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‘Igbos Are The Most Foolish Tribe In The World – MASSOB Leader, Uwazurike Founder and leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazurike, has described the Igbo tribe as foolish. In a chat with PUNCH, The MASSOB founder insisted that Igbo may not become Nigeria’s president because they only fight for their pocket. He recalled how Igbo was pushed aside after forming the former ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 1999. He insisted that anyone calling for the unity of Nigeria does not mean well for the already troubled nation. His words, “Remember, it was the Igbo man that formed this PDP but they snatched it from him. Then, it was clear that an Igbo man would be the President of Nigeria. But in Jos, it was the Igbo who robbed themselves of that opportunity. The Igbo at that political event in Jos started speaking Hausa. “The Igbo started sponsoring (Olusegun) Obasanj
2019: ‘My Original Statement Still Stands, Buhari Should Step Down’ – IBB Makes U-Turn    Former military President Ibrahim Babangida has spoken on the controversy around the statement he issued about the 2019 elections adding that his first statement calling for a new breed of leaders still stands. In an exclusive chat with THISDAY, IBB said “original statement still stands”. In the statement well-circulated in the media on Sunday, the retired military ruler, better known as IBB, asked Nigerians to have patience with President Muhammadu Buhari till his tenure ends in 2019. But shortly after that statement signed on his behalf by Kassim Afegbua, his spokesman, was made public, a counter-statement was released. The new statement denied some of the critical issues raised in the previous one, saying IBB had “unfette
5 Keys to Accepting What You Can’t Change “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.” – William James  Accepting what we don’t like may be one of the most difficult aspects of life. I’m all for taking action and changing what we can, but inevitably there will be people, situations, and events we don’t like and that we aren’t able to change. Do you find yourself trying to change things you have no control over? If so, you probably find it difficult to be satisfied and content with life. If we can’t change a situation or an outcome our best option is to learn how to accept it and deal with it. Acceptance has many benefits: A more positive attitude Less worry and stress Less energy drained from trying to figure things out Ability to embrace change Greater appreciation and gratitude A more compassionate perspective Acceptance is not the same as resignation or passivity. We can continue to push forward despi
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE – REASONS WHY PEOPLE RESIST CHANGE Expecting resistance to change and planning for it from the start of your  change management progamme  will allow you to effectively manage objections. Understanding the most common reasons people object to change gives you the opportunity to plan your  change strategy  to address these factors. It’s not possible to be aware of all sources of resistance to change. Expecting that there will be  resistance to change  and  being prepared  to manage it is a proactive step. Recognizing behaviors that indicate possible resistance will raise awareness of the need to address the concerns. Classic psychological reactions to change At the end of the day all sources of resistance to change need to be acknowledged and people’s emotions validated. It’s far better to anticipate objections than to spend your time putting out fires, and knowing how to overcome resistance to change is a vital part of any  change management plan.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE – REASONS WHY PEOPLE RESIST CHANGE Expecting resistance to change and planning for it from the start of your  change management progamme  will allow you to effectively manage objections. Understanding the most common reasons people object to change gives you the opportunity to plan your  change strategy  to address these factors. It’s not possible to be aware of all sources of resistance to change. Expecting that there will be  resistance to change  and  being prepared  to manage it is a proactive step. Recognizing behaviors that indicate possible resistance will raise awareness of the need to address the concerns. Classic psychological reactions to change At the end of the day all sources of resistance to change need to be acknowledged and people’s emotions validated. It’s far better to anticipate objections than to spend your time putting out fires, and knowing how to overcome resistance to change is a vital part of any  change management plan.
Why is Self-Esteem important? Self-esteem refers to a person's belief resilient  in terms of overcoming adversity. They may have the same kinds of goals as people with higher self-esteem, but they are generally less motivated to pursue them to their conclusion. s about their own worth and value. It also has to do with the feelings people experience that follow from their sense of worthiness or unworthiness. Self-esteem is important because it heavily influences people's choices and decisions. In other words, self-esteem serves a motivational function by making it more or less likely that people will take care of themselves and explore their full potential. People with high self-esteem are also people who are motivated to take care of themselves and to persistently strive towards the fulfillment of personal goals and aspirations. People with lower self-esteem don't tend to regard themselves as worthy of happy outcomes or capable of achieving them and so tend to
Why is Self-Esteem important? Self-esteem refers to a person's belief resilient  in terms of overcoming adversity. They may have the same kinds of goals as people with higher self-esteem, but they are generally less motivated to pursue them to their conclusion. s about their own worth and value. It also has to do with the feelings people experience that follow from their sense of worthiness or unworthiness. Self-esteem is important because it heavily influences people's choices and decisions. In other words, self-esteem serves a motivational function by making it more or less likely that people will take care of themselves and explore their full potential. People with high self-esteem are also people who are motivated to take care of themselves and to persistently strive towards the fulfillment of personal goals and aspirations. People with lower self-esteem don't tend to regard themselves as worthy of happy outcomes or capable of achieving them and so tend to