Africa’s Most Remarkable CEOs to Know in 2024 July2024

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”

- Lao Tzu

Engagement Through Clarity

Avision without a plan is just a dream." Indeed,one

ofthemostcrucialrolesaCEO'svisionplaysisin settinganorganization'scourse.Aclear,compelling visionhelpsacompanyinsomanyways:itgetseveryone focusedandreallywantsthem-employees,owners, investors,andstakeholders-tocometogetherinsettingthe destination.

Awell-definedvisionhelpstocreateastrongorganizational culture.AccordingtoastudybytheHarvardBusiness Review,companieswithaclearvisionare60%morelikely toengagetheiremployeeseffectively.Whenemployees understandthelargerpurposeoftheirwork,theyaremore motivatedandproductive.Thisengagementcanleadto improvedperformance,withresearchshowingthat companieswithengagedemployeescanseeupto21% higherprofitability

Moreover,aCEO'svisionisessentialforstrategicdecisionmaking.Itservesasaguidingstarwhennavigating challengesandopportunities.Forinstance,duringeconomic downturns,businesseswithastrongvisionaremorelikely toadaptsuccessfully.AsurveyconductedbyMcKinsey foundthat70%oforganizationsthathadaclearvision managedtopivoteffectivelyduringcrises.

Inaddition,acompellingvisioncanattractinvestorsand customers.Businessesthatcommunicatetheirvision effectivelyoftenenjoygreaterbrandloyaltyand recognition.Statisticsindicatethatcompanieswithstrong brandloyaltycanseerevenuegrowthratesof2.5times higherthanthosewithout.Insummary,theCEO'svisionis notjustanabstractidea;itisavitalcomponentthatdrives engagement,strategicdecisions,andoverallsuccessinthe competitivebusinesslandscape.

Thelatestissueof "Africa's Most Remarkable CEOs to Know in 2024," byTheCIOWorldfeaturesCEOswho haveexemplifiedthepowerofvisionintheirorganizations. Theseleadershavenotonlyarticulatedacleardirectionfor theircompaniesbuthavealsoinspiredtheirteamstorally aroundthatvision,encouraginganenvironmentof innovationandresilience.

Haveagoodreadahead!

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Arvind Shekhawat

Colours to Connections

Khanyi Nzukuma

Empowering Lives Through Financial Wisdom

20. Mbali Cherry

Empowering Creativity and Digital Connections

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Van Zyl Botha

Connecting the Unconnected

Yael Geffen

Footsteps Across Continents

24. 36. Mistakes Even Veteran CEOs Make

The Unexpected Habits of Highly Successful CEOs

- Anand Mahindra

Africa's Most Remarkable CEOs to Know in 2024

Descripon Featuring

Arvind Shekhawat

Group Chief Execuve Officer/ Chairman

Ikenna Odike

Chief Execuve Officer

Jessica Dewhurst

Founder and Chief

Execuve Officer

Khanyi Nzukuma

Chief Execuve Officer

Mbali Cherry Ubisi

Chief Execuve Officer

Noxie Ntsoane CEO

Owen Omogiafo OON President/Group Chief Execuve Officer

Phillip Anastassopoulos CEO

Kansai plascon East Africa plascon.africa Company

Outcess outcess.com

Jusce Desk Africa juscedesk.org

Arvind is a visionary leader at Kansai Plascon East Africa, driving innovaon and strategic growth in the paint industry across the region with a focus on sustainability

Ikenna is at the forefront of Outcess, innovang customer service soluons that enhance client sasfacon and operaonal efficiency across diverse industries.

Jessica founded Jusce Desk Africa, advocang for human rights and social jusce, empowering communies through educaon and legal support iniaves.

Van Zyl Botha Co-Founder, Chief Execuve Officer

Glacier by Sanlam glacier.co.za

Trending Topix Agency trendingtopixagency.co.za

Tradeway tradeway.co.za

Transcorp Group transcorpgroup.com

Supabets Gaming Group (PTY) Ltd supabets.co.za

Khanyi leads Glacier by Sanlam, emphasizing customer-centric financial soluons while promong inclusivity and accessibility in the insurance and investment sectors.

Mbali excels at Trending Topix Agency, where her leadership fosters creavity and engagement, establishing the agency as a prominent voice in digital media.

Noxie is a dynamic force at Tradeway, leading iniaves that streamline logiscs and supply chain operaons while fostering strong partnerships within the industry.

Owen steers Transcorp Group towards sustainable growth, focusing on strategic investments and operaonal excellence to enhance the group's market posion.

Phillip plays a pivotal role at Supabets Gaming Group, driving strategic iniaves that enhance customer engagement and expand market presence in gaming.

HeroTel herotel.com

Van Zyl Botha co-founded HeroTel, championing affordable broadband access through innovave fibre and wireless networks, significantly impacng connecvity in South Africa.

Yael Geffen Chief Execuve Officer

Lew Geffen Sotheby's Internaonal Realty sothebysrealty.co.za

Yael drives excellence at Lew Geffen Sotheby's Internaonal Realty, enhancing luxury real estate services while priorizing client relaonships and market insights.

Arvind Shekhawat Group Chief Execuve Officer Kansai Plascon East Africa

Empowering Growth Through Industry-transcending Expertise!

Tohavetrulyexceptional results,youdon'tneed exceptionalpeople;youjust needpeopletobeencouragedtodo exceptionalthings.Everypersonis capableofaccomplishingincredible thingswhentheybelieveinthevision andmissionoftheirorganization's leaderorrolemodel,abeliefdeeply heldbyArvind

'Ibelievethatpeoplearethemost essentialassetinanyorganization,' addingthathispaththroughpaints withBergerandNerolacandtelecom companieslikeHutchandVodafone hasrewardedhimwithsignificant talentsandinsightsacrossindustries.

Asaproficientbusinessleaderwith over30yearsofexperienceinleading telecomandconsumerdurable businesses,Arvindcurrentlyservesas theGroupChiefExecutiveOfficerof KansaiPlasconEastAfrica.His comprehensiveexposuretoleadership positionsinsectorssuchaspainting andtelecommunicationsfurther developedhisproblem-solvingand strategicthinkingabilities,portraying himasamajorforceintheeconomic world.

Withahistoryofswiftlytransforming businessoperations,heis acknowledgedforhisabilitytouse consumerinsightstogenerate inventivenessandgrowth.Asa storytellerwithaloveformarketing andatalentfordisruptivemethods,he hasplayedanimportantrolein boostinggrowthinexceedingly challengingmarkets.

Arvind'sbeliefinthepowerof engagementandpeopleinvolvement supportshisapproachtobusiness, makinghimago-topersonforsales

anddistributionchallenges.Hisrole requireshimtousehissignificant experiencetopropelthecompanyto newheightsbystreamliningproduct lines,optimizingdistribution procedures,andimprovingcustomer experiences.

