The World Needs a Father

The World Needs a Father

About 22 years ago a well-known spiritual leader in South Africa, Cassie Carstens, who is also a friend of mine was visiting a refuge camp in Tanzania. He went there to give leadership training to the leaders of the refugees in the camp. This training was believed to...
THE SIMPLE or NOT-SO-SIMPLE THINGS

THE SIMPLE or NOT-SO-SIMPLE THINGS

“Only those who have patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.” James J. Corbett At the start of each year, organisations look forward to doing better than the previous quarter or year. A lot of work goes...
Penchant for new faces: Embracing the power of novelty

Penchant for new faces: Embracing the power of novelty

Crafting compelling programs that bring people together involves more than just logistics; it requires meticulous preparation, a touch of innovation and a willingness to embrace the unfamiliar. As the dawn of another new year arrived, it brought with it a surge of...
Building Castles: Lessons from Sand and Success

Building Castles: Lessons from Sand and Success

On a warm summer day at a beautiful beach, a little boy on his knees scoops and packs the sand with plastic shovels into a bucket. He upends the bucket on the surface and lifts it. And, to the delight of the little architect, a castle tower is created. He works all...