Muhindo Malunga L.

Jeff strongly believes that our generation has the opportunity to end extreme poverty in the world’s most desperate nations and stop the vicious cycles of bad health, bad debt, bad economics, bad strategies, bad choices, insufficient action and sometimes bad luck that hold back more than a billion people. Most people will agree that extreme poverty is bad and should be addressed but are we prepared to pay to price for taking the next steps in building an equitable world where all lives have the same values and dignity regardless of color and origin? In a world where distance no longer determines who your neighbor is, paying the price of equality and equity is not just having a good heart, it is being smart! History will be our judge, but what will be written is entirely up to us: Who we are, who we’ve been and what we want to be remembered for. We can’t say our generation did not know how to do it or could not afford it or did not have the reasons to do it. It’s up to us. In the End of...

Unlike all other creatures, humans can think about their existence. They can question and ponder about the reason for their existence. They can even think about thinking! This ability to reflect and self-reflect is probably what makes life one of the greatest adventures that you can embark on. As a species, we know we have our collective significance, but being human causes us to go beyond the general categorization and ask a more personal question: Who I am as an individual? Am I just a drop in the ocean of humans or does my life has an individual meaning and significance? Sheila argues that finding the true you is an important discovery that enables you to not only understand yourself but also to embrace your true self and live an authentic and fulfilled life. The author walks with you, taking you through a journey of transformation from the cradle to the place of ultimately finding the true you. She seeks to guide you on how you can transform your live by carefully assessing your be...

Pride, the oldest known among all vices and perhaps the most insidious, is still present today both among saints and common men and women. Can we reject pride of ownership and pursue a ‘Kingdom First” agenda?  In Rooting for Rivals, Peter and Christ, open their hearts and ministry for all to see the corruption of pride even among the most scripture-driven organizations and especially among leaders of faith-based and charitable organizations. The authors give an honest assessment of prideful behavior covered with tons of good intentions and give practical ways to practice its antidote, Humility. The authors also extend the reflection across the 7 deadly sins and how to overcome them. How did Christian and faith-based organizations come to be known more for what and whom they are against than for what they actually do, support and encourage? How can we multiply our impact by cooperating rather than competing? Is working together only a slogan used while attracting people to rally to ...

62 ans après l’accession de la RDC à l’indépendance , après une longue histoire de gloire et de douleur, nous ne sommes pas toujours debout entant que peuple. Nous sommes incontestablement unis par le sort car nous n’avons pas le choix de faire autrement; cependant dans l'effort pour l'indépendance nous sommes plus désunis qu’unis. 62 après l’accession à  notre indépendance, nous devons admettre que nous avons épuisé toutes les excuses pour justifier l’état actuel de notre pays. Personne dans le monde et nos enfants ne peuvent plus gober les explications faciles qui cherchent à faire porter la responsabilité de l’état actuel des choses aux causes lointaines et extérieures (malgré leur pertinence). 62 ans de lamentation c’est largement suffisant ! Je pense qu’on est tous d’accord. 62 après l’accession à  notre indépendance, une remise en question profonde personnelle et nationale s’avère incontournable. Ça fait longtemps que nous sommes courbés. La nation, le destin de notre pa...

Nous vivons dans une ère nouvelle ! L’ère du chamboule tout ! Le professeur Phidias montre que face à l’échec total du pouvoir publique en Afrique et des oligarques post-coloniaux, la société africaine a vu naître une nouvelle conscience citoyenne qui émane d’une manifestation du désir de rupture avec l’ordre actuel en Afrique. L’addition des colères d’un peuple délaissée et de plus en plus conscient des raisons de ses souffrances a conduit aux manifestations populaires diverses. L’auteur démontre que les mouvements sociaux sont nés dans un contexte de la crise de l’ordre néolibéral et de la récession de la démocratie. Le prof est animé par la volonté de diffuser la flamme que rallume le réveil du civisme parmi les jeunes Africains face au destin de leur continent. Il réhabilite les Mouvements citoyens africains comme acteurs politiques majeurs au service de l’éveil civique en dépit des écueils qui minent leurs actions ainsi que le doute sur l’impact de leur intervention dans le domain...

Wisdom, advice and encouragement on the Art of Leading God’s people. Fifteen distinguished leaders have contributed chapters to this book, with each giving an angle of looking at leadership and the art of leading people. The authors show that leadership is an art, not a science. George Barna begins by showing that nothing is more important than leadership – while there is no universally accepted definition of leadership, Barna adopts the definition by Garry Mills: Leadership is mobilizing others toward a goal shared by the leader and followers. There are eight traits that leaders who have been called possess, among which an undeniable inclination: True leaders are naturally inclined to lead. They sometimes assume a position of leadership reluctantly or they are eager to lead because simply they cannot help it. A leader perceives and thinks differently from others. They are mostly dissatisfied with the status quo and have a burning desire to lead people to a better future. They are mind...

Almost every person has one day dreamt about changing the world. We fantasize about it and imagine how the world would be different; but how many of us can confidently say that they’ve changed the world? Or at least are currently changing the world? Shane Stanford argues, as stated in the book title, that we should abandon the idea of changing the world, of doing everything but that we should at least commit to do SOMETHING. The author dedicates the book to the many unknown, unspoken heroes whose “something” means everything to so many or to at least one person. Shane shows how the best instruments of God’s grace and love come from slow and steady growth, often under adverse conditions, and that should not attempt to reach maturity too quickly. Though you may not say it loud, it is possible you may believe that when it comes to you, the church, and God’s plan, you are expandable. After all, most of us will never change our world. We think that our lives and gifts are not flashy, and th...