Let us explore his journey.

AGlobalLeaderinCoatings Innovation

KansaiPaint,basedinOsaka,Japan, startedbackin1918andhasgrownto becomeamajorplayerintheglobal paintindustry.They'reknownfor makingallkindsofpaints,from decorativetoindustrial,protective,and automotive,andtheyhavefactoriesin 43locationsaroundtheworld.What setsKansaiPaintapartisitsstrong focusonresearchanddevelopment. Thishelpsthemcreatetop-notch productsandservicesthatstandouton theinternationalstage.

In2012,KansaiPaintexpandedits reachbyacquiringPlasconinSouth Africa,leadingtothecreationof KansaiPlascon.Thecompanyfurther extendeditspresenceinEastAfricain 2016followedbytheacquisitionof localpaintbusinessesin2017. Groundedincorevalues,Kansai Plasconisdedicatedtoenhancing customerlivesthroughcontinuous innovationinproductdesign.

Startingfromhumblebeginnings,it hasblossomedintoadominantforcein theAfricanmarket,playingacrucial roleinenhancingthedecorative productrangeofKansaiPaint,aTop 10GlobalPaintCompany

Market

GrowthandTransformation inVariousRegions

IncentralIndia,KansaiNerolacPaints experiencedasignificantincreasein

marketsharewithinjust18months, attributedtoswiftin-marketexecutions andcoordinatedeffortsbyaunited team.Similarly,atVodafone,market leadershipwasattainedbydeeply comprehendingcustomerrequirements andeffectivelyimplementingstrategies downtothefinalstage.

Meanwhile,KansaiPlasconhasEast Africatransitionedfromacompany undergoingfluctuationstostabilityand profitability

ConsumerDurableSector

Believingstronglyinthepowerof usingconsumerinsightstomake strategicdecisionsinthetechnology andconsumerdurablesectors,he pointsoutthatunderstandingthese insightsiscrucialtotheirstrategic approach.

Throughmethodslikemarketresearch, dataanalytics,anddirectcustomer feedback,theycangraspadeep understandingofconsumerbehavior andpreferences.Thisunderstanding helpsthemdirectmarketchanges effectively,aligntheirstrategieswith emergingtrendsandunmetneeds,and ensurethattheirproducts,distribution channels,andcustomerexperiences meettheneedsoftheiraudiencein EastAfrica.Hisfocusonpromoting innovationandadaptabilityshowstheir dedicationtokeepingaheadina constantlychangingbusiness environment.

StrategicApproachtoComplex Challenges

Beingakeymemberofanational strategicthinktank,Arvindapproaches complexchallengeswithablendof analyticalrigor,visionarythinking,and collaborativeleadership.Heprioritizes gatheringdiverseperspectivesand expertise,cultivatingopendialogue

andknowledgeexchangewithinand outsidethethinktanktogaina comprehensiveunderstandingof challengesfromvariousangles.

Hebelievesindeconstructingcomplex issuesintomanageablecomponents, employingstructuredproblem-solving methodstoexploreinnovative solutionsandchallengeconventional thinking,therebyuncoveringnew possibilities.

Hepromotesexperimentation, embraceslearningfromfailures,and advocatesmakingnecessary adjustmentstoremainadaptableto evolvingcircumstances.Lastly,Arvind illustratesaholisticapproachto strategicplanning,aligningstrategies withnationalgoalsandvaluesto ensurecoherenceandsustainabilityin addressingcomplexchallenges.

ResolvingSalesandDistribution ChallengesEffectively

Inaddressingsalesanddistribution challenges,Arvindexplainsthe implementationoftop-tierservice standardsfordistributorsandthe establishmentoftransparent accountingprocedures.Thisstrategic movehasledtoheightenedattention fromtheteamtowardsdealerservice, enhancingtheoverallproductoffering, andexpandingthedistribution network.

BysettingspecificKeyPerformance Indicators(KPIs)foreachfunction,he providessupportthroughinteractive sessionsandmaintainsanopen-door policy Thiscollaborativeapproach stimulatesaccountabilitywithinthe team,ensuringtheachievementofset KPIsanddrivingsuccessinsalesand distributionoperations.

BusinessOperationsforLeadership Success

“People are the most important asset in any business," assertsArvind.This principlehasbeenparticularlyevident intheiroperationsacrossEastAfrica. TeamssituatedinUganda,Kenya, Tanzania,Zanzibar,andBurundihave playedapivotalroleintransitioning fromlocalenterprisestoacohesive groupentitywithamorecorporate ethos.Theteammembers'dedication toengagingcustomers,adaptingto leadershipchanges,embodyingthe brand,andconsistentlyachieving objectivesunderscorestheir exceptionalcharacter

Withintheorganization,management teamscomprisingdiversedepartments andgendersconvenemonthlyto evaluateperformanceandaddresskey focusareas.Byactivelyinvolving leadersfromeachdepartment,aculture ofownership,accountability,and transparencyisnurtured.

Heaffirmsapersonalphilosophyof "growourowntimber,"emphasizing thesimultaneousdevelopmentofboth thepersonandcompanyhand-in-hand. Recognitionwithintheorganization extendsbeyondperformancemetricsto encompassculturalandgender diversity. "For example, we celebrate successes through reward and recognition, focusing on the strengths of our employees," affirmsArvind.

ChannelManagementStrategy

Focusingonpaintandhardware vendorstogetherwithpainters, Arvind'schannelmanagement approachprovedeffectiveinEast Africa.KansaiPlasconwasableto expanditsclientbase,boostsales,and providesuperiorvaluebyestablishing trustingpartnershipswithauthorized dealers.Thisallowedittooffera greatervarietyofcoloursusing automatictintingmachinesand straightforwardproductaccessibility

Overthelasttwoyears,this cooperativeapproachhasbroughtin therecruitmentofover800additional dealers,demonstratingthesignificant commercialgrowththatcanbeattained throughchannelmanagement.

IncorporatingStorytellinginto Leadership

Inhisapproachtoleadership,Arvind oftenintegratesstorytellingasa powerfultooltoconveycorporate values,drawoncollectiveexperiences, andemphasizekeylearnings.By weavingpersonalanecdotesfromhis past,whetherprofessionalorpersonal, heaimstoprovideamorerelatableand engagingcontextforhisteam.

Stories,hebelieves,aremore memorableandcaptivatingthan traditionallecturesonpoliciesor positions,cultivatingadeeper connectionwithhisaudience.Through storytelling,heseekstostimulate engagement,strengthenteamcohesion, andcultivateasharedsenseofvalues amonghisteammembers.

