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The Employee Who Will Win the Race with AI and Automation
Let’s face it — when employees hear “AI” or “automation,” the first feeling isn’t excitement.It’s a worry. Somewhere in the back of your mind, a small voice whispers: “Will a machine take my job?” And maybe it will — but only if you let it. Because the truth is, it’s...
Leadership is a promise, not a costume
Leadership is a promise, not a costume. I once reported to a man who wore the title but none of the weight. He answered upward, not outward. Every meeting was a mirror angled toward his own survival; every decision, a brushstroke on a portrait meant for the CEO and...
Built for Uncertainty, Designed to Lead
Introduction This VUCA DD (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous, with an added DD for Diversity and Disruption) world we live in today is turbulent, unpredictable, and constantly shifting. Furthermore, technological, geopolitical, environmental, and social...
Third-Party Risk Management in Banking: Scalable Solutions for Smaller Banks
A/ Introduction: The invisible risk In today’s hyper-connected financial ecosystem, banks increasingly rely on third party vendors, Fintechs, cloud providers, data processors, payment processing, and consultants to deliver critical customer services and cybersecurity....
Managing Uncertainty
How to lead when the conditions for success suddenly disappear Introduction In the 21st-century business landscape, uncertainty has evolved from being an episodic challenge to a persistent condition of organisational life. Global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical...
The Myth of the Self-Made Man or Woman – A Façade
There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” Indeed, it takes a community, a network of people, seen and unseen (that is the God Factor), to accomplish any meaningful feat in life. The notion of a “self-made man or woman” is...
Embracing Change
“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” - Roy T. Bennett. Change, we often say, is the only constant. Some changes are perceived as necessary while others are choices we deliberately make. In any...
When Friendships (and Leadership) Are Tested
I recently lost a 40-year friendship after a disagreement. It shook me — not because disagreements are unusual, but because this relationship had survived so much over the years. I found myself asking: Why do some relationships last a lifetime, while others end...
Freedom and Responsibility: Mandela’s Challenge to the World
In his inaugural speech as South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela reminded us that “with freedom comes responsibility.” Those words, spoken in 1994, were not only a reflection of South Africa’s new dawn but also a timeless challenge to...
Authentic Leadership
Why Being Real Builds Better Teams In today’s workplace, people are quick to spot when leaders are putting on a show. Titles and authority might get compliance, but trust and genuine influence come from something deeper—authentic leadership. What Does It Mean to Lead...
How Leaders Can Position Themselves for Board Success
Introduction Board membership is a prestigious and impactful role that requires more than just technical expertise. It demands strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and the ability to influence and collaborate at the highest levels. This guide explores how...
Why Emotional Intelligence is the Cornerstone of Great Leadership
Leadership Strategist & High-Performance Leadership Coach In today’s fast-paced and highly interconnected world, technical expertise alone is no longer the currency of leadership. The skills that earned you your first promotion, mastery of spreadsheets, project...