Tag: perseverance

From classrooms to boardrooms, gaming is building the leaders of tomorrow. Picture this: millions of people worldwide are voluntarily putting themselves through intensive cognitive training programmes. These programmes would make corporate leadership courses look like child’s play. They are developing lightning-fast decision-making abilities, mastering complex strategic thinking and building teamwork skills.

Amidst a current tidal wave of negativity, Raising Champions emerges as a powerful and timely antidote for our country. The book draws from the personal journeys of three of South Africa’s most celebrated sports figures. These include Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos, Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett, and 2007 Rugby World Cup winner CJ van der Linde.

The phenomenon of job-title inflation has gained traction in South Africa, driven both by young professional’s ambition for accelerated career progression and employers' efforts to engage staff while managing costs. This trend has led to an increase in roles with prestigious titles, such as 'Lead', 'Vice President', or 'Manager', being offered to individuals with limited experience, skills, or corresponding salaries.

E-sports, once dismissed as a frivolous pastime, has evolved into a dynamic intersection of entertainment, technology, and education. This transformation is not only reshaping perceptions but also providing significant benefits across educational levels.

In this truly remarkable life story, Saray Khumalo shares her epic journey to the top of the world: Mount Everest. From her childhood in Zambia and Zaire, to a corporate career in South Africa, through marriage and motherhood, Saray harboured one overriding ambition: to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains.