Think Bigg-r

I was known to have strong opinions and to have said, “my opinions your opinions, I win. Your facts my opinion, you win”. Therefore, I encouraged people to always speak with data, that eliminated opinions. Although most people want certainty, my advice is to consider a probability that you may not be correct, even if only a… Read more

My learning and mistakes as an expatriate. I left South Africa as a competent executive, with self-confidence, courage, and empathy as a leader, BUT I had a limited view of the world.  I thought the way I saw the world was the way the world was, and even worse, should be. I believed that I… Read more

Companies engage me to help them develop measures to grow, AND KEEP, their high potential associates, those associates that they have identified as their A players.  Mostly I find an environment where the thought process focuses on remuneration, flexitime and generally a cozy environment.  Yes, star associates want an environment of TRUST, but equally they… Read more

Every venture has its own rewarding experiences.  My current role in leadership mentoring gives me the opportunity to experience life changing appreciation from those that I interact with.  Let me share 1 such outcome that will help illustrate.  One area of my work is an in-depth understanding of PROACTIVENESS. When people truly understand and practice… Read more

I guess the gentleman was around 40 years and 100 kilos.  We were at the gym.  In a rare moment that he was off his phone I asked “why are you exercising”? To lose weight he said.  I said he should start by leaving his phone in the locker.  2 days later a personal trainer… Read more

I was born, educated and worked many years in a country with limited social benefits, and in particular no State pension fund.  Growing up in such an environment meant that I was hard wired to take responsibility for myself, not to rely on the State for my old age.  Pension was never a milestone that… Read more