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Learn, grow, expect turbulence, but believe in each other and in our collective wisdom as leaders. With what’s happening in the world right now—wars escalating, financial markets plummeting, political instability, and more—the solution lies in unity. Unity allows us to tap into our collective wisdom. The GNU is a foundation set to achieve exactly this. However, if egos get in the way, that foundation crumbles and becomes our worst enemy. More than ever we need true, authentic #leadership ThinkLead Ecosystem Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Business Leadership South Africa

Experience the dynamic launch of Organizzazione Alba Nascente (OAN). Watch visionary leaders outline the mission, witness networking in action, and feel the energy of a united community empowering Muslim professionals for success and collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eNbpARde

🎓 Highlights from the #SPPGClassOf2024 Graduation Ceremony! In her keynote speech, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie emphasized the harsh realities of living in Nigeria, where unpredictable challenges ("Nigeria can happen to you") can have serious, life-altering consequences. She views the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) as a hopeful initiative that fosters a new kind of leadership—one that prioritizes the collective good over personal or narrow group interests. To her, the program represents a step toward positive change and better governance. Watch the full address here: https://lnkd.in/dYkSvYzT #SPPGGraduation #Leadership #UnconventionalLeaders #SPPG #AfricaLeadership #Governance

EXMAN's FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT, TOLULOPE MEDEEM, TACKLES INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. In this edition of Let's Talk Brand and Business News, Shina Iteade engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mrs. Tolulope Medebem, the first female President of the Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN). As she breaks new ground in her leadership role, Tolulope addresses key issues affecting the industry, from regulating experimental marketing and enhancing service quality, to the need for measurable impact and embracing digital transformation. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities discussed around shaping the future of experiential marketing in Nigeria in this episode. Follow the link below >> https://lnkd.in/ezyNiqcb #BrandandBusinessNews #BBNews #BBNewsOnTV

In this video I share on how we can deal with the culture of shame in Africa. It was inspired by Bovi Ugboma’s (a popular Nigerian comedian) session at the Daystar Excellence in Leadership Conference in 2023. You can watch Bovi's session using this link (https://lnkd.in/eJuzremx). If I try to summarize what he said in his speech I would say, we live in a society where people are looking for ways to shame others or trying to avoid being shamed. This tendency to shame or be shamed is costing us the authenticity that adds colour to our lives and society. We are raising a generation that have to ‘fake it until they make it’. We are playing around a keg of gunpowder filled with a sense of low self esteem and a lack of confidence. There’s an identity crisis brewing amongst young Africans; we need to act fast and take bold actions in preserving our identities and cultural heritage. Watch full video 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/eqbCM6-A Teo-Inspiro International

Africa is ready.

More than ever the role of a leader is to build bridges that connects rather than divide.

I recently watched a profoundly inspiring speech by Mmusi Maimane , leader of Build One South Africa. Regardless of where our individual beliefs or political loyalties lie, there's an undeniable truth in his message: the vision of a South Africa brimming with hope, unity, and optimism. Maimane paints a picture of a future that I not only believe in but am also committed to contributing towards. He speaks of a South Africa that transcends racial divisions, a nation that thrives on equality, innovation, and shared prosperity. This is the South Africa we can all aspire to; a country that stands as a beacon of what’s possible when we come together for a common purpose. The time is now to invest in this vision. It's not just about financial investment, but investing our efforts, our ideas, and our passions into making South Africa the envy of the world – a place marked by a non-racial, dynamic, and flourishing economy. I encourage everyone, not just South Africans, to invest in this future, to believe in it, and to contribute to its realization. Great things are on the horizon for our nation. Let's be a part of that change. Let’s build a South Africa filled with opportunities for all. #SouthAfrica #Hope #Optimism #InvestInSouthAfrica #BuildOneSouthAfrica https://lnkd.in/dVBfta_x

As one of the headline speakers for the Pan Africa Speakers Summit this weekend, I challenged Africa to level up. I charged the audience with the privilege and responsibility of shifting the world's perceptions of us. We are not just speakers, we are leaders, visionaries, and storytellers. Here are the four takeaway insights I delved into: 1. Your identity is your authenticity. How you see yourself determines how you show up in this world. If you want to make a difference, your primary responsibility is YOU. You have to commit to the inner journey before you can ever hope to change the outside world. 2. Your brand precedes you. It determines whether you get invited in long before you are ever considered for doing any serious work. We live in a digital world. Isn't it time you owned the real estate attached to your name? 3. Your credibility is built (or broken) relationally. Which relationships are you investing in, and what are people saying about you in rooms that you're not present in? 4. Your message should be simple enough to fit on a napkin, yet complex enough to peel back layers and reveal gold beneath. Crafting a message with simple complexity takes time - invest wisely in this area. #chansadvice = LETS DO THIS!

Engaging and Inspiring conversations with Rachid Hamouchene as he shares his vision and plans for the Middle East!💡💬 #IvaluaNOW #tsm #IvaluaExpansion #VisionaryLeadership #EmpoweringDialogues