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Have you ever wanted to read more business and leadership books, but you simply don’t have the time? Imagine reading a book per week, how awesome would that be? A lot of us have demanding jobs and countless responsibilities... and so our bookshelves end u

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    Clarity is a Superpower!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 25:34


    On this season finale, Maanda unpacks his own, newly published book - ‘Lead with Super Clarity: How Successful Leaders Achieve Exceptional Results'.

    Clarity is a Superpower!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 25:34


    On this season finale, Maanda unpacks his own, newly published book - ‘Lead with Super Clarity: How Successful Leaders Achieve Exceptional Results'. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Atomic Habits Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 40:01


    Researchers estimate that 40% to 50% of our actions on any given day are done out of habit. Habits are automatic choices that influence the conscious decisions that follow. Atomic habits are a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power and a component of the system of compound growth. This week, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results' by James Clear. SuperLead

    Atomic Habits Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 40:01


    Researchers estimate that 40% to 50% of our actions on any given day are done out of habit. Habits are automatic choices that influence the conscious decisions that follow. Atomic habits are a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power and a component of the system of compound growth. This week, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results' by James Clear. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Atomic Habits Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 31:48


    Researchers estimate that 40% to 50% of our actions on any given day are done out of habit. Habits are automatic choices that influence the conscious decisions that follow. Atomic habits are a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power and a component of the system of compound growth. This week, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results' by James Clear. SuperLead

    Atomic Habits Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 31:48


    Researchers estimate that 40% to 50% of our actions on any given day are done out of habit. Habits are automatic choices that influence the conscious decisions that follow. Atomic habits are a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power and a component of the system of compound growth. This week, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results' by James Clear. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Getting a Competitive Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 48:20


    Human beings drive change, which results in the emergence of new sources of competitive advantage, and a shifting of the competitive environment. This is what propels human advancement, and raises our standard of living. In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo discuss approaches to getting an advantage in the digital world order. The conversation is anchored by, ‘Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age' - a book by Ram Charan. SuperLead

    Getting a Competitive Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 48:20


    Human beings drive change, which results in the emergence of new sources of competitive advantage, and a shifting of the competitive environment. This is what propels human advancement, and raises our standard of living. In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo discuss approaches to getting an advantage in the digital world order. The conversation is anchored by, ‘Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age' - a book by Ram Charan. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Deep Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 46:45


    This week, Maanda and Nqobile unpack 'Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies' by Ranjay Gulati. They look at how purpose is a powerful driver of culture, providing a framework for consistent decision-making throughout an organisation, which ultimately helps sustain long-term financial returns for the company's shareholders. SuperLead

    Deep Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 46:45


    This week, Maanda and Nqobile unpack 'Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies' by Ranjay Gulati. They look at how purpose is a powerful driver of culture, providing a framework for consistent decision-making throughout an organisation, which ultimately helps sustain long-term financial returns for the company's shareholders. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Being the Leader that Creative People need

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 35:48


    This week Nqobile and Maanda unpack 'Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need' by Todd Henry. They unpack the myths surrounding leading creatives, how most of us are leading a creative even if we are unaware, and how to be a leader that cultivates an environment where creatives thrive. SuperLead

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    Being the Leader that Creative People need

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 35:48


    This week Nqobile and Maanda unpack 'Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need' by Todd Henry. They unpack the myths surrounding leading creatives, how most of us are leading a creative even if we are unaware, and how to be a leader that cultivates an environment where creatives thrive. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    leader people need creative people todd henry leader that creative people need
    Change by Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 32:50


    The myth of innovation is that brilliant ideas leap fully formed from the minds of geniuses. This week Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack ‘Change by Design, Revised and Updated: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation' by Tim Brown. This is not an audiobook by designers for designers - it is an audiobook for creative leaders seeking to infuse design thinking into every level of an organisation, product, or service to drive new alternatives for business and society.

    Change by Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 32:50


    The myth of innovation is that brilliant ideas leap fully formed from the minds of geniuses. This week Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack ‘Change by Design, Revised and Updated: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation' by Tim Brown. This is not an audiobook by designers for designers - it is an audiobook for creative leaders seeking to infuse design thinking into every level of an organisation, product, or service to drive new alternatives for business and society. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    The Ideal Team Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 46:34


    The ability to work effectively with others, to add value within the dynamics of a group endeavour, is more critical in today's fluid world than it has ever been. Leaders who can identify, hire, and cultivate employees who are humble, hungry, and smart will have a serious advantage over those who cannot. On this week's show, Maanda and Nqobile unpack ‘The Ideal Team Player' by Patrick Lencioni – highlighting the three critical virtues of an ideal team player.

