Love…One Click Away

The World Wide Web has surely brought with it enormous convenience when it comes to personal interaction and engagement. Today, people can, among other things, shop, chat, do research, as well as conduct business, and not be restricted by time and distance. However, trust continues to be the main concern for the majority of Internet users, especially when it comes to Internet dating. Trust, one of the main factors when someone is seeking to find a soul mate or a long-term connection, is not something that can be gained ‘later on’ – it is usually the foundation of a personal and intimate relationship from the very beginning. So, therefore, although more and more people are turning to the Internet for dating purposes, only a handful of individuals are successful at eventually forming a truly satisfying and long-lasting relationship anchored on trust and love. 

 

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Being the CEO of Your Own Brand

Some people say leaders are born; others say leaders are nurtured; and only a minority of individuals can get away with not providing a direct response when asked whether leadership qualities are inherent or not. Of course, it is not easy to say with confidence whether humans are born with leadership qualities or if it is the physical environment that moulds and direct our goals, dreams and visions. Therefore, this interesting mystery continues to be puzzling. “Certainly, an individual requires certain inherent abilities to be able to lead with relative success. That, mixed with the right opportunity to make things happen, is a powerful combination,” says Ayanda Mbanga, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Saatchi & Saatchi. This mix, which she refers to, is something that Ayanda experienced when she initially entered the business world.

 

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Knowing Your Value Negotiating Your Worth

When it comes to your career, the issue of your worth to the company is one that is always on your mind, but a topic that you dare not broach for various reasons. In negotiating your worth to an organisation, you are either your own best cheerleader or your own worst enemy. No one can – or will – advocate for you like you can. Well, there are times when ‘push comes to shove’ and, whether you like it or not, a time to negotiate what you are worth to the company will inevitably arrive. At this point, it is important for you to know your worth, and know your value above all else. It is imperative to have a clear, realistic idea of what you could be earning, but be ready to back up your value to the company with solid evidence about your contributions to the organisation, not just your best attributes.

 

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