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May 19, 2014

We are still divided in our diversity – A Response to the DA’s Lindiwe Mazibuko leaving to study

Published in City Press, 18 May 2014, Voices section, Page 1 As South Africans, we say we value diversity, but in reality, we do not. We are vicious towards individuals who don’t fulfill the stereotypes we hold. Lindiwe Mazibuko has certainly received the most malicious butts of our bigotry. Calling her a ‘tea lady’ certainly exposes our own self-hate and...

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May 7, 2014

Live Forever, Plant Seeds

Significant change has happened in many countries with regards to women’s emancipation. However, equality in leadership positions stubbornly evolves at a snail’s pace. Though women are increasingly respected as professionals, very few are holding leadership roles. In having more women in leadership positions, organisations can benefit from their fresh perspectives and get to understand their customers better because in the...

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February 10, 2014

Leadership Blunders Masterclass: Zille/Ramphele

Women are said to be harder on other women. That is true. Unfairly so. That is because women are in the minority in leadership positions so they tend to put superwomen expectations on themselves and other women. Therefore when the few brave women put themselves up for leadership positions, they have to be acutely aware of the scrutiny that they...

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February 3, 2014

Self-Leadership Guidelines

Look at every new opportunity as an exciting and new-life experience. Get into the habit of finishing what you start. Avoid worry. The majority of the things you worry about never occur. Frequently ask, “Is what I am doing right now moving me toward my goals?” Plan the future, but live in the present. Do it right the first time...

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