    The Ideal Team Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 46:34


    The ability to work effectively with others, to add value within the dynamics of a group endeavour, is more critical in today's fluid world than it has ever been. Leaders who can identify, hire, and cultivate employees who are humble, hungry, and smart will have a serious advantage over those who cannot. On this week's show, Maanda and Nqobile unpack ‘The Ideal Team Player' by Patrick Lencioni – highlighting the three critical virtues of an ideal team player. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Crucial Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 44:42


    According to George Bernard Shaw, the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. This week Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High' by Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Kerry Patterson and Laura Roppe. They break down what a crucial conversation is, and who should care about them.

    Crucial Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 44:42


    According to George Bernard Shaw, the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. This week Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High' by Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Kerry Patterson and Laura Roppe. They break down what a crucial conversation is, and who should care about them. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Courageous Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 38:28


    Maanda and Nqobile unpack ‘Dare to Lead' by Brene Brown, with a view that a leader is anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and has the courage to develop that potential. They also unpack the key practices of wholehearted, daring and courageous leaders, that anyone can adopt.

    Courageous Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 38:28


    Maanda and Nqobile unpack ‘Dare to Lead' by Brene Brown, with a view that a leader is anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and has the courage to develop that potential. They also unpack the key practices of wholehearted, daring and courageous leaders, that anyone can adopt. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    To Lead a High Performance Culture, Lead as Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 48:13


    More and more organisations are embracing a coaching style of leadership, and they can become a platform through which people achieve their full potential. Maanda and Nqobile unpack Sir John Whitmore's 5th edition of 'Coaching for Performance', and share insights on how you can lead a high performance culture. They also share the GROW model, as one of the tools to empower to lead as coach. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    To Lead a High Performance Culture, Lead as Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 48:13


    More and more organisations are embracing a coaching style of leadership, and they can become a platform through which people achieve their full potential. Maanda and Nqobile unpack Sir John Whitmore's 5th edition of 'Coaching for Performance', and share insights on how you can lead a high performance culture. They also share the GROW model, as one of the tools to empower to lead as coach.

    The Infinite Game of Business Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 42:17


    Maanda Tshifularo and co-host Nqobile Ncobo continue to explore leading with an infinite mindset, by unpacking how to build trusting teams, studying worthy rivals, preparing for existential flexibility, having the courage to lead, and living and leading through serving others. The conversation is anchored on the book ‘The Infinite Game' by Simon Sinek. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    The Infinite Game of Business Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 42:17


    Maanda Tshifularo and co-host Nqobile Ncobo continue to explore leading with an infinite mindset, by unpacking how to build trusting teams, studying worthy rivals, preparing for existential flexibility, having the courage to lead, and living and leading through serving others. The conversation is anchored on the book ‘The Infinite Game' by Simon Sinek.

    The Infinite Game of Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 49:40


    In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Rhulani Baloyi discuss what it means to succeed in the infinite game of business. They unpack a 'Just Cause', which is one of the five essential practices leaders should follow to adopt an infinite mindset, by considering that the cause should be for something, inclusive, service oriented, resilient and idealistic. The conversation is anchored on the book 'The Infinite Game' by Simon Sinek. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    The Infinite Game of Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 49:40


    In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Rhulani Baloyi discuss what it means to succeed in the infinite game of business. They unpack a 'Just Cause', which is one of the five essential practices leaders should follow to adopt an infinite mindset, by considering that the cause should be for something, inclusive, service oriented, resilient and idealistic. The conversation is anchored on the book 'The Infinite Game' by Simon Sinek.

    The Power of Authentic Connections to help you Surpass your Limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 34:55


    Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'The Power of the Other' by Dr Henry Cloud, and share insights on the startling power of other people in our lives to help us reach our goals. They also speak about key ingredients for building a psychologically safe team environment. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    The Power of Authentic Connections to help you Surpass your Limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 34:55


    Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack 'The Power of the Other' by Dr Henry Cloud, and share insights on the startling power of other people in our lives to help us reach our goals. They also speak about key ingredients for building a psychologically safe team environment. SuperLead

    Scaling conscious leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 44:06


    In today's unpredictable, uncertain, dynamic, and disruptive business environment, is your leadership capable of scaling as your company grows? In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Rhulani Baloyi explore how to generate conscious leadership at scale by starting with self - "I am the project” - developing leadership teams and building leadership systems. The conversation is anchored on the book “Scaling Leadership: Building Organisational Capability and Capacity to Create Outcomes that Matter Most” by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Scaling conscious leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 44:06


    In today's unpredictable, uncertain, dynamic, and disruptive business environment, is your leadership capable of scaling as your company grows? In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Rhulani Baloyi explore how to generate conscious leadership at scale by starting with self - "I am the project” - developing leadership teams and building leadership systems. The conversation is anchored on the book “Scaling Leadership: Building Organisational Capability and Capacity to Create Outcomes that Matter Most” by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams. SuperLead

    How to Innovate Successfully in Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 36:49


