by Hanlie Delport | Jun 20, 2023 | Articles, Business, Leadership, Management
A toxic workplace can have a devastating impact on employees and organisations alike. It can cause high levels of stress, low morale, and high turnover rates. In extreme cases, it can even lead to legal action. For leaders, especially the HR leader who is often... 
by Hanlie Delport | Jun 6, 2023 | Articles, Leadership, Self Developmemt
A political commentator called Adam Tooze came up with a new phrase last year. He said that the world we are experiencing is one that is in a ‘Poly-crisis’. There are multiple international crises happening simultaneously. The intersection of each creates its own... 
by Hanlie Delport | May 16, 2023 | Articles, Cultural Diversity, Leadership
Kershini Govender, Nedbank’s Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy, unpacks the five-pronged approach used to drive strategy development. Last month, I used the word IGNITE as an acronym to unpack what we, at Nedbank, have learnt about transformation. This... 
by Hanlie Delport | Apr 20, 2023 | Articles, Leadership, Self Care
Looking after your health and becoming fit, is very closely linked to looking after your reputation. You need good health to get you through life, and you need a good reputation to support you through your company’s journey. Regine le Roux, founder and managing... 
by Anja van Beek | Apr 17, 2023 | Articles, Leadership, Management
We currently work in businesses where we find five generations in the workplace. This means if you’re a manager in your 30’s you’re most probably managing team members that are 10 or 20 years older than you. In my career as an HR leader for a multinational business,... 
by Hanlie Delport | Mar 27, 2023 | Articles, Leadership
“It’s not what the vision is, it’s what the vision does.” – Peter Senge. A vision statement is an aspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish in the mid-term or long-term future. It is intended to serves as a clear guide for... 
by Hanlie Delport | Mar 4, 2023 | Articles, Leadership
This article serves to help you grow in your understanding of what leadership in business is and to be motivated to keep giving your best as a leader. As a business leader or owner, you will agree that leadership is like beauty: you know when you see it but it could... 
by SACBW | Oct 12, 2022 | Leadership, News from SACBW
Hester was born in Potchefstroom as the eldest of five children and grew up mainly in Bloemfontein. She is a widow (since 2001) and has three children and seven grandchildren. “I studied at the University of the Free State and I am a qualified librarian. I... 
by SACBW | Aug 10, 2022 | Articles, Leadership, News from SACBW
KNOW (Y)OUR LEADERS: TSHWANE We introduce Cheyna Ross, our local business leader in Tshwane. Cheyna Ross is the founder of She’s Cheyna, which is an event and wedding planning business established in 2017. Their gifting leg, She’s Cheyna Bespoke Gifting, was born... 
by Charlotte Kemp | May 24, 2022 | Articles, Leadership
Businesswomen and executives, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. No matter in whatever role we find ourselves, we as women are natural futurists. But we can become better at it. Here are four things to consider to learn how to think like a futurist. Think... 
by Dr. Santie von Below | Apr 11, 2022 | Articles, Leadership
GROWING LEADER EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH TRAIT DEVELOPMENT As a businesswoman, you would know that there are those times calling for the establishment of direction, aligning of people and resources, and motivating and aspiring the team members to search for new... 
by Jana Doussy | Apr 5, 2022 | Articles, Leadership
Leaders don’t create Followers I am a 35-year old woman and Director in a law firm that is 132 years old. The field of Law is mostly a male-dominated sphere – however, in our case, we are four female Directors running the show. All four of us have our own... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Oct 12, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
The essence of life is growth. Without growth and progression, life (and we as humans) might as well not exist. But to live a life of meaning, it is paramount for any person to constantly develop. Self development is how we enable ourselves to move forward and grow... 
by Dr. Santie von Below | Aug 31, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
Cultural Diversity and Gender Egalitarianism; Cultural diversity is a reality for every leader in the 21st century. Global connectedness and multi-racial societies provide both opportunities and challenges for societal and organisational leaders. Knowledge on... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Aug 17, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
How to shape a more equal future at the office – this generation’s ordinary women can become the changemakers. Generations of women have been paving the way for their peers in the fight for women’s rights and equality. Although we have come a long... 
by Dr. Santie von Below | Mar 18, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
Are we afraid of cultural diversity? The phrase “cultural diversity” often brings up images of division and even of conflict. Is it not interesting that we often hear the words “opposites attract” when discussing differences between partners in a marriage? In... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Feb 25, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
Human Relations. Leading with Kindness in my business Human Relations are as Important in your Business as Chasing Profits. Kindness is a very underrated leadership quality, make it a core value in your business. I realised early on in my career, that people... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Jan 9, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
Soft skills for successful business Last year made us realise adaptability is essential and change is inevitable. This is as true for business as in life! To survive and succeed in business it is important that the learning process must continue and the constant... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Oct 13, 2020 | Articles, Leadership, Sustainable Development Goal
10 Must Have Leadership Skills to Be A Great Manager Boss’s Day is on 16 October 2020. So, today we focus on leadership skills. Also, what else good managers need to be a true “captain of their ship.” The Mindspa Institute offered for both national and international... 
by SACBW | Sep 21, 2020 | Articles, Community Development, Leadership, Sustainable Development Goal
How to own your influence and vocal signature as a public speaker Stage fright (including fear of public speaking) is not overcome by positive thinking but by practice. However, if we practice our speaking skills by emulating our speaker icons, we will deliver a... 
