Watching Nigeria win their last match for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the United States brought back something deeper for me, a mix of nostalgia and possibility. You see, a few weeks ago, I stumbled on an old pitch deck I had sent to a client for the 2022 World Cup the one where we drew Ghana in the playoffs. Looking at it again hit me differently. It wasn’t just a reminder of a missed ticket to Qatar. It was a reminder of all the   missed opportunities   that ripple through an entire...

One of the things you learn about leadership when you work closely with people is this: Some leadership traits come naturally. I think others must be learned. But when both kinds of people, the naturals and the learners, understand why they lead, something powerful happens: you get a team of self-motivated individuals. Let me share two quick cases. Come with me Case 1: The Hidden Camera Interview A social experiment was carried out during a management interview. The company intentionally...

Many organisations struggle with mission statements that are vague, outdated, or disconnected from reality. The result? Wasted energy,...