United we stand … What a history-making month has just passed! Once again, sport has succeeded in bringing our nation together. Everyone gave a general sigh of relief when the country’s collective attention shifted away from the confusing aftermath of the recent local government elections to our amazing athletes at the Rio Olympics. Ever since…
Editor’s letter Transformational leadership According to an article published by Forbes about the world’s greatest leaders research shows that in order to lead and do business in the modern era leaders need to exemplify a new model of leadership. A model where leaders must influence a variety of groups over which they have no direct…
Editor’s letter Great leaders = a vision for success We all have had the opportunity to meet and/or be inspired by great leaders. And you’ll agree that not two of them are alike: they have different personalities and life stories. Some can be very charismatic, some modest. They will have grown up in different environments…
Editor’s letter Breaking free … from yourself! How many times have you heard someone say that they reacted in a certain way because that’s just who they are? Or how many times have you declined to try something new because it’s not what you necessarily like? Chances are that you probably figured out who you…
Editor’s letter First impressions The first time you meet a business acquaintance – it could be your new manager, a recent addition to your team, or a potential client. The moment that stranger sees you, his or her brain makes some computations. And these are made at lightning speed – you are making major decisions…
Editor’s letter The secret to happiness If you could invest in your future happy and healthy self today, where would you put your time and energy? For most of us, happiness is one of the most important goals in life. But do you know what will really make you happy? This question was posed to…
Editor’s letter Socrates is one of the few individuals who has so shaped the cultural and intellectual development of the world that without him, history would have been very different. He is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy, and legend has it that he was once pronounced the wisest man alive by the…
Editor’s letter What a year has 2016 already turned out to be! Not only are we wondering what happened to the first few weeks of the year, our pockets are also much emptier and we are re-thinking that trip to Europe we planned … With only four weeks of 2016 gone, this promises to be…
Editor’s letter Purpose of life As another year comes to an end, you might find yourself thinking about your life’s purpose – and everything you still want to do, but haven’t had time to do. Self-help books usually offer predictable steps to finding your life’s purpose: consider your dreams, clarify your values, set some goals,…
Hope and pride During visits abroad, and especially to First World countries, one always draws comparisons between what ‘they have’ and what ‘we have (or don’t have)’. Then, sometime during your trip, you realise that yes, they have amazing public transport networks, no power cuts or water problems, and a strong currency (among many other…