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...

Innovate or evaporate

The world moves fast. One day, you’re the hot new thing; the next, you’re yesterday’s news. It’s a harsh reality, but it’s the truth. As the father of modern management, Peter Drucker, stated, “The greatest danger in times of...

Echo or voice

Penguins plunge, headlines repeat—an endless loop. Why does every news feed need to share the same story? This is not news. It’s an old hat. The penguins have been doing this for centuries. We’re awash in a sea of sameness. Copycats? They’re everywhere. Safe?...