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Cancer is defined as an evil or destructive practice or phenomenon that is hard to contain or eradicate. Today the cancer that society is battling, unbeknown to us, is competition. Competing against each other! Does this presuppose that we shouldn’t compete?...

I read this statement from Doug Smith some time ago and it really provoked my thinking. “Who in your world can tell you no? You better find them and listen to them – they can save you from a world of pain.” In this article, we will discuss the subject of...

We often see successful people on the television screen, movies and books are made and written about their great success, even merch andise is sometimes br anded with their picture – but what is it that made them into this triumphant individual we see? Were they just...

Resilience is what gives people the psychological strength to cope with stress and hardship. One’s mental reservoir of strength is what one calls on in times of adversity. This resilience helps people to pick themselves up after turbulent times. Those parents...

Today I just feel like sharing one of the life-changing experiences that form part of a never-ending-process that is shaping me into a better leader and person every day. Sometimes things happen – seemingly insignificant – but have the potential to shape us for the...

Would we adopt a coloured child? Would we allow our sons or daughters to have a mixed marriage? Would you allow a person that is culturally different to you to lead you at a communal level? A lot of us might answer yes immediately but deep down our stomachs may be...

"Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift. - Oprah Winfrey There has been so much talk about what next after Covid-19 and how important it is...

The challenge for any country in the world is as simple as it is complex. There is very little by way of right and wrong in the circumstances as there is no manual of instructions. It is about asking the right questions first. Key for me is, is every life worth...

Over the past few weeks, particularly during this Covid-19 p andemic, I have reflected a lot on leadership and where the strength of leaders lie. How is leadership strength demonstrated, regardless of the times, Is leadership about how much and what one says or does?...

It is coming up to six months in this global crisis, and so much has been revealed in terms of leadership. Some came up strong and some did not. Some were a surprise we did not see coming, others were the usual suspects. A crisis does that. Character shows up. Change...

One of the most effective drivers of change has been identified to be crises or as aptly put by the Harvard Business Review, “a crisis or some kind of burning platform”. It is very difficult to disagree with this notion as we have seen it influence change across...