The courtesy that’s beyond please and thank you, by Ruth Oji
Were you taught in primary school to use the magic words? Most people think courtesy means saying “please” and “thank you”, holding doors for others, not interrupting when others speak, remembering the social graces your parents taught you, and the etiquette that makes interactions flow smoothly and signals you were raised right. Well, that’s not wrong, […]
Students, read this before emailing your lecturer, by Ruth Oji
Your email to a lecturer says more about you than you think. Learn the do’s and don’ts that can make or break your first impression in university. For many first-year students, university life comes with new freedoms and responsibilities. One of the most important — yet often overlooked — responsibilities is learning how to communicate with […]
Email Writing Made Simple for Students and Professionals, by Ruth Oji
Regarding communication, the world has changed greatly, hasn’t it? The email remains one of the most widely used tools for communication. Despite the rise of instant messaging apps and social media platforms, email continues to be the professional standard in academic, workplace, and even personal contexts. Yet, many people still struggle to write effective emails — […]
How to speak with confidence on-air by handling the microphone right, by Ruth Oji
If you are a media person, you sometimes may have to step into a radio booth, anchor a live television programme, moderate a podcast, or make a corporate broadcast to employees. One tool stands between your voice and your audience: the microphone. For many, this small piece of equipment feels intimidating. The red light flicks on, […]
Executive presence: Pulling it all together, by Ruth Oji
Over the past few weeks, we have examined the dimensions of executive presence. If you recall, we described executive presence as the often-intangible quality that separates leaders who merely occupy positions from those who inspire confidence and command respect. We began with vocal authority and physical comportment, exploring how your voice and body language create immediate […]
How your appearance and professional image enhance your executive presence, by Ruth Oji
In previous columns, we examined two critical elements of executive presence: vocal authority and physical comportment, followed by communication and emotional intelligence. Together, these qualities shape how corporate executives are perceived and how effectively they inspire confidence. Today, I turn to the third pillar of executive presence: appearance and professional image. In leadership, perception matters. People […]
