eni A.

Doctorate @durham_uni | Capacity & Capability Building | Powering Global Trade for SMEs |

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

This 💯

[Subomi @subomiplumptre]

You can be kind and successful.

[Rohit @ai_rohitt]

INSTEAD OF WATCHING AN HOUR OF NETFLIX TONIGHT.

This 1 hour Stanford lecture by Joel Peterson will teach you more about negotiation and getting what you want than most people learn in years.

Bookmark it and give it an hour, no matter what.

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

@ElonMusk_LordX Hope

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

Please spread the word 🙏🏾

[RedViolet Company @redvioletco]

Dear X #Nigeria,
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[tyro @DoubleEph]

The Thinking Game (full documentary) is now available for free on YouTube. Don't say I didn't do anything for you

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

It’s a mindset, I always look out for in people. The believe that I have the power to make the future I desire better than the former.

[Charles Dairo | Kindlybook @charles_dairo]

Sin is a slippery slope. First, you rationalize it, then you become proud, and your heart gets hardened.

Riches, fame, and intelligence will fail. Even the strongest of wills.

But grace of Jesus will help you now and save you eternally, if you open your heart to Him. Please do.

[Olúwatósìn Olaseinde @tosinolaseinde]

There’s nothing outside, stay close to Jesus.

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

@DoubleEph Even a church is listed as beneficiary.

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

@opeawo The idea that African entrepreneurs must build only for Africa limits strategic reach & overlooks the value of globalisation. In times of heightened volatility across many emerging markets, building across markets offers a viable path to expand reach & mitigate localised risk

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

@opeawo Absolutely. I’m exploring how SMEs in emerging markets, particularly Africa, mobilise AI-powered dynamic capabilities to scale and sustain innovation through access to global markets.

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

I just published Building Credibility in 2025: How the Loud Economy Leaves Introverts Behind https://t.co/2KeE4zDsUP

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

The Lord is within me, I will not fail!

[eni A. @mofolukeayoola]

Power, Control and Resistance…..

[Dr. Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness]

More than 40% of all cancers and 50% of cancer deaths are attributable to poor lifestyle habits—that means they could be prevented.

What are the biggest offenders?

- Smoking—which accounts for 20% of all cancer cases

- Alcohol consumption—which accounts for 8% of all cancer cases

- Excess body weight—which accounts for 6% of all cancer cases

- Physical inactivity—which accounts for nearly 3% of all cancer cases

Removing smoking and alcohol consumption should be the top priorities to mitigate cancer risk.

After that, maintaining a healthy body weight and meeting the recommended exercise guidelines are imperative—this has the ability to profoundly influence cancer risk on an individual and population level.

[Subomi @subomiplumptre]

I've built enough companies to consult on start-up operations in my sleep.

When I'm contracted to audit the operations of a company, four things tell me everything I need to know:

- How documents are filed
- How deliverables are tracked
- How KPIs are measured
- How decisions are procured

Successful companies get two things right - sales and operations.

The CEO or founder initially takes the lead on both items. But as the company grows, someone else has to handle one.

It takes a certain type of person to lead operations - they must be obsessive about details, order and outcomes. Stop being sentimental about who you place in this role. You can't "manage" operations.

Prioritize your operational structure this year. The first step is to get your company's scorecard on the four things I mentioned, and to assess the personality of your current operations lead.

[Subomi @subomiplumptre]

In my previous thread, I began my series on Businessman Archetypes with the "Ruthless". Now, I'd like to write about the "Life of the Party".

https://t.co/eq4DBLJUO4

[Subomi @subomiplumptre]

I'll end this series by writing about The Spiritual Businessman Archetype and this is where things get spooky.

In Africa, there are broadly two variants - those who believe in and practice "Juju" (dark magic), and those who embrace religion.

First, some context. For the purpose of this article, please understand that in Africa, juju is deemed to be real. And it is considered distinct from traditional African religion.

Also, when talking about religion, I will use Christianity as my example. This is because it's the only predominant religion on the continent that I'm familiar with.

So, let's dive in.

The Spiritual person has chosen to create a business power base through alternative means, and this is what presumably fuels their success.

Generally speaking, juju is the use of nefarious dark magic to assert control or to advance a cause. In business, it is often used as a way to attract favour and money, or to attack enemies.

The shaman casting the spell or developing charms and potions on behalf of the businessman typically requires money and faith in return.

The businessman will be asked to do increasingly more difficult, expensive and objectionable things to demonstrate their faith. (To generalize, finding a spotless goat, dancing naked in public, going mad for three days or sacrifing loved ones are not easy things to do.) Many juju practioners even fast regularly to sustain "power".

It's not a simple or peaceful way of life, and is rather diabolical and exhausting, to be honest. I've also heard that the spirits that are invoked usually demand the businessman's life or destiny at the end of the transaction. Seems quite expensive, in my opinion.

Anyway, those who opt for religion choose another route.

As discussed, in this article, I'll focus on Christianity but please note I am not writing about nominal Christians. I am writing about those who deploy power in business.

The Christian businessman archetype largely believes in grace. So while they may practice spiritual disciplines, they rely on the help of the Holy Spirit to do them. They are also very mission oriented - their business belongs to God.

So, a typical businessman will receive instructions from the Holy Spirit before setting out for the day. Many times, they have a to-do list of priorities and focus on those items first.

Depending on their spiritual gifts, they may deploy prophecy to know trends before others, word of knowledge to negotiate effectively and discernment of spirits to know which deals to avoid. They are also unusually wise or creative.

If they embody the fruit of the Spirit, then they are kind, generous and service-oriented, which brings them tremendous goodwill. People defend these businessmen a lot and they have helpers in life.

When enemies come against them, their first response is to get on their knees in humility to ask God, the Deliverer to save them. They know where their power comes from.

Interesting point. At a certain level of business, the juju folks and Christians always clash. It's a territorial thing, and power after all is power.

The juju guys first look to see what side the Christian is on before making the approach. In western climes, the Christian might receive an invitation to join a fraternity they didn't even know existed. (There are fraternities in Africa too.)

Ultimately, life is never easy for the Christian businessman who deploys power. They are soldiers in a war between good and evil that started long before they were born, and will continue after they die.

In addition to normal business issues, they are also dealing with spiritual ones that they rarely bargained for. But if they are humble and depend on God, they will be okay.

Thank you for reading.

#DearCEO #WakingThoughts