Tag: Leadership
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The deep dive that fixed the puzzle pieces of my life
Imagination, wisely used, can be a superpower.
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Nine leadership questions for Sean Hanlon, Executive Director, BrightRock
After studying teaching and drama, I found my passion when I joined the life insurance industry as a broker consultant in the early 90s. I’ve worked in senior positions in financial services for over 30 years, having set up and run distribution for major life insurance operations in South Africa and the United Kingdom. 1.…
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni
A classic on leadership and teamwork, revisited for a new age of work.
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A Disruptor – Shaeera Kalla
Being a catalyst for positive social change is about challenging accepted conventions and institutions, and standing your ground with courage.
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The constantly busy life of SA’s number one champion of arts and letters
Art is long, the ancient Romans used to say; life is short. Proof of this can be found in the abundant statues and frescoes you can still find in Rome, left over from those imperial days, while you’ll battle to find any actual ancient Romans. In Africa, birthplace of humanity, the evidence of art’s longevity…
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The day I shook the hand of a mythical man named Madiba
All the children, lined up at the back of the church. He had wanted to greet each and every one personally.
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The trouble with making rugby players our role models
Adults looking for role models in sport is a bit like adults waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve. You need to move on from such things. When it comes to the kids though, sports stars are a vital link between them and a sport.
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An 8-Point Plan to Fix the Mess South African Rugby is In
I wonder if we as a country might have embraced the professional rugby era better had we not won the 1995 Rugby World Cup? Weird, I know, but bear with me.
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Why Being Retrenched Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
I made a purposeful decision: this retrenchment will not define me or my career. I would not give it power over me. I would not succumb to fear. I would instead choose how to react and I would be in control of my emotions.
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Why I Want My Son to Play Rugby
Putting your body on the line is a privilege. It is not state-sponsored violence. It is ritualised warfare, yes, but with rules. Aggression, channelled, is a powerful thing, which can move mountains.