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Why you should never tolerate complacency
What made SABMiller a world leader?“ someone asked in the Q&A part of one of my presentations recently. It requires a bit of explanation. Each of the many mega-successful South African companies that have taken their smart ideas global have done something particularly well. Nando’s created casual dining in the UK and took its superlative…
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SA outlook 2023: Partly cloudy with a chance of a small rebound
“South Africa is that peculiar kind of place where things are never as good as they should be, but never as bad as they could be.” The founder of some of South Africa’s most successful companies over the past five decades, swore to me it was Jan Smuts, the South African statesman whose presence loomed…
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Differentiating Your Event with a Keynote Speaker
While everyone welcomed the return to in-person conferences and events, these can often start to merge into each other if there’s no differentiating factor. You want to make sure that your attendees are benefitting from the best possible experience, and that your key messaging lands with your audience. This is best achieved by securing an…
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The Indispensable Role of Authenticity in Keynote Speaking
In a world of fake news, where half-truths and outright lies are often shared as fact on social media platforms, it’s refreshing to come across anything genuine. This pursuit of truth extends to the business world, where authenticity is considered a rare asset – particularly in keynote speakers. International keynote speakers are vital components of…
