Everyone knows that financial expertise and operational know-how are vital for executives to manage profitable businesses. Still, nowadays, a new set of skills is even more important, and recent research suggests that leaders with social skills and emotional intelligence are needed most. The study suggests that what is needed is socially adept leaders, leaders who…
How do people see you? In the quest to become an influential leader you will wonder how people and especially those you lead see you. And chances are good that others’ perceptions of you will differ in important and disconcerting ways from how you see yourself. Others’ perceptions of you will be impacted in part…
How do you make others feel? We are just at the start of 2022, and already there’s been a big focus on leaders worldwide and the need for good leaders. There has also been a considerable focus on the type of leadersmaking news now. And everywhere people are asking: Is your leadership selfless, empathetic and…
SURVIVING CHANGE Battles (and change) have been part of life from the beginning: good versus evil, light versus darkness – we are all familiar with battles happening today all over the world. However, there is another battle that is much closer to all of us and one that is applicable to 100% of you reading…
TURN YOUR ‘SHOULDS’ INTO ‘MUSTS’. We have had a year full of surprises, highs and lows. A year where we once again appreciated our health, the time spent with loved ones and a support system to carry us through the lows. We are ending the year with a highlight by introducing you to our Top…
AN SERVICE MINDSET Track and field races are some of the most popular activities at the Olympic Games. And so Usain Bolt, the retired Jamaican sprinter, is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time. He was determined to be himself and that, together with his unconventional and unique style, is probably one of the…
JOYFULNESS IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS The results of many studies have shown that happy employees are more engaged, productive and apart from a willingness to go the extra mile, they also contribute more to success and profitability. As a #differencemaker and business leader, you have an opportunity to create conditions for happiness in your business.…
BEING OTHER-CENTRED In one of the many books about great leaders and their qualities, The art of leadership, Donald Walters writes about lessons we could learn from George Washington. He gives one profoundly positive example showing that leading others isn’t about driving them, directing them, or coercing them, but about compelling them to join you…
STEP INTO YOUR PURPOSE The past year has been most challenging for most of us. I’m sure you often had to remind yourself that these tough times will only make you stronger and more resilient. This month we celebrate women, and we feature an exciting array of women in this issue. Women come in different…
REVOLUTIONARY SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE The past year has taught us that you cannot predict what the future will hold. Many unexpected factors can have an impact. However, as business professionals, you can ensure that you have the requisite skills to stay relevant in the business world. Research shows that by 2030 the likelihood of…