Ian Fuhr

Ian Fuhr is the chief executive of The Hatch Institute, a personal and business leadership coaching company. He is known as a serial entrepreneur who founded the Sorbet beauty salon chain

Put people first in your business and the profits will follow

Opinion Ian Fuhr - 21 Oct 2021

Instead of ‘lean and mean’ businesses should rather be aiming to create a ‘caring and sharing’ culture

The role of culture in mitigating employee burnout

Opinion Ian Fuhr - 2 Aug 2021

At the heart of a strong business culture is an underlying sense of belonging and a common desire to serve people

Entrepreneurship will save South Africa’s youth

Opinion Ian Fuhr - 22 Jun 2021

Complaining about ‘reverse racism’ and BEE serves no one. South Africa’s white youth should focus on entrepreneurship instead

Business: Forget empty Freedom Day platitudes, take action instead

Opinion Ian Fuhr - 26 Apr 2021

It’s not enough to be colour blind, we must look at reality and act to stop racism

Leaders need to earn the moral authority to lead

Opinion Ian Fuhr - 21 Apr 2021

Using power and hierarchy creates a culture of fear and discomfort – and no extraordinary customer service has ever been delivered from that type of environment