James Ezenachi

"The One Minute Manager" is a popular management book written by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson.  It revolves around the concept of effective and efficient management using a simple and time-efficient approach.  I didn't know what to think when I first picked up the book, because it was small and the title was witty. But, then again like I always do, I followed the old adage that says " don't judge a book by its cover" so I delved in to read. Here are some of the key takeaways from the book: 1. Set Clear Goals: The authors emphasized the importance of making sure to set specific, clear and measurable goals for yourself and your team.  By defining specific goals, and communicating them clearly as a manager, you get to provide your team with a clear direction and a sense of purpose. 2. Practice One Minute Praising: Catch people doing things right and provide immediate, specific praise. Recognize and acknowledge their efforts to reinforce positive behavi...

  This is a book that explores the concept of purpose and its significance in personal and organizational success.  In the book, Sinek suggests that great leaders and organizations focus on the "why" behind their actions rather than the "what" or "how."  Here are the important points I got from the book: 1. The Golden Circle: Sinek introduces the Golden Circle, a model that consists of three concentric circles: why, how, and what. The why represents the purpose, cause, or belief that drives an individual or organization. The how and what represents the processes and products.  He argues that starting with the why and communicating it effectively is crucial for inspiring and motivating others. 2. The Law of Diffusion of Innovation: For this, he explains how ideas or products spread in society.  Innovators and early adopters are driven by the why, while the majority follow when they see the tangible benefits (the what).  It is crucial to identify the early a...

  Have you ever felt stagnated and worried about implementing your Ideas? Adopting the strategies below will solve your problem. Yes, feeling stagnated is a thing, and many people feel that daily. It's not that you feel it is the problem but do you know how to get out of it?  You know, having an idea is most times not the problem but rather implementing those said ideas are the issues that the majority of people face. So, if you are feeling stuck in a rut and struggling to implement your ideas? It's time to break out of your stagnancy and make things happen.  Here are some tips to help you get started. Set clear goals: The first step to implementing your ideas is to set clear goals. Try to Identify your big goal and then go ahead and break it down into smaller, achievable ones. Big goals can be discouraging sometimes because we seem not to know how to go about them and even when we start it's like we are not getting anywhere. However, when you break down your goals into s...