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Lessons From Ben Carson

Back in 2005 when I was in my final year in high school at Starehe Boys' Centre, I was having a group conversation with my classmates when my...

Developing Good Habits

Because I believe we are all meant to learn from one another, let me tell you a little about myself today with the hope that you will glean...

Part 4: Servant Leadership

I recently came across a post on the differences between a boss and a leader that one of my acquaintances posted on LinkedIn. The differences...

Thinking. Believing. Daring.

In a thought experiment, I am imagining myself 50 years from now. It's 2067 and I'm 79 years old. I am seated on a sofa listening to Handel's...

Using Our Gifts

How to Criticize Constructively

Reflections of a Young Man���

I love reading stories, both fictional and non-fictional, provided they are entertaining, enlightening or inspiring. In fact, once I am through with reading a book about South Africa, my next read will be A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul�� , a collection of stories that open the heart and rekindle the spirit as its authors put it.And because I love reading stories, let me share with you an entertaining story about Kairu which I read in my high school days at Starehe Boys' Centre. It g...

Reflections of a Young Man���

Personal Effectiveness

A True Story

by Thuita J. Maina

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I have extracted this photo-quote from Ngagementworks.com with permission from Nick Fewings, the website owner. Copyright �� all rights reserved worldwide.

The great American president Abe Lincoln was once asked, "What would you do if you were given eight hours to cut a tree?" After thinking for a moment, Lincoln replied, "I would spend the first four hours sharpening the axe."

Of course Lincoln's point was that before emba...

Reflections of a Young Man™

True Stories by Thuita J. Maina