Leading Boldly into the Future

You can be a member of the corporate world and be an agent of change. Nolitha Fakude is a prime example of this. In her 30-plus years in the corporate world, she has served on multiple multinational, multi-listed company boards. She's a respected authority on transformation and empowerment, the upliftment of women and diverse previously marginalized groups. In this episode with Anne Pratt, Nolitha...

Nowadays, there exist corporations much bigger than most governments. Big businesses make a big impact in today's society. Today, we are joined by Sneha Shah to discuss the depth and range of the impact businesses have on the economy and the larger society. In her chat with host Anne Pratt, Sneha opens up about her multicultural identity and professional career, holding various positions with glob...

You can’t fight violence with more violence. That is a path more costly and damaging to the present situation. For Palestinian liberation fighter Sulaiman (Souli) Khatib, it is through nonviolence work that he is promoting understanding between Israelis and Palestinians and the end of the Israeli military occupation. In this inspiring episode, Souli takes us through his story of being a freedom fi...

Growing up during turbulent times in South Korea,  Dr. Paul Kim  learned early on that you can't fight violence with another violence. Instead, he believed in the importance of education. That way, we can promote peace, harmony, and true democracy. In this episode, Dr. Kim joins Anne Pratt to share with us the importance of education for every child. He tells us about his journey of movi...

Many of us look up to our parents. And the thought of losing them can be very crippling.  Dr. Nothabo (Thabo) Ncube  lost her mother at the young age of fourteen. Amidst the pain, she promised to become a doctor and used this newfound purpose as her guiding light. In this episode, she joins host Anne Pratt to share with us her story of transforming pain, tragedy, and despair into purpose...

It has been abundantly clear in these times we live in that the current model of capitalism does not work – or at least not for the majority of people. In this episode, we are honored to hear insights from former South Africa Supreme Court Judge, Professor Mervyn King . Professor King shares his reimagined model of capitalism. He confirms that trickle-down economics does not work. He envisions a n...

What does it take to be a bold leader in the public sector? It’s a whole different ballgame altogether, and only those who have been there and done it can truly appreciate how challenging that role is. In this episode, Tryphosa Ramano talks to us about the perils of public sector leadership. Tryphosa spent a number of years in senior positions working in treasury for the South African government....

Exercising leadership to drive systemic change is a long term game. It requires a deep understanding of how things work on the ground and how the people themselves perceive the issues that you, the leader, has to make decisions on. This is what Ruth Messinger learned during a teachable moment she had under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Whether it’s in her 20 years of local government service in...

History bears proof of all the wrongs done in this world, but that doesn’t mean reconciliation is impossible. Joining us today with lessons and insights on healing the angry deep divides in our society is Professor Thuli Madonsela. She is a professor of law occupying the Law Trust Research Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. In this episode, she joins Anne Pratt to discuss the curr...

The shock of a global pandemic exposed so many flaws in our current system. With that in mind, what kind of preparation and leadership do we need for the next global disaster? Dr. Seth Berkley , the CEO at Gavi , the Vaccine Alliance, joins us to shed light on the topic. He co-founded and led the organization to accelerate vaccine access to the poorest of the poor worldwide. Dr. Seth also co-creat...

The world is full of massive challenges that leaders of the present and the future need to confront in order to bring about sustainable development that benefits all sectors. What role does higher education academia play in helping achieve these sustainable development goals? Today’s guest unpacks how higher education reform can have a transformative impact on this global challenge. Prof. Saurabh...

You've probably heard of the phrase doing good is good for business but how do programs such as CSR, ESG, and other social impact initiatives contribute to a business's growth? Joining us today is Bill Roedy , former chair and chief executive officer of MTV networks international. He built and scaled the global business with a 2 billion audience with 200 channels in 200 countries. Here's a success...

Without a growth mindset, you cannot drive innovation and excellent results in your business. Tune in as Anne Pratt sits down for a conversation with the CEO of GE Southern Africa Nyimpini Mabunda about taking charge, accountability, and making things happen. You can’t just go on with your tasks without strategizing, implementing, and improving processes. You can’t blame others if you feel like yo...

You don’t often see an engineer or technical-minded academic in the halls of power. Often, a technical approach doesn’t translate well to politics, but there have been exceptions that have graced the world of leadership. In this episode, we talk to one of these exceptional people as Anne Pratt interviews engineer, scholar and former Chairman of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee,...

Nelson Mandela was a global leader like no other. Despite all the challenges he faced, he remained focused on his mission and vision to free his country. With the global pandemic, leaders are not tackling the issue globally. Learn how leaders need to lead by looking at all aspects of the problem. Join your host Anne Pratt as she sits down with the Director at P & M Investment  and the fou...

When it comes to leadership, the world is always in need of leaders who can make a difference. With so much change happening around us, it's critical for emerging leaders to be grounded in their values and ready to navigate whatever comes next. While there are many ways to develop leadership skills, it is essential to first understand what it means to be an authentic leader. And that is what our g...

We live in an unprecedented global time with threats that transcend national borders and where popular nationalism cannot survive. Now is the time to step up with radical new thinking and bold new actions. Anne Pratt invites you to join the Global Mandela Leadership Movement For Change because you are also called to lead. In this show, empower yourself with insights from international, intergenera...