AgilityinChallengerMarkets

Beingadedicatedmarketer,onemust driveingenuityanddisruptionin challengermarketstofuelgrowthfor theorganization.Toachievethis, understandinguncertainmarketneeds iscrucial,followedbytheabilityto adaptbusinessstrategiesswiftly.This approachensuresseizingopportunities ratherthanmissingthem,aswitnessed byprofessionalslikeArvind.Active engagementwithsalesandmarketing teams,directcommunicationwith stakeholders,andstayingattunedto marketdynamicsprovideinvaluable insightsformakinginformeddecisions andstayingaheadincompetitive environments.

KansaiPlasconexhibitsvarying marketpositionsacrossthecountriesin whichitoperates.Whileholdingthe topspotinUganda,itfaceschallenges inTanzaniaandKenya.Thecompany tailorsitsfocus,approach,and marketingtacticstoeachcountry, consideringnotonlymarketpositions butalsotheuniquenuancesofeach country

InnovationslikePlasconAntiMosquitoPaint,thepainters'instant rewardprogram,uniqueblack packaging,high-qualityplastic packaging,exclusivedealernetworks, andtintingmachineshavemade significantimpactsinthemarkets. Theseinnovationshavenotonly spurredexpansionbutadditionally encouragedcompetitorstoadapt. KansaiPlasconisdedicatedto continuallyimprovingitsin-market strategiesandspeedtomarketinall aspects,securingastrongcompetitive advantagewithintheindustry

StrategiesforSuccessinLeadership Roles

Inleadershiproleswithinthe telecommunicationsandconsumer durablesectors,asetofkeyprinciples andstrategiesarecrucialfor maintainingasuccessfultrackrecord. TheacronymSIMPLE,whichstands forSpecific,Implementable, Measurable,Profitable,LastMile Distribution,andEthics,servesasa guidingframeworkforeffective leadershipintheseindustries.

• Specific:Emphasizingclarityand precisioninallaspectsofthe business,encouragingindividuals tobespecificindefining objectivesandstrategies.

• Implementable:Ensuringthat tasksandinitiativesarepractical andexecutablewithineach function,promotingeffective implementationofplans.

• Measurable:SettingclearKey PerformanceIndicators(KPIs)and parameterstotrackprogressand manageperformanceagainst definedtargets.

• Profitable:Focusingon profitabilitybeyondjustsales growth,byscrutinizingexpenses, functions,andprocessesto enhanceoverallbusiness profitability

• LastMileDistribution:Prioritizing brandvisibilityandensuring productsareavailableintheright locationstomaximizereachand accessibility.

• Ethics:Upholdingethical standardsandcompanyvalues, maintainingprofessionalism,and embodyingthecorevaluesofthe organization.

Byadheringtotheseprinciplesand strategies,leaderscaneffectively managethecomplexitiesofthe telecommunicationsandconsumer durablesectors,leadingtocompelling

successandsustainablegrowthwithin theirorganizations.

RecognitionofExcellence

KansaiPlasconpridesitselfonthe qualityofproductsandservicesit offerscustomers.Thecompanyhas beenhonoredwithseveralprestigious awardsovertheyears,includingthe EastAfricaBuilding&Construction AwardforOutstandingPaintBrand, theEastAfricaBrandQualityAwards forLeadingPaintManufacturerand CorporateSocialResponsibility Practices,andtheConsumerChoice Award.Theseaccoladesreflectits commitmenttoexcellenceand innovationinthepaintindustry.

Khanyi Nzukuma

Chief Execuve Glacier by Sanlam

Bridging the Gap Between Psychology and Wealth Creation in a 25-Year Career Span!

Inthepursuitofunderstandingandhelpingpeople,one oftenfindsunexpectedpaths.Whatiftheroadfrom teachingtofinancialservicesheldthekeyto empoweringindividualsandfamiliestowardabrighter financialfuture?

Thisquestion,posedbyKhanyiNzukuma,Chief ExecutiveofGlacierbySanlam,encapsulateshis profoundjourneyfromadedicatedteachertoaseasoned executiveinthefinancialservicessector.Withover25 yearsofexperience,hehasnotonlynavigatedtheintricate landscapeoffinancebuthasalsochampionedthecauseof educatingindividualsonwealthcreation.

Khanyi'sprofessionalodysseycommencedin1992whenhe steppedintotheroleofateacher,armedwithaBachelorof ArtsdegreeinPsychologyfromRhodesUniversity.Driven byadeep-seateddesiretounderstandandassistpeople,his careernaturallytransitionedintothefinancialrealm.From hisearlydaysasafinancialadviseratSanlam,heascended throughvariousjuniorandseniormanagementroles,laying thefoundationforhisimpactfulleadership.

In2008,hetookasignificantleap,joiningMMIHoldings. HisjourneyatMMIsawhimatthehelmofMetropolitan LifeandlaterastheCEOofMomentumLife.However,the calltoreturntohisrootsbeckoned,andinJanuary2018, KhanyirejoinedSanlamastheCEOofGlacier,the company'sretailinvestmentadministrationarm.

Hisacademicpursuitsmirrorhiscommitmenttocontinuous learningandexcellence.Alongsidehisbachelor'sdegree,he earnedanMBAfromPotchefstroomUniversityanda

I believe in a holistic balance of life in terms of physical and mental wellness. I am an avid reader, especially in leadership, inance, and business material. I also attend various industry conferences as well as benchmarking operating models locally and offshore.

DoctorofPsychologydegreefromtheUniversityof Johannesburg.

Below are the interview highlights:

CouldyoupleaseelaborateonGlacierbySanlamand itsinceptionstory?

GlacierbySanlamwascreated26yearsagobySanlamasa wealthmanagementandinvestmentadministrationbusiness formiddletoaffluentclients.Ourkeyfocusisclient administrationandclientreporting.Throughfinancial advisors,Glacierprovidesinvestmentsolutionstargeted towardsclientswhoarecreatingwealthandthosein retirement.

Ourvisionistoassistclientsincreatingandpreserving wealth.Throughacomprehensiveselectionofinvestment solutionsandwiththehelpofourintermediaries,weenable clientstoachievefinancialconfidencenowandfor generationstocome.

AsawhollyownedsubsidiaryofSanlam,Glacierhasits rootsinSanlam’spurpose,whichistocreatesustainable valueforallitsstakeholders.Weareproudoftherole Sanlamplaysandthecontributionitmakestoastable financialsysteminAfricaandbeyond,andwesupportits commitmenttoadvancingfinancialresilience,well-being, prosperity,andinclusion.

Howwouldyoudescribeyourleadershipstyle,andwhat valuesdoyouprioritizeinleadingateam?

