Do you feel that at times change is pushing you out of your position or job at the work place? Change can be painful at times - but that pain has the ability, no, actually the possibility to turn into professional gain.

At times, a person finds himself or herself feeling as if he or she is being pushed to the edge, at the work place.

That person at times feels if is the the colleague in the form of a supervisor who seems to be pushing him or her to the limit is against him or her.

But, at times if genuinely done, that person who seems to be pushing the colleague beyond the usual borders - is just ensuring that he or she gets out of his or her usual comfort zone, out of the usual business-making to business-unusual.

And the person - pushing the other to the highest level of potential, (again in a genuine way) is preparing you for your own future - he or she is making you to be counted among the Stars of mental liberalization and independence.

But for the person who is being directed to high performance might not immediately see the intended purpose - and might forever think this particular wants him or her out of the job or position. This is not strange, it's human nature to feel that way - and start to protect your turf or area ...and that will last until you reckon - that indeed - nothing is permanent apart from change.... and if you realize that change is indeed permanent, you will have to adjust yourself to change and be ready for the task of changing times.

Some change actions especially at the work place can be critical and - severe --but again, if such change is genuine - and a person sees the direction at which that change is formulated -- both the changer or the change effector, (implementor) the changed and the institution where the change takes place end up being winners - benefiting from the action of change.

I can however admit that it is not always that easier, for both the changing and the changer --but what is true is - change is beautiful and can have so much in store for the effected. Yes, there are also other sides of change, but since I opt to always see the positive side, whatever that might be is temporary...
So, next time you find yourself feeling as if you are not wanted at the work place - think out of the box --and look beyond the window bars ---I guess you know the story of two prisoners whom we are told that they were looking at the window from their cell...one apparently told the other that he saw only the bars at the window, but the other saw the stars, the light, the sky, the tree and more beyond the bars ...

Pause, and think carefully -- broaden your horizon and - see yourself part of the bigger picture -- and once you see that, you will surely see yourself part of the change --- I deliberately opted to go for the positive side of chance ---- because I know that in every situation - how tight it might be, there is an opportunity somewhere -- just like some would say, if one door is closed, the narrow door, the wider door is waiting for you.

Therefore, do not despair, get out of your comfort zone and fly high. you have all the abilities -- stretch them - do not just leave those to laze --- but make use of them ...

Are you ready for the task? I am - and I am not saying it is easy -- it will be tough - but I know, at the end of the tough journey, I will be happy that I was part of the team that traveled that journey and effected that much needed change.

Let's just remember those who were there to take us through the change, how tough it might have been --- you needed to hurt those muscles - and those ego's in order to come out on the other side...
Lolest ---- be the change you want to see my cyber link...again, this post is meant for the young friends who might need to hear from some of us -- I also went through some change actions -- some of which I looked at with raised eye-brows at times, but of which some I appreciate the fact that I had to go through.

Have you contributed to the growth of a colleague at the work place, if yes, in what way, if no, why?

Hano, when one thinks about the importance of growing the next person, what does that mean - to grow another person, at work, in life, at home etc?

Have you contributed to the growth of your colleague at all? What does that actually mean when we say you must help to grow the next person - especially at work, in friendship circles or just in life. Here, I am not talking about growing a family, children etc, but your contribution to a colleague or friend, my input, influence and basically contribution to the growth of my colleagues.

If you and I pause now, and think about colleagues you have assisted to grow, will you mention at least one or two? How did you contribute to their growth, in which way? How does that make you feel that you at least, in your limited way contributed to the growth of the next person professionally?
If you have not done that yet, how can you do that?There is so much satisfaction in growing the next person. We might not immediately see or realize that, but once you recognized that, you will know.
To me, growing the next person, professionally or in whatever away has so much impact and gives satisfaction to both the grower and the growing or the grown.


