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Take Your Lead PodcastLeading within a Conxtet: A conversation with Musa Mabasa"Always prepare yourself for the next role. It's not about who sits where on the table, but what you bring to the table."
In this episode Mzwandile is joined by Musa Mabasa a brilliant leader with vast experience in Mining, Management & Theology. He was also identified as the Standard Bank rising star in the year 2018.
Learn how to lead within a context.
2022-07-0534 minTake Your Lead PodcastImitation kills Innovation"Be yourself, everyone else is taken."
Why be a copy, when you can be the original?
In this episode Mzwandile speaks of the dangers of imitation and how it can rob you of your curatively.
Learn five ways you can be more innovative as a leader; Think out of the box, be willing to be uncomfortable, surround yourself with people who think differently, study innovators and create time to innovate.
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Take Your Lead PodcastA conversation with Carmen Theobald: Moving from Expectations to Empowerment -Part 2Wondering what lessons one can learn from horses?
In this two-part episode learn what horses have to do with empowerment, leadership and personal growth.
Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with Carmen Theobald Director & Facilitator from Horse Sense North Canada on the roles of a Master Herder and how you can use your power in balanced and healthy ways that are good for the "herd".
2022-06-1427 minTake Your Lead PodcastMoving from Expectations to Empowerment: A conversation with Carmen Theobald -Part 1Wondering what lessons one can learn from horses?
In this two-part episode learn what horses have to do with empowerment, leadership and personal growth.
Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with Carmen Theobald Director & Facilitator from Horse Sense North Canada on how one can go about empowering themselves with Clarity|Connection|Courage.
2022-06-0730 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeading with Integrity"‘Normal’ doesn’t really test your integrity. Crises do. But when a crisis comes, it’s often too late to fix what’s wrong."
- Carey Nieuwhof
Are you the same person in private as you are in public?
Integrity is one of the crucial factors that contribute to leadership success.
In this episode Mzwandile shares five ways you can build your integrity.
2022-05-3110 minTake Your Lead PodcastNavigating the tension of transition :A Conversation with Gugu Ndlovu"There's a constant tension in climbing, and really all exploration, between pushing yourself into the unknown but trying not to push too far. The best any of us can do is to tread that line carefully." -Alex Honnold
Not too sure how to choose vocation, how do you deal with the tension/conflict of pursuing what you feel called to do? How to build a strong healthy marriage and grow in confidence while living out your purpose?
In this episode Mzwandile talks to Gugu Ndlovu a full-time pastor, passionate about marriage ministry and family, on how to deal with the internal resolution vs the external voices that make you doubt yourself.
2022-05-2435 minTake Your Lead PodcastThe Human Side of Leadership -Part 2Your emotional intelligence (or lack thereof) is already affecting far more than you think at work and at home. The beautiful part is that emotional intelligence can be learned. It’s not genetic, and pretty much anyone can get better at it.
In this two part episode Mzwandile shares on the five key components of Emotional Intelligence namely: Self Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Skill, Empathy & Motivation and how you can grow into an emotionally intelligent leader.
2022-05-1716 minTake Your Lead PodcastThe Human Side of Leadership -Part 1Behind the positions and titles are human beings. It is so easy to get caught in the rut, focusing on the production and targets and overlook the individuals who are doing the job to the best of their ability. It is the human element that makes business & production possible.
In this two part episode Mzwandile shares on the importance of 'Emotional intelligence' played out in the ability to recognise, understand and manage our own feelings and to recognise and understand the emotions of people around us.
2022-05-1016 minTake Your Lead PodcastEffective & Meaningful MeetingsDo you enjoy your meetings or do you have to endure them?
As author and educator J.R Miller said " There have been meetings of only a moment which have left impressions for life, for eternity. No one of us can understand that mysterious thing we call influence..."
In this podcast episode learn how to have effective and meaningful meetings with a clear agenda, and a clearly defined win for the whole team. Mzwandile shares 5 check in prompts and 1:1 meetings for mentorship, coaching and accountability.
