The Word Café Podcast with Amax

Send us Fan Mail Does The Theory of play support the idea of rest?  Our human existence, our human lives rides on traditions that are based on ordinances. These ordinances ordinate our lives; they help serve as pointers that guide us through the maze of life. These ordinances can be likened to laws; one’s ignorance does not deny their impact in terms of value, they very much enforce, but your bein...

Send us Fan Mail What is a vision?   A vision typically refers to a mental image or concept of something that doesn't currently exist but is imagined or anticipated as a future state or outcome. It is a clear and inspiring description of a desired future that an individual, organization, community, or society aspires to achieve. Visions serve as guiding principles that help shape decisions, g...

Send us Fan Mail The evolution of Human Resource management has never been envisaged as it is today. It has become so amoeboid that the only way to manage this is to be agile-conscious, pre-empting the changes and coming up with solutions that best fit the challenges. HR has never been so in demand as it is now. The above no doubt holds a very significant place in the workspace, but we still have...

Send us Fan Mail This is how I view KNOW-L-EDGE; The KNOW: is to be aware The ‘L’: your awareness leads to LEARN on a continuous cycle The EDGE: when the above factors are embraced, your EDGE becomes apparent, that advantage. So imagine bringing this into the space of carefully managing available resources and manipulating them to create more value. The knowledge economy is an economic system in w...

Send us Fan Mail Can you take a moment and imagine what the other side of impossibility will look like?  Our mind has been designed and gifted with imagination, and from here, we come to see and appreciate our world and create that future we so much desire. The "other side of impossibility" refers to a realm of existence beyond what we currently perceive as possible within the constraint...

Send us Fan Mail Moving from one form of change to another requires management principles and a framework to adapt to the new change or evolve from the old to the latest in a guided framework. This management can be viewed from the Human Resources Management lens.   For the future of work, evolving or changing is inevitable in keeping up or coping with the changes that will be encountered. As of m...

Send us Fan Mail In the recent past, the business environment has seen unprecedented evolutions on the back of change, and even continuous improvement cycles are trying to keep up with these changes. The above situation has thrown many organizations into panic mode, seeking solutions to these clear and present challenges. The Human Resources function has never been so challenged as it has been in...

Send us Fan Mail Addiction! Somehow, whenever this word is heard, a negative impression is evoked, and we feel sorry for the associated individual. It points to some form of dependence, creating this victim mode, and its bearer appears helpless. It makes this scenario which point to a state of despondency that seriously begs for help. It puts its character in situations of loss and waste. We often...

Send us Fan Mail "The Courage to Live" can also be interpreted as finding the strength and motivation to fully engage in life and pursue one's passions and dreams. It involves breaking free from self-imposed limitations, societal expectations, or the fear of failure and embracing life with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. Having the courage to live means taking risks, stepping o...

Send us Fan Mail The power of language and communication is immense and plays a crucial role in our everyday lives. Here are some critical aspects of their strength: 1. Expression of Thoughts and Ideas: Language lets us express our thoughts, ideas, and emotions. It allows us to share our experiences, beliefs, and perspectives, fostering understanding and connection. Through effective communication...

Send us Fan Mail Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, and physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of electrical engineering and electromagnetism. He is often regarded as one of the greatest inventors and visionaries of all time. The legend of Nikola Tesla stems from his numerous groundbreaking inventions, his eccentric personality, and h...

Send us Fan Mail We all yearn for perfection, to be complete and fulfilled. In pursuit of this, life happens, and we experience some pain here and there. Sometimes we feel like just giving up, but with a careful look at life's underlying principles, you will realize that repair is an aspect of life that we can learn so much from to make the best of that broken situation in our lives. The art...

Send us Fan Mail Ideas rule the world, but first, these ideas must go through a refining process that brings out the very best of those bearing these ideas, and they are contained within time and space, which travels through countless generations. The become transgenerational  Transgenerational ideas refer to concepts, values, or beliefs passed down from generation to generation. These ideas can s...

Send us Fan Mail From nothing to so much, from grass to grace, from facing your fears to extinguishing your worries, this is often the story of champions, those who have come to understand and appreciate their purpose here on earth, not minding the circumstances they find themselves, they take advantage of what the providence of purpose has given riding on the gift of life to fulfilling that God-g...

Send us Fan Mail The dignity of Service refers to the inherent value and respect associated with engaging in acts of Service or serving others. It encompasses the idea that serving others, whether through one's profession, volunteer work, or everyday acts of kindness, is a noble and honorable endeavor. Service can take various forms, such as serving in the military, working in healthcare, tea...

Send us Fan Mail What is the best way to live and achieve your dreams here on earth? Would it be to embrace an individualistic and private life? Or to pursue that communal lifestyle that is seemingly generalistic in its conveyance and delivery? The place of exchange in building a lasting and rewarding life cannot be downplayed, but this heavily depends on the prevailing culture within that defined...

Send us Fan Mail Coaching is a process where a trained professional, known as a coach, works with an individual or a group to help them achieve specific goals or develop certain skills. The coach provides guidance, support, and feedback to the client, helping them identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and create a plan of action to achieve them. Coaching can be used in a variety of s...

Send us Fan Mail Social medicine is a field of medicine that focuses on the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence health and disease. It is also known as public health, community medicine, or preventive medicine. The primary goal of social medicine is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities by addressing the underlying social determinants of health. Thes...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership via science refers to a leadership style that prioritizes evidence-based decision-making and draws on the latest scientific research to inform decision-making. This approach to leadership requires leaders to be knowledgeable about the latest scientific findings in their field and to use that knowledge to guide their decision-making. Leadership via science is particularl...

Send us Fan Mail Can two walk together unless they are agreed? Amos 3:3     To have an agreement in carrying out any particular decision at all points to an underlying understanding that the parties involved in making that decision(s) have displayed based on the available information.  The management of agreement is crucial in the survival and existence of any organization, be it formal or informa...

Send us Fan Mail What is a myth and how is it created?   The word myth derives from the Greek mythos, which has a range of meanings from “word,” through “saying” and “story,” to “fiction”; the unquestioned validity of mythos can be contrasted with logos, the word whose validity or truth can be argued and demonstrated. https://www.britannica.com/topic/myth myth (n.) 1830, from French mythe (1818) a...

Send us Fan Mail c. 1300, nacioun , "a race of people, large group of people with common ancestry and language," from Old French nacion "birth, rank; descendants, relatives; country, homeland" (12c.) and directly from Latin nationem (nominative natio ) "birth, origin; breed, stock, kind, species; race of people, tribe," literally "that which has been born,"...

Send us Fan Mail Imagination is the ability to form mental images or concepts of things that are not present in the immediate environment or that have never been experienced directly. It is a key aspect of creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Imagination allows us to explore possibilities, experiment with different ideas, and come up with new and innovative solutions to problems. It is oft...

Send us Fan Mail Inspiration is a feeling or state of mind characterized by the sudden emergence of creative or insightful ideas, or the motivation to act on them. It can come from a variety of sources, such as art, nature, people, experiences, or personal values. Inspiration is often associated with a sense of awe, wonder, or curiosity, and can be triggered by a range of emotional and intellectua...

Send us Fan Mail Passion to portfolio, and from within the portfolio, responsibility takes shape and form that the bearer is now very much aware of his purpose, and every day is now a gift given to pursue this and to make this gift count, the bearer goes to work applying himself diligently. This is the story of the word café podcast, which started exactly two years ago. The First episode was publi...