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Truth Serum

By: Modupe Wigwe
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  • It's 'crazy' how the mind can continue to do all the things we do not want like, intrusive thoughts, fear, resentment, worry, anxiety, etc. Why does this happen? For some of us, we have become prisoners in our own minds, helplessly tied to uncomfortable memories, obsolete beliefs, and limiting thinking styles. What implications does this have for the family, society, and the workplace? How can we change limiting patterns and empower ourselves to thrive? The world of work and life the way we know it has changed. We need to 'reskill' and 'upskill' our mental competencies so we can prosper in the new normal. Skills/Capabilities and Resources now include: Resilience, Self-efficacy, Self-regulation, Self-awareness Relational agility, Self-motivation, Trust, Values, Experiences, Assumptions about the world and people, Self-esteem, Efficiency at learning, Beliefs, Flexibility, Optimism/hope, Memory, Empathy, Assertiveness (all cognitive and attitudinal). These are all forms of 'capital' we all need to have to be able to thrive. This has implications for the workplace, for families for states, and for nations. Mental Capital affects family life, state branding, workplace profitability, the development of tourism in states and countries, innovation, and economic development for third world countries. On TRUTH SERUM, we look at the different ways the mind can work for us, with us, or against us. We also get insights from guests on how Mental resources can be exploited to create wealth and achieve societal progress. We discuss this under the following themes: 1. The Availability or Deficit of Mental Capital in Nigeria and the Economic value of Mental Capital 2. Mental Capital as a workplace Asset 3. When Couples Collide: Mental Capital in the home 4. Baby Girl (gender-specific): Women and Mental Wealth Creation Join me every Monday at 10 am in the sunny city of Lagos, Nigeria. This podcast typically runs for a maximum of 60 minutes when we have crazy interviews or mad discussions. At other times it is just 30 minutes!. The show is available for free on any App that supports Podcasts. Don't miss any episode. Rate the show, leave a review, contribute! I love your feedback!
    Copyright 2021 Modupe Wigwe
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Episodes
  • When People Are Assets: Building High Performance Teams With Laide Abel

    When People Are Assets: Building High Performance Teams With Laide Abel
    Mar 29 2021
    In this episode of Truth Serum Laide Abel and I discuss her new book 'People as Assets: Building High-Performance Teams'. Naturally, I was interested in the book because I saw "People As Assets". I know for a fact that most organizations in Nigeria are yet to fully understand how to treat their people like the assets they really are. Laide provides her insights about mental capital in the workplace, how people can be engaged and valued as assets and what managers need to do to get their teams engaged. Laide explains the concept of T_POTT (The Philosophy of The Thing) and how it applies to every area of life (very interesting). She talks about the possibility of doing one's work, not just because of the organization but because YOU the individual, believe that level of excellence is your way of being (wow!) We also discussed the value of assessment centres for getting employees who are the right fit for the organisation and the need to set (and communicate) very clear targets. Take a listen and find out more!
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    45 mins
  • Mental & Emotional Capital: Diary of a Nigerian Woman with Abisola Longe: MD/CEO HCDC and Founder Worthy Woman Network

    Mental & Emotional Capital: Diary of a Nigerian Woman with Abisola Longe: MD/CEO HCDC and Founder Worthy Woman Network
    Nov 23 2020
    I grew up largely unparented. My parents wanted a boy. (thank God they have one now) My sisters and I just never mattered. In my 5 years in boarding school in Ibadan, my parents never visited. My childhood was really mentally miserable. I learned to be resilient. - Abisola Longe.Abisola is the MD/CEO of HCDC and the proud founder of the Worthy Woman Club - a network with the sole aim of ensuring financial literacy for its members. Bisola's desire to ensure that she helps women become financially independent came out of her own pain. In this episode of Truth Serum, Bisola draws on her personal experience and speaks deeply about Mental and Emotional Capital and the Nigerian woman. Interestingly, I am working on an elearning course titled "I have 4 girls but I need a boy" (out in 2021). Listening to Bisola, I was struck by the many facets of the Nigerian woman's condition; and how important mental capital is. Listen, leave your comments, rate, subscribe!
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    46 mins
  • Mental & Emotional Capital: Diary of a Nigerian Woman with Olufunke Adio

    Mental & Emotional Capital: Diary of a Nigerian Woman with Olufunke Adio
    Nov 16 2020
    Mental and Emotional Capital is very critical in the development of a family or home that will produce the leaders of tomorrow. I dare to say that when parents lack these forms of capital; then we are really impoverished and the nation is in 'big trouble' so we are searching the Diary of a Nigerian Woman to find out what mental and emotional capital means to her and how it affects the home and the nation. Recently, Youths in Nigeria demanded an end to police brutality and bad governance. The city of lagos - Nigeria's nerve centre, was subsequently 'torched' by some misguided youths who were not a part of the original #ENDSARS protesters. Now, we all have more questions than answers. In this episode of Truth Serum Olufunke Adio and I explore the concept of mental and emotional capital and the lessons to be learned in the aftermath of #ENDSARS: How does mental capital affect parenting? What sort of mental capital does a Nigerian woman need? How important is her mental capacity in the development of the home and equipping Nigerian youths with leadership skills? What role does the self esteem of a mother play in the home and ultimately in developing young leaders? What role does the Diary of a Nigerian woman play in Nation building and what can we all learn from this diary? Mental & Emotional Capital: Diary of a Nigerian woman is an ongoing conversation. We welcome your contributions. Do subscribe, so that you do not miss any of our episodes.
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    53 mins
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