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New Book: 3 Days to go!

Dear readers,
#Because it's just 3 days to the end of the pre-order discount!
#Wednesday #HumpDay #NewBook
Dear Self-Published Author, Act Now!
Don’t let the year end without reading this book and creating your 2026 Marketing Plan. Not yet an author? No knowledge is lost!
The free sample is still available, and so is the pre-order discount.
Read it here: https://www.cmokonkwo.com/itsyourtime and get inspired to take the next step.
This practical guide will show you not just what to do, but how to:•Set up a professional author presence across multiple platforms without overspending.•Build visibility using free or low-cost tools like email responders, sign-up forms, and payment links.•Create a simple marketing plan to keep readers engaged using tools and actions like newsletters, giveaways, and automated updates.
It’s your time, #DearAuthor. Let’s make it count. 
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Literarily Yours,
CMO.

Function Meets Fiction: CIPM International Conference Day 1

Dear readers,

#Because The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria 57th International Conference and Exhibition is currently underway in Abuja, and it’s been nothing short of inspiring!
#CIPM #ICE #Day1
From the session on The Global Economy and Global Business Landscape by Tope Fasua PhD, M.Phil, Msc, FCA (Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs) to Linus Okorie MFR, CEO GOTNI Leadership Center, and his thought-provoking session on Transformational Leadership in the New World of Work, the insights were powerful.
As a writer, ideas often flow from every experience, and today was no exception. But beyond inspiration, here are my key takeaways:
-The Human Factor still reigns: Nothing truly happens without people. As we embrace technology, we must remember that human capital is evolving. AI is here to assist, not erase. The real power lies in how we integrate both.
-Smart work and hard work go hand in hand: Smart work doesn’t replace hard work; they complement each other. True success comes from working smart and putting in the effort.
-Transformational Leadership is about developing others: This is a call to HR professionals, and to every human being. Leadership is not a position; it’s a mindset. To truly transform, we must empower others, from the security guard to senior executives, to think and act like leaders. That’s how we build legacy: by nurturing growth in others, living out the values we promote, valuing human life, and creating learning systems that outlive us.
Ultimately, as Linus Okorie MFR reminded us, leadership flows to the one who knows; and I believe, also to the one who learns, leads, and lifts others.
Thank you, CIPM, and thank you to all the incredible speakers/panelists for the insights and inspiration today.
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Literarily Yours,
CMO.

Nigerian Assassin Series - Week 4

Dear readers,

#Because it's Week 4 of the Nigerian Assassin Series

#Friday #October #TGIF
The Hidden Workforce
By day, the Mirror People assassins are dazzling divas. They sing, they dance, they entertain crowds. By night, they kill. Their entire existence is a balancing act of masks and secrets.

In many workplaces, employees also wear masks. They smile through stress, deliver results while hiding personal struggles, and play roles that don’t reflect who they truly are. Leaders who only measure performance without knowing the person behind it miss critical warning signs — disengagement, burnout, even ethical compromises.

👉 HR Lesson: Employees are more than their output. Leaders must create cultures where people feel safe to be authentic, not forced to wear masks.

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Literarily Yours,
CMO.

New Book: 1 Week To Go!

Dear readers,

#Because it's one week to go!
#Monday #Motivation #NewBook
Dear Self-Published Author, It's Your Time. 
Start your journey to market, sell, and grow using the one resource you already have - time!  
Read a free sample of my new book today and get inspired to take the next step.
This practical guide shows you not just what to do, but how to:•Set up a professional author presence across multiple platforms without overspending.•Build visibility using free or low-cost tools like email responders, sign-up forms, and payment links.•Create a simple marketing plan to keep readers engaged using tools and actions like newsletters, giveaways, and automated updates.
It’s your time, #DearAuthor. Let’s make it count.
Coming 1st November 2025. Read a free sample here: https://www.cmokonkwo.com/itsyourtime
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Literarily Yours,
CMO.

Nigerian Assassin Series - Week 3

Dear readers,

#Because it's Week 3 of the Nigerian Assassin Series

#Friday #October #TGIF
Toxic Culture, Ruthless Rules
The Mirror People’s culture is simple: loyalty or death. Success earns you temporary safety, failure earns you punishment — often permanent. There is no room for feedback, innovation, or dissent. Everyone operates under fear.

At first, this looks effective. Tasks get done. Rules are followed. But beneath the surface, fear destroys trust, creativity, and long-term loyalty. The organization becomes a place of compliance, not commitment.

👉 HR Lesson: Fear-based cultures may deliver quick compliance, but they will never produce innovation or sustainable success. True accountability builds trust, not terror.

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Literarily Yours,
CMO.

New Book, Dear Self-Published Author: Coming Soon!

