In Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek does not propose any new leadership theory or core principle. He has a much higher purpose to his writing. His vision is simple: to create a new generation of men and women who understand that an organization’s success, or a nations success for that matter, or failure is based… Continue reading Great Leaders Eat Last
Category: Business
Food, shelter, clothing & the internet
Access to the internet is no longer a luxury. It is fundamental. Beyond connecting people, all sectors of the economy are being digitized so that each of us as individuals can access services faster, and more affordably. The internet is creating opportunities for budding entrepreneurs like myself in to start businesses and create wealth. It creates more… Continue reading Food, shelter, clothing & the internet
Nuggets for nobles
Today, I share 20 nuggets for nobles. A special post to the entrepreneur, the unstoppable entrepreneur! With tips to guide you as you awaken the giant within you! Here we go… Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide. People are not what they say but what they do;… Continue reading Nuggets for nobles
Innovate, or go home!
The other day, Lapid Leaders Africa requested me to share my knowledge, wisdom and experiences with a community of the next generation of African leaders, as pertained to the Creative Industry. It got me thinking… What comes to mind when you hear the words “creative thinking”? What about “innovation”? Both Creativity and Innovation appear as two of our four… Continue reading Innovate, or go home!
Becoming a GIANT
I was just going through my notebook when I came across some notes from a year or so back. I will not take time to rip apart each point because I am quite engaged at the moment. However, I will do that and share my views in a later post. I believe that it takes more or… Continue reading Becoming a GIANT
Zero to One
EVERY MOMENT IN BUSINESS happens only once. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine. And the next Mark Zuckerberg won’t create a social network. If you are copying these guys, you aren’t learning from them. Of course, it’s easier to… Continue reading Zero to One
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“This the real world, homie, school finished They done stole your dreams, you dunno who did it.” —KANYE WEST, “GORGEOUS” Every time I read a management or self-help book, I find myself saying, “That’s fine, but that wasn’t really the hard thing about the situation.” The hard thing isn’t setting a big, hairy, audacious goal.… Continue reading The Hard Thing About Hard Things
