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Who is the next manager? Why starting a young potential managers class is not a luxury.

When I left the army, I believed that my extensive leadership training would enable me to manage effectively in various situations. After all, I had been educated and trained in leadership, and I had quickly secured management positions in the civilian world. However, reality taught me that the military approach to leadership does not always […]

SLOW DOWN

Slow down There are plenty of arguments to take it easy, to slow down. I find that, since living here in Botswana, ‘slowingdown’ comes naturally and it brings me a lot. If I compare my schedule now with the one of five years ago when I was living in the Netherlands, the difference becomes immediately […]

Traditions are peer pressure from death people

Traditions are peer pressure from death people. Or how traditions block progress. When we were building the chalets at the farm, I listened to the stories the guys had to talk about living in Botswana. Sometimes they were making fun of each other, especially when it came to marriage. Actually, they were making fun of […]

Self-awareness is the key to change. Positive thinking is not the solution.

How many times has somebody said to you to think positive and everything will be alright? And did it work? Probably not. If you want changes to happen in your life you must change yourself. A quote of Dr. Joe Dispanzo says: “If you want another personal reality you need to change your personality.” Which […]