Validation, the act of confirming something as true or legitimate, is a basic human need. People crave it and seek it in different ways. There are two types of validation: self-validation and external validation. Knowing when to use each type can be crucial to a person’s success and well-being. Self-validation is the act of recognizing …
Who is a leader? A leader’s role is to inspire their team and help them be their best selves. This means being open to feedback. Gaining leadership skills isn’t easy. Some people find taking the lead easier than others. But no matter your background, experience, or character, everyone has the potential to become a great …
Ta …Ta… tadaaaa … Boom Boom Boom… Chances are, as you read the aforementioned words, you sang them in your head. Relax… You do not have Auditory Hallucinations, also known as Musical Ear Syndrome. You might just have an earworm: the phenomenon where you can’t get a particular song out of your head. (I know; …
Most if not all of my mornings usually start with a nice warm shower, loud gengetone music that I can practise my lame dance moves to and a cup of Kenyan coffee (milk and sugar depending on the day). Wait a minute. Did I say cup? I meant a huge mug of coffee. I love …
I never thought I’d find myself in a position where I was having suicidal thoughts, wondering if life as I was living it was worth it. I mean, I had worked in a bank before and spent another 5 years auditing the financial departments of big corporates and listed companies, but here I was, in …
What is Emotional Intelligence? Components of Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence has five (5) components. These are: Importance of Emotional Intelligence at the workplace: Emotional Intelligence can make employees more productive than those with comparatively lower emotional intelligence. At any workplace, every employee has a number of job tasks that they are required to perform. Employees …
Have you ever heard the quote; “No man is an Island, no man stands alone”? Ever thought about it and wondered why this is? Human beings were created to be social beings. Whether one likes to be around others or to spend time alone, eventually one has to interact with others be it at school, …