Tag: #LeadershipDevelopment

Leading with Wisdom is a vital guide for leaders, creators and seekers asking one defining question: what does it mean to be human? We live in an era drowning in information yet starved of wisdom. Therefore, this book argues that the most powerful technology we possess is not artificial, but human.

In ROAR!, de Villiers Basson tackles the silent damage caused by bullying. This includes bullying in the workplace, online and in everyday life. The book empowers readers to recognise toxic behaviour early. It also helps them understand the dynamics between the bully, the victim and the broader culture.

Hospitality has always welcomed guests effectively. However, an important question remains. Are we equally good at welcoming young people into lasting, meaningful careers? South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis is well-documented. Hospitality should play a stronger role in changing that story. The sector can offer first jobs, skills, confidence and exposure to the world.

The first time I experienced the power of organisational change was while working with an organisation that needed to run a member poll across a diverse workforce. Participants ranged from knowledge workers to pensioners and front-line manual employees. Many people assumed the latter two groups were not digitally savvy.

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.

More than one million South Africans now live abroad. In addition, 43% say they do not plan to return permanently, according to the South African Diaspora Report for 2026. For decades, skilled professionals have left to pursue greater opportunity and long-term career progression. As a result, the country’s skills base has shrunk, and economic competitiveness has weakened.

After fifteen years working with South African leadership teams, business coach and founder of Grow, Graham Mitchell, has observed a consistent truth. Companies that achieve sustained growth are not necessarily the most innovative. Instead, they are the most disciplined. His new book, Compounding Advantage, captures these insights in a practical guide for leaders who focus on long-term performance.

By now, most organisations claim to be “learning organisations”, yet few can learn and adapt at the pace their environment demands. Despite rising investment in learning technology, leadership programmes and continuous development initiatives, progress has not kept pace with the speed and complexity of change.

Tomorrow’s leaders will still need wisdom. Wisdom still needs experience. And experience still needs time.

We’ve all felt it - the quiet, heavy pause when we look back on our business journey and a wave of “if only” hits. Maybe it was a client who never approached. Perhaps it was a daring idea you hesitated on. Or maybe it was a moment with your team that went uncelebrated. That lingering feeling whispers, “I could have done more … I should have tried harder”.