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A Case Study: Virtual Reality in South Africa
Everyone is trying to build distinctive experiences that differentiate their brand. My recent conversations in the Virtual Reality work we are doing at Liquid Thought, is often around how and what impact it’s going to have globally. But to be honest I don’t think...
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An Open Letter From A Female Entrepreneur To Women Thinking About Starting Their Own Business
Dear Superstar, Having made the improbable journey from Registered Nurse working at a hospital to being a full-fledged entrepreneur, I’ve been fortunate to connect with and serve as a guide to several women making their own unique entrepreneurial journeys. As a...
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The Queens of Creativity: A True(ish) Story
“Here, put these on.” Queen Farah said, handing Rahma a pair of dusty slippers. “You can’t see because of the white floor but there’s porcelain dust everywhere. It gets on everything.” With her feet suitably shielded Rahma stepped through the archway into the...
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5 Collaboration Lessons From The Thai Cave Rescue That Can Help Your Small Business
The world breathed a collective sigh of relief as all boys and their coach were brought out safely after being trapped for over two weeks in a flooded cave in Thailand. This was a global effort that required collaboration on many levels to achieve the...
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Think Big, And Focus On How It Feels
As human beings, it’s the most natural thing for us – to follow what feels good. We love to feel good and so we pursue things that make us feel good. Then there’s also responsibility, expectations, obligations, competition. Important factors that fuel our everyday...
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Accepting The Pros And Cons Of Your Leadership Style
I had my first baby in my mid-thirties. At the time, I had been leading a team of IT professionals in a big bank for a few years. The team was wonderful, with capable people and we worked very well together. I put in long hours and I was a dedicated member of the...
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“Leadership Starts From Within” – Discovering Your Inner Leader
What does leadership mean to you? What’s the importance of leadership? Answering these two questions will help you understand how important leadership is to run a successful business. A leader has a vision of where to go; the effective communication skills to...
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9 Leadership Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs
One of my favourite entrepreneurs to follow is Sir Richard Branson (founder of the Virgin Group) because, to me, he is the epitome of what an entrepreneur and leader should be. Screw It, Let’s Do It is the first book by Richard Branson that I read and I read it...
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How To Lead #LikeAGirl
“Run like a girl,” “throw like a girl,” “scream like a girl” – why has this become synonymous with weakness and ineptitude? LIKE A GIRL seems to be the most offensive statement to ensure the recipient of this commentary is offended and motivated towards behavioural...
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Taking Flight In Business Leadership Through Technology
We all want to be a great leader, or even improve our way of doing so. The world around us is forever changing and adapting to technology. Every aspect of your life has been impacted by technology in some way, and business leadership is no different. Right now,...
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: 4 Leadership Do’s & Don’ts
We have all been a leader at some point in our lives (whether business or otherwise) and if you’re reading this blog post, you might be in a similar role right now. Here are the top 4 Leadership Do’s & Don’ts that I’ve learned along the way (the good, the bad, and...
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How To Get Away With Murder* : Tips Learned From Horrible Bosses
*metaphorically speaking of course! It is worth keeping in mind that there is a caveat to leadership – and every vocation in life-: there will never be a perfect leader, as there are no perfect people. And just as every person on this earth is irritated by another...
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