Today, I saw another example of how little things can make a difference in people engagement.
When leadership struggles to connect with people, it is never due to a limitation of finances. It is usually due to the burden of biases.
Ask people what they need, ask it often. Ask for more than one answer, preferably 5 options. Typically, you will find that at least 3 out of the 5 options are things you can directly influence.
Get down to executing those within your control, and take your team on the journey with you.
Interestingly, resources flow to where engagement improves. As engagement improves, the needs that were previously outside your control become doable, if they still matter to your people.
I am thankful for the thoughtful gesture of celebrating Eid mubarak with colleagues that would have otherwise felt lonely today.
Day: May 13, 2021
SHEEP
The start of anything has the single biggest influence on the end.
Which is why responsible societies prioritise the security, health, education, entertainment and play (SHEEP) of their children.
Governments that are serious about shaping the future are intentional about the start of that future. It lies in her children.
They set the minimum SHEEP for each child, and ensure unencumbered access to it.
To reach the child, you must empower their guardians and demand accountability from them.
To empower guardians, enterprise must be enabled and not hurdled.
To demand accountability, responsibilities must be clear and not blurred.
The problems of today are mild symptoms compared to what is coming, if we continue to neglect our children.
– Osasu Oviawe