Remember, the author of this post is also growing, every day and will appreciate anyone contributing to her growth....I have realized what growing the next person means, as I was also grown.
Now, let's learn to share - in terms of growing our own people, those in our lives - next to us, at work, at home - and in your direction. I am sure you will feel full filled once you try that ......

If you grow another person, you will surely grow further as this action has ripple effects and can be reciprocal in many ways....the person you have grown might not be the one who will immediately reward you but those close to you - or close to that person who appreciate the growth of that person will give your positive feedback.

We all have the capacity to grown other people, we just need to open up and be a bit generous with our skills to grow others.. remember, you reap what you grow or plant -- therefore, grow now to have the fruit tomorrow -- positive growing has positive fruit....

Your Secretary today - can be your leader or your boss tomorrow - therefore, let's remember to treat one another fairly as there are equal opportunities in life - and nothing is permanent, apart from change,....

 I posted the next paragraph on my face book page three years back. And face-book administrators being so interesting and knows how to keep its clients engaged, it reminded me of the same post. To me, it is still so relevant and that is why I am re-posting it.


"We have to always respect the next person and treat him or her with dignity - just as we would like to be treated. Also, your secretary today can be your boss tomorrow. Or the person you despise, demonize and undermine today can be your boss, PS, Deputy Minister, Minister, PM or even your President tomorrow. Therefore, we have to be mindful of what we are doing because of our being, stand, position, authority, power, wealth, links, associations, education we have or posses today - because no one knows what tomorrow holds for you or the next person. Remember, nothing is permanent, only change is permanent."


Life is so valuable....and every person, irrespective of that person's situation now stands an equal chance to become a new person in various capacities, at leadership level, and in any respect. Each person is naturally and humanely rich and has so much to offer. The challenge sometimes is that, we are not close to a particular person to fully understand the values he or she can contribute or how that particular person can be assisted or guided, or actually how that person can assist and guide you.

It's like knowing your child today - as a child, but tomorrow, that child can be your leader, your CEO, your Director, your Minister, your President, your Board Chairperson, your Boss. Therefore, the person we might disrespect today or disregard because of our standing might be your Guide tomorrow, in so many ways.

And I have always learnt to make it a point not to unfairly treat a fellow human being today or tomorrow - and if in anyway I might have come across that way, it was never my intention and i will always regret that.

Let's always make it a point to be fair towards the next person, even your child - sister, brother, mother, father, friend, colleagues, employee or even employer or just any other person -- that is because life is interesting and changes continuously. You do not want to carry a burden of unnecessary regret because you have been knowingly tripping other human beings for self-gain - and trying to down - rate and down grade others -- life is so funny -- tomorrow, you could be sitting in exactly a similar situation ----

We have love that transcends all understandings, why not use that when situations might get tough? If we clinch to love, I am sure we will not go wrong...again, the person you might under-rate today has the capacity to be your leader tomorrow ....and that starts with your own child, just remember, you would not want to be treated unfairly either, and if that is the case, why do you do that to the next person....enjoy the rest of the Sunday.

Again, the message in this post is usually aimed at those who might need that contribution, especially the young ones - as we must care for those who need our input and guidance... it is not aimed a particular individual or so - it is basically a thought I got which could mean something to one or two of my young face book friends on this platform.

Unique you - you remain special - different from the other person - and that is what makes you so perferct in your own way

I sometimes share with some friends and colleagues that Life is so valuable - and that there is so much one must appreciate, just for being you.

You - me - that person, and the other - we are so unique - in almost every way - even identical twins have different features and blessings.

Now, do we value our uniqueness? Do we acknowledge the fact that we are unique makes you, me, the other person special? Your different attributes will always add value to the other person's unique sets of skills, experience, knowledge, values etc.

The way you are, you look, you seem - is what differentiates you from the next beautiful colleague. Each one of us is beautiful in his or her own way - we are not the same and will not be the same ever.
Your strengths - can be a blessing to the next person, whether it is your colleague, your employee, your employer, your mom, your child, sister, brother, father, mother, friend, uncle or grandma or grand pa. And that is also true when it comes to the next person - his or your strength can add value to you.

