Graduation Speech- “My SAWIP Journey”
My SAWIP Journey
“Ngwana yo o sa leleng o swela thareng”- This, is a proverb of my people, Barolong ba BaTswana,
which translated, means: a child who does not cry will die in his sling!…Read more
Open Letter to men: Redefining diversity and freedom
Today was one of the richer experiences of my SAWIP journey so far here in D.C. We had a very candid conversation with the team about race and diversity, and as usual, my fellow Tukkie Brynne Guthrie, being the advocate for equal justice for all- brought a perspective I’d forgotten all too easily.…Read more
Post Conflict Communities: Part II
“Embracing community- especially through diversity”
Diversity has always been a source of great contention in most post conflict societies. I mean, one need not be a genius to understand that you have a very polarizing social dynamic at the point of emancipation,…Read more
Post Conflict Communities
“A commentary on Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s address at the Woodrow Wilson centre”
“South Africa is a violent nation. There is violence against our women, children and all vulnerable citizens. We need to move away from the violence that was invested in us a community during Apartheid,…Read more
The Maneconomy : Part III: A perspective to investment(I)
“Nothing’s for free, chap!”
Growing up in South Africa at the birth of a democracy and the growth of an immerging economy, the word investment become somewhat of a buzz word,…Read more
The Maneconomy: Part II- A perspective to Consumption(C)
“Wouldn’t it be nice if the world was Cadbury?”
One of the most important aspects of your leadership will always be the input or influences you receive, in practical terms- your consumption.…Read more
The Maneconomy: Part I
“Let’s talk GDP=Y, this Gross Domestic Problem”
Oh GDP, my beloved friend. This is arguably the most obsessed over figure in global society. What is our GDP growth rate? GDP this GDP that? This, in my opinion,…Read more
The Maneconomy: Introduction
“Rethinking linear programming: Reconsidering the leadership context”
“Limitless!” has to be one of my favourite movies of the past half decade. The basic idea that we could use more of our brain and to such a powerful extent is a concept we have all toyed with in the more jovial and often juvenile spaces of our imagination.…Read more
World CupÔäó: Leadership Hara-Kiri; the La Roja Way(Part II)
“Leadership in a cup- The mighty do fall”
So, Spain lost. Wait, the reigning champions knocked out of the World CupÔäó in the first round of the tournament. Let that simmer, understand the gravity of this reality in sporting terms.…Read more
World CupÔäó: The La Roja Way(Part I)
“Leadership in a cup- The Dutch Way”
The modern day Spanish football team is arguably the greatest in history. The only team to successfully defend the European championship sandwiched by an amazing victory in the historic 2010 World Cup here in South Africa- in terms of medal tally,…Read more