Author name: Deolu Akinyemi

How to Prioritize Customers with Deliberate Strategies

One of the training sessions I consistently find joy in facilitating for companies over the last 17 years is centered around “Developing a Customer Service Culture.” A notable company that invariably features in my training discussions is Zappos. For them, customer service transcends being merely a company value or an area they wish to excel …

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Lessons from a Man of Few Words But Immense Character

In the narrative of the Bible, one character stands out for his silence — Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Though no spoken words from Joseph are recorded, his life echoes a profound message of loyalty, courage, humility, and more. As we delve into the unspoken wisdom of Joseph, the Carpenter, we discover invaluable lessons …

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Business and Life Lessons from Prolific Mogul Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry has risen from hardship and homelessness to become the most successful African American filmmaker in history, with over $1 billion earned from his catalogue of films, TV/streaming content, and theater productions. His impact and influence within the entertainment industry and upon Black culture more broadly is monumental. I met my wife watching “Tyler …

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The Ripple Effects of Basic Human Decency

In a world of cut-throat competition and obsession with status, it’s easy /to default to a transactional mindset with people – being kind only to those useful in getting us ahead while ignoring or demeaning “lower level” people we interact with everyday. Yet the most transcendent leaders understand a basic truth – how you treat …

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Business Lessons from the Most Successful Pop Star of our Time

For many years, the name Taylor Swift was one I used to engage my daughter. I stumbled on some of her music a few years ago, felt she had strong appeal to young people even though her lyrics made a lot of sense to me. I discovered that she was trending in my daughters class, …

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Quantic Executive MBA Lessons on Goal Getting

This little narration is an attempt to share what I did to achieve the goal of graduating with honors in my Executive MBA. I think it will provide you with a template for succeeding at similar endeavors or generally anything difficult that you really want to achieve. Let me start by saying that getting the …

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One sure recipe for success

Once upon a time, in the annals of history, there was a legendary war leader faced with an epic challenge. His name? Well, let’s just call him Captain Fearless. Captain Fearless embarked on a daring conquest with a mission to conquer new lands and bring glory to his people. Captain Fearless wasn’t just your ordinary …

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If you are 25 or older, you need to read this!

If you are 30 years old and above and haven’t begun to budget for your parents monthly, you need to update your financial education. Yes! I’m coming out with swords and daggers today, and if this goes against your beliefs, change. Fathers may not have the courage to send this to you, but mothers will. …

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