Personality

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “jack of all trades”? Is it a compliment or an insult to you? “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one,” the original and complete phrase says. When used in this manner, we can see that…

Labor employers place a high value on the ability to work under duress. When you go for an interview, the interviewer will ask you questions like, “What is/are your motivation(s) while working?” Have you ever felt so stressed out at your previous job that you wanted to quit, and what did you do when that…

Who was that person you wanted to look like, act like, or imitate as you grew up, and what was it about the person that you liked, is it the person’s shape, clothing, or behavior? That person could be your role model. I remember having similar feelings as a child; I wanted to be like…

The Bible tells a story about Jesus washing his disciples’ feet, which surprised some of them. One of them, Peter, refused to have his feet washed by his master, instead sarcastically asking him to wash his entire body. This was Jesus’ demonstration to the disciples of the importance of servant leadership. What is Servant Leadership?“Servant leadership…

Aloha, Friday! Thanks God its Friday (TGIF)! These are common greetings on the last day of the workweek. More of this is because, after putting in long hours of work during the week, most people look forward to the weekend to relax, some to rest, and others to spend time with families and engage in…

“A woman’s place is in the kitchen”. This is one gender stereotype that is still prevalent in most parts of Africa, and it has been used to justify various forms of stigmatization and injustice against the feminine gender, but thanks to civilization, women have proven time and again that everyone can be what they want…

“Never leave till tomorrow that which you can do today.” ?Benjamin Franklin   When I hear the word “procrastination,” the sayings above come to mind. I used to think of procrastination as a negative word with only negative connotations. I will always advise my children to seize the moment and not procrastinate, but then I…

Criticism has always been regarded as a negative word because it is associated with expressing disapproval, passing judgment, pointing out flaws, and expressing a negative opinion. “Criticism is the construction of a judgment about the positive and negative qualities of someone or something. Criticism can range from impromptu comments to a written detailed response.”- Wikipedia Most people…

Have you ever heard the old saying, “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well?” Your definition of ‘well’ in this phrase determines whether or not you are a perfectionist. Perfectionism derives from the word “Perfect,” which denotes a state of excellence, completeness, and flawlessness. A perfectionist is someone who strives for excellence,…

Have you ever wished you could be as outspoken, confident, and flexible as someone else?You can’t just be like the person you admire, no matter how hard you try; you lack the qualities, which can be frustrating! Why do you behave the way you do rather than the way the other person behaves? Temperament, the…