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Annals of Leadership

Leadership and Sacrifice

By on January 22, 2015

Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. (Luke 17:33)

“Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” These were the words of Nelson Mandela, a man whose personal sacrifice has since defined true leadership. …


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Annals of Relationship

Resolve That Conflict

By on June 7, 2014

Conflicts are an everyday occurrence, and can be said to be part of life. This is because in our day-to-day activities we necessarily have to interact with people whose interests are at variance with ours. The problem we face is that too many conflicts are resulting in bitterness, heartaches,…


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Annals of Relationship

Miles Apart… Handling Long Distance Relationships

By on June 7, 2014

The marriage institution has never been under so much pressure. Apart from the internal factors militating against the success of marriages, external factors seem to be conspiring to wreak havoc. The implication is that a lot of marriages do not last beyond the first few years. This often leaves…


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Annals of Relationship

Make Friends

By on June 7, 2014

Several years ago, I found myself stranded on the Third Mainland Bridge, a major traffic route in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. If you know Lagos, you will agree with me that it is the worst place your car could break down. Even in broad daylight it’s a challenge….


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Annals of Leadership

Leadership Legacy

By on June 7, 2014

There is hardly any human being alive that does not desire to be remembered positively after he or she exits this world or exits a particular position of leadership. In other words, there is hardly anybody on earth that does not desire to leave a positive legacy. Legacies are…


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Annals of Relationship

When a woman is Breadwinner

By on June 7, 2014

In many societies, the traditional role of providing for the family is that of the man. Today, however, harsh economic realities are forcing lots of families to rely on two income streams, making it imperative for women work and/or run businesses. Modern society has seen many women getting quality…


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Annals of Leadership

Desiring Leadership

By on June 7, 2014

It is quite true to say that a man who sets his heart on holding office has laudable ambition.  (1 Timothy 3:1 J.B Phillips New Testament)

Franklin Roosevelt had to work hard to persuade Harry Truman to be his running mate in the 1944 presidential election. Truman wanted to go…


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Annals of Relationship

Show Appreciation

By on May 24, 2014

I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper…


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Annals of Leadership

Leadership and Relevance

By on January 19, 2014

The hand of the diligent will rule… (Proverbs 12:24a)

“I stopped by our local Honey Baked Ham store to pick up some smoked turkey for sandwiches. When I arrived, I noticed three employees and no customers. I made a comment about the long line the last time I visited. The man…


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Walking in Victory

God is Ready to Lift You

By on November 11, 2013

When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, there is lifting up. (Job 22:29a KJV)

One of the greatest deficiencies of human beings is their proclivity to de-emphasize what they do not see or understand. It is often easier, for example, for people to have more faith in the…

Taiwo Odukoya
Lagos, Nigeria

Taiwo Odukoya, petroleum engineer, author and senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, is an expert on leadership and relationship issues.

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