Dear readers,

#Because something awesome is coming!
#Monday #Motivation #NewBook
Dear self-published author, you’ve written your book. Now it’s time to get it into readers’ hands.  Marketing can feel overwh
elming and expensive for self-published authors, but it doesn’t have to be. When money is tight, your greatest resource is time.
This hands-on guide shows you not just what to do, but how to:•Set up a professional author presence across multiple platforms without overspending.•Build visibility using free or low-cost tools like email responders, sign-up forms, and payment links.•Create a simple marketing plan to keep readers engaged using tools and actions like newsletters, giveaways, and automated updates.
With real examples and valuable insights, this book will help you market, sell, and grow, using the resource you already have: time!
It’s your time, #DearAuthor. Let’s make it count.
Coming 1st November 2025. Read an excerpt here: https://www.cmokonkwo.com/itsyourtime
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CMO.

Nigerian Assassin Series - Week 2

Dear readers,

#Because it's Week 2 of the Nigerian Assassin Series

#Friday #October #TGIF
The Deadline and the Check-in
In Keep or Kill, Kiki is given six hours to eliminate her target. No extensions. No excuses. The pressure is immense, and as the clock ticks, the weight of the deadline begins to compromise her judgment. Mistakes feel inevitable.

Many employees live this reality daily — impossible deadlines, relentless pressure, and leadership that equates speed with success. Yes, urgency matters. But when every task is treated like a life-or-death mission, quality and morale collapse. People stop performing at their best and start performing just to survive.

👉 HR Lesson: Unrealistic deadlines create burnout and bad results. Leaders must balance urgency with sustainability, ensuring that pressure fuels productivity, not panic.
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CMO.

Nigerian Assassin Series - Week 1

Dear readers,

#Because it's Week 1 of the Nigerian Assassin Series

#Friday #October #TGIF
When Attraction Conflicts with Duty
Kiki is a skilled assassin — trained, disciplined, and loyal to her boss. But when she discovers that her next target is Mekus Money, her long-time crush, everything changes. Her professionalism collides with her emotions, and suddenly, the mission is no longer just about the code of the Mirror People.
In organizations, we often face similar conflicts of interest. An employee has to evaluate a friend, manage a relative, or make a tough call that affects someone close to them. Without clear boundaries, emotions can cloud judgment and compromise integrity.
👉 HR Lesson: Personal feelings don’t erase professional responsibilities. Organizations need policies, training, and accountability structures to protect fairness when emotions collide with duty.
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CMO.

5 Series, 5 Months Campaign - Intro to Series 3

Dear readers,

#Because it’s Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day today! Not the number of books 😁 
#October #NewMonth #HappyIndependence 
What happens when you run an organization where mistakes mean death, loyalty is everything, and performance reviews end with a gunshot?
Welcome to the Nigerian Assassin Series – October’s feature in the 5 Series, 5 Months campaign, where HR Meets the Underworld. 
Born from a Wattpad contest in 2019, what began as one short story spiralled into five gripping books — each weaving love, danger, choices, and consequences. And through it all, one truth emerges: every organization, even a criminal one, needs HR.
Series Description: A woman has to choose between doing her job and keeping the man of her dreams alive. Any decision she makes comes with a consequence.
The journey of this series will conclude (for now) with a bold twist: The Assassin’s Rule Book — coming soon.
This is no ordinary story. It’s a handbook. A manifesto. A chilling yet fascinating look at the 100 rules that govern the Mirror People, the deadliest organization in fiction. And while these rules are written for killers, the lessons reflect real workplace principles about loyalty, accountability, and culture.
October is for assassins, and for HR. Each Friday, I’ll share lessons from Keep or Kill, the book that started it all, written during one of Lagos State’s notorious gridlocks, where two hours of standstill traffic became a burst of creativity instead of frustration.
Grab a free copy of Keep Or Kill HERE and join me as Fiction meets Function this Friday.
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CMO.

New Book: Out Now

Dear readers,

#Because my 45th book drops today.
#Friday #September #TGIF
It’s the third book in the Inspector Tunde Osbourne Investigations.
Description:
A distressed woman reports a mysterious pregnancy after a massage session, and Inspector Tunde Osbourne is reluctantly drawn into the case, hoping to close it before the day ends. But what begins as a routine inquiry quickly unravels into a web of evasive employees, vanished records, and a secret strong enough to shatter reputations. When the trail leads to a confrontation that could end in murder, the inspector must decide how far he is willing to go for the truth.
You can get a copy from my Website or via Amazon.
If you missed the introduction to the series, click HERE.
If you haven't read the first book in the series, click HERE.
 📅 Join me next Friday for our next fiction-meets-function feature! The Series will be revealed on 1st October. Stay tuned!
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Literarily Yours,
CMO.