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The Golden Thirteen were the first African American men commissioned as officers in the United States Navy. Their story is more than a historical milestone. It is a powerful example of how teams can perform under pressure, overcome systemic barriers and create lasting change.

Really think about it. What would your answer be? Would you fall into the 40% of global CEOs who, according to professional services giant PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, doubt their companies will still exist in the next decade? If the answer is yes, ask yourself why. Now ask yourself: “Are the people in my company happy?”

The business-critical challenge of 75% of executives contemplating resignation highlights a harsh reality - mental health struggles are a significant concern for business founders, entrepreneurs and executives alike. So, what needs to change? The answer lies in mindfulness in the workplace - a proactive approach to nurturing resilience, focus and well-being in high-pressure environments.

2024 has been dubbed the ‘super election year’. According to Statista, around half the world’s population lives in the more than 60 countries holding national elections in 2024, and with roughly two billion eligible voters, this is being described as the largest election year in history.

Today’s business environment is dominated by increasing geopolitical chaos and technology-driven interconnectedness, highlighting the need for partnership and agility as essential means of navigating these new levels of chaos.

Are your meetings about TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) or would the T in your meeTing stand for T-E-D-I-O-U-S?

In their 2014 Harvard Business Review article titled 'What VUCA Really Means for you', Nathan Bennett and James Lemoine warned us not to use the VUCA acronym as a crutch. Sadly, looking at the South African context today, this has indeed become a reality. It is important to understand that just because we can’t prepare for a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous world, does not mean we cannot lead our businesses through it.

The reason for leadership to make building a purposeful culture a priority is not to have happy employees - nice as that is - but to inspire employees with the organisation’s purpose in order to deliver on the brand promise.

We see leaders all around us: we see them in businesses, parliament, communities, and even in social settings. We see them amongst the rich and the poor, men and women, young and old. Consider a group of small children playing for example: one always tends to take the lead while the others follow. But if we see so many leaders, why do we find so little leadership?