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The Fragile Grip – The Reality of Leadership
Leadership and positions are often associated with power, influence, and status. However, one truth remains constant across time and cultures: leadership is transient. Just like life itself, leadership roles are temporary. The word “transient” calls for deep...
Management and Leadership
What's the Difference? Introduction With disruptive shifts like digital transformation, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), global pandemics, climate alterations, rapid technological development, and geopolitical changes impacting businesses worldwide, it’s...
The Importance of Why
A Leadership Reflection from the Kalahari Over the past week, I had the privilege of visiting my eldest son, who is currently working as a student on a remote game farm in the Kalahari, South Africa. The time we spent together reminded me—deeply—of the importance of...
The Transformational Power of Leadership
Coaching, Culture, and Organisational Success In today’s dynamic and increasingly complex business environment, effective leadership is not just a competitive advantage—it is a critical necessity. At the heart of thriving organisations is a leadership philosophy that...
Leading with Character: The CEO’s Greatest Asset
In today’s business climate, character is not a soft virtue. It is a decisive force that drives performance, reputation, and trust. Senior leaders operate in environments of constant scrutiny and complexity. Their behavior sets the tone for the organization and can...
Leadership’s Role in Building a Resilient Social Contract
We are living in times of rapid change and growing societal complexities. Under these circumstances, the concept of a resilient social contract has gained a lot of importance. Now more than ever, the path to a resilient society runs through the hands of courageous,...
The Power of Resilience and Flexibility in Business Leadership
Adapting to Change with Global Best Practices and Real-World Corporate Examples Introduction There is a moment often quiet, always profound when a leader is faced with a choice: resist the storm or learn to dance in the rain. That moment defines not just a person, but...
Why Your Team Is Not Talking
…and Why That Is A Problem I once witnessed a corporate executive shut down a team member during a meeting with the chilling statement: “I will wear my metal hat and rule with an iron hand.” This remark came simply because the team member offered a perspective that...
Character-Based Leadership
The Foundation of Trust and Authenticity In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. Traditional leadership models often emphasize authority, decision-making skills, and strategic vision. However, a...
What is Business Risk and Resilience in Banking
Banks require dynamic and flexible risk management to navigate an unpredictable future in which change comes quickly. Uncertainty amplifies business risks because it creates unstable environments where traditional forecasting models may fail. To develop this topic, it...
Mindset Shift
We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” —Oprah Winfrey Every one of us has a certain mindset. Organisations have a mindset, too. Changing a mindset is an almost impossible task unless the holder or owner of that mindset chooses to do something...
Don’t You Just Hate Rules!?
For as long as I can remember, I didn’t like rules. I’ve mostly respected authority, but I struggled with enforcers who had a rigid, black-and-white approach. I wasn’t always very popular with people in positions of authority—especially those who couldn’t (or...