BECOMING A GLOBAL CHANGE LEADER

Presentation By

Femi Banigbe

MY OBJECTIVE TODAY

My objective this morning is to stir up your pure minds with some ideas and restore faith in you that : This nation and by extension the African continent can develop and is able to

find its voice in the committee of nations It is possible to have home-grown businesses that will have global reach and

impact it's local communities That is possible to raise up young business leaders with new set of values that

will drive business, community and national transformation

IT IS POSSIBLE!!!

1. SCARCITY MENTALITY

Underlining Philosophy

“There are not enough resources to go round so I had better help myself quickly regardless of whose right is trampled upon”

Societal OutcomesGreed

Corruption

Nepotism

Selfishness - Self focus

Short sighted ness , short term gains

Stagnated Development

TWO DOMINANT WORLD VIEWS

1. ABUNDANCE MENTALITYUnderlining Philosophy

“There are so many opportunities for everyone to have a chance to thrive and realize his/her full potential. And I must contribute to make sure that there is an enabling environment for everyone to succeed”

Societal OutcomesVisionCommunity Focus CollaborationMind-set of being my brothers keeper - Lending a helping handSuccession, and long term PlanningDelayed GratificationSustainable Development of a people

TWO DOMINANT WORLD VIEWS

Depending on the two world Views that dominates the psyche of a people, it will determine how progressive their communities and nation will

become

Unfortunately African People Have Been Driven By Scarcity Mentality Over The Years But Now It's Time To Change Course And Plot A New Direction And Your

Generation Will Lead This Change

Our generation need to imbibe a New in order to create the desired change

1. From Poverty to Wealth Focus Changing from the paradigm of " POVERTY

ERADICATION" to WEALTH CREATION“ Poverty focus causes the recipient to so dependent

on external support for DAILY SUBSISTENCE only Whereas Wealth creation focus causes the

recipient to have a mind-set of " HOW CAN I ENHANCE THE VALUE OF WHAT I HAVE with or without the help of external support.

It causes the recipient of such support to become self reliant faster than the previous

African Leadership has been focusing on Poverty at the center if its policies but still the continent has remained poorer and poorer

2. From Money Making Problem Solving Changing from a mind-set that says " I AM IN

BUSINESS TO MAKE MONEY" to " I AM IN BUSINESS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND ADD VALUE TO HUMANITY

Money is a reward for Services rendered Money is a reward for problem solved

You need Understand the following:

The problem that infuriates you most could be a clue to the problems you have been designed to solve

The people that unlock your compassion are the people you have been sent to.The challenges that confronts you gives you a clue to the challenges you must overcome

and help others to overcome based on what you have learnt.

You Are A Solution Provider !!!

“and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God” – 2

Corinthians 1:3-4

THE MINDSET OF A VALUE CREATORHow can I enhance the quality of what I have?How can we improve the way certain services are being rendered?How can I enhance the WORTH of what we have?How can I preserve the lifespan of the material that I have?How can I increase my earning power?How can I do much more with very little?How can accomplish more with little money?How can I multiply my income?

In a crowded business landscape with too many competition, the PERSON or COMPANY that will have the edge is one that has differentiated product or services as it's value proposition

THE QUESTION: How will you differentiate yourself in the market place? What additional value is your business or your contribution going to be.

You need to understand that THE MINDSET OF VALUE CREATION POSITIONS YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS FOR MARKET PLACE LEADERSHIP

The businesses of the future that will cause an acceleration of the growth of Ghana and Africa must be that which is Focused on CREATING VALUE

THE MARKET PLACE AND THE LAW OF

EXCHANGE The market place is simply a platform of exchange of goods and services

In the market place, there is always someone who has something to offer in exchange for something that he needs.

The Law of Exchange states that Everything you will have in life and in the market place will be in an exchange for something that you currently have even if it's in a potential form.

THREE (Ds) DIMENSION TO UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL

DISCOVER IT Your potential is who you can be but you are not yet, therefore let yourself go It is what you can do that you have not yet done, therefore roll up your sleeves and get it done

DEVELOP IT Your innate abilities and skills needs to be developed through training and knowledge. You can increase the value of your potentials only if your develop it Developing your personal and business potentials takes time and consistent effort. Developing your potential requires Focus Developing your potential requires discipline and sacrifice - Delayed Gratification THERE IS ALWAYS A PRICE TO EVERY PRIZE

DEPLOY IT Your potential will never see the light until you put it to use Do not be afraid to start small. The force of FAITH and COURAGE is required to overcome Inertia There will never be a perfect time to get started. If you've got to start somewhere I say here. Failed effort is part of the process of maturing your potential. Failed effort is part of the journey to success.

You may have come to this world NAKED however you did not come EMPTY, You came LOADED but you must make up your mind to die EMPTY and Unleash your Potential

PASSION ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH - Add Skills to your passion.

A HOBBY is define as an arrear of passion for which you have developed some skills although you don't get to be paid from it.

A JOB is what you have developed skill for and has become your source of livelihood even though you MAY not have a passion for it

A CAREER is your life passion for which you have developed the requisite skill and from which you derive a source of livelihood

You must find the INTERSECTION between your PASSION, your SKILLS and the opportunities in the MARKET

The Bigger Your Vision, the Bigger your chances of success The size of your Vision Defines your limit of Success. It doesn't matter what you have or what you don't have as long as you can see

what could have You must DREAM AND THINK BIG however you must not be afraid to START

SMALL but you must resolve to GROW FAST! The market place is a fight but it is a fight of faith

After all that has been said, there is role that Vision and Faith plays in your journey to success in the market place

“But thanks be to God that causes us to triumph” - 2 Corinthians 2:14“And whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world and this is the victory that

overcomes the world, even our faith” - I John 5:4

You cannot afford to allow your history or your background to be the reason why back should remain on the ground

“Jesus Is Beckoning To You Today Asking You To Receive Grace To Take On The Opportunities That Have Eluded You For So Long”

“The opportunity of a life time must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity”

It is your time to determine how your market place legacy will be written. Will you make history or will you just pass by Unnoticed.

“It is time to make your mark on your world”