Therefore, I am posting this message aimed at especially to some of my young cyber friends to celebrate their special being - their existence means so much to their set - up - family, friends cycle, community - country and the world. You just need to first grasp that fact and you will see how much better you will feel ---

You are special, you are unique, you are beautiful - nobody is like you and nobody will be like you - you are who you are....

Now that you read this message, please feel good about yourself, appreciate your person -- and love your being -- nobody other than you will know your value ---you are the Master of your existence.
So be cool - you are amazing --- and have so much support by many of us....love is irreplaceable - love yourself, and love your neighbour as you love yourself.

Performance Contracts, at work or at home.... How do you see them?

As human beings, some of us will immediately see the negative aspect of it.

I was happy last night when I heard the Minister of State Owned Enterprises actually also reinforcing that I have always believed that the performance contract is aimed at systematically monitoring potential challenging areas with the aim at addressing them.

 The exercise is not aimed at punishing a person, but to immediately spot areas that need focus and redress. May be some might have managed this matter differently, but if we all from the word go deal with it in the same way - we can achieve so much. And remember, the performance contracts are not only useful at the work place alone but also at home - it is a good way of attending to priority areas in a structured manner.


Now, as of today, especially for my young cyber friends - let's embrace the performance contracts - because they list the key performance areas or target you need to focus on during a particular period. And during your day to day operations, your focus must be on those key points, and those those that are not working well, you discuss those with your colleagues and immediate supervisor, again, with the aim to take corrective measures, not to punish the person.

You have to however take action of those areas that seems challenging - do not wait to long as the aim is to tackle those over a particular period. If we approach this matter with a positive mind and enthusiasm, we shall surely reap the goods.

Therefore, if someone tells you that performance contracts are aimed a tripping you, then that person might not have understood the positive part of this matter and might only focus on the negative part.
Yes, and as my colleague Kazembire Zemburuka (now studying abroad) reminded me just now, there is great reward in performance success. The fact that you focus on priority areas - implementing the said action over a particular period.. if you succeed, you actually get rewarded in so many ways. For me personally, the most critical reward is the professional and emotional reward ---as that gives everlasting satisfaction -- you will always know and remember that this and that happened because of your contribution - and team work - or that you were part of that positive impact or change --or you were part of the team that pioneered as a specific revolution.

Yes, there is also another reward, the physical aspect. That is great too - but to me personally, it was always secondary --- although that forms part of the overall package of reward - such as getting a bonus - or given a performance certificate, offered a trip to a dream place or land etc....the key one is your contribution to making your work place the best work to work for -- your contribution to positive change...

Now, just try it and you will better understand what I mean.

One unique area potential holiday resort - Wlotzkasbaken at the coast - close to the Namibian sea can finally be inhabited by all

Wlotzkasbaken, mmmm, well done the Erongo Regional Council for having successfully concluded the discussions that have paved the way for that beautiful place to be turned into a residential area for all.. soon, it will be another holiday resort of our Mother Land.. Having grown up at the coast, I have seen and many a times passed Wlotzkasbaken -- to Henties, Terrace Bay, Torra Bay and back -- but I knew very well by then, that that place belonged only to a few those year... but today, the good news is, that the area will be developed, and more Namibians will set up their roofs over their heads along that beautiful sea-side... I am so inpired, feeling happy.

If you are asked to describe Namibia as a country, what could be some of those interesting descriptions?

Wide Open Spaces, Wide Open Skies, Land of Contrast(s)

Unity in diversity, Peace and Stability, Living Democracy.

Three countries in one, desert, woodlands, and mountains in some parts.

Dark Skies, Lots of Natural Wonders, Beautiful Flora and Fauna.


Hospitable people, Namib Desert, Welwitchia Plant.

Independent in 1990, only 2.1 million people, over 824 000 square kilometres.

Beautiful people, and....yeah..

And the list continues....now please add your part....