Some 35 people attended the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business Small Business forum last week. I had been asked to repeat a talk on Communication skills I had given some 18 months ago, but for the …
Nelson Mandela: friend of the world
We have lost an icon, a friend of the world, a statesman; Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela has died. We knew this day would come but it is hard to express our feelings. I am relieved that his suffering is …
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Employment: passion, experience or any old job?
A recent update on a friend’s Facebook page: “hey guys got a mate looking for a job really needs one asap please let me know if you know of any openings” Is this really viable? From this job seeker’s …
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Leadership 2: Vision, Values and Mission
This is the second article in a series on Leadership(Click here for the first in the series) There is much confusion about visions, values and mission statements, and some use the words …
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What your boss wants?
In a recent survey top South African CEOs were asked for three things they most valued and three things they least valued in their employees. Passion, boldness and a positive, can-do attitude topped …