2022-05-0315 minTake Your Lead PodcastAct like a Leader!When you think back to the greatest leader you've ever known, what are the traits that stand out to you?
Leaders oftentimes are individuals who stepped forward while everyone else was still waiting for a convenient time, this is because leaders aren't afraid to take risks.
Leaders create vision, leaders inspire and motivate.
In this episode Mzwandile shares practical ways that a leader behaves and carries themselves.
2022-04-2617 minTake Your Lead PodcastStepping into LeadershipHow do you lead when you have no background of leadership?
Have you been promoted into a position of responsibility and now feel the pressure to level up?
In this podcast episode Mzwandile shares 3 ideas around personal leadership, reintroducing yourself and team leadership.
You'll be empowered on how to lead when you have no prior leadership experience.
2022-04-1920 minTake Your Lead PodcastA Conversation with Bokang Kelepa -Part 2Part 2, in this episode Mzwandile has a conversation with Bokang Kelepa a Certified John C. Maxwell Facilitator and Trainer, Entrepreneur, Mining Engineer and Global Speaker just to mention a few of the accolades he boasts. A thought leader with a heart for people.
Bokang explores how to lead and not manage as well as the importance of a leader connecting with his team and how it moves the ball forward.
2022-04-1234 minTake Your Lead PodcastA conversation with Bokang Kelepa -Part 1"Environment everything, Hereditary nothing."
In this episode Mzwandile has a conversation with Bokang Kelepa a Certified John C. Maxwell Facilitator and Trainer, Entrepreneur and Mining Engineer amidst the array of things he is involved in.
Bokang shares how the environments we find ourselves in contribute to who we are becoming.
2022-04-0540 minTake Your Lead PodcastThe Building blocks of a Successful OrganisationPurpose, culture and strategy... What ties all of these building blocks together?
In this episode Mzwandile shares building blocks necessary to accomplishing your mission and vision:
Clarity- Define the win
Evaluation- Are you winning?
Culture- What’s the behaviour that’s contributing to our win?
Systems- Is there alignment?
Team Leadership- Are we all moving in the same direction?
2022-03-2924 minTake Your Lead PodcastBuilding a Remarkable CultureImagine a world, where people believe the best in one another, want the best for one another and expect the best from one another.
How do you go about creating this remarkable culture?
In this episode Mzwandile shares five ideas to creating this remarkable culture: Love, Trust, Awareness, Diversity & Growth.
2022-03-2219 minTake Your Lead PodcastPocket-Guide to Goal SettingWhy limit goal setting to the only the beginning of the year?
Goal setting can be spread across your different life domains and be cascaded to your daily decisions and how they contribute to the person you want to become.
In this episode Mzwandile, walks us through 7 pocket tips that you can always pull out when you're looking at setting achievable goals.
2022-03-1517 minTake Your Lead PodcastA leader worth following...Would you willingly follow yourself as a leader?
In this episode Mzwandile shares Five Traits of a leader worth following;
A leader that is is willing to be led.
A leader that possesses a servants’ heart
A leader that follows through on their commitments
A leader that loves to see others succeed.
A leader that is in it for the long run
2022-03-0812 minTake Your Lead PodcastRelational CurrencyBefore having a candid conversation ask yourself whether you have invested enough into the relationship to withdraw from it.
In this episode Mzwandile walks us through a grid of questions he recently learnt from John C. Maxwell to ask before having a candid conversation with someone.
Make sure that you can answer yes to the following questions:
Have I invested in the relationship enough to be candid with them?
Do I truly value them as people?
Am I sure this is their issue and not mine?
Am I sure I’m not speaking up bec...
2022-03-0109 minTake Your Lead PodcastCourageous Leadership"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela
The role of courage in leadership is invaluable, what separates successful leaders and unsuccessful leaders is the courage to take step up when everyone else is stepping down.
In this episode Mzwandile shares how a leader can be courageous in making decisions, having uncomfortable/candid conversations and stepping into uncharted territory.