TheroleofaCEOistoleadtheco-creationofastrategy, theexecutionofastrategy,resourcemobilization,and creatingaculturethatisconducivetostrategydelivery.My leadershipstyleisfoundedonacombinationof collaborativeempowermentandvisionaryguidance.I believeinfosteringanenvironmentwhereeveryteam memberfeelsempoweredtocontributetheirunique strengthswhileworkingtowardsasharedgoal. Transparency,opencommunication,andtrustarepivotalin myapproach.Iprioritizecreatingacultureofrespectwhere ideasarevaluedregardlessofhierarchyanddiverse perspectivesareembraced.

Intermsofvalues,Iplaceahighemphasisonintegrity, accountability,andinnovation.Integrityformsthe foundationofallactionsanddecisions,ensuringthatour endeavorsareethicallysoundandalignedwithourcore principles.Accountabilityiscrucial—takingresponsibility forbothsuccessesandsetbacksiskeytofosteringaculture ofgrowthandlearning.

Ialsoencourageacultureofcontinuousinnovationand learning.Embracingchangeandexploringnewideasdrives ourabilitytoadaptandthriveinanever-evolving landscape.Thesevaluescollectivelyserveasguiding principlesinsteeringourteamtowardsuccess,fosteringan environmentwhereindividualsfeelsupportedand motivatedtoexcel.

Canyoushareamemorablesuccessstoryor accomplishmentduringyourtenureasCEOthatyou areparticularlyproudof?

Glacierhasalwaysbeenaninnovativecompanygeared towardsgrowthandensuringweremainasustainable businessdespiteachallengingeconomicenvironment.

Earlyoninmytenure,westrategicallyidentifiedan opportunityforconsolidationinourmarketsegment,which hadbeenbroughtaboutbyastagnanteconomy.Inour continuouspursuitofopportunitiestogrowourclientbase andbroadenouroffering,on1March2023,Glaciertook

fullresponsibilityfortheoperationsoftheAFICAgroup (Alexforbes),andon1November2023,Glacierconcluded themergerwithAbsa’sMarket-LinkedInvestmentService Providerbusiness,solidifyingGlacierasaleadingLISP businessinSouthAfrica,withaboutR580bninassetsunder administration(GlacierLISP,GlacierLife,andthetwo acquiredbusinesses).

WehavealsosignificantlygrownGlacierInvest,our discretionaryfundmanager,whichwepartnerwiththe multi-managersatSanlamInvestmentson,andcurrently haveR76bninassetsundermanagement.

Howdoyoufosterapositiveandinclusiveworkplace culturewithinyourorganization?

Ensuringtheorganizationisfocusedonahigherpurpose, mission,andvisioniscritical.Thenexttaskistoensurethe purposeofeachemployeeisalignedwiththepurposeofthe organization.Communicationisthegluethatkeeps everyoneupdatedonthejourney

Whatarethekeychallengesyoufaceinyourindustry, andhowdoyouapproachovercomingthem?

Modernizationandtransformationintechnologyplaya pivotalroleinthesuccessandgrowthofinvestment platforms,notonlyintermsofenhancingtheclient experiencebutalsoinallowingforscalability.Overthe longterm,streamlinedprocessesandimprovedefficiency canleadtocostsavingsforinvestmentplatforms.Tothis end,weareonacontinuousjourneyofimprovementin bothourtechnologyforserviceandourtechnologyfor experience.Equallyimportant,itallowsustoconstruct investmentsolutionsandproductsthatcanmeetclients' requiredinvestmentoutcomeseasilyandefficiently

Artificialintelligence(AI)hashadandwillcontinueto haveaprofoundimpactonallfacetsofoursociety.The 21stcenturyhasbeendubbedthedigitalera,orthefourth industrialrevolution,andAIisthepinnacleofthistime. Glacierhasthebenefitofbeingabletoinnovatecollective investmentsolutionssuchastheGlacierAIFlexibleFund ofFundsthroughGlacierManagementCompany,a registeredmanagerofcollectiveinvestments.TheFund turnedfivethisyearandisthefirstofitskindontheSouth AfricanCollectiveInvestmentSchemes(CIS)landscape, havingfullyadoptedartificialintelligence(AI)foractive managementofunderlyingexchange-tradedfunds(ETFs) andbeingmanagedbyanAIenginewithoutanyhuman interference.TheFundhasbroughtnoveltyanduniqueness totheSouthAfricanassetmanagementindustry.

Howdoyoubalanceinnovationwiththeneedfor stabilityandconsistencyinyourbusinessstrategies?

Business-as-usualstrategiesensureshort-termprofit motivesaremet,whileanorganizationneedstoinnovate forthefuturetoensureitisfuture-fit.Themainchallengeis toensureresourcesaremanagedverywellacrossthe differentprojectstreams.

Inyouropinion,whatarethemostcriticalskillsor qualitiesforaleaderintoday'srapidlychanging businesslandscape?

Marketsevolve,technologiesadvance,andconsumer preferencesshift.Beingagileinbusinessiscrucialfor leaders.Agileleadersareabletorespondquicklytothese changes,adjustingstrategiesandoperationstoremain competitive.Intoday'sdynamicbusinesslandscape,agility allowsleaderstonavigateuncertaintyandchange effectively,positioningtheirorganizationsforsustainable success.

Howdoyoupersonallyinvestinyourcontinuous learningandprofessionaldevelopment?

Ibelieveinaholisticbalanceoflifeintermsofphysical andmentalwellness.Iamanavidreader,especiallyin leadership,finance,andbusinessmaterial.Ialsoattend variousindustryconferencesaswellasbenchmark operatingmodelslocallyandoffshore.

Beyondprofessionalachievements,whatpersonalvalues orexperiencesdoyoubelievehavecontributedtoyour successasaCEO?

Regardingpersonalvalues,authenticityhasbeenthe biggestvaluedriverforme.Beingauthenticenablesa leadertobetrusted,consistent,anddependable.Nexttothat valueishumilityandgenuinelycaringaboutpeoplearound you.Asleaders,wewinbecauseofourteams;therefore,it shouldbeano-brainerthatthemostengaged,focused,and passionateteamwillwin.Theleaderislargelyresponsible forcreatingthiswinningculturethroughauthenticity, humility,andsupportfortheteam.

Empowering Creavity and Digital Connecons

Exploring the Intersection of People, Marketing, and Social Media!

Inaworldthat’sincreasinglybecomingdigital,there

areindividualswhoproudlywearthebadgeofbeing analog.Amongtheseexceptionalpersonalitiesis someonedrivenbyanunwaveringpassionforpeople,a deepunderstandingofmarketing,andaninsatiable curiosityaboutthedynamicrealmofsocialmedia.This personisnoneotherthantheembodimentofaharmonious blendbetweentheanaloganddigitalworlds.

