Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | There are better things to get addicted to
Drugs take over your mind and make you extra energetic. The result is usually an addiction – a terrible one that makes you disregard important things in life. There are better things to get addicted to, like the desire for greatness. First, you have to breed a mental image of your great self and sustain […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | Let’s engage our imaginations a little bit.
We all know the popular saying, “the downfall of a man is not the end of his life.” That you failed while you are at the verge of hitting your goal does not mean it’s the end. When you fail, you try and keep trying again. Persistence is key in achieving our goals in life. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | It’s Not Whether You Get Knocked Down, It’s Whether You Get Up
One time, a chef brought some eggs in an attempt to make scrambled eggs. As she stepped into the kitchen, the eggs went rolling on the floor. She was sad. She sat on the floor, devastated and eventually she dozed off. When she woke up, she perceived an offensive odour that filled the room. It […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt
Have you ever been propelled to ask someone what brand of cloth, or watch they’re wearing? The cloth doesn’t have a mouth to speak so what attracted you? Skills, Excellence, Outstanding finessing! Those were probably the things that caught your attention. Your skills have a voice, and they can speak to those who value excellence. […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | As a leader, you must live up to the standard you set and even beyond.
Sometimes, as a leader, you get caught up in the business of keeping the system running, and meeting set deadlines. In the middle of all the busyness, it’s highly essential that you find time to relate with others. How do the people working under you view you? Like the stereotypical leader who gives orders and […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | There is a massive power in the mind and in thoughts.
There is a massive power in the mind and in thoughts. Your mind is the invisible starting point for any kind of tangible achievement. The world’s best inventions today started with a thought. That Tesla, that microwave, that cruise ship, existed in the mind of the inventor before it became something tangible that everyone can […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | People want different things out of life.
People want different things out of life Some want to explore everything there is to be explored, making memories of the several exciting voyages and adventures they venture into. While some want a quiet, small but contented life. Whichever your decision is, the most important element that should not be missing is impact. Woodrow Wilson […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing
The current state of an individual, group of people or an organization is essentially a reflection of the past decisions made, and how the outcomes of these decisions were handled. Regardless of your position or role in life, you will be faced with times when you’ll have to take tough decisions. Most times, the burden […]
Dr. Sandra C. Duru’s Voice of Nature | You really don’t have to break your back trying to get everything done yourself
Outsourcing, for a very smart person, can be a real struggle. Knowing you can’t do it all yourself, you have to outsource. You really don’t have to break your back trying to get everything done yourself. With outsourcing, you can get more jobs done at almost the same efficiency level. The challenges with outsourcing has […]
All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common
The past generation had figures that represented leadership in their time, the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, among others. Today, most of us quote their success stories and make great examples of them which is great. But did we in-depth research as to what drove them so passionately to achieve so much? […]