How many famous queens can you name? If you enjoy history, you might think of Elizabeth I. Others may jump to Cleopatra or Amanirenas. Or perhaps you think of another great queen—one who was a great leader, negotiator, and protector. Who are we talking about? Queen Nzinga, of course! Who was Queen Nzinga? You may …
Queen Nzinga: The fearless queen of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms Read More »
Did you know that Queen Amina of Zaria, also known as the warrior-queen, was the first woman who ruled an African kingdom for over 30 years in the sixteenth century? She was the first Sarauniya (queen) at a very young age her grandfather discovered her talent and skills for leadership. He allowed her to attend …
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for opposing South Africa’s apartheid system. He faced harsh conditions meant to break his resolve, but Mandela refused to give up his efforts to achieve equality for all people. Mandela went to prison because he opposed South Africa’s apartheid laws. Apartheid means keeping people apart in Afrikaans. They …
Nelson Mandela: A well known story of unexpected kindness that led to growth Read More »
One unknown fact about Oprah Winfrey? Counting Trees. It is well known that when Oprah was young, she was very poor. Her grandmother would wash clothes outside, and sometimes her family had to make her clothes because they couldn’t afford to buy them. One day, she went to a very wealthy woman’s home as a …
Oprah Winfrey: Opening up and connecting authentically with others Read More »
William Henry Gates III, aka Bill Gates, remains synonymous with Microsoft – the brainchild of the tech icon and one of the most successful entrepreneurs. Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. He showed early signs of intelligence and a passion for programming. An entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and business tycoon, the …
Generation Z remains the most keen on pursuing learning and development (L&D) opportunities at work. As LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report indicates, young workers (ages 18-34) crave the most resources for career growth, learning, and skill building in comparison to older generations. It’s the constant development of an individual in response to company and industry …
Heard of Adeola Olubamiyi? A girl in her twenties, despite losing her dad to death at an early age, she was left alone to take care of her siblings with her mom, yet, she graduated with a first-class degree, with a CGPA of 4.63 out of 5.0.from the university of Lagos popular called ‘Unilag’ in …
Adeola Olubamiyi: Understanding time management for students Read More »
Focus is a cognitive skill that allows you to initiate a task and maintain attention until the task is complete. It helps you deal with distractions and stay determined to complete the task despite setbacks. One of the most effective ways to increase your focus is to stop multitasking. You might think it may get …
