CEO Agenda

In the intricate tapestry of executive leadership, the threads of decision-making, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships weave a complex pattern that dictates the efficacy and resilience of a leader. The Polyvagal Theory provides a compelling framework to explore and enhance these aspects, particularly through its concept of 'neuroception' – an...

It was indeed an opportunity to participate in the international conference on “ODeL in the Global South: Opportunities in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA)”, August 14-17, 2023; design and executed under the UNESCO Chair at University of South Africa (Unisa), Professor Moeketsi Letseka. Through the opening interaction...

It's been a lucrative week for Tim Cook. Questions were raised when it was reported that the CEO of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Tim Cook, had sold 511,000 shares of APPL stock worth $87.8 million before taxes. According to records submitted to government securities regulators, Cook received $41.5 million in post-tax...

Tim Horlick, the CEO and company director of Ayanda Capital, adeptly combines his achievements in the financial world with a sincere dedication to philanthropy. With an impressive track record in the technology sector, Horlick's insights into market trends have led to significant milestones, including successful initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary...

“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers The global marketplace is constantly evolving, and business leaders who want to get ahead of these evolutions can use all the help they can get. The complexities of leading a global...

Effective leadership is crucial during organizational change to maintain trust and engagement. Research reveals that only 43% of workers support change, emphasizing the need for proactive leadership. To guide your team through change, prioritize openness, honesty, employee involvement, and celebrating positive outcomes to foster a culture of trust and optimism....

We live in an incredible time of disruption, change, and opportunity. We've not reached 'peak change' yet, and the combined weight of several different forces – including artificial intelligence, climate change, geo-political forces, technology development, and other macro and industry trends – means that this pace of disruption is likely to...

A change of control, such as in a merger/acquisition, can have significant implications for the C-suite executive. You may face the risk of getting laid off, reduction in compensation and benefits, changes in reporting structure, restrictions in seeking new employment due to non-compete or non-disclosure agreements, and much more. Offsetting...

It’s been more than a year now since Covid retreated from our health and safety landscape if not from our mind as well.  Did it really retreat, or did it just go into some form of medical witness protection?   The more important question is: will you be ready next time? ...

More than ever, we need to put people before process and progress. We need to create forums and a culture where people feel they can share their experiences and lessons. This helps build trust, psychological safety, and a connective and collaborative workplace culture. Most of us experience challenges, crises, triumphs,...