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Brenda Kali is the founder of Conscious Companies and the Conscious Leadership Academy

Amandla ngawethu! Realism and idealism informed Nelson Mandela’s pursuit of reconciliation and nation building, the writer says. (Photo by © Louise Gubb/CORBIS SABA/Corbis via Getty Images)

The good, the bad and the ugly: Leaders have a choice

A conscious leader instils a culture of help and service to others and does not pursue the bottom line at all cost

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington DC this week on a mission few would envy: to rescue a bilateral relationship that has descended into open hostility.
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South Africa craves conscious, ethical leadership

In these difficult times, a summit aims to help with the urgent need for our leaders to act responsibly to instil caring, compassionate and conscious values

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ANC shows no political will to develop conscious ethical leadership

We need courageous, responsible leaders to save our state-owned enterprises, denuded of money and talent, to save the rapid deterioration of our hospitals and schools and to…

Trailblazers, ferrymen and shepherds: the leaders SA needs

Does President Cyril Ramaphosa recognise himself in one of these descriptions of leaders? And will he listen to the recommendations of the Conscious Leadership and Ethics Summit?

Morally bereft leadership raises questions of trust

The health industry, which makes a profit from human vulnerability, has a duty to practise conscious leadership. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case at some medical…

President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his State of the Nation address last month: “We are engaged in a battle for the soul of the country. We will succeed… because the spirit of resilience is deeply embedded.”  (David Harrison, M&G)

South Africa needs to adopt conscious leadership

A country can be saved only by people who understand a powerful leader is one who is authentic, responsible, worthy of trust, impeccable with their word and takes accountability

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Tipping point: Dear Mr President

The fight against corruption within government and society must be intensified

Chief executive of Conscious Companies Brenda Kali calls on South Africa’s leaders to build a capable and ethical state

Tipping point: Dear Mr President

The fight against corruption within government and society must be intensified