The fact that the world of work is changing radically and irreversibly since the outbreak of COVID-19 has been repeated ad infinitum. Every company is going digital and the revolution is reaching even the most traditional sectors, forcing organizations to rethink everything from their business models to organizational structures. But […]
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Do you still remember learning to ride a bike as a kid? I do. I remember my dad taking the training wheels off my bike, which was – as your first bike usually is – too big for me. I remember the thrill of launching myself full steam down the […]
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“Performance Review”. Two words that fill most employees with a sense of dread. Even more so this year, when most of us did the best we could in hastily assembled home-offices which, ten months later, we still occupy with little perspective on returning to some form of office normality. The […]
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COVID-19 has changed our societies and business environments fundamentally in a matter of weeks. How quaint it sounds now, those off-site meetings and brainstorms and pilot projects to create our ‘one-day’ future. Suddenly there is no more time. Our tomorrow has kicked in the door of today with big, muddy, […]
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“Mistake”. It’s been a dirty word in business for many, many years. The last thing you ever wanted to have to say is: “I made a mistake”. I think it’s high time that we rethink that attitude. Mistakes are a natural part of learning or trying something new. A baby […]
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How often do you take a step back to reflect on what you’ve experienced or learnt? I certainly don’t do it often enough. Until recently, I thought that doing nothing was the same as wasting time. My time was spent rushing. Rushing to work. Rushing to the next meeting. Rushing […]
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A beautiful 4-minute video well worth watching. And then ask yourself the question: “Who am I, really? And what will I do with that to make change?”
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“Deciding what not to do, is as important as deciding what to do.” I came across this quote on my LinkedIn timeline this morning. At first, I scrolled past, but something about it intruiged me, and I scrolled back to have another look. It’s a timely quote as the summer […]
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How growing up in Mandela’s South Africa shaped my views on leadership. This year marks exactly 100 years since one of the greatest leaders of our time was born. It’s an important moment for me to reflect on too, because Nelson Mandela was an important man in my own personal […]
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How to start making your dreams come true. Isn’t it funny that I run a non-profit organization called “Dare to Dream” that aims to inspire girls in disadvantaged communities throughout Africa to realise their dreams, yet one of the scariest steps I’ve ever had to take is saying “Yes!” to […]
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