Tag: leadership

In an era defined by rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and institutional pressure, the need for grounded, values-driven leadership has never been more urgent. Purpose, Passion, Progress frames this urgency as a leadership imperative. In Purpose, Passion, Progress, Andrew Maringa challenges the assumption that leadership depends on titles, authority or visibility.

Work-life balance is quietly clocking out. In its place comes a way of working that reflects how people actually live. Meetings, school runs, errands and coffee breaks now share the same daylight hours. When work happens where life already unfolds, the day feels lighter. Teams stay focused, and productivity follows without pressure. This is not a trend. It is a practical reset in how the modern office fits into real life. This more natural rhythm resonates with today’s professionals.

Everyone knows how important it is to retain good staff, and how disappointing it is when a top performer leaves. This impact is felt more keenly in smaller businesses. For a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), losing a key employee is not just an HR inconvenience. It can shake team morale, disrupt operations and affect customer relationships.

In Father of Man: The 5 Ideals to Build Better Men, the author delivers a compelling and deeply reflective exploration of what it truly means to be a man in today’s world. Drawing on faith, lived experience, and moral leadership, the book offers a blueprint for shaping men who lead with integrity, compassion and accountability. Father of Man positions itself as a framework for men who want to live with purpose and responsibility.

Transform your life with this inspiring, research-backed guide. It helps you remove self-doubt, build confidence and unlock your professional and personal potential. Self-doubt is a silent force that undermines potential. It eats away at confidence and traps even the most capable in overthinking. You cannot outperform it, but you can rewire it.

Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist is not a business book, yet its lessons resonate deeply in today’s workplaces. From fear-driven leadership to purpose-led performance, the story offers powerful insights for employers navigating trust, control and growth in an evolving world of work.

Africa doesn’t have a capital problem. It has a collaboration problem. For decades, we have convinced ourselves that more investment is the answer. However, we have asked the wrong question. The continent’s real constraint is not money. It is the leadership discipline we have yet to master: building together across borders.

At first, out‑of‑town work trips might have felt like a promotion. You represented the company, were sent to “make things happen”, flew Premium Economy, stayed in a fashionable hotel, networked and hopefully, secured new business. But after some time, red-eyes, quick turnarounds and other travel pressures started wearing thin. So, you begin checking out mentally. You wonder why this could not have been a Teams call. You also wonder why every “quick” trip requires intense preparation, domestic juggling and days of unscheduled recovery time.

Read our exclusive cover story titled AI and the apprentice – a future of leaders without experience and wisdom? by Nokwethu Khojane, Director and CEO, GoSkillsCafe Recruitment, plus a host of other topical management articles written by professionals, consultants and academics.

Four decades ago, The Solution, co-authored by Leon Louw, helped shape South Africa’s political settlement. It also left an indelible imprint on the country’s constitution. Today, South Africa faces another economic impasse. As a result, Louw’s ideas feel more urgent than ever. They point back to A Legacy of Solutions forged during a pivotal historical moment.