How to be a great leader

That’s a tall order. However, as different as leaders are today, there are some things great leaders do every day. Here, Handal shares his five keys for effective leadership:

1. Face challenges:
Great leaders are brave enough to face up to challenging situations and deal with them honestly. Whether it’s steering through a business downturn or getting struggling employees back on track, effective leaders meet these challenges openly. Regular communications with your staff, informing them of both good news and how the company is reacting to challenges will go a long way toward
making employees feel like you trust them and that they’re unlikely to be hit with unpleasant surprises.
“The gossip at the coffee machine is usually 10 times worse than reality,” Handal says. “Employees need to see their leaders out there, confronting that reality head-on.”

2. Win trust:
Employees are more loyal and enthusiastic when they work in an environment run by people they trust. Building that trust can be done in many
ways. The first is to show employees that you care about them, Handal says. Take an interest in your employees beyond the workplace. Don’t pry, he advises, but ask about an employee’ child’s baseball game or college graduation. Let your employees know that you’re interested in their success and discuss their career paths with them regularly.
When employees, vendors or others make mistakes, don’t reprimand or correct them in anger. Instead, calmly explain the situation and why their behavior or actions weren’t correct, as
well as what you expect in the future. When people know that you aren’t going to berate them and that you have their best interests at heart, they’re going to trust you, Handal says.

3. Be authentic:
If you’re not a suit, don’t try to be one.
Employees and others dealing with your
company will be able to tell if you’re just
pretending to be someone you’re not, Handal says. That could make them question what else about you might be inauthentic. Have a passion for funky shoes? Wear them. Are you an enthusiastic and hilarious presenter? Get them laughing. Use your strengths and personality traits to develop your personal leadership style, Handal says.

4. Earn respect:
When you conduct yourself in an ethical way and model the traits you want to see in others, you earn the respect of those around you. Leaders who are perceived as not “walking their talk” typically don’t get very far, Handal says. This contributes to employees and other stakeholders having pride in the company, which is an
essential part of engagement, Handal says. Also, customers are less likely to do business with a company if they don’t respect its values or leadership.

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5. Stay curious:
Good leaders remain intellectually curious and committed to learning. They’re inquisitive and always looking for new ideas, insights and information. Handal says the best leaders understand that innovation and new approaches can come from many places and are always on the lookout for knowledge or people who might inform them and give them an advantage. “The most successful leaders I know are truly very curious people. They’re interested in the things around them and that contributes to their vision,” Handal says.

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3 Tip for young entrepreneurs from Obama

What better way to kick-off the graduation season than with a few inspiring words from the U.S.’s commander and chief, President Barack
Obama. In his speech at Ohio State University on May 5, Obama spoke about the importance of citizenship — “We are not a collection of strangers,” he said. “We are bound to one another by a set of ideals and a deep devotion to this country we love.” And how this belief will drive Americans to choose a path that not only
brings meaning to themselves but to the country. Just as Obama is living his American dream, he provided three tips on how young entrepreneurs — and young people in general — can too:

1. Failure is expected.
Whether you start a business or run for office or devote yourself to alleviating poverty or hunger, remember that nothing worth doing happens overnight. A British inventor named James Dyson went through more than 5,000 prototypes
before getting that first really fancy vacuum cleaner just right. We remember Michael Jordan’s six championships, not his nearly 15,000 missed shots. As for me, I lost my first race for Congress, and look at me now. The point is, in your life, you will fail. You will stumble, and you will fall. But that will make you better. You’ll get it right the next time. And that’s not only true for your personal pursuits, but for the broader causes you believe in as well. But don’t give up. Don’t lose heart.

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2. Ignore the cynics.
The cynics may be the loudest voices — but they accomplish the least. It’s the silent disruptors —those who do the long, hard, committed work of change — that gradually push this country in the right direction and make the most lasting
difference. Whenever you feel that creeping cynicism. Whenever you hear those voices say you can’t make that difference. Whenever somebody tells
you to set your sights lower — the trajectory of America should give you hope. What young generations have done before you should give you hope.

