to birth our nation’s independence. Some of these national heroes and ‘Sheroes’ sacrificed their lives on the altar of selflessness, believing nothing was too big to usher in our country’s liberation. They jubilated at the declaration of independence , beaming with high hopes, and dreaming of a green land full of possibilities and started a walk.Yes!a walk to transformation. They left the waiting room of colonialism, and embarked on a journey towards building a new nation.

Today, all you need to do, is to fast-forward to the present day Nigeria. A country devoid of navigational and inspiring leadership , where regular power supply is a big deal, unemployment rate growing in leaps and bounds, where national security is elusive , a nation where the citizens are their own local government. Beyond all these tragic flaws, I believe the next 50 years can be full of major milestones to record in our history books, and things to smile about. It can only happen, if we are willing to tread the path of least resistance , and rewrite our national script. How long will it take for Nigeria to be totally transformed?i guess it doesn’t take forever, if we leave this sidelines of apathy, and become active players in Nigeria’s evolving transformation. What will the coming generation say about you? if you refuse to contribute your own quota to the development of our nation.’But I cannot do anything, I am not even a politician’, to that I say you can effect your own change by being a good citizen of this country.In the words of Tolu Ogunlesi, a Journalist/literary critic:’This is a country whose biggest trade is not in oil, or in scam letters, but in hope, a land whose true currency is not the Naira, but optimism, one whose biggest industry is the one that recycles resilence.’Inspite of our perilious realities and challenges, we still choose to rise.

Its time to jump off the couch of ‘siddon look’ .We need to go beyond discussing national issues in beer parlours, updating our status on networking sites, to charting a new course .Its stale news, Yes! The government has failed us, but we cannot afford to fail ourselves, we must give ourselves a pass mark. Thank God a lot of individuals are looking beyond Aso rock for the change we desire , and have kicked off their own national transformation campaigns /projects, which is in harmony with their passions and inner yearnings.You deserve a new Nigeria, a new national psyche predicated on working towards the emergence of a great nation. Heed to the clarion call.Nigeria can be great again, it begins with you!

Kehinde Ajose is a Talent development coach, Motivational speaker, syndicated columnist/writer.He helps individuals to discover and develop their talent solutions , so as to create wealth, and become global brands.To book him to speak at your next event, pls cal 08024212530/splendidkenny01@yahoo.com