Insight. Clarity. Strategy. Influence. “We want a better nation. We want better organizations. But do we want to be better people?” The cry for transformation is deafening in nations and organizations across the globe. We rally for reform. We chant for change. We demand better systems - in governance, healthcare, education, justice, business, and leadership. But what if I told you that the system is not some faceless machine out there? The system is us . You. Me. The system is every decision we make when no one is watching. The Real Root of Broken Systems Corruption doesn’t always wear agbada or a suit. Sometimes, it’s in small compromises - the fake report we sign off on, the bribe we justify “just this once”, the junior staff we bully, or the company policy we knowingly sidestep. We often detach ourselves from “the system” - as if it’s a broken machine run by invisible forces. But every system is built and run by people. And those people have names. ...

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” — Warren Buffett Part 1: The Fall - A Fictionalized but Familiar Tale His name was Tade Oyekan. CEO. Innovator. Industry trailblazer. He had built one of the fastest-growing fintech firms in West Africa, empowering underserved communities with digital access to finance. Awards flowed. So did investor interest. Then came the unraveling. A viral exposé revealed internal conflicts. A whistleblower leaked internal memos that hinted at ethical blind spots. Social media did what it does best: judge, magnify, and crucify. In a matter of days, Tade went from Tech Messiah to Boardroom Betrayer . Clients pulled out. The board forced his resignation. He lost partnerships he had spent 8 years building - and perhaps worse - he lost public trust. And yet... that wasn’t the end of the story. Part 2: The Rise - What Recovery Actually Looks Like...

“The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.” — Yoweri Museveni (1986)  (Now President of Uganda for nearly 40 years.) The Awakening I grew up believing that power looked a certain way: loud, commanding, male, and often inaccessible. In school, in church, in society - power was hierarchy. It wore agbada , spoke with finality, and rarely apologized. But as Africa’s youth rose in protests, startups, innovations, and even humor - from Ghana’s tech scenes to Kenya’s Unga Revolution and Nigeria’s #EndSARS - I began to question: Can Africa really rise if we don’t redefine power? We speak of Africa rising , but who is doing the lifting? And more importantly, who is allowed to lead ? The Weight of Legacy Systems Africa’s colonial legacy gifted us more than borders and bureaucracy - it handed us a broken definition of power. One rooted in control, silence, and elite survival. Our post-colon...

“I can’t work with John. His body odour is killing me.” “Her mouth smells… it’s hard to have close conversations.” “The stench from our team lead’s feet could end a war.” These are not high school jokes. These are real comments from adult professionals - working in corporate teams, driving high-stakes projects, and reporting to top-tier leadership. And while they may sound humorous or petty, they’re destroying something we work so hard to build: psychological safety, team cohesion, and project success. Today, let’s talk about the invisible saboteur of productivity -  poor personal hygiene  - and why it’s time for leaders, teams, and workplaces to start addressing it directly, not dismissively. This is Not About Shame. It’s About Results. You can have the smartest minds on a team. The sharpest strategists. The most competent project manager. But if team members dread being in the same room with one another due to body odour, foul breath, dirty clothes, o...