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The hard sell
A CEO of one of the manufacturing companies gave me an appointment to meet him at 10:00 am. On the dot, I was at his office reception...
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You too can get on the board position and shine
Board positions are some of the most coveted in the world as being on a board offers wide networks, credibility and a huge leap in...
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Tool 61 of 104 is to market yourself aggressively
Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance: he was one of...
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What is a Unicorn?
The 4th Industrial Revolution (4thIR) has given rise to a new term in the business speak – a Unicorn. The dictionary defines a Unicorn,...
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Leadership is not about titles. It is about action.
Who is a leader? Would you say you are a leader? Do not wait to lead until you are given the title “Leader”, “Manager”, “CEO.” Etc. Start...
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Don't be a selfish player
Are you a team player or a selfish one? In whatever business you are in, do learn that you sell fast turnaround time, and not phones, beer...
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Tool 60 of 104 is to be humble and focused
“The tax collector stood some distance away, not daring even to raise his eyes to heaven; but he beat his breast and said, “God, be...
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“Forensic Audit” vs “Independent Organisation Audit or Review”
You are a board member or shareholder of an organization. You receive certain information on possible revenue leakages or poor governance...
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Are you concerned about putting money on the table or asking who removed it?
Is your work about putting money on the table or finding out who removed it from the table? Everyone can remove money from the table....
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The barber's regret: money blinded me, part 2
Here is the barber. To enjoy this story, first read part 1 “Chaali [boy], you see me. I enjoyed Secondary School. Man, when you have money,...
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The barber's regret: money blinded me, part 1
He is 28. A barber. Exceptionally good barber. Customers line up for him. I too, when I find him busy, I wait for him. When I go to the...
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The three skills of outliers, part 2
Leaders want people who make their work light. The success of any company is directly related to the quality of the staff. Why do some...
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The three skills of outliers, part 1
I have sat in many boardrooms as well as holding one on one interactions with leaders. Asked, what top three key skills make one an...
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The future is bright if you think positively
Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. “It is easy to point out errors and mistakes. To discourage ideas or...
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How to initiate first contact with a stranger, part 1
Are you a party girl or boy? Regardless of your job title, you must master basic social skills and ability to start conversations with...
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Tool 59 of 104 is to build trust
For a while he refused; but after words he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow bothers me, I...
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The end of #Mindset to #Mindspark
“The mindset of our young people is wrong. We must invest more in mindset change.” Why set it and then change? This message is...
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What makes a good board chairperson, part 3
A good board chair guides the board to provide clear templates and tools to facilitate consistent reporting. This saves the board’s time...
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What makes a good board chairperson, part 2
A good chair makes sure the board has a charter that clearly defines the practices of the board. It is the primary responsibility of the...
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What makes a good board chairperson, part 1
As adequately underscored in my book, How to Get on The Board and Be a Fantastic Director, a good board chairperson sets the tone for the...
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What are the special attributes of a good board member?
To assess one’s financial discipline, the central bank, requires anyone nominated on the board of a financial institution, to among others,...
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Assess corporate governance maturity
The difference between an average medical doctor and an excellent one is the quality of diagnosis. Imagine feeling a persistent headache...
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Tool 58 of 104 is hopeful
Finding himself cured, one of them turned back praising God at the top of his voice and threw himself at the feet of Jesus and thanked him....
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From WhatApp: Tears in my eyes as I read this
A very poor newly wedded, the young couple lived on a small farm. One day the husband made the following proposal to his wife: Honey, I...
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