Dire non sans offenser ou sans nécessairement briser la relation, est-ce possible ?  William Ury propose dans ce livre qu’il est possible de dire non sans se sentir mal à l’aise, sans avoir mauvaise conscience ou craindre des représailles. Comment dire non  à son patron, un collègue, un collaborateur, un client, un fournisseur ou dans la vie privée à son enfant, un ami, un membre de la famille sans être déchiré entre la peur de ne pas faire plaisir ou de déplaire et l’envie de ne pas se renier ? Voila la question centrale que traite l’auteur en nous permettant d’éviter le piège des approches classiques motivées par la peur du conflit : Céder, Eviter ou Attaquer. William donne une orientation positive du non en montrant principalement que dire non à une demande c’est fondamentalement dire oui à nos intérêts et nos besoins. En affirmant notre voix, en protégeant nos intérêts, nous exerçons notre pouvoir, en le faisant de manière à ne pas susciter chez notre interlocuteur le sent...

Almost every person on the planet seems to know the importance of having vision but do we all know why vision is important? Or do we even know what vision really means? Bishop Samuel Mensah draws from a variety of sources and experiences to show that vision is indeed the fuel that drives leaders. From Lee Kuan Yew to Nelson Mandela, from Martin Luther King Jr to his own father Emmanuel Mensah, from Jack Welch to Steve Jobs, to Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the author shows how deliberate and creative vision was a determinant factor in the successes of these celebrated leaders. The author argues that the greatest disaster for any society, organization or nation is not the absence of a leader, but rather having a leader with no vision. No nation has developed without a leader with vision. Visionary leadership is therefore according to him, the capacity to craft, develop and translate vision into action, based on principled decisions which stem from an inner conviction that overcomes all barriers wit...

Leadership Sustainability by Dave Ulrich and Norm Smallwood (Seven Disciplines to Achieve the Changes Great Leaders Know They Must Make) Why don’t leaders always accomplish what they intend or finish what they start even after many leadership improvement efforts? Dave and Norm argue, with significant and well researched references, that leaders need the discipline to do what they desire and to turn their aspirations into actions. Inspired by the concept of environmental sustainability, Dave and Norm show how to shape the organization culture and all its actions through leadership sustainability. The main idea of the book is that what matters is the impact of the leader’s actions on others and not just what the leader does or means to do. Leadership is ultimately about getting results. Dave and Norm mainly explore three questions:  Why: Why does leadership matter? What: What makes an effective leader? And How: How do leaders sustain their desired improvements The authors present sev...

Getting Things Done by David Allen (How to Achieve Stress-free Productivity) Overwhelming, busy, stressful, demanding are the answers you invariably get when asking people about their day, work, job and things they need to accomplish. We always have more to do than we have time to do them and more interestingly, if you asked some of the most seemingly busy people what they have accomplished for the day, you may be surprised to hear that many have nothing to show for their time and busyness. David Allen argues that it possible to hack our working habits by setting up a straight forward system and achieve stress-free productivity. His main purpose is to teach us how to be maximally efficient and relaxed, whenever we need or want to be. How then do we achieve this and be known as achievers and dependable people? David argues that on the one hand, we need proven tools that can help us focus our energies strategically and tactically without letting anything fall through the cracks; and on t...

L'impact des rencontres dans la destinée écrit par le Pasteur Roland Dalo. Avec une simplicité d'écriture et d'arguments, l'auteur montre que derrière toute vie, se trouve une série des rencontres qui façonnent la personne. Ces rencontres peuvent être positives ou négatives mais en fin de compte Dieu fait concourir chaque expérience au bien et à la croissance de ceux qui l'aiment et le servent. Même si l'auteur nous aide à détecter les mauvaises rencontres et à les éviter, l'auteur dit aussi comme Job que: Dieu parle tantôt d'une manière, tantôt d'une autre et nous demande d'y prendre garde. Pour le Pasteur Roland Dalo, ce livre est à la fois un enseignement, mais aussi une autobiographie reprenant les épisodes importants de sa vie. Il essai donc de montrer la valeur, l'importance, l'influence et la puissance derrière les rencontres sur notre parcours en utilisant sa vie comme source d'inspiration. Outre les exemples des personnages b...

Content A) Varied reactions to the Covid19 vaccine B) Three suggestions to create more trust in our contemporary societies C) Conclusion A) Varied reactions to the Covid19 vaccine This August 3rd 2021, I took my second dose of the Covid19 vaccine. When I announced on May 20, 2021 that I had taken my first dose of the vaccine, I received many calls and text messages. While few of the calls/messages were from people who wanted to inquire on how they could also get the vaccine, many where from all my vaccine skeptics’ friends and family members. Their questions and concerns could be summarized by an insinuation that we could not trust the vaccine!  When I asked for the reason why we could not trust the vaccine, their answers depended on whom you asked. They ranged from the overly prudent to the fully-fledged conspiracy theorists with all other views and theories in between the two extremes.  Could it be possible that the skeptics are right? If yes, what could be the implication f...