A friend once asked me, “Kene, when’s your birthday?” I quipped, “Mid-May.” Evasive and indirect, for certain. He and I still laugh about it. (It’s May 16.) I was not always as open to sharing and being vulnerable as I am now.
Over at “Unstoppable Mindset”, you’ll find my latest work, an exploration of some of my formative experiences, how K.E. Consulting got started, and tips for developing systems for achieving your goals.
Listen to the audio version of this article here: https://youtu.be/NktloedGPls I’m excited to announce the release of my latest project: “No” Doesn’t Always Mean No: Strategies for Influencing Behavior and Winning Cooperation (The Audiobook)
In the wake of the Tyre Nichols situation, a look back at two previous pieces on protest movements, race relations and how we can use these events to improve our own outcomes.
“If people like you, they will find a way to do business with you. If people don’t like you, even if it’s in their best interest, they will not do business with you.” – Alan Kligerman
This one draws some inspiration from “A Christmas Carol”, a classic story usually trotted out next month. Here are three reasons you should hit the polls this week:
With mid-term elections kicking off this week, tales about the lengths politicians are willing to go to secure a seat are cropping up everywhere. This story, of a New York candidate, steals the show:
Well, we’ve explored some of the reasons why you need to get comfortable saying “No”:https://keneerike.com/the-power-of-no/ Your personal and professional lives are a complex network of gray areas where absolutes play second fiddle to nuance and wisdom en route to getting where you want to go.
Spring is the season that new growth begins to peek through, the manifestation of all of the seeds sown and work committed behind the scenes. My birthday, May 16, is in the middle of the month most frequently associated with the transition into full bloom, so it’s always a good time for reflection. If you’re …
