November Inspiring Guest - Barack Obama ------- (Look out for the next Inspiring Guest - Stanley Onjezani Kenani who is simultaneously a Chartered Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor. With formal training in Accuntancy, Kenani is a fast rising star in the world of writing and poetry. At age 27 he became the youngest President of the reputable Malawi Writers Union (MAWU). Kenani has won numerous awards for his writing and in July this year, he was one of the five writers nominated for the most Presigious Prize for African Writing. To discover the secret behind the achievements and successes of Kenani, look out for the December Edition of the Inspiring Guest!) ---------
Barack Obama made history on Tuesday the 4th November when he became the first Black (African) American to be elected President of the USA. Throughout his two years of campaign, Obama inspired many people. What lessons can we draw from Obama's historic success? How can you apply those lessons to your daily life and achieve lasting CHANGE in your life at work, at school and at home? Having followed Obama's campaign very closely, I think Obama's achieving the historic election is down to ten things which if you can apply in your life, you too can make your own personal history. For details of the ten attributes, Click here to read the whole article!
"...[As Obama has often said of America,] Equally we can all proclaim that there is no Southern Malawi or Central or Northern Malawi, there is only one single Malawi Nation. There is no Yao Malawi, no Chewa Malawi, no Tumbuka Malawi. There is only one Republic of Malawi. We should not wait for Barack Obama or a local Obama to tell us this message. We must [as one Malawi nation] unite and act now! To read the full article, click here!