Are you the YES type or Otherwise?

#HumanCapital #CriticalThinkers #DreamTeam

Are you looking for people to join your new initiative or the already existing one?

Here is my 1% tip on recruiting that ideal member.

If you want to go fast get the YES type people in your team and if you want to go FAR get the questioning type.

The difference, of course they're are pro's and cons for any type of a person you enroll into your team. Do your homework especially on soft-skills because technical skills can be trained.

YES - people - Go fast!

1. They want things done but don't like the process.
2. They are already preset in their mind 80% Yes, they will never read to understand the logic.
3. They will be assumed or branded to be the optimists.
4. They only last as much as their energy can take them.
5. They are afraid of questioning or asking.

Questioning Type

1. They will find the WHY's in everything
2. They like process that will lead to already targeted result.
3. They are often mistaken or branded to be pessimists.
4. Hard to convince because they like processing everything the creative and the logic but once everything is all clear they will work and walk with you the extra mile.
5. They tend to be open minded and will seek answers where appropriate.

All the best in 2017

The Next Generation Stars, Are They Made or Born?

#TheNextGenerationStars  #ParentsGuideFiveLessons

Are they made or born?

A good chance our children become what we train, teach and exposed them, which will influence their ultimate decisions when they become adults at least above 18 years. Come to think of it parents always wish the best for their children whilst there are many positive and negative influences that will try to have a part our children's lives, we still have a role to play to make sure they get the best despite of where we live, financial constraints, schools they go to etc. Here is a simple guide which might work for you.

#WilsonParentalGuide

1. Teach them how to pray. Praying is one of the greatest values if it grows with the children they will  learn to appreciate other values in life like Peace, Love and Unity. 
2. Let them explore, for example playing in the mud, building something scrap metals or papers, drawings, painting, music, dance, etc. Appreciate them it's where their talents or gifts are hidden and should be nurtured. Everything has a starting point don't be the talent or dream killer. 
3. Don't 'police' them, but train them on how to account for their time and activities from a young age like from 4 years, so when they grow up it will be normal routine. 
4. Lead by example if you didn't know children are copycats watch them play with their age group they will imitate what they have seen or heard. You don't expect to tell your children not to drink alcohol and yet you are the drunken master. 
5. Don't fake your lifestyle, your children will live knowing that is how life should be and when you are no more they will be confronted with the "ghost" of real situation this is especially when you're living beyond your means. The way out is to have what I call realistic shared information which is predetermined by how old the children are and as they grow involve them in family matters. 

I thank my parents for the guidance based on these five principles that I'm glad to share with you today. I pledge to offer the best environment within my means for my children.

Happy parenting!

Big Ending, Great Beginning 2017

#HappyNewYear It was a great closure for 2016 and a great opener for 2017. On 1st January 2017 we played the finals of Mathare North Festive Season Soccer Tournament (MNFSST) 5th edition organized by @Wilsen initiative and youth in the community championing soccer activities. There was a total of 14 teams playing in a league match format and the top four teams went through to quarter finals. Santos F.C vs. Metro Youth reached the finals of 2016 - 2017  where Santos F.C won 1-0 .

The aim of the tournament is to bring the community together especially during festive season where high rate of crime, drug and alcohol abuse are reported. We create this platform so that youth may be free from drugs, crime and alcohol abuse but exploit their soccer talents towards the new season. Generally we put our energies into positive causes that will eventual foster peaceful coexisting of people of different backgrounds, tribes, values etc.

Sports isn't an exception when it comes to peace building. We want to thanks all the teams, our loyal community fans, coaches, young organizers etc for making the tournament a success. Thanks to Wilsen Initiative and The Pollination Project for the support.