Shaping culture invisibly

“Culture cannot be taught but is caught.” This simple yet profound quote encapsulates how culture spreads within an organization. It’s not about grand speeches or detailed training manuals but about the behaviors and attitudes that leaders model...

Good enough

“Perfect is the enemy of good.” It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, a warning against getting so caught up in pursuing perfection that we fail to make progress. But what about the flip side? What about the danger of settling for “good...

Stepping back as a leader

As leaders, you often feel pressure to have all the answers to pave the way for others’ success. But is this always necessary or even beneficial? As leaders, our instinct may be to take charge and ensure everything runs smoothly. But are we inadvertently...

Knowledge thirst in organizations

Innovation. Growth. Learning. Words that sparkle on corporate manifestos. But peel back the page. Look around. Are these more than polished jargon? It’s a quest to gauge how deeply organizations drink from the well of knowledge. A proper growth mindset is not a...

No problem, solve it now!

“No problem.” These two words can change everything. In South Africa, it’s more than just a phrase; it’s a mindset—a quick acknowledgment of a challenge, followed by an unwavering commitment to finding a solution. Dwelling on problems is a...