On 7 October, we celebrate the birthday of a very auspicious South African leader, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. He has crept into the hearts and minds of many over the years – always smiling, taking great pride in the country that he calls home and sharing wise...
When asked what impedes their engagement, employees invariably mention leadership integrity and communication. By leadership integrity, they mean that their leaders are not setting an example of what they expect from their followers. There are lots of examples of...
Everyone has a brand that precedes them. Before we engage others, they have already assigned certain qualities to us i.e. attributes and characteristics that they associate with you when they think about you. You yourself are a brand and what is out there and what you...
The Human Resources (HR) role has evolved significantly over the years – from being purely administrative, to including training and development for succession planning, to pioneering employee relations initiatives.Historically, HR has been seen as a timid role with...
In January 2019, TowerStone (PTY) Ltd signed a 52% equity deal with Professor John Volmink and Professor Elias Links and in so doing, added a wealth of academic and adult education experience and knowledge to our Board. Volmink is best known for his involvement in...
Whether you are newly appointed or have been a manager for quite some time and are wanting to become more effective in your role, much of your success will depend on how well you communicate and interact with those whom you lead and serve. Oftentimes, first-time...
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