Dr. Sam Adeyemi

Atlanta-based Dr. Sam Adeyemi (SAY: Ah Day yeh me) is the founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA). More than 45,000 alumni have graduated from DLA programs, and more than 3 million CEOs and high-performing individuals follow him on top social media sites. Dr. Sam's new book is "Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership." He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Virginia's Regent University, and is a member of the International Leadership Association. He and his wife, Nike (say Nee keh) have three children and founded Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.

Dr. Sam Adeyemi is an opinion columnist for the CEOWORLD magazine. You can follow him on LinkedIn, for more information, visit the author’s website CLICK HERE.

CEO Journal

New Year, New Journal? The 4 Ways Journaling Will Make You a Better Leader in 2025

CEO JournalDr. Sam Adeyemi

Be honest. Did you buy someone a journal as a holiday gift this year? Or did you get one as a gift yourself? There’s just something about the holiday season. With high emotions and old memories floating in the air, coupled with the looming thought of a brand new...

CEO Advisory

Your Executive Earthquake: 6 Seismic S.H.I.F.T.S. to Elevate Your Leadership Style

CEO AdvisoryDr. Sam Adeyemi

Ready to shake things up? Leaders and their leadership styles are the foundation of every working culture. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 70% of employee behavior is the result of leadership role modeling, and leadership patterns have huge impacts on long-term worker well-being. The right leadership styles provide...

CEO Advisory

Is Your Watch Still Ticking? 4 Leadership Mistakes That Can Crush Your Working Culture

CEO AdvisoryDr. Sam Adeyemi

A mechanical wristwatch is a complex piece of machinery. The average wristwatch contains over 130 components, each perfectly calibrated to work in time with everything else. When everything is running smoothly, these machines can tick away the time with both elegance and precision. Of course, these watches aren’t perfect. Even...

Success and Leadership

Your Pizza Perspective: 6 Things African and Western Leaders Can Learn From Each Other

Success and LeadershipDr. Sam Adeyemi

Let’s pretend your perspective is a cheese pizza. Now, let’s imagine each new topping is a fresh perspective you’ve placed on top, making it a part of the whole. The best executives are bold maximalists when it comes to dressing their pie. They want a dynamic dish with multi-layered flavors...

CEO Agenda

Pirates, Tomatoes, and Trust: 8 Simple Rules for a More Welcoming Workplace

CEO AgendaDr. Sam Adeyemi

TRUST. Your workplace needs it. Over 90% of executives think building trust impacts their bottom line. But does your current working culture actually create trust between you and your employees? The answer might surprise you. In fact, only 21% of U.S. employees strongly agree that they trust the leadership of...

CEO Insider

A Workplace to Envy: 6 Questions to Ensure Your Culture Is Values-Driven

CEO InsiderDr. Sam Adeyemi

You want your working culture to say something about your organization. But what is it saying right now? Companies with a thriving and supportive workplace boast better performance. In 2022, almost half of the more culture-forward organizations experienced a significant increase in revenue, much higher than the 9% of their...

CEO Insider

Conquering the Cohort Effect: The 5 Ps of Multigenerational Leadership

CEO InsiderDr. Sam Adeyemi

Work. Is it a long-term career? A personal duty? A means to an end? A source of fulfillment? In short, each option is correct, as each option characterizes a different generational understanding of the workplace — from Baby Boomers and Traditionalists to Millenials and Gen Zers. Such differences in perspective...

CEO Insider

The Fruits of Failure: 7 Successful Ways of Looking at Every Loss

CEO InsiderDr. Sam Adeyemi

Failure. Mistake. Miscalculation. These words have a nasty reputation, most especially when mixed with growth-focused business and professional leadership. According to conventional wisdom, failure is simply the absence of success. So if success is the ultimate goal, then failure, mistakes, and miscalculations should be defined as wholly negative and avoided...

CEOWORLD magazine

Dr. Sam Adeyemi

New Year, New Journal? The 4 Ways Journaling Will Make You a Better Leader in 2025

Your Executive Earthquake: 6 Seismic S.H.I.F.T.S. to Elevate Your Leadership Style

Is Your Watch Still Ticking? 4 Leadership Mistakes That Can Crush Your Working Culture

Your Pizza Perspective: 6 Things African and Western Leaders Can Learn From Each Other

Pirates, Tomatoes, and Trust: 8 Simple Rules for a More Welcoming Workplace

A Workplace to Envy: 6 Questions to Ensure Your Culture Is Values-Driven

Conquering the Cohort Effect: The 5 Ps of Multigenerational Leadership

The Fruits of Failure: 7 Successful Ways of Looking at Every Loss

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