Reflections on 2014

In these last moments of 2014, I ask you this question. Can you describe in 1 word, the successes and experiences from which you have learned[Idont see them as failures], particularly at moments you communicated big ideas, important information. Many people blamed their accents for ineffectiveness in their communication. As I think about that, I could not help but think about Nikola ,who has a French accent and Jigga, of West African descent, with Nigerian accent. These 2, I know for sure, were in many circumstances that required alot of speaking/communication [mostly to important and key stakeholders in their careers] yet made SIGNIFICANT accomplishments this year, despite their accents. What made them succeed in selling those big ideas & pitching value proposition? CONFIDENCE. The key ingredient to effectiveness in expressing ourselves, ideas etc. is CONFIDENCE. As I think about Nikola and Jigga, each of them either had or displayed high self-esteem when they spoke. This is why they succeeded As you step into 2015, ensure to make necessary adjustments to your confidence level and WIN!! Happy new year!!