At this Business Co event hosted by Common Ground Constantiaberg in Cape Town, Jonathan Wilson argues that the task of leadership is not to exercise power by controlling people and assets, but rather to unleash creative power through others – for the good of the world. Focusing on four dimensions of power (purpose, trust, discipline and sacrifice) he explains why harnessing these dimensions are key to the life of any successful leader.
As a seasoned attorney and business owner, Lerato Thekiso is convinced that leading a business well starts with leading yourself well. She highlights the importance of prioritising healthy rhythms, while recognising that different seasons in life and leadership bring their own realities to the table.
Minah Koela stepped into the leadership role at Beautiful Gate SA in October 2019 – and suddenly found herself having to earn the trust of her team (and the surrounding communities) during the Covid-19 crisis. Her determination and galvanising leadership in this season serve as a lesson in building a healthy team culture.
Shawn Theunissen is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs with the skills, insight and access to market opportunities. Believing that a leader's ability to navigate a challenging work environment is key to not only running successful businesses, but also building a healthy society, he shares five lessons in meaningful mentorship and leadership development.
Phillipa Geard, CEO of RecruitMyMom, shares the lessons she learned in building future-fit teams to enable a business’s longevity, sustainability and agility – qualities she says are essential for surviving the challenges of a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business environment.
As CEO of Mergon, Pieter Faure has navigated multiple leadership changes as well as a company relocation. He discusses a few practical ways of guiding people through the significant changes brought about by these big decisions – while protecting a sense of unity and stirring excitement for the future.Â
Jacques de Vos is the CEO of Mezzanine, a South African company that delivers digital solutions to other companies doing business in Africa. Based on the experience of working in 12 countries, he explores why it is so important to anchor business decisions, solutions, products and services in the local context, especially in unfamiliar markets.
Gideon Galloway, CEO of King Price insurance, points out that when companies are new, small, and unburdened by corporate bureaucracy, they can quickly execute on decisions and try new things. He challenges business leaders is to adopt a management style that gives their employees the freedom to be creative, even as the business grows in size and complexity.
Highlighting some of the challenges caused by cultural complexity in the workplace, Afrika Mhlophe also suggests a few practical strategies for successfully navigating these. He encourages business leaders to intentionally focus on creating cultural alignment across the business – preventing diversity from becoming a divisive force and instead leveraging it as a strength.
Previously a captain in the British Army, Brendan Smith relates how his experiences in Afghanistan taught him how to lead a team in a situation where anything could go wrong. He shares valuable insights into how to prepare for (and respond to) high-stakes complexity in a business environment.
In this episode, recorded live at Ziwani's At The Lake, accomplished business leaders Marion Wanyoike, Peter Mukiibi, Keri-Leigh Paschal and Godman Akinlabi share their profound insights on the concept of Kingdom Culture, delving into how we as business leaders can create strategies to ensure that we lead our organisations and teams from a Kingdom perspective.
In her keynote address at the Ziwani Regional Connect in Gauteng, Lerato Thekiso dives into the deep end of how to navigate uncertainty as a business leader. Recognising that times of challenge and controversy test our core beliefs, she offers three practical ways to respond. Lerato is a seasoned attorney, a certified Director, and has recently completed her Master's in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy through the United Nations Institute of Training and Research.
Afrika, Rudi, Champ and Neil discuss how we can build strong cross-cultural relationships and identify ourselves as children of God before we identify ourselves by our cultures. This panel discussion took place at the launch of Ziwani.
Valentine shares with Ofhentse at the Ziwani launch about leadership and accountability, and why the two go hand-in-hand.
Joey tells Keri how he manages to lead his team through the highs and lows that are inevitable in professional rugby.
Competence. Character. No cutting corners. This is Alfred Okugbeni’s vision for the haulage and logistics industry in West Africa. Believing that a worthy witness of God demands excellence, he has worked for more than 15 years to raise the standard – one truck, one customer, one technician at a time. And by now word has spread all the way to China, “Those guys at Sinotruck do things differently.”
Jesudamilare Adesegun-David (JD) explains why he is deeply committed to developing solutions for the under-served university town of Ogbomoso. His passion stems from his belief that individuals have the power to influence businesses, and those businesses, in turn, can reshape the future of a city and, ultimately, a nation for God's glory.
At the 2023 Ziwani Connect event in Kampala, Uganda, the panel discusses the early experiences that shaped their leadership styles and they reflect on the pivotal role they believe stewardship plays in leadership.
In this keynote speech at the 2023 Ziwani Connect event in Kampala, Uganda, Nissi highlights the differences between the Kingdom perspective and the worldly viewpoint. He discusses the critical role of stewardship in leading businesses that glorify God and create a lasting positive impact.
At the 2023 Ziwani Gauteng Connect, the panel of speakers discussed the importance of faith and hope in the current business landscape. The speakers drew from examples in their own lives and shared on how faith has been a key component and motivator to shaping and transforming their work.
Watch the Keynote Address titled "Faith in Challenging Times" from this event.
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