Why I Stay Neutral

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Ikechukwu Okoh
March 17, 2025

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This Week at a Glance

Why I Stay Neutral

If you’ve followed me for a while, you would have probably noticed something:

I don’t engage in political, religious, or racial debates on social media.

It’s not because I don’t have opinions.

I do have plenty of them.

I would instead give my opinion over a cup of coffee or a glass (of the good and tasty stuff).

Over the years, I’ve learned a hard truth on social media:

🔹 Many of these political arguments generate more heat than light.
🔹 Most people aren’t looking to understand, they are only looking to win the argument.
🔹 The actual cost is not the wasted time. It’s damaged relationships.

I learned this lesson the hard way.

Two years ago, during the last elections in Nigeria, I watched two brilliant professionals at the top of their game tear into each other over politics.

It started as a discussion, then became a heated debate, and before long, it turned into a bitter, ego-driven exchange.

By the time it ended, no minds had changed.

But their professional relationship was permanently damaged.

That memory has remained with me.

Since then, I’ve chosen to invest more of my energy where I can make an impact: leadership, business strategy, entrepreneurship, and public health.

These are the areas where change happens, solutions are built, and we move forward.

Let me be clear:

Staying neutral doesn’t mean staying blind.

Are You Selling Off Your US Stocks

I watch trends.

I analyse.

I act when necessary.

Right now, I see red flags in the US markets.

Since Trump stepped back into the political spotlight, volatility has surged.

Global investors are rethinking their positions, and market uncertainty is growing.

I don’t make investment decisions based on emotion.

I make them based on data, risk, and long-term positioning.

So should you.

Based on what we see now, could this be the best time to sell your US stocks?

This is not politics.

This decision should be based on market behaviour.

Stay ahead of the curve.

Your Leadership Move

Markets are not only about the numbers.

They’re about human psychology, confidence, and strategic positioning.

So, here’s my challenge for you this week:

✅ Where are you investing your energy? Into battles that don’t serve you or into areas that will drive real impact?


✅ Are you watching the trends in your industry, your business, and your leadership? Or are you reacting too late?


✅ And most importantly, are you making decisions from a place of wisdom or emotion? The best leaders don’t just watch the storm. They navigate it.

Over to you:

What’s your take on the current US stock market?

Holding or selling?

Let’s discuss.

I wish you a fabulous week ahead!

Please stay connected with me:

Ikechukwu Okoh

Founder of Leadership Pulse

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