3. Dream big.
We are blessed to live in the greatest nation on Earth. But we can always be greater. We can always aspire to something more. That doesn’t depend on who you elect to office. It depends on you, as citizens, how big you want to be, and how badly you want it. Some of you have already launched startup companies of your own. And I suspect that those of you who pursue more education, or climb the corporate ladder, or enter the arts or sciences or journalism, will still choose a cause you care about in your life and fight like heck to make it happen. We, the people, chose to do these things
together. Because we know this country cannot accomplish great things if we pursue nothing greater than our own individual ambition. Look at all America has accomplished. Look at how big we’ve been. I dare you to do better. I dare you to be better. This is an edited excerpt from President Barack Obama’s 2013 commencement speech.

5 entrepreneurial skills collage can’t teach you part2

1. Friends aren’t just drinking buddies
anymore. The heydays of getting rowdy with friends at penny beer nights may be behind you, but the relationships aren’t. As an entrepreneur, you’re going to have rough patches. Look back at all of your connections from college. Which of them
had your back when you weren’t out at the bar? Those are the people you want to keep on your radar and reach out to when you need support or advice.

2. Politics and business relationships don’t mix. Attending protests, rallying behind controversial people and speaking your mind about political matters you’re passionate about may have suited you in college. After graduation, your views may
have stayed the same but you have to be a little more cautious about your actions. The business world is full of different perspectives, and it’s best to keep yours viewpoints neutral when talking to colleagues, employees and customers.

3. You are on your own.
The days of holding your hand through class problems are over. While college provided you a syllabus, there is no roadmap to success after graduation. You have to pave your own way. Your decision to become an entrepreneur already means that you’re a searcher, so take chances where others wouldn’t.

4. No one cares about grades.
Getting an A+ in history may have allotted you bragging rights but in the real world, the closest thing you’ll see to a grading rubric is the criteria sheet used by hiring managers to gauge employees. And if you are like a lot of entrepreneurs, you will avoid this approach. Running a startup has less to do with scoring an A+ on your business plan and more to do with successful execution.

5. It’s okay to pivot.
College is often perceived as a place to discover what you really want to do with your life and once you’re on a track, it can be difficult to change course. In reality, many graduates end up doing something completely different than what they majored in. Realize that the real world is a place where the only thing constant is change — and embrace it.
In the real world, after graduation, what did you find most surprising? Let us know in the comments below.

Entrepreneurial skills collage can’t teach you

College is a step toward adulthood for many, but the transition from bachelor’s degree to entrepreneur can feel a bit jarring. Keeping your chin up, a stiff upper-lip and other empty clichés
everyone says to you can’t really prepare you for one really important truth: There isn’t a curriculum for adulthood. Knowing this, here are a few changes to expect when you take your first steps away from college and into starting you
own business.

1. Attendance is always mandatory.
In college, you may have ditched class or ducked out early and still managed to pass. This isn’t going to fly in the startup world. Rain or shine, young treps need to show up and do so in a punctual fashion. Not only will it keep you in the
loop of the day-to-day activities but will also set a good example for employees.

2. Scheduling isn’t set in stone.
Your Friday morning biology lab is finally over. What a relief. While you may be thanking your lucky stars you don’t have to roll out of bed after a crazy night to go and dissect a frog, don’t get too excited. Adult life and entrepreneurship means you’re beholden to a schedule of necessity rather than attendance sheets. As a young trep, you are the harbinger of your own success, meaning your some times will need to ask yourself to come in on a Saturday.

3. Free time isn’t free.
Just as there is no such thing as a free lunch, there is no such thing as “free time” in the world of startups. During college you may have had huge
breaks between class or long holidays but startup reality is quite different. While most of your friends are working at finding a nine-to-five job and attending happy hour, you are slaving away at your business plan or putting out fires at your
company. And that’s just the reality of being an entrepreneur — sacrificing free time in exchange for freedom

4. Multitasking is important, but focus is the key. At college, you are forced to balance four to six completely different topics each semester. And once you are a full-time entrepreneur, you will also be tackling a multitude of issues and wearing many hats. But instead of divvying up your time equally, you will need to prioritize. Stay focused on one overarching goal.

