Adaptive leadership involves creative problem-solving, quick adjustment to new plans and a solid grasp of economic conditions around the world and at home
In our rush to lionise Nelson Mandela we are liable to forget that it was his humanity that made him a great president and statesman
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If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running?
A conscious leader instils a culture of help and service to others and does not pursue the bottom line at all cost
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
The ANC’s elective conference is coming up, but who are the winners is not as important as what they have to say
Leaders have power, influence and authority, which should be used carefully
South African leaders mitigate against brain drain and other challenges with bold thinking, innovation and growth focus. We need to make sure we have a heritage worth celebrating with the leaders of tomorrow
Here are seven expert tips to help you become a better leader by investing time and energy into a healthy work culture
Investing in the right things for your business requires making choices and making them consciously
Having a woman leader of the country would show a shift in gender equity, but more than that, South Africa needs someone morally unimpeachable who listens to the impoverished
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 aid schemes
A government could program its cryptocurrency with whatever features it deems necessary. It would allow states to control what money should be spent on, where it could be spent, when or even by whom
Women need support to overcome systemic barriers, argues 51-year-old Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, the first female vice-chancellor at the University of Ghana
For leaders, in government or in business, there is only one solution — we must all put in the work to not only transform ourselves and our mindsets, but to earn the moral authority to lead
Ethical decision-making for leaders involves balancing many competing needs, which includes allowing individuals hesitant about vaccines to discuss their concerns
Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers
The new movement in Chile has significant potential to continue its already ground-breaking march to a new world for all Chileans, and women in particular
Selfless leaders and engaged citizens must protect their nations from seeping into failure during their transition to democracy
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is contributing to conservation not only with her veterinary skills but also by supporting community development
Incoming chief executive Ruwayda Redfearn says Deloitte has learned a lot about the importance of ‘professional scepticism’ from its corporate mishaps
Research is revealing that poetry may be just what leaders need to navigate today’s troubled waters
The municipality has accrued billions of rand in wasteful spending, and more than 6 000 putrid bucket toilets
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At a time when unemployment and poverty must be tackled head on, our country appears rudderless
The past cannot be erased, but leaders can choose how to respond to it and how to forge a better future
Leadership will be at the core of how the learning space evolves and uses the pandemic as an opportunity to advance
The need to protect the autonomy of the State Security Agency from political interference is even more critical now that it falls under the presidency
Our previously great reputation as the ‘land of Mandela’ has been tarnished by increasing state corruption and poor moral standards
Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent
The purpose of business is to make money – but good leaders are more than bean counters
The way our government — and its leader — have handled the pandemic leaves much to be desired
Building competent teams that can cope with pressure is essential