    Innovation is hard, and more so in these uncertain and volatile times. On this episode, Maanda Tshifularo (SuperLead CEO) and co-host Nqobile Ncobo unpack the Lean Start-up Methodology to help you innovate successfully, and build a sustainable innovation culture. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    How to Innovate Successfully in Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 36:49


    Innovation is hard, and more so in these uncertain and volatile times. On this episode, Maanda Tshifularo (SuperLead CEO) and co-host Nqobile Ncobo unpack the Lean Start-up Methodology to help you innovate successfully, and build a sustainable innovation culture. SuperLead

    Playbook for a Turn-Around Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 38:29


    Are you in a team that needs to urgently turn its performance around? Do you perhaps lead a team with problems or challenges that you probably think will never be resolved? Many leadership teams today face the enormous task of having to turn-around the performance of a business unit, a function, or perhaps the whole organisation. This week, Maanda Tshifularo (SuperLead CEO) and Nqobile Ncobo unpack 'Relentless Implementation - Creating Clarity, Alignment and a Working Together Operating System to Maximize your Business Performance' by Alan Mulally and Adam Witty. The hosts reflect on how Mulally turned the near-bankrupt Ford Company around, as well as Boeing Commercial after their sales drastically decreased after 9/11. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Playbook for a Turn-Around Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 38:29


    Are you in a team that needs to urgently turn its performance around? Do you perhaps lead a team with problems or challenges that you probably think will never be resolved? Many leadership teams today face the enormous task of having to turn-around the performance of a business unit, a function, or perhaps the whole organisation. This week, Maanda Tshifularo (SuperLead CEO) and Nqobile Ncobo unpack 'Relentless Implementation - Creating Clarity, Alignment and a Working Together Operating System to Maximize your Business Performance' by Alan Mulally and Adam Witty. The hosts reflect on how Mulally turned the near-bankrupt Ford Company around, as well as Boeing Commercial after their sales drastically decreased after 9/11. SuperLead

    The Four Superpowers of OKRs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 45:12


    In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo explore how to use Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to make difficult business decisions. They unpack the four superpowers of OKRs: Focus, Align, Track, and Stretch (FATS), as well as their importance in advancing strong ideas through clarity, transparency, and accountability. The discussion is centred on John Doerr's book, 'Measure What Matters: OKRs: The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth'. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    The Four Superpowers of OKRs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 45:12


    In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo explore how to use Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to make difficult business decisions. They unpack the four superpowers of OKRs: Focus, Align, Track, and Stretch (FATS), as well as their importance in advancing strong ideas through clarity, transparency, and accountability. The discussion is centred on John Doerr's book, 'Measure What Matters: OKRs: The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth'. SuperLead

    Bridging the Strategy-to-Execution Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 46:32


    In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo share five practices for bridging the strategy-to-execution gap that are used by today's winning businesses. They deep dive into strategies such as committing to an identity, translating the strategic into everyday, and putting your culture to work. The conversation is anchored on ‘Strategy That Works: How Winning Companies Close the Strategy-to-Execution Gap' by Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Bridging the Strategy-to-Execution Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 46:32


    In this episode, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo share five practices for bridging the strategy-to-execution gap that are used by today's winning businesses. They deep dive into strategies such as committing to an identity, translating the strategic into everyday, and putting your culture to work. The conversation is anchored on ‘Strategy That Works: How Winning Companies Close the Strategy-to-Execution Gap' by Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi. SuperLead

    The Steps to a Healthy Organisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 47:30


    This week, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo speak about the steps to a healthy organisation. They unpack the notion that 'an organisation is healthy when it is whole, consistent and complete, when its management, operations and culture are unified'. The conversation is anchored on the book, ‘The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business' by Patrick Lencioni. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    The Steps to a Healthy Organisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 47:30


    This week, Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo speak about the steps to a healthy organisation. They unpack the notion that 'an organisation is healthy when it is whole, consistent and complete, when its management, operations and culture are unified'. The conversation is anchored on the book, ‘The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business' by Patrick Lencioni. SuperLead

    Multipliers and Diminishers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 50:23


    This week Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack how the best leaders make everyone smarter. They explore two leadership styles: 'Multipliers' and 'Diminishers', to see why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams, while others amplify it to create superior results. The discussion is anchored on the book, 'Multipliers: How the Best Leaders make Everyone Smarter' by Liz Wiseman. SuperLead · Hollard Life Solutions

    Multipliers and Diminishers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 50:23


    This week Maanda Tshifularo and Nqobile Ngcobo unpack how the best leaders make everyone smarter. They explore two leadership styles: 'Multipliers' and 'Diminishers', to see why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams, while others amplify it to create superior results. The discussion is anchored on the book, 'Multipliers: How the Best Leaders make Everyone Smarter' by Liz Wiseman. SuperLead

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