My top recommendations

on books (non-fiction)

for a deeper insight into leading people with purpose

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hard truths on what it takes to make and sell great work

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stories from building Virgin and focusing on what matters

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deep, inspiring story of a trailblazer’s journey & lessons

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core values of excellence to attract greatness

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understanding how to find magic in the mess of irrationality

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an inspiring journal that leads up to the earliest days of Nike

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on building and strengthening relationships

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on worrying less about other people & other things

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a case for truly caring vs typical traditional marketing

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on how we stand in our own way with self-absorption

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understanding obstacles as the path to greatness

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on talks & podcasts

How to get your ideas to spread — Seth Godin

Youtube

How to win without pitching — Chris Do with Blair Enns

Spotify

Why leaders eat last — Simon Sinek

Youtube

Seth Godin QnA with HPU President Qubein

Youtube

10 ways to have a better conversation — Celeste Headlee

Youtube

on music
Everyday Life by Coldplay

Everyday Life by Coldplay (album)— my true friend, in joy and pain.
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Victor Démé

Victor Démé by Victor Démé (album) — a feeling I could ‘know’ even without translation.

Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Sometimes I Might Be Introvert by Little Simz (album) — for never failing to get me deep in work.

Soweto

Soweto by Victony & Tempoe (track) — for never failing to put me in my dancing shoes.

Oh Jesu

Oh Jesu by TY Bello & Tope Alabi (track) — a moving, humbling call for spiritual awakening.

Miracles (Someone Special)

Miracles (Someone Special) by Coldplay, Big Sean (track) — for seeing me through 2017/18.

Wonderful Wonder

Wonderful Wonder by Nathaniel Bassey (track)— for endless, unspeakable joy.

As we struggle everyday

As we struggle everyday by Femi Kuti (track) — the fuel to keep going in spite of the struggle.

Love and Trials

Love and Trials by The Cavemen (track) — the one that flowed so good I couldn’t believe it.

Atunda Ere

Atunda Ere by Beautiful Nubia (track) — for the drums, the texture and the rich culture.

Ikoko Akufo

Ikoko Akufo by Beautiful Nubia (track) — which gets you happy, sad and finally, hopeful.

Bank on it

Bank on it by Burna Boy (track) — for the reassuring confidence that keeps you calm.

*Maybe I could have added a category on food but my friends have banned me from recommending food because according to them, I have got terrible taste. You see, Daniel? I didn’t.