South Africa’s Business Landscape: Thriving on Change and Opportunity
South African CEOs are demonstrating cautious optimism as they navigate a rapidly evolving business environment. PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey reveals a strategic shift towards leveraging opportunities presented by technological advancements, sustainability practices, and a climate-conscious approach. This forward-thinking strategy positions South African businesses for significant growth and resilience in the coming years. While acknowledging challenges like […]
Managing and measuring work
Let’s start with a story to set the scene around managing and measuring work. Just because you have over 50 flavours of jelly beans does not mean you should have over 50 types of performance measurement. You cannot move your company forward and retain a happy, productive workforce if you cannot give them clear, actionable […]
Driving for Results
An example of driving for results is Ellen MacArthur. She grew up wanting to sail. Her dream was to voyage around the world, non-stop and on her own. It was clear that she was determined from a young age. For three years, she saved up her school lunch money to buy her first boat. At […]
Winning at Negotiating
Types of Negotiation When negotiating, the ideal aim is to achieve a ‘win-win’ deal for both parties. That way, everybody feels like their needs are being met by the end of the bargaining process. There will be times, however, when the win-win approach to negotiating will not be a priority. If you intend to avoid […]
The Art of Approachability
Let me tell you a fascinating story about approachability. Dr. Wendy Levinson, a researcher, listened to lots of talks between doctors and patients. She discovered something intriguing: Half of the doctors had never been sued, while the rest had been sued twice. Surprisingly, their skills and the info they shared were similar. Curious to find […]
Standing Alone – Together
Standing Alone – Together Servant-Based Leadership is gaining traction in the business world. It’s all about fostering positive, collaborative teams and communities. This concept aligns with what we call “Exponential Leadership.” It’s about having self-aware leaders who embrace coaching, agility, and inclusivity, moving away from old-school “command and control.” Oddly enough, while we’re craving new, […]
How To Be Resilient
How to be resilient Nobody said it was going to be easy, or be smooth sailing, or that success was guaranteed. Nobody teaches us to be resilient. There are hundreds of thousands of books in the world covering topics such as business, entrepreneurship, success, power, wealth, leadership, influence, branding, and marketing. But nothing about teaching […]