5. Accounting 101 isn’t going to cut it.
While the information you gained from your college accounting class may be pertinent to running a business, if you can’t read a profit-and-loss statement or analyze a balance sheet you may be in trouble. But it isn’t the whole story.
Chances are you’re venturing out into the
business world without an understanding of how money and taxes work. Buy a book, take a class or do some online research to figure out how to maximize your profits, invest your income and keep revenues rolling in.

A-Z career list

This past few years I noticed choosing a career is one of the major problem student of this days are facing, so I compiled a list below to help you easily choose a career of your choice…..

(A)
Accountant, Actor, Actuary, Agricultural and food scientist, Anthropologist, Architect,Artist, Automotive mechanic
(B)
Bookkeeping clerk, Budget analyst
(C)
Carpenter, Chemist, Childcare worke, Civil engineer, Coaching, Computer hardware engineer, Computer support specialist, Cost estimator, Court reporter
(D)
Dancer, Database administrator, Designer
Desktop publisher, Drafter
(E)
Economist, Editor,Educator, Electrical engineer, Electrician, Environmental scientist
(F)
Farmer, Financial analyst, Firefighter
Fitness trainer
(H)
Historian, Human resources assistant
(J)
Judge
(L)
Landscape architect, Lawyer, Librarian
Loan officer
(M)
Mathematician,Microbiologist, Musician
(N)
Nurse
(P)
Paralegal,pharmacist, Photographer
Physician, Physicist, Police officer
Professional athlete, Psychologist
(R)
Real estate agent, Recreational therapist
Referee, Registered nurse, Reporter
(S)
Secretary, Social worker, Software-developer, Statistician,surveyor, Systems-analyst
(T)
technician
(U)
Urban planner
(V)
Veterinarian

Web developer, Writer
(Z)
Zoologist

what does the future holds

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” -How often do we hear this boring old question?
A Nigerian like me needs to be prepared for such questions because if by the age of 4 you haven’t prepared a concrete answer, there must be something spiritually wrong with you! Lol When asked that question as a child, I would tilt
my head to the side, smile and say “I want to be a lawyer uncle” in the cutest British accent, and suddenly I was surrounded by proud adults who were all thinking the same thing …“Ahhhh thank God she didn’t say singer or dancer” Haha. I would glance over at my mother and we would exchange winks – Nancy the Lawyer. Everything was cool until one day, it hit me – Though I currently study law, I certainly do not want to be a lawyer. After realizing this, I spent
months tirelessly searching for alternatives and trying to prepare myself for that dreaded question.
I used to be so anxious about my future, I wanted one of those polished 10-year plans but no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t see past my degree.
It was a worrying time but now you can ask me what I want to do with my life after University and I say, “I’m not sure.” Simple. This doesn’t mean I don’t care about my future or I lack ambition, passion or drive. It just mean that I haven’t got everything figured out. I feel
free to openly declare my uncertainty with the future because I’m so confident that everything will fall into place. Plans are good, they are amazing in fact; they make you feel like you’re on
track, like you know what you’re doing, you’re in control. But how often do things actually go according to plan?
Why is the success rate of plans so unimpressive? Well I think it’s because you find that there are some events that you have no control over. For example, you can plan to get to work at 9.00am
but you’re not in control of the traffic that morning. You can set your alarm for 7.00am but you cannot prevent the car accident that closed off the major road and left all modes of transportation at a standstill. Focus on the here and now. You may not be 100% sure about your future career path but you may know for sure that that you want to further your
studies abroad, then concentrate and work hard towards that goal. Look for scholarships, find an appropriate degree course suited for you, apply for Universities, enquire about visa applications. Just keep working hard and keep you eyes peeled for new opportunities. Obama didn’t know he
would be the first black president when he was in his twenties. Doors will open at the right time. Everything will fall into place. Keep on keeping on people!