by SACBW | Sep 8, 2020 | Articles, Leadership, Sustainable Development Goal
Voltaire said: Common Sense is not so common. The power of leadership Leadership can transform companies and yes even nations. It depends on the type of leadership style, the followers and the situations the leader is faced with. Many argue that leadership is common... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Jul 24, 2020 | Articles, Community Development, Leadership, Sustainable Development Goal
Five Secrets to Becoming an Extraordinary Leader Everyone wants to Work for It is not about looks or popularity. Nor is it about power. Although this is not the core of what leadership is about, some leaders are lucky enough to have all of these. However, It is the... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Jun 29, 2020 | Articles, Community Development, Leadership
It may be a very scary thought to think that your sweet little girl may be the chief executive officer of a big corporate in the next few years. How can she hire and fire people – look at that sweet face! And she looks so pretty in the lovely pink sweater you bought... 
by SACBW | Jun 24, 2020 | Articles, Leadership
June is Youth Month As we are celebrating Youth Month the focus falls on the younger women in the workplace. Whilst we need stability in our business and therefore usually depend on the more senior women, we should not forget that the younger groups bring specific... 
by SACBW | May 29, 2020 | Articles, Leadership
Now, more than at any other time in living memory, employees need vocal, galvanizing leadership with innovative thinking. This is not a time for stealthy, bureaucratic PR or corporate-speak, but rather a time for inspiration, transparency, and courage. As an expert on... 
by SACBW | May 22, 2020 | Articles, Leadership
ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM…..I want to go to my room! Zoom Fatigue is described as follows in the Urban Directory: Sore buttocks and slight throbbing of head from starting at everyone in their pajamas while participating in meeting after meeting in your dining room due to... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | May 19, 2020 | Articles, Business, Leadership
Leaders are expected to have all the answers. With the uncertainty of what the future holds in every aspect of normal people’s daily lives, puts immense pressure on them as employees and also on the business leaders. One wrong decision, miscommunication or... 
by SACBW | May 11, 2020 | Articles, Leadership, News from SACBW
Live the life you love, love the life the live! Our new National Leader Hester du Bruyn recently took office as National Leader of the South African Council for Businesswomen (SACBW). After the resignation of Elise Coetser, who decided to focus her attention on her... 
by SACBW | May 4, 2020 | Articles, Business, Leadership
WHEN YOUR HOME OFFICE DÉCOR INCLUDES LEGO We all had to come to terms with a new reality in April – being restricted to our homes. To ensure that we try and keep the wheels of business turning, we all had wonderful ideas of how we will work from home, maintain certain... 
by SACBW | Apr 30, 2020 | Articles, Business, Leadership
Put your HEART in your locked down business Dr Amanda Hamilton-Attwell If big businesses like Edcon is suffering due to the current situation, small businesses are even more vulnerable. But South Africa need each one of you to survive. So, I am providing you with... 
by Anja van Beek | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Leadership
Boost your influence – here’s powerful approaches to consider Do you ever wonder if you are as influential as you could be? We all constantly face high-stakes conversations and many struggles with powerful approaches to really make an impact. Some of us are tempted to... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Leadership
5 Thought-provokers about successful Business Women The success of any woman in business, whether it is in a corporate role or as an entrepreneur, is the simple willingness and desire to continuously develop their own skills. One of our favourite courses is The... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Dec 23, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
How to solve insubordination in leadership How you as a leader handle insubordination is a true test of your leadership abilities. Insubordination shows a lack of respect and one bad apple spoils the batch. Although the labour law and disciplinary hearings are there... 
by Lynette Beer | Dec 9, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
Generational Diversity Ready for the generational dance? So we each have a label – whether we like it or not. Depending on the year you were born. If it was before 1960, you are an angry Baby Boomer, before 1980, you are one of the “Lost Generation X”, before 2000, a... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Nov 11, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
7 leadership lessons mothers teach Sometimes you overlook what is right in front of you. When you were young, you thought “Oh what do they know”, when in real life they had real experiences which taught them life lessons that built their skills. Although it may seem... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Oct 28, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
Brave communication I think we should listen to “Brave” by Sara Bareilles at full blast and let this become our anthem for improved communication: “Say what you wanna say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave With what you want to say And let... 
by Nomvuyo Bengane | Oct 22, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
Does purpose matter? Throughout humanity mankind has a quest to understand the why behind things. Mankind is always in pursuit to understand purpose. Life Purpose Many philosophers, scholars, religious gurus and others have postulated varying theories about why man... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Oct 22, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
When women lead the way The worst thing a woman can do in business is try to be a masculine leader. There are many natural attributes that enhance female leadership and make women excellent executives in their own right. For example, women are empathetic and flexible... 
by Lynette Beer | Sep 3, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
Relationships equals currency It is no secret. People don’t do business with business, but with people. In spite of our quick-fix world, where instant gratification has become the norm, wise and successful business people are recognising relationships as the most... 
by Erikka Motang | Sep 2, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
Why Cultural Harmony? For the past 40 years, organisations like SACBW, have been evolving and continue to at a steady pace. A defining moment happens when an organisation decides to do business beyond its boundaries and start embracing and engaging people of... 
by Jessica Mathabatha | Aug 26, 2019 | Articles, Leadership, Management
Why is public speaking important? It is increasingly commonplace to hear people share or express their fear of public speaking. This is because public speaking has been rated as among the top fears in the world. It is a ubiquitous fear shared by experienced and... 
by Nomvuyo Bengane | Aug 19, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
Discover your inner oil Do you know that there is greatness inside of you? I call it your inner “oil”. Discovering your inner oil is one of the greatest investments you can ever make in your life. To unleash your greatness, it is imperative that you get to... 
by Kathryn Main | Aug 12, 2019 | Articles, Leadership
Overcoming Failure When I think about failure I truly believe I am an expert on this subject. I have failed in every area of my life many times. Personally, financially and in business. If you want advice on how to handle failure, ask an expert. If you look up the... 