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The 3 PM Energy Crisis That’s Crushing High-Performing Leaders

By Sénamé Agbossou After 25 years of coaching business owners and executives across Europe and Africa, I've witnessed a troubling pattern that affects even the most successful leaders: the 3 PM energy crash. It's not about caffeine withdrawal or lunch choices. It's something much deeper. The Hidden Struggle of High Performers Last month, I sat across from Elena, a brilliant CEO who had built three successful companies over the past decade. Her latest venture was thriving: revenue growing 40% year-over-year, team of 85 people, industry recognition flowing in. But Elena looked exhausted. "I love what I do," she told me,…

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The Three Job Types: Why Your Work Energy Affects Everyone (And Why That Actually Matters)

Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Ancient Philosophy That Makes Perfect Sense at Work Picture this: You're at your desk on a Monday morning, staring at your computer screen with the enthusiasm of a sloth doing math. Your coffee has gone cold, your motivation has gone AWOL, and you're wondering if this is what your parents meant when they said "follow your dreams." Well, if that sounds like you, you might be experiencing what I call a "Red Job." And according to Ubuntu philosophy, that's not just your problem. It's everyone's problem. Ubuntu Meets the Modern Workplace:…

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“What If I’m Wrong About My Team?” The Leadership Question That Changes Everything

How a 3-minute team diagnostic revealed what 6 months of one-on-ones couldn’t, and transformed how one leader approaches team development Marcus had been leading his 8-person engineering team for two years. By all external measures, they were successful: projects delivered on time, clients satisfied, no major conflicts. But something felt... stuck. "We're good," he told his mentor during their monthly coffee. "Maybe even really good. But I keep feeling like we're operating at 70% capacity, and I can't figure out why." His mentor leaned back thoughtfully. "Marcus, here's a question that might sound simple, but answer honestly: What if you're…

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“Where Am I Really?” The Personal Growth Question That Changes Everything

How a simple self-assessment transformed Sarah's career trajectory, and how it can transform yours too Sarah stared at her laptop screen during another Monday morning team meeting, feeling that familiar knot in her stomach. She was good at her job, really good, but something felt... stuck. "I know I have more to offer," she confided to her mentor later that week. "But I can't put my finger on what's holding me back or what my next step should be." Her mentor smiled knowingly. "Sarah, when was the last time you honestly assessed where you are in your professional journey? Not…

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The Contribution Zone: Ubuntu Actualized

"I am because we are." This is what it looks like when Ubuntu comes alive in the workplace. Welcome to the Contribution Zone: levels 8-10 on the Human Potential Meter. Beyond Employees to Owners These are the people who don't just do their jobs, they make everything better. They embody Ubuntu's wisdom: they know that their authentic contribution elevates the entire collective. The Three Contribution Levels Level 8 - The Solid Contributor: Owns their role completely, delivers consistent quality work with minimal oversight. They've developed both the skills and mindset to be truly productive while helping weaker team members improve.…

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