MeetMbaliCherryUbisi,atrailblazingCEOatTrending TopixAgency.Heruniqueblendofinterests—people, marketing,andthedigitallandscape—propelledherinto thisexcitingsector.Fascinatedbyhowsocialmedia engagesmindsandevolves,Mbalienvisionedaspace wherecreativityandbusinesspartnershipscouldflourish. Hermissionisclear:empowerindividualstoexpress themselvescreativelywhilebuildingcollaborationswith brands.AtTrendingTopixAgency,shetransformsthis visionintoreality.

Mbalidoesn’tjustfocusonnumbers;shevaluesstoriesof personalgrowth,brandsfindingtheirvoice,andbusinesses thrivingthroughpartnerships.She’sbecomeaguidinglight fornavigatingsocialmedia’scomplexity,turningitintoan opportunity-richlandscape.

AsCEO,Mbaliisn’tjustaleader;she’saforceforchange, nurturingcreativityandchampioningcollaboration.Her journeyshowcaseshowpassion,vision,andexpertisecan revolutionizesocialmedia’sroleinourlives.Inarapidly evolvingdigitalworld,Mbaliexemplifieshowembracing creativityandforgingconnectionscanreshapehowwe expressandsucceedinthevibrantrealmofsocialmedia.

Below are the highlights of the interview:

Embrace a passion for learning, as this field is constantly evolving and demanding new skills and knowledge. You must be agile and ready to pivot when needed; flexibility has been so crucial on this journey.

Couldyouelaborateonyourcompanyanditsinception story?

TrendingTopixAgencywasbornasaboutiqueoperation withaclearvisiontoprovideuniquevaluetobigbrands andcorporations.Thecompany’sinceptionstoryrevolves aroundofferingasophisticatedalternativetotraditional amplificationstrategies.Wewantedtocreatetrending conversationsthatwerenotonlyengagingandentertaining butalsoconsideredinformative.

Toachievethisinnovativeapproach,TrendingTopix strategicallypartneredwithnanoinfluencers.These influencerspossessaremarkableabilitytogenerate authenticandcompellingconversations,settingthemapart frommainstreaminfluencers.Bycollaboratingwiththese nanoinfluencers,TrendingTopixensuresthatthecontent theycreateresonateswithaudiencesonadeeperlevel, fosteringengagementandbrandloyalty.

Sinceitsinception,ouragencyhasbecomeatrailblazerin theindustry,craftingmeaningfulconnectionsbetween brandsandtheiraudiencesthroughcaptivating conversationsbyfocusingonauthenticity,creativity,and thoughtfulcontent.Wecontinuetothriveanddeliver exceptionalresultsforourclientswhileremainingatthe forefrontofcutting-edgemarketing.

Asaleader,whatdoyouconsiderthemostcrucialfactor indrivingthesuccessandgrowthofyourcompany?

Ibelievethemostcrucialfactorindrivingthesuccess andgrowthofthecompanyisfosteringacultureof collaborationandembracingyoung,talentedminds.By workingcloselywithlike-mindedindividualswhosharethe samepassionanddrive,wecantapintoawealthofcreative ideasandinnovativesolutions.

Howdoyoumaintainastrongcompanycultureand keepyourteammotivatedandengaged?

Onekeyaspectofourcompanycultureisensuringthat individualsfeelheardandvalued.Weactivelyseekinput andfeedbackfromteammembers,fosteringanopenand inclusiveatmosphere.Thishelpsusunderstandtheneeds andaspirationsofourteam,allowingustoalignourgoals withtheirs.Transparencyinleadershipisalsocrucial.We ensurethattheteamisawareoftheleadershipstructureand therolesitplays.

However,it’sequallyimportantthatourleadershipdoesn’t stifletheingenuityandcreativityofindividualteam members.Weempowerourteamtotakeownershipoftheir work,encouragingthemtothinkoutsidetheboxand contributetheiruniqueideasandperspectives.Regular recognitionandappreciationarealsointegralto maintainingmotivationandengagement.Wecelebrate achievements,bothbigandsmall,andacknowledgethe effortsofourteammembers.Thisnotonlyboostsmorale butalsofostersasenseofprideintheirwork.

Whatarethekeychallengesyou’vefacedasCEO,and howdidyouovercomethem?

AsaCEO,I’vefacedseveralkeychallengesinnavigating thebusinessworld.Onesignificantchallengehasbeen dealingwithdifficultclientswhoattempttodictatehowto runthecompany.Differentiatingbetweenconstructive anddestructivecriticismhasbeenessential,aswellas remainingcomposedandnotreactingemotionallyinsuch situations.

Intheearlystagesofthebusiness,Istruggledwith delegation.Initially,IbelievedIhadtohandleeveryaspect ofthecompanymyself,leadingtopotentialburnoutand inefficiency.Learningtotrustandempowermyteamand businesspartnertofulfilltheirrolesandresponsibilitieshas beencrucialinovercomingthischallenge.

Furthermore,Ihavelearnedtheimportanceofprioritizing self-careandtakingtimetorest.Recognizingthatshowing upinthebestwaypossibleforthecompanyrequires personalwell-beingandrejuvenationhasbeeninstrumental inmygrowthasaCEO.

Inwhatwayshasyourcompanyembracedinnovation andtechnologytostayaheadinthemarket?

Ourcompanyfullyembracesinnovationandtechnologyas essentialcomponentstostayahead.Weleveragesocial mediaasaprimarycommunicationchannel,engagingwith ouraudienceandcollaboratingwithcontentcreatorsand topicexpertstocreateimpactfulcampaigns.Toenhanceour marketingstrategiesandgainvaluableinsights,weutilize varioussociallisteningtoolsandanalyticsplatformsto analyzesocialmediaperformanceandgathervaluabledata. Thedata-drivenapproachallowsustooptimizeour campaignsandmakeinformeddecisions.

Recognizingthepoweroftechnology,wehavetakenastep furtherandstarteddevelopingourownproprietary technology.Thistechhasbeendesignedtostreamlineour internalprocessesandmakeourworkmoreefficient. However,ithasevolvedintoavaluabletoolthatcanbenefit othersbeyondourcompany.Bycreatingourownsystem,

wehavecomefullcirclefromusingexistingplatformsand toolstobecomingcreatorsoftechnologythathasthe potentialtomakeapositiveimpactonthelivesofothers. Thisinnovativeapproachnotonlyreinforcesourpositionin themarketbutalsostrengthensourreputationasaforwardthinkinganddynamiccompany

Whatareyourstrategiesforfosteringdiversityand inclusionwithintheorganization?

