Johnson Adigun's blog

True success lies in balance. Competence —the ability to do something well is essential, but it must be complemented by effective networking . While competence is the foundation of your professional growth, every step you take toward mastery enhances your ability to make meaningful contributions. However, competence alone may not open doors; connections do. No one thrives in isolation. Building, maintaining, and leveraging relationships is a powerful strategy for personal and professional progress. Intentional networking extends your influence and creates opportunities to grow. Yet, relationships built without substance are fleeting. That is why developing your competence as you build your network is crucial. When your skill meets opportunity, you are positioned to excel. The synergy of internal strength (competence) and external influence (connections) unlocks your full potential. Each new connection should be viewed as a chance to grow and serve. Let your competence earn you respect,...

Leadership is both an art and act. Personal leadership is a fundamental skill that must be mastered through intentional learning to foster development and effectiveness.  If you cannot lead yourself well, you will struggle to effectively lead teams. You can only give what you possess.  The most transformative way to influence others is by setting an example.  Instead of merely seeking position and power, focus on preparing yourself to inspire and empower others.

Leadership is fundamentally about influence—it's about inspiring and motivating others.  Integrity is not just a desirable trait but an essential quality for effective leadership. It is the bedrock upon which trust and credibility are built. Leaders shape outcomes by inspiring and motivating others with uprightness. When integrity is a core part of a leader's lifestyle, it resonates with authenticity. Effective leaders must demonstrate integrity consistently, regardless of circumstances. By acting with integrity, leaders enhance their credibility. It’s not just about personal reputation; it impacts the team, organization, and stakeholders.

  Creativity is one of the phenomena of life that reveals the productive power of the human mind. A creative mind is unstoppable; it always sees possibilities and never gives up until those possibilities become reasonable realities. Creativity requires active thinking. The activeness of the human mind enables its ability to conceive, create, and recreate ideas. Creativity feeds from the springs of imagination, intuition, inspiration and revelation to build form. Quite obviously, our world is full of challenges that earnestly requires our creative interventions; to provide simple solutions to complex problems. Hence, it is imperative as solutionists that we create idea offerings that are qualitatively original, substantial, suitable, and sustainable. Here is a call to action, remove the lid on your mind and be expressly creative!

PROJECT 35 Project 35 is an initiative to mark my 35th birthday, to the glory of God and blessing of mankind. People development is my calling, and I am passionate about it. I love teenagers and I believe in their boundless potentials.  On the 1st of April 2022, I will clock 35, and I am committing myself to coaching 35 teenagers on career development throughout the month – April. This action is in celebration of God’s grace and working towards fulfilling destiny. The core objective of Project35 is to assist teenagers to discover their life paths and become equipped to walk through the paths confidently with excellence and fulfilment. Project35 is designed to help teenagers understand the basic essentials of self-discovery, career planning, the future of work and required skills which include behavioural intelligence for career success. Programme duration : 4 Weeks Date : April 1 - 30, 2022. Delivery mode : Online Application deadline : 25th March 2022. Cost : FREE Th...

"Acquire what develops you, not what drains you." Personal development is a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims in life and set goals in order to realise and maximise their potential. Personal development is a lifelong process; not a momentary incidence; it requires deliberateness and planning.    In planning, it is essential to be specific, strategic, and diligent to follow through. For any living thing to grow and develop, it must feed on certain things, which essentially includes food, water and air.  If you will become a better person progressively, you have to cultivate the culture of acquiring and consuming what will enhance your personal development. If you don't make efforts towards becoming better, you may resultantly become bitter about the success of those who invested in their self improvement. Do things that add value to you. Whatever takes your time without adding value to your life drains you. Do you have a p...