History would have it that to question a leader was frowned upon. It was seen as being disrespectful. In today’s workplace, there are about three very diverse generations, so diverse that expectations, perspectives and values may clash. It is possible that the entire paradigm of leadership…
This article is the first of many of The Authentic Leadership Quest. In this first piece I write about the importance of embracing vulnerability as a leader towards fostering a learning organisation.There are two terms in the above statement that I will define; vulnerability and learning…
The Pink Empowerment 2021 event was held on 12 June, under the theme Reinvent Me. It was a chic derby brunch and luncheon worth attending. The programme was well attended and hosted at the Wine Bar and Restaurant, in Windhoek. The ladies were entertained with live…
A few weeks ago, I shared an article titled, ‘Network is a Currency”, in today’s piece, I would like to draw attention to network partners that aid in catapulting careers. A successful career requires three vital partners; a mentor, a coach and a sponsor. Someone said,…
Adel Oosthuizen - Future Females Windhoek ambassador“Professional networking is not about who you know, it is about who knows you”, Mark Jefferies. I was recently invited by Future Females Windhoek ambassador, Adel Oosthuizen, to present on the Do’s and Don’ts of Online and Offline Networking.…
Over 50 years ago, long before majority of today's workforce was born, the social scientist and father of modern management, Peter Drucker said that a time would come when the ability to think and adapt will become more valuable than physical labour. He stated that information…
As the world becomes more and more dynamic, organisations (people, structures, processes, systems, culture, etc.) are expected to adapt to the demands brought on by disruptive industry trends and digital efficiencies. What is more apparent and perhaps challenging to some is that the adaptation is no…
Happy new season. It is the time of the year when we start talking about resolutions versus habits. If you are busy making plans, consider making your plans in pencil. You might perceive pencil to be a metaphor for doubt, fear or lack of confidence. The…