Weareapioneeringorganization,proudly100%blackownedandfemale-led.Ourteamiscommittedtopromoting genderdiversity,withanimpressive80%representationof womenofcolor.Embracingthespiritofinnovation,the medianageinouragencystandsat27yearsold,makingus adynamicyouth-drivenforceintheindustry.

Howdoyouapproachdecision-makingwhenfacedwith complexorcriticalsituations?

Atourorganization,decision-makingauthorityrestswith theleadership.Webelievethatasleaders,wepossessa deeperunderstandingofthecomplexitiesandchallengeswe face.Thisinsightenablesustoempowerourteamto continuetheirexcellentworkwithoutbeingdisruptedby crisismanagement.

Delegatingresponsibilitiesstrategicallyallowsusto maintainapositivecompanycultureandensurethatour teammembersremainfocusedandproductive.It’s importanttoclarifythatthisapproachdoesnotimplyany lackoftrustorinvolvementinourteam’sendeavors;rather, itreflectsaconsciouschoicetoallocatecertaintaskswhile retainingacohesiveandsupportiveworkenvironment.

Whatarethelong-termgoalsandvisionyouhavesetfor yourcompany,andhowdoyouplantoachievethem?

Theagencyofthefuturethatweenvisionisadynamic organizationthatharmoniouslyblendsyouthfulexuberance withexperiencedleadership.Itisanurturingenvironment thatprioritizesbothcompanyandindividualgrowth, fosteringacultureofcontinuousdevelopment.This forward-thinkingagencyinspiresinnovation,promoting creativethinkingandpushingboundaries.

Crucially,itisanorganizationthatempowersnotonlyits employeesbutalsoeverysupplierandcollaboratorit engageswith.Ourvisionistocreateanecosystemwhere everyoneinvolvedcanthrive,maximizingtheirpotential andachievingtheirbest.Inessence,ouragencyofthe

futureisacollaborativepowerhousethatembraces diversity,encouragesgrowth,andleadsthewayinshaping theindustry

Whatadvicewouldyougivetoaspiringentrepreneurs venturingintothesamesector?

Embraceapassionforlearning,asthisfieldisconstantly evolvinganddemandingnewskillsandknowledge.You mustbeagileandreadytopivotwhenneeded;flexibility hasbeensocrucialonthisjourney.Mostimportantly,hire individualssmarterthanyourself;theirexpertisewill strengthenyourcompany.Remember,successdoesn’thave atimelimit;persistenceandconsistencywillpavetheway forlong-termachievements.

Pleasegiveusafewtestimonialsfromyourclientsand awardsorrecognitionthataccuratelyhighlightyour achievementsinthecorporateniche.

‘I really enjoyed working on the campaign with you and look forward to more –GeorgeMnguni.

‘We value your expertise and enjoy doing campaigns with you’ –MSportMarketing.

‘Your input is valuable, and we appreciate the work you have been doing since we began working with you as it improves our offering’ –LMRelations.

Mistakes Even Veteran CEOs Make

EventhemostseasonedChiefExecutiveOfficers

(CEOs)canmakecommonmistakesthatcan impedethesuccessoftheircompanyasthe businesslandscapechanges.Thisarticlewillexamineeight crucialmistakesevenveteranCEOsmakeandofferhelpful preventativemeasures.

ACEOmustpossessaspecialcombinationofoperational know-how,strategicvisionandpeoplemanagement abilitiesduetothecomplexityanddemandsoftheposition. EventhoughseasonedCEOshavefrequentlydeveloped theseskillsthroughyearsofexperience,theyare neverthelessvulnerabletosometrapsthatcouldimpedethe advancementoftheircompany VeteranCEOscankeep theircompetitiveedgeandpropeltheirbusinessestonew heightsofsuccessbybeingawareofthesetypicalerrors andtakingproactivestepstoaddressthem.

Insularity

Beingoverlysolitaryanddependingonlyontheirpersonal experiencesandviewpointsisoneofthemainerrorsthat seasonedCEOsfrequentlycommit.Thismayresultina limitedperspectiveofthemarket;clientdemandsand businesstrends.

SuccessfulCEOsactivelyseekoutdifferentviewpoints, interactwiththeirteamandmaintainrelationshipswith theirclientsinordertocounteractthis.Theycanget insightfulinformationandmakebetterdecisionsifan environmentofopencommunicationandcollaborationis encouraged.

AbsenceofGuidance

SuccessfulCEOsareawareofhowcriticalitistoestablish adistinctandappealingvisionfortheircompany.Some seasonedCEOs,though,mightfinditdifficulttostay focusedbecausetheygetsidetrackedbydailytasksor short-termobjectives.

Inordertosteerclearofthis,thrivingchiefexecutive officersconsistentlyassessandenhancetheirstrategic orientation,guaranteeingthateachchoiceandendeavoris inlinewiththeirultimategoals.

Theysuccessfullyconveythisvisiontotheirgroupof colleagues,importantconstituenciesandthegeneralpublic, fosteringafeelingofunityandpurpose.

CommunicationTechniques

Effectivecommunicationisacrucialcomponentofgood leadership,butevenseasonedCEOscanstrugglewithit. Clear,consistent,andtransparentcommunicationwiththeir team,stakeholdersandthegeneralpublicisatoppriority foreffectiveCEOs.

Theycreateanatmospherethatencouragescandid communication,activelylistenandofferfeedbackona regularbasis.ExperiencedCEOscanfosterpositive change,aligntheirorganizationandestablishtrustby becomingskilledcommunicators.

Short-TermObjectivesandExpansion

Whilemeetingshort-termobjectivesiscrucial,seasoned CEOsalsoneedtobalanceshort-termoutcomeswithlongtermviability.Chiefexecutiveofficerswhoaresuccessful recognizethevalueofmakinginvestmentsinthefuture,be itinR&D,hiringnewstaff,orformingstrategicalliances.

Theyresisttheurgetoforgolong-termdevelopmentin favorofquickprofitsbecausetheyunderstandthatreal successnecessitatesamethodicalandpatientapproach.

MicromanagementandStrategy

Successful,seasonedCEOscouldbetemptedto micromanagetheirstaffbecausetheythinktheirknowledge andskillsareessentialfortheirbusinesstosucceedinthe

longrun.Thisstrategy,though,maydiscouragecreativity anddemoralizestaffmembers.

SuccessfulCEOsgivetheirteamsfreedom,assign responsibilitiesandconcentrateonlong-termplanningso thattheirstaffmemberscanprosperandadvancethe business.Theyachieveaharmoniousequilibriumbetween offeringdirectionandlettingtheirgroupassume responsibilityfortheirjob.

