People are the First Priority

To be successful, it is imperative you develop the ability to engage with people, motivate and inspire them to achieve success. Make people the first on your priority list in your line of business. Success and happiness are crucial and intertwined, for the best results in whatever you do. However, you must not forget to give the adequate attention to your family. Interact regularly with your colleagues at the work place as this brings about the opportunity to discuss prospects, ideas and suggestions that would put you ahead of competitors. Furthermore, interactions serve as forums to set goals and apportions responsibilities and re-emphasize the need for the best practices while on the field. The first priority in the work place is the people. Make yourself always available and accessible to your colleagues and ensure you arrive at decisions collectively. Think of immediate solutions to personal problems while ensuring that regular meetings and discussions are held to address challenges. A sustained compassionate leadership would put you at the forefront of your industry. Finally, do not relent to maintain your standard.
Solomon Adewunmi is the Editor-in-Chief of New Federation (news2day.emyspot.com), People(2day.emyspot.com) and Federationewsday(one.emyspot.com) He attended Ajeromi Ifelodun High School, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos and the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. He possesses - * BBC/EC CERTIFICATE IN NEWS JOURNALISM (FEB. 2001) * CERTIFICATE IN ARTS AND CULTURE CRITICISM (NANTAP MAY 2001) * CERTIFICATE IN PEACE JOURNALISM (JUSTICE, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COMMISSION) *CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT ANALYSIS[UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME, OCT.2004] *CERTIFICATE IN INTERFAITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION( UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE, JAN. 2009).

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