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“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson  Leaders have power that those who do not lead miss out on. While this leadership can be used for good and even for bad, the power of leadership is undeniable. As theRead more

In life, we have two main options for creating businesses and careers. We have sunflowers that take a short time to grow, but require the farmer to plough and reseed after each harvest. The second option is acorns. Acorns take years to start bearing fruits but once fruiting will continue to bear fruit for decadesRead more

In life, the situations we find ourselves in are often not ideal. From disorganisation to lack of government support, the situation is often difficult to manage and can seem impossible to grow. When the times are tough and uncertain we often look to leaders for vision and support, but how do you become a leaderRead more

Leaders and wealth often go hand in hand but is it because good leaders focus on wealth or are it just a by-product of good leadership? The truth is good leaders do not focus on money but rather on people, and many great leaders were not wealthy. With much of the world hating on theRead more

We often wonder what leaders are like in their personal lives. Are they much more passive or are they the same as we see them? The chances are they are the same as you see them. Why? Because leaders are always on. The reason leaders lead is because of passion for people and for theirRead more

While the world today is very different to the world 100 years ago or even 10 years ago, we can still learn a lot from the leaders of the past. The first step to learning from these historic leaders is to ensure you have the right mindset. A leader who wants to develop their skillsRead more

What has become clear to many during the pandemic is that life is uncertain. Whether you worked at a multinational with millions in the bank or were part of a small company, your job was not secure. One day all was well, the next day you are being retrenched. While many people were struggling withRead more

In 1973, a famous television actor bought a baseball club. He took this club to places no one thought possible, he helped the team grow and climb up leagues. This man was Bing Russel, and he had one secret to growing a team with a low budget and very few supporters. He lived his lifeRead more

Many companies have the abilities and resources to find high-quality talent to add to their team. Spending on recruitment, offering good salaries and headhunting can help companies find good talent. But what most companies struggle to do is to keep that talent. This often comes down to a lack of leadership. If you are leadingRead more

Leadership is a skill few manage to master, but many strive to learn. Being able to influence and lead people is extremely powerful in any industry. However, in order to master leadership, one first needs to master the basics. Leading yourself is the most important leadership lesson you need to learn, for if you cannotRead more