CreativityandAdjustment

Experiencedchiefexecutiveofficersneedtobeopento embracinginnovationandadjustingtothequicklyevolving businesslandscapeoftoday.Entrepreneurswhoare successfulkeepacloseeyeonmarkettrends,new technologyandconsumerpreferences.

Whenneeded,theydon'thesitatetoadjusttheirbusiness modelsorstrategies.Theycultivateaninnovativeculture bymotivatingtheirstafftoexperimentandtakemeasured chances.ExperiencedCEOscanguaranteethattheir businessesstayrelevantandcompetitivebystayingahead ofthecurveandadjustingtochangingconditions.

DelegationThatWorks

ForseasonedCEOs,theabilitytodelegateeffectivelyis essential,butitcanbedifficulttoacquire.CEOswhoare successfulknowhowimportantitistotrusttheirstaff, empowertheirteams,andgivethemthetoolsandresources theyneedtobesuccessful.

ExperiencedCEOscanensurethatday-to-dayoperations arecarriedouteffectivelywhileconcentratingonthe strategicdirectionofthecompanythrougheffective delegation.Theycelebratetheirteammembers' accomplishments,setclearexpectationsandofferfrequent feedback.

CompanyCulture

CEOswhohaveservedasveteransshouldalsobeawareof thecorporateculturetheyfoster.Prosperouschiefexecutive officersunderstandthataculturethatisupbeat,captivating andwelcomingiscrucialfordrawinginandkeeping outstandingpersonnel,encouragingcreativityand propellingsustainedprosperity.

Theyputalotofeffortandmoneyintocreatingaculture thatsupportsthegoalsandvaluesoftheirbusiness. ExperiencedCEOscanfosteranenvironmentwhere workersfeelempowered,appreciatedanddrivento contributetothesuccessofthecompanybyemphasizing culture.

AcquiringKnowledgefromErrors

Lastly,eventhemostseasonedCEOsneedtobeopento pickinguplessonsfromtheirerrors.Prosperousseasoned chiefexecutiveofficersadoptagrowthmentality, consistentlysolicitinginput,scrutinizingtheirchoicesand modifyingthemasnecessary

Theytakeadvantageofthefactthatmistakesarean unavoidablepartoftheprocessandturnthemintochances tosharpenandbolstertheirleadershipabilities.

Experiencedchiefexecutiveofficerscanremainaheadof thecurveandadjusttotheconstantlyshiftingbusiness environmentbycultivatingacultureofongoinglearning anddevelopment.

ExperiencedCEOscanpositiontheircompaniesforlongtermsuccessinthedynamicbusinesslandscapebyavoiding thesecommonpitfallsandputtingthestrategiesdiscussed inthisarticleintopractice.

EventhoughbeingaCEOisadifficultanddemandingjob, seasonedCEOscanleadtheircompaniestonewheightsof successandpromotepositivechangeintheirindustriesby graspingthesevitalskillsandavoidingtypicalpitfalls.

How Herotel is Bridging the Digital Divide in South Africa!

Thistechnologicalworldwhere

connectivityhasbecomethe ultimateequalizer,oneman has madeithismissiontobringhighspeed internettoeverycornerofSouth Africa.MeetVanZylBotha,the geniusbehindHerotel,thecompany thathastransformedhowindividuals accessthedigitalworld.

Hisjourneybeganinhisyouth's technologicallyadvancedenvironment, whereheobservedthepowerof technology.Ashegrewolder,his interestinbusinessandconnecting withpeoplepromptedhimtopursuea degreeinCharteredAccounting,which wouldaffecthisdestinyinwayshe couldnothavepredicted.

Throughstrategicacquisitionsand devotiontounderservedregions,he hastransformedHerotelintoa prominentfibrenetworkprovider,with over2,100wirelesstowersandover 150,000usersspreadthroughout605 towns.Withafocusoncooperation andcommunity,VanZylis constructingbridgestoamore connectedfutureratherthanjust networks.

Here are some interview highlights:

Canyoupleaseintroduceyourself andyourmotivationtoembarkon thissector?

Igrewupinatech-savvyhousehold; myfatherfoundeda telecommunicationscompanyinSouth Africa,whicheventuallybecamepart ofBusinessConnexion(BCX)onthe JohannesburgStockExchange.

Myearlyexposuretocomputers, startingwithaCommodoreinthe'80s, sparkedmyinterestintechnology. Initially,Ipursuedabusinessdegreeat StellenboschUniversitybutswitched toCharteredAccounting,whereI enjoyedworkingcloselywithvarious businesses.

Thisexperiencefueledmypassionfor connectingpeopleandbusiness.After foundingmyownfirmandworkingin corporatefinance,Irecognizedthe telecomsector'spotential,leadingto thecreationofHerotel.

Couldyoupleasegiveabrief introductiontoyourcompanyand itsinceptionstory?

Herotelembarkedonitsmissionin 2013toconnectallSouthAfricansto faster,moreaffordableinternet,

regardlessoftheirlocation.The companyhasgrownexponentially, becomingthelargestfixedwireless operatorwitharound2,000mastsand thethirdlargestfibrenetworkoperator, passingalmost600,000homes.Herotel united33partnersunderitsbanner, creatinganationalpresenceand achievingeconomiesofscaleto optimizeoperationsandprovidecosteffective,high-qualityinternet solutions.

• OperatingModel:Herotel's operatingmodeliscustomercentric,withdirectaccessand over120officesforaccessible support.Thecompany's expansionintofibrein2019,cofoundedbyFrancoisWessels, EldredEkermans,andHelmut Nel,enabledtheprovisionof reliableandhigh-speedservices alongsidethewirelessnetwork.

• CustomerBaseandServices: Herotelhas230,000customers, primarilyresidentialbutalsoa significantnumberofbusinesses. ThenewlylaunchedHerotel Businessdivisionwilloffer

The Unexpected Habits of Highly Successful CEOs

ThedemandsmadeofCEOsinthefast-paced

businessworldoftodayarehigherthanever An exceptionalcombinationofabilities,expertiseand charactertraitsareneededforthejobofchiefexecutive officer,fromnavigatingcomplexmarketdynamicsto motivatingstaffandspurringcreativity.Eventhough conventionalbusinessacumenandindustryknowledgeare clearlyvaluable,agrowingnumberofextremelysuccessful CEOsareprovingthatthereismoretotheirsuccessthan meetstheeye.

CEOsarenurturingamultifacetedapproachtopersonaland professionalgrowth,incontrasttothegeneralpublic's perceptionofthemassingle-minded,workaholic individuals.Theyarenotonlyattainingextraordinary successintheirfieldsbutalsoservingasrolemodelsfor futureleadersbyadoptinganunexpectedsetofhabitsand practices.

