In the Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, one new force changed everything. And according to McKinsey, today our world is undergoing an even more dramatic transition as a result of the union of four fundamental disruptive forces – urbanisation, accelerating technological change, an ageing population and greater global connections –…
Rebuilding Trust If you look at the traits of the great leaders of our time, there is one that stands out: they are all highly trusted. As a CA(SA) you know that no matter how captivating your vision is, how great your strategy is, how effectively you communicate, or even if you have a team…
When you type ‘Why do women __’ into Google Search, the first term that comes up is ‘wear makeup’. The second is ‘need men’, the third ‘pull away’. There is even one that says ‘play hard to get’. Clearly, some Googlers have issues … Interesting is how these terms resonate with other misperceptions about women…
Why good leaders make you feel safe I recently listened to a Simon Sinek TED video in which he talks about what makes a good leader. He says it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staff into a circle of trust. But creating trust, cooperation and safety – especially in an uneven…
When times are getting tougher and every day more inexplicable stories start to appear in the media, we all wonder about the paradox of it all. This reminded me of a Huffington Post video in which Jay Shetty, a motivational philosopher, talks about how Albert Einstein famously remarked in a conversation with Werner Heisenburg, ‘You…
Hitting rock bottom We’ve all heard the phrase ‘wake-up call’ before – either while growing up, or in articles, the news, movies or even songs. I’m sure we’ve all experienced a wake-up call in some way or another – the one where you know that you can’t ignore the signs any more – it’s time…
Today we continue to find ourselves on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. It’s already been termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution and in its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation brought about by it will be unlike anything humankind has experienced…
In life, it doesn’t matter where you’re coming from. The questions you should ask are where are you going and how are you going to get there. And aside from what you want to accomplish, what kind of person do you want to become as the result of all your work and effort? These are…
Here at the beginning of 2017, we all face a new start – where you can get rid of old habits, start doing things differently or make a more meaningful impact. No matter what your goals are for the coming year, we should all aim to become more credible. Credible leaders have the uncanny ability…
Why ‘bad’ people make great leaders As 2016 draws to an end, the quest for great leaders in our country has never been greater. And while reading about this topic I read an interesting article which turned the idea of the typical great leaders on its head. Rob Asghar wrote an article for Forbes on…