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No. 167: To Succeed Authentically, be a Model of the Possible Human

November 10, 2014

As an expert in your chosen field, your ability to excel will depend on how well you stand out from others who do what you do, in terms of the results you deliver. That means you need to be exceptional. But No One Can be Exceptional If S/he Chooses to Think and/or Act Small! Or […]

Career Development

If You Never Stop Believing in the Creator, Haters Will NEVER Stop YOU! (True Story)

November 8, 2014

On 4th May 2014 my 9 year old spontaneousdevelopment.com was taken over by Aplus.net. But within a few days I moved my content to what I boldly declared would be a SUPERIOR reincarnation at www.tayosolagbade.com. As at October 2014, I’d surpassed ALL performance levels I achieved with my old domain spontaneousdevelopment.com. Indeed, with the exception […]

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You Cannot Pass Secrets of Your Success to Your Kids Via Osmosis

November 7, 2014

Successful people don’t always have offspring who do well like them. This often happens because such people fail to “coach” their offspring to develop their potential for greatness. Successful parenting demands MORE than that! I’ve spent YEARS doing lots of reading and deep thinking about this subject… My efforts have led me to closely explore […]

Career Development

Being Self-Directed Will Help You Succeed Better (Hint: NEVER let people or situations OUTSIDE of you control you!)

November 6, 2014

I recently read an article that used these 2 interesting acronyms to explain the behaviour of social media users: FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out). In this article, I why the latter is better for YOU, PLUS how being Self-Directed will help you achieve it! FOMO is often felt by […]

Career Development

6 Steps to Choosing a Competent Start-up Service Provider

November 5, 2014

Insisting on hiring ONLY individuals/companies with a client portfolio can deny you huge benefits. Every start-up WILL begin with ZERO customers. Even Bill Gates, must have had to find a FIRST paying customer or client! This article suggests other "indicators" you can use (aside from past clients list) to decide whether or not to hire […]

Career Development

When People Do MORE Without Being Asked, You Commend them! (Hint: That's Smart Leadership)

November 4, 2014

[MEMO] From: Ag. Production Manager To: Tayo Solagbade Date: 9th March 2000 Re: COMMENDATION I wish to commend you for the contributions you have been making to our process control through comput(e)risation of operations. Specially worthy of mention is the ODBM calculation spreadsheet for Malta Guinness Brews done on 8.3.2000. I know you put in […]

Career Development

No. 166: Seek Success by Being CREATIVE and NOT by being COMPETITIVE

November 3, 2014

Publication: Weekly Public Speaking IDEAS Newsletter Date: Monday 3rd November 2014 No:166 Title: Seek Success by Being CREATIVE and NOT by being COMPETITIVE Author & Publisher: Tayo K. Solagbade [Tel: +234-803-302-1263 (in Nigeria) or +229-66-122-136 (in Benin Republic) ] Blog URL: http://www.tayosolagbade.com/sdnuggets Archive (E-mail version started 14th May 2012): Click here to view Archive (Blog version started […]

Career Development

You can SUCCEED MORE by being a Multipreneur - A True Story (Hint: New Book Coming Soon)

November 1, 2014

“Specialization is for insects: A human being should be able to change a diaper....butcher a hog...balance accounts...set a bone...comfort the dying...take orders/give orders...cooperate/act alone...analyze a new problem...pitch manure...cook a tasty meal...fight efficiently...die gallantly.” - Robert A. Heinlein [NB: This is an abridged version. See complete/verbatim quote at the end of this piece.] I coined the […]

Career Development

We Who Are Authentically Connected with our Creator MUST Remain a LIGHT for Others to Follow [Hint: Dealing With False Accusations]

October 31, 2014

How would YOU deal with a FALSE ACCUSATION if it’s leveled against YOU? If you think it can’t happen, you need to read THIS article! “All my life, I have been taught to take the high road, and never to dignify salacious or false accusations. And I have been taught never, never to lie. Not […]

Career Development

When Using Spreadsheets - BEWARE! (True Story About How a "Little" Data Entry Mistake Can Damage Business Reports!)

October 30, 2014

My new Career Development book titled "The Workplace Warrior™: Using Smart Spreadsheet Automation for People & Process Performance Enhancement" will showcase real life memos (like the one below) regarding my informal Spreadsheet Solutions Developer role in Guinness. ["To: Mr. TAYO SOLAGBADE. From: PRODUCTION MANAGER'S SECRETARY (L). Date: 7th May 1998...] No one asked me to […]

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