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Many Strategies Fail Because They’re Not Actually Strategies

Many Strategies Fail Because They’re Not Actually Strategies

Many strategy execution processes fail because the firm does not have something worth executing. The strategy consultants come in, do their…

‘South Africa From Hero To Zero… And Back Again?’

‘South Africa From Hero To Zero… And Back Again?’

Setting aside the Gupta fiasco in South Africa, details may soon emerge of the extent that South Africa is now…

The Common Traps Of Working In Your Family’s Business

The Common Traps Of Working In Your Family’s Business

“What’s wrong — is the company going bankrupt? Are we being sold?” For Charlie, who had joined his family’s bakery…

You Don’t Find Your Purpose — You Build It

You Don’t Find Your Purpose — You Build It

“How do I find my purpose?” Ever since Daniel Gulati, Oliver Segovia, and I published Passion & Purpose six years ago, I’ve…

Is A Universal Basic Income A Good Idea?

Is A Universal Basic Income A Good Idea?

What if everyone on the planet received a guaranteed income whether or not they worked?  That’s the idea behind the…

No Radical Economic Transformation Without Economic Growth

No Radical Economic Transformation Without Economic Growth

Economic transformation in SA is long overdue, but current talk about radical economic transformation is “mere political rhetoric”, said panellists…

How to Gain Credibility When You Have Little Experience

How to Gain Credibility When You Have Little Experience

There’s a meme on the internet, which speaks truth about a dilemma for young people entering the hypercompetitive workforce of…

4 Things Successful People Do To Have Great Relationships

4 Things Successful People Do To Have Great Relationships

Relationships fuel our journey. Some are constant sources of power, some are present for certain intervals and provide guidance and…

How Senior Executives Stay Passionate About Their Work

How Senior Executives Stay Passionate About Their Work

When we talk about “learning to love your job” or “managing yourself,” it’s often in the context of junior or…

Should We Be Worried About Gen Z Joining The Workforce?

Should We Be Worried About Gen Z Joining The Workforce?

It’s estimated that there are more than 2 billion of Gen Z worldwide. In South Africa, a third of the…