Values are the unseen force that influence the way we see the world, the action we take and reasoning in general. When we understand other peoples values we can speak words to them that can inspire them, we can speak a language that would speak directly to their hearts and we can paint a vision of the future that they want to be part of.

Business is about people and the should not be treated as assets. Everything we do is about bringing a group of people together to deliver extraordinary things. In business we have too many managers and too few leaders. So what is a leader? Firstly, leaders know that earned respect is far stronger than bestowed title. Secondly, leaders know that their biggest job is to work with right people. Thirdly, if we work with right people we don't have to micro- manage them, we manage the environment…

As leaders our first responsibility is to thoroughly understand the purpose of the organization that we lead. Once we understand this purpose we can better communicate it to the people who need to comparably understood it. This will ensure that the team tasked with realization of that purpose also has a clear understanding. If the purpose is misunderstood then the rest is lost.

The one thing that is important for us leaders is that we must always be true to our organization's…

The first thing to know when we are building a team is who wants to be In the team. The best person to have in our team is someone whose skills and heart are focused on one thing. The last thing we need is to have to worry about people who don't want to be in our team. The second important thing is to understanding  their motives for being in the team. The third thing is having a team of people who complement each other. The team members must excel in different aspects.

As great leaders we must create and become the custodian of a vision or purpose that the team believes in. As entrepreneurs having a compelling vision is critical. Most entrepreneurs , when they start out, they have limited financial resources and other incentives to lure great talent to their businesses. One of the early responsibility any entrepreneur is to sell his/her vision of their businesses to the potential employees, potential investors, potential clients and potential suppliers. An…

Great leaders know that success in leadership is a two-way street. Part of successful leadership is recognizing that leading other people is a privilege given to us by those who follow us. We cant be a great leaders without the support of committed followers. Leaders empower the people who follow them as much as the followers empower their leaders.

In all undertakings in life it is natural that we would want to understand the vision that informs such an undertaking. It would never make sense for us to join and become part of something we don't understand. Fully understanding the vision is one of the most vital hallmarks of leadership. If we are joining an organisation as leaders it is imperative that we understand what that organisation stand for and where it is going.

As an entrepreneur our job is service. When we do the work we love for the people we care about, service is privilege. The more we serve the happier our clients become. Service is a funny thing: it is the highest form of enlightened self-interest. When we serve others we make them happy and when they are happy they return their favour by sharing their happiness with us. The more people we serve the more happy clients we get to deal with.

As an entrepreneur our job is service. When we do the work we love for the people we care about, service is a privilege. The more we serve the happier our clients become. Service is a funny thing: it is the highest form of enlightened self-interest. When we serve others we make them happy and when they are happy they return the favour by sharing their happiness with us. The more people we serve the more happy clients we get to deal with.

Learning new things has being at the core of every achievement we have had, and every advancement or progress that we have made in life. What we don't know today is what keeps us from being where we want to be. It is through learning that we can serve the world better. Learning is not just a theoretical exercise - a big part of learning is doing. Regardless of the outcomes of our actions there's always a lesson to be learned.

Everyone has the ability to make a different and as leaders we have to be able to see that possibility in everyone and everything. Our role as leaders is to uncover that possibility and provide people with an opportunity to make the contribution that they can potentially make.

Everyone has the ability to make a different and as leaders we have to be able to see that possibility in everyone and everything. Our role as leaders is to uncover that possibility and provide people with an opportunity to make the contribution that they can potentially make.

In business, we don't sell because we have the best product all the time, we sell because we have the right relationships. There are very few unique product today. When we go into business there are few new things that we bring to the market place, but we certainly do bring new relationships.

Anything worth pursuing in life is worth believing that it can be achieved. the primary killer dreams is doubt. When people don't believe that something is possible they will never fully apply themselves the process of attaining it. Powerful leaders are believers, they continue to believe even when everyone else has concluded that they are insane.

Small and medium enterprises have a huge role to play in uplifting the communities where we do business. First of all , there should be a significant number of small businesses created in response to the needs of our communities. People in our communities face many challenges. We need to stand up and step up to solve these challenges. That act alone, starting our own businesses where we make a profit, will tremendously improve our lives and the lives of the people in our communities. We need…

our country is blessed with good agricultural land and we know that food is becoming more and more expensive. Everybody has to eat and our communities have a wonderful opportunity to become food producers. We need to encourage this kind of thinking and incentivize people who already live in these areas.

One of the greatest privileges of leadership is the opportunity to influence, to change the world or at least our immediate surroundings. A leader needs to be a good communicator, to sell hi/her vision to the people and be good listening for feedback and input from others people.

As a leaders our first responsibility is to thoroughly understand the purpose of the organisation that we lead. Once we understand this purpose, we can better communicate it to the people who need to comparably understand it. This will insure that the team tasked with the realization of that purpose also has a clear understanding. If the purpose is misunderstood, then the rest is lost.

As young people is not to want it all and want it now. There are basic building blocks for success- education being the key. Even in the working environment we need to allow ourselves to mature, to build respect among others and also to gain experience. Of course you can still be leaders at 20, but you need experience and emotional maturity. That way it stops being about yourselves, and then you can help develop others.