The Seed South Africa

04/06/2017

We have once again started planing for the Emerging Leaders Summit 2017. Save the date!!

21/02/2017

The Seed SA's Simryn de Jager looks at practical ways to prepare ourselves for the transition from team member to manager-leader in this week's blog.
http://theseedsa.org/blog/making-the-leap/

The other day, I sat in a discussion on what it takes to manage people effectively. The consensus was that it has become a poorly managed part of a line manager's repertoire. Preparing for the transition from being a part of a team to heading up a team, cannot be underestimated. Often the title is e...

23/01/2017

The Seed SA leader Simryn de Jager talks about the benefits of finding time to reflect, as a key step in your leadership journey.

http://theseedsa.org/blog/want-better-leader-practice-mindfulness/

January is undoubtedly the month when we focus on self-reflection and personal development. When I embark on well, anything, I look for the most effective way to achieve the desired outcomes. For me this means I find tools, tips, guidance and apps to make adopting the new habits much easier. Recentl...

29/08/2016

Women's Month comes to a close but let's not forget what it's meant to highlight

To bring a close to women's month, I thought it would be apt to give gratitude for where we stand today as women. Never before have we occupied as many positions of authority as we do now. More female CEs run companies globally, and even the traditionally male-dominated industry of technology has sh...

27/08/2016

http://theseedsa.org/blog/go-for-gold/

The Rio Olympics games are in full swing and I am really enjoying the different sporting codes. It’s just so beautiful to watch all these gifted athletes. They have worked extremely hard to compete at this level; some might not get another opportunity to – they are all giving it their best shot. No…

27/08/2016

http://theseedsa.org/blog/what-are-you-passionate-about/

Idols SA is back! I am talking about the singing competition, and yes it is keeping us glued to our couches every Sunday evening. I may not watch it religiously, but I am a big fan. I like the initial stages, the auditions. Oh my word – some auditions can be hysterical, really comical. Not

09/08/2016

Dear Ladies. Happy Women's Day from The Seed SA. May your dreams continue to be realised...

"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her metamorphosis -- from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a tea...

28/07/2016

Hello Ladies! Venue confirmed.Bella in Rivonia Road, Sandton, 18th August. RSVP: [email protected]

21/07/2016

This amazing woman has managed to create a business at one of the lowest points in her life. It is heartening to see the possibility that exists in adversity, and no, she is not aristocracy, but now sits as a member of the House of Lords. In this post, she speaks to the role of mentorship in the success of entrepreneurs
http://theseedsa.org/blog/secret-weapon-successful-entrepreneurs/

What makes a Millionaire? As a leading speaker and businesswoman, I'm privileged to be regularly exposed to the great and good of the business world. I have the opportunity to hear first-hand from the game-changers, mavericks and wildly successful individuals who are called on to impart their knowle...

14/07/2016

Lincoln Mali writes about Integrity and its impact on the leadership landscape
http://theseedsa.org/blog/integrity-fulcrum-upon-ethical-leadership-rests/

Introduction and contextThe challenge of ethical leadership has become an issue for all spheres of society. Newspaper headlines and the social media scream daily about sports stars caught doping, politicians found guilty of corruption, journalists fired for fabricating stories, academics exposed for...

13/07/2016

Hello Friends. Exciting news: now you can buy tickets to our Leadership Unplugged event directly on our page. Simply click the Tickets tab below our cover picture and pay by card or EFT

13/07/2016

Why should you book the Leadership Unplugged dinner with our inspiring leader: Lincoln Mali?
He was recently showcased by Investec Asset Management as a leader on Tipping Point. Watch the excerpt here: http://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-radio/tipping-point/watch-the-moment-that-turned-lincoln-malis-anger-into-social-and-business-leadership/
Lincoln cannot walk 10 steps without someone seeking his guidance at the office.

Book now by mailing [email protected]

R500 for dinner and the wisdom that Lincoln Mali has to offer!