From The Baobab To The Mosquito by Letlhokwa George Mpedi (Tracey McDonald Publishers, R320)
pedi, a professor of labour and social security law and vice-chancellor of the University of Johannesburg, believes that Africa needs to find its own solutions to rebuilding post-COVID – but that the leadership model on the continent is dominated by Western, colonialist approaches rather than authentically local models. Using a, including one article with the resounding title “If humility is so important, why are leaders so arrogant?” There are 32 chapters on themes from corruption to teamwork. Pondering one chapter a week will take you most of the year and constitute an investment in your teambuilding and leadership skills far beyond that.
