Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
Every day, we get hurt by People whether intentionally or unintentionally. They could be our friends, foes or even family members. No matter how hard we try, we can not escape being hurt by People every once in a while. But what’s important is how we respond when we find ourselves in such situations. A […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing
It’s funny how some people try to avoid being criticized. They never want anyone to disapprove of whatever they say or do. Oftentimes, people that are guilty of such funny traits are either those that feel inadequate and lack confidence in themselves, or the ones that are overconfident. Those who always think they are too […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.
In our pursuit of greatness, we are sometimes faced with sudden disappointments. It may be the loss of a job or losing out at the verge of reaching our goals. This hits so badly we tend to break down, thinking all hope is lost. But we need to understand that everything happens for a reason. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | If you can’t fly, then run if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.
Whatever you do in life, make sure you’re making a forward movement. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you move. Just ensure you are making progress and getting better at whatever you set out to do. Martin Luther King Jr in one of his quotes says,…” If you can’t fly, then run. If you […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Instead of talking in the hope that people will listen, try listening in the hope that people will talk.
People say you are skilled at talking. You know it’s true because talking is your forte. You talk so much you even wear yourself out at times and when you talk, you want everyone to listen. Hey, give yourself a break! There’s more to life than you being the center of attention all the time. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you
The fact that everyone is moving in that direction doesn’t make it acceptable, neither does it make it the best way to go. How about you change the narrative? Dare to be different! It is so easy for people to jump on the bandwagon these days. Once they see a particular idea, product, or service […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another
As an excellent leader, you need to feel the pulse of your team members by putting yourself in their shoes. You must be able to listen to them without being distracted and not judge them based on their situations. Someone will ask, I am the leader; Why do I need to bond with my followers? […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision
The other day, while keeping tabs on what was happening on social media, I watched a video of a Young man who was trying to sell bottles of what he referred to as “success water” to his potential customers. According to him, usage of the water would make people rich. I took a critical look […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievement from ordinary people
If you say you are a leader, and your leadership traits do not reflect in the lives of the people around you, then you still have a long way to go. As an effective leader, you must master the ability to influence others. According to Brian Tracy, “Leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievement […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | But how many are ready to pay the price to be a successful leader?
Everyone wants to be successful, everyone wants to be a leader. But how many are ready to pay the price to be a successful leader? To be a great leader, you need to deal with the number one enemy of Success which is laziness. Laziness is a deadly disease that eats deep into the system […]