Byplacingahighvalueontheirmentalandphysicalhealth, encouragingagrowthmindset,andsurroundingthemselves withmotivatedindividuals,theseCEOsaredemonstrating thattrueleadershipisaboutmorethanjustbusinesssense. TheunexpectedhabitsofhighlysuccessfulCEOswillbe examinedinthisarticle,alongwithhowthesebehaviors contributetotheirsuccessandhowaspiringleaderscanuse themtoreachtheirfullpotential.

BreakingOutoftheComfortZone

CEOswhoaresuccessfularerealizingtheenormous benefitsofpushingthemselvesbeyondtheircomfortzones. Theyunderstandthatinnovationandprogressfrequently occuroutsidetheconfinesoftheiraccustomedroutinesand practices.

Theseleadersareopeningthemselvesuptonewideas, viewpointsandchancesforbothprofessionalandpersonal growthwhentheytakeonnewchallenges.Theirsuccessis fueledbytheiropennesstoacceptingnewexperiences,

whichenablesthemtowelcomeinspirationandfresh energyintotheirlives.

PuttingNutritionandExerciseFirst

DespitetheclichéoftheCEOwhoisalwaysexhausted,a lotofprosperouspeopleputtheirphysicalhealthfirst.They areawarethatmentalandphysicalwell-beingare correlated,allowingthemtomeetthedemandsoftheirjobs withmorevigor,resilienceandenergy

TheseCEOsaremakingregularexerciseapartoftheir everydayroutines,includingstrengthtraining, cardiovascularexercises,andmindfulnessexercises.They arealsocloselymonitoringtheirdiet,makingsurethat nutrient-densefoodsthatsupportlong-termenergyand cognitiveimprovementarefedintotheirbodies.

DevelopingaGrowthMentality

CEOswhoaresuccessfulpresentthemselvesaslifelong learnerswhoarecontinuouslylookingforfreshinsightsand knowledge.Theyunderstandthatthebusinessenvironment isalwayschangingandthat,inordertostayaheadofthe curveandadjusttochange,onemusthaveagrowth mindset.

Theseleadersareactivelytakingadvantageof opportunitiesforprofessionalgrowth,includingattending tradeshows,takingpartinexecutiveeducationcourses,and lookingformentorshipfrommoreseasonedcolleagues.

Theyaresettingthemselvesupforlong-termsuccessby havingagrowthmindsetthatenablesthemtocontinuously enhancetheirabilitiesandknowledge.

SwitchingOffTechnology

Eveninthisdayofperpetualconnectivity,tech-savvy CEOsareactivelychoosingtodisconnectfromtheir

devices.Theyknowhowimportantitistoestablisha "cocoonofsupport"wheretheycanretreat,thinkthings through,andfindtheirbearings.

Whetherit'saweeklytech-freeday,adailytech-freehour, orevenlongerdigitalretreats,theseleadersarededicating timetodigitaldetoxes.Theycannowreturntotheirwork withnewfoundvigor,clarity,andinsightthankstotheir abilitytodetach.

EncirclingOneselfwithMotivatedIndividuals

CEOswhoaresuccessfulknowhowimportantitisto surroundthemselveswithpeoplewhohavesimilardrive andpassion.Theyactivelychoosementors,advisorsand collaboratorswhocanpushthemtogrow,challengetheir perspectivesandencouragethemtotakeonnewchallenges astheybuildtheirprofessionalandpersonalnetworks.

Theseleadersareleveragingamultitudeofinsightsand viewpointstoguidetheirchoicesandpropeltheir companiesaheadbyfosteringanetworkofmotivatedand encouragingpeople.

AcceptingOrganizationandSelf-Reflection

CEOswhoaresuccessfultypicallydisplayhighlevelsof organizationandself-awareness.Theyareawareofhow criticalitistosetasidetimeonaregularbasistoevaluate theirachievements,pinpointtheirareasofweaknessand createplansforbothprofessionalandpersonal development.

Theseleadersareusingtechniqueslikegoal-setting, journalingandfrequentself-evaluationstokeepaclear pictureoftheirareasofstrength,weaknessandgrowth. Theirabilitytostayfocusedandefficientlyhandlethe variousdemandsandresponsibilitiesoftheirrolesisa resultoftheirpreparationandattentiontodetail.

EstablishingProceduresandPlans

AlotofCEOswhoaresuccessfularedevelopingwork routinesandstrategicapproaches.Theyunderstandthata senseofstructure,controlandbalanceintheirlivescanbe achievedthroughdependableroutinesandclearlydefined strategies.

Tomakesuretheyaremaximizingtheirproductivity, minimizingdistractionsandmaintainingahealthywork-life

balance,theseleadersareputtingpracticesliketimeblocking,weeklyplanningsessionsandmorningritualsinto practice.

Throughtheuseoftheseroutinesandtechniques,theyare abletokeepasenseofequilibriumandcontrolovertheir lives,whichhelpsthemdealwiththechallengesoftheir rolesmoreeffectivelyandefficiently.

UpskillingandOngoingEducation

CEOsthataresuccessfuldon'tsitbackandtakeitallin. Theyareactivelylookingforwaystoincreasetheir knowledgeandacquirenewskills.Theseexecutivesare awarethatthebusinessenvironmentisever-changingand thatstayingontopofthingsnecessitatesadedicationto lifelonglearninganddevelopment.

Theyaretakingpartinavarietyofonlinecourses,goingto industry-specifictrainingsessionsandlookingfor mentorshipfrommoreseasonedprofessionals,amongother professionaldevelopmentactivities.

Theircommitmenttoupskillingputstheminapositionfor long-termsuccessbyallowingthemtostaycurrenton trends,technologiesandbestpractices.

SuccessfulInteraction

CEOswhoaresuccessfularerealizinghowcrucialeffective andtransparentcommunicationis.Theyareawarethata keytotheirsuccessistheircapacitytoeffectively communicatetheirvision,motivatetheirstaffandforge closebondswithallrelevantparties.

Theseleadersareimprovingtheircommunicationabilities byemphasizingempathy,activelisteningandthecapacity toexpresscomplicatedideassuccinctly Theycanalign theirorganizations,promoteasenseofpurposeandmake significantprogressbybecomingskilledcommunicators.

Insummary,highlysuccessfulCEOshavedeveloped behaviorsthatgowellbeyondsimplebusinessacumen. Theseleadersareemphasizingphysicalandmentalwellbeing,adoptingagrowthmindsetanddevelopinganetwork oflike-mindedpeoplewhosupportthemintheirpursuitof multifacetedpersonalandprofessionalgrowth.Aspiring leaderscanrealizetheirfullpotentialandsucceed spectacularlyintheirfieldsbyformingthesesurprising habits.

“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” - Epictetus

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