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By Jan Mokoala 28 October 2025 “Enabling you to grow your ultimate leadership net worth .” This reflection comes a few days after my birthday, not because I forgot, but because this year has taught me that true reflection often arrives after the noise settles. Unlike last year, where I spoke about leadership growth and purpose , this year’s reflection isn’t about what I’ve done; it’s about what leadership has done to me . We’ve all heard people in great power share what they believe makes a great leader. Their words often sound perfect, structured, noble, and beautifully rehearsed. But those theories work best in a perfect world. And we don’t live in one. In conversation with Aisha at the Wits Alumni in Dubai The Paradox of Leadership | Between Morality and Survival What my parents taught me and what I had to become to survive are almost the same, except that survival demanded adjustment . Leadership today is a paradox; to keep leading effectively, you must sometimes become thi...

Visionary leadership is about maintaining focus on long-term goals, even when faced with immediate challenges. The Sepedi proverb “Lefu le a hlolwa ke sebata” (Death is conquered by a brave man) reminds us that great leaders must be brave in the face of adversity. By holding on to their vision, leaders can guide their teams to overcome any challenge and reach the summit of success. A strong vision acts as a guiding light for organizations, giving teams clarity and purpose. Visionary leaders, like the brave warriors in Sepedi proverbs, remain steadfast in their goals, no matter the obstacles they encounter. They understand that while the path to success may be difficult, maintaining focus on the larger picture is essential for long-term achievement. Image by  Grzegorz Korczyc  from  Pixabay Leadership manuals often emphasize that visionary leadership requires not only a clear goal but also the ability to inspire teams to work toward that goal with passion and commitment...