A colleague and I were having coffee recently, and he said something that struck me. “I don’t have anything unique to offer.” I smiled and replied: “Do you know you can sell anything and make money?” He looked puzzled. So, I broke it down: • Do you know how to pass exams easily? Package that […]
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Growing up in the Nigerian health space, leadership often involved command and control: giving orders, enforcing rules, and measuring output. Reflecting on my personal growth as a leader, I realise my biggest breakthroughs did not come from people managing me. They came from people coaching me. People who asked powerful questions. People who challenged my
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Change does not challenge your team because it is new. Change challenges your team because it is uncertain. I remember leading a transformation project in our organisation years ago. There were new processes, workflows, and leadership expectations. The hardest part for people was not the newness. It was the uncertainty about their roles, their future,
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Most leaders do not burn out because they are lazy. They burn out because they stay trapped in daily operations without ever stepping back to think. I learnt this painfully while working with the Hospitals Manangement Board in Delta State, Nigeria. I remember one particular season at one of the hospitals I was head of.
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One of the best leaders I ever worked with barely said much in meetings. But when she spoke, her words landed. Because she listened first, deeply. Listening isn’t passive. It’s one of the most active leadership tools. It builds trust, reveals blind spots, and opens doors to collaboration. In one leadership retreat I facilitated, a
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“I don’t have time” is the modern leader’s anthem. But truth be told, it’s rarely about time; it’s about clarity and priority. When I worked in the public health system in Nigeria, I juggled multiple clinical, administrative, and strategic roles. I learned (the hard way) that I would always be busy but ineffective unless I
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Imagine this: You ask your team during a meeting, “Any thoughts?” and you’re met with silence. Not because they lack ideas but because they fear judgment, dismissal, or blame. I’ve seen this first-hand. Years ago, a brilliant young nurse hesitated to speak up about a medication error she noticed. When I later found out, I
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I serve on the advisory boards of many organisations and startups at home and abroad. There are many pending requests. It is not every request you accept. Last year, I was invited to join the advisory board of a promising startup. The founder was passionate, the pitch was compelling, and the industry aligned with my
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Power is a valuable currency in every workplace. It influences decisions, drives meaningful change, and determines pathways to success. In my upcoming book, “Healthcare Politics”, I delve into power dynamics within healthcare institutions in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. The insights gained transcend healthcare, resonating with leadership, business, and entrepreneurship. Below is an excerpt
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What does success mean to you? Is it achieving quarterly targets, expanding your business empire, or perhaps making a lasting impact in healthcare? While these are worth striving for, true success often goes beyond mere metrics. True success is about the legacy we leave behind and the lives we touch. In my journey as a
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