They say in life that it is important to get along with people every day, everywhere, every time. “No man is an Island” we hear so often, meaning that we must endeavor to associate with others, create and maintain relationships. Given this way of life there is the challenge to please others no matter the cost. I guess in the corporate space the choices are limited you must please your boss, employees and colleagues.

The process should always be democratic, seamless without disorderliness or violence. However it is not unusual that something small can spark into something big or something disastrous. Caution must always be taken once in a public zone where temperaments  are wavering all over.

Culturally, red roses because of their colour are symbolized around love, beauty, passion and romance. During the Valentines season a bouquet of red roses is used to express an affection for someone that is special, this is one of the reasons red roses are rushed and have so much significance. There are various other colours and over one hundred species that at times may take time to cultivate.

Grooming an essential part of our daily routine but only too often is it overlooked. Living in the new 21st high tech, fast paced global world today just shows us how life is like a flying bullet. It appears like so much is going on for everyone, with so little time to get all things done when desired. We are constantly in a race with time.

any times I have seen people have big dreams, these dreams do become the goals of the future, but sadly before long ideas become derailed and thoughts plus dreams go wandering off.

How are you doing so far with your goals for the year? By now you must have chosen some of your goals if not al. You may have possibly given a time frame for achieving those goals, so you are set on track to going out there and making it happen. For some people it […]

Leaders project outstanding characteristics, behaviour, attitude and attributes that make them stand out from the rest. As a leader your mind set is fine tuned to wanting to have a positive impact on all around you; whether it is your immediate family, extended family, friends, colleagues, social group, institution or organization.

It is so easy to go back to work or business and continue as usual and follow the same routine with no change or no foresight into the future. This is not a leader’s attitude to life and the consequences are big, it can surely set you back. For progress, the next level and self-fulfillment it requires planning, thinking out of the box, doing normal things differently and walking into the next phase with the right frame of mind.

It’s Christmas, wishing you all esteemed listeners a very Merry Christmas, may this festive season open doors of opportunity for us all. The season depicts love, sharing, merriment, relaxation, joy, giving, entertainment and lots more.

A retreat should be designed with major objectives in mind at an affordable cost with no added stress. It is true that at times some companies have experienced good retreats, that they have considered engaging interactive, fun and successfully executed. The main issue is after all said and done, ideas shared, plans discussed, and the future looking bright, slowly but steadily, ideas begin to fade away, due to the lack of ownership of the vision or task ahead.

In buying a gift emphasis should not be placed on how expensive the gift is especially for a friend, as this may be deemed the act of wanting to belong hence buying friendship. No matter your reason the presentation of your gift is key to successful gift giving etiquette.

It is the season where you are clamming to look for outfits to wear to the numerous year end dinners, uncountable weddings, birthday celebrations you name it.

Are you like me just joining the smartphone craze? Everyone in my household has either an I-phone, Samsung or some sort of Android phone. I must say I find them so sophisticated and functional gadgets, especially if you are using them for business.

Coco Chanel said: -When a woman is badly dressed you notice the clothes, but when a woman is well dressed you notice the woman”.

Last week I started with my strategies that I believe will help you overcome any domestic staff palava you may be experiencing. As I mentioned I have had two of my staff for over 17years still working diligently. I have always been asked to share my secret. Well hope you read the first few strategies in part 1. Let me continue with more strategies enjoy your read.