Starting without Experience

Starting without Experience

About six years ago, one evening, I was working late after tucking my boys to bed. At that time they were aged 5 and 10 and were sharing a bedroom right next door from my study. Mikal the eldest slept on the top of their bunk bed, and Luan at the bottom. “Dad, did you...
Living and Leading with Balance

Living and Leading with Balance

Like so many principles discovered in my life, the latest reminder came during one of my morning runs in nature. If you have ever physically stretched beyond your existing level of fitness, be it because of exercise, work or an unplanned activity; you would have...
Leadership Lessons

Leadership Lessons

His name is Jack. He is a 7-year-old Boerbador. I’m not even sure if there is an actual breed like that, but that is my name for it. He is a cross between the powerful South African Boerboel and the well known, lovely natured Labrador. In my opinion, he was lucky to...
Where Do You Stand?

Where Do You Stand?

Today during a walk on the beach, I was contemplating our life in this amazing place. I was counting my blessings whilst quietly cursing the unconsciousness of mankind. At that time I was dragging behind me a semi-full plastic refuse bag, filled with a myriad of...