You know how in Africa it is said that "it takes a village to raise a child"? Sure thing, we can't fault that. However, rather than sheltering behind "a village" and unidentified groups, let's shine that spotlight on some of the vital community members that make up that village. It is the parents, family, friends, [...]
A thought leader. Someone who is respected as an authority in a specialised field and whose expertise is trusted and sought after. Thought leaders are dedicated to their craft and helping others learn more about it. If you would like to become a thought leader in 2019, here’s how to get started. Share Your Knowledge [...]
Is a leader born or made? When one looks at a winner, is it because they are talented or worked hard? What separates conventional mentorship to that of great mentorship? How is it that a skilled coach can take a losing team and by the time they are through with it, that team can be [...]
Digital is where it’s at – and it’s the most important tool at your disposal when it comes to developing your school’s new entrepreneur society! Here are our top tips for making the most of it. Social Media When creating your entrepreneur society, it is recommended that you also create a Facebook page where all [...]
There’s something about being a boss that calls for a degree of respect from peers and even older folks, but understand that respect is earned and not guaranteed. It’s got nothing to do with age or structural hierarchy. A “natural” boss is someone who inspires and instills confidence in others, instinctively. Being the leader comes [...]
We could tell you that South Africa has one of the highest numbers of youth unemployment in the world, but chances are you’ve already figured that out. There's something brave that just can't be ignored about youth. We commemorate June as Youth Month to honour a generation of youth who arose 40 years ago to call for a [...]
Have you ever thought of having a mentor in your life? Ok, let’s first explain what a mentor is, for those who might not know. A mentor is someone who gets into your life to guide and help you in areas that you are less experienced. He models positive behaviours. He is a helper that [...]
Ed Fry isn’t necessarily your typical teenager. Sure he’s full of passion (those hormones!) with a seriously cool haircut. Where the mould shatters is the fact that he started his first business at 14 followed by a start-up web business. Make no mistake, Ed is not a nerd using the web to bust-out; he’s a [...]
So you finally got your matric results and are sighing with relief that your high school days are now a thing of the past? Well, gone too are the days that university admission was the only route to follow after matric. There has over the past few years been several options that have unfolded for [...]