2022-02-2222 minTake Your Lead PodcastFeeling Stuck? A conversation with Mpumi Mbethe“Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck. Faith is the solvent that sets you free.”
― Shannon L. Alder
What do you do after you have conquered the highest mountain? As leaders we often find ourselves in moving from one high to the other and if we don't intentional take some time out to reflect we might find ourselves on autopilot.
In this episode Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with Mpumi Mbethe a voice over artist, radio & television presenter on how to move forward when you're stuck in the rut.
2022-02-1545 minTake Your Lead PodcastHow are you growing?“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself.”
― C. JoyBell C.
How are you growing? This is a question that brings accountability to the process of growth which is key within leadership.
What separates leaders is from followers is their ability to grow.
In this episode Mzwandile, explores six domains that this question speaks to:
How are you growing Spiritually? How are you g
2022-02-1517 minTake Your Lead PodcastThe Strategy behind Idea Formation: A conversation with Kati Hlaise“A mentor is not someone who is always above you in standards but your friends can also be your mentors when they are well versed in a areas you are not.” -Kati Hlaise
Welcome back to part of the amazing conversation with Kati Hlaise which is a continuation from the recent episode.
In this episode Mzwandile and Kati discuss the fundamentals of mentorship and how best you can tap into resources and knowledge that can help you advance. We practically discuss how mentors can help one with practical application within specific areas of growth. We also e...
2022-02-0128 minTake Your Lead PodcastWhy am I the only one in the room?Have you find yourself in spaces where you don't like you deserve to be? However you know what it cost to get there. You have put in the time, work and effort.
It's so easy as you climb the ladder to be intimated by the height overlooking the climb which wasn't easy and feel like you don't deserve.
In this fascinating episode Mzwandile has a conversation with Katekani a finance professional with more than 8 years’ experience in banking and is currently the Strategic Lead at RMB (Rand Merchant Bank) Invest where she is responsible for a...
2022-01-2534 minTake Your Lead PodcastTake Charge of Your Future!“The future is bringing a harvest of the seeds we are sowing today.” - Mzwandile Magagula
Happy New Year to you, we hope you had a wonderful Festive Season.
As we start of the year, what can you do to follow through on the goals you set?
In this podcast Mzwandile shares how you can backup your goals with strategies for achievement to ensure that you goals become a reality.
2022-01-1815 minTake Your Lead PodcastPersonal Leadership: A Candid Conversation with Ackson King Mwami"Leadership is about a following of thought, vision, goals, a system within yourself to get you to a specific destination."
In this two-part episode Mzwandile has a conversation with returning guest Ackson King Mwami, author, thinker, speaker, business strategist as we wind down and reflect on the year we learn from lessons we've gleaned along the way.
In this episode learn how to lead your self conversation, habits, disciplines, appetites as you master personal leadership.
2021-12-2120 minTake Your Lead PodcastYear End AuditAs we close off the year, let's take some time to evaluate how we have grown so that we can make the necessary adjustments for the year 2022.
Did you prioritise your values in the year 2021? Was there a healthy correlation between your values and the time you invested?
What areas did you grow in?
How did you grow in your mentoring & coaching relationships?
Which books have you read/content you have consumed that has contributed to your growth in the year 2021?
What is the best thing that happened to...
2021-12-0719 minTake Your Lead PodcastCandid Conversation with Ackson King MwamiLeadership is all about sacrifice, there is always a sacrifice for change. The sacrifice of success includes; letting go of the comfort zone, learning to embrace being alone and sacrificing money for advancement.
In this episode Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with leader, mentor, author and world-class speaker Ackson King Mwami.
They talk about the tension of moving from the norm to being customised and personalised, doing introspection. They double click on the challenges faced by our generation of being scared to be alone and have conversations with ourselves.
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2021-11-3019 minTake Your Lead PodcastOpportunity CostSo many opportunities in front of you, how do you choose which to pursue?
In this fascinating episode Mzwandile walks us through a grid of questions to consider in order to sift the opportunities in front of you.
If I pursue the opportunity:
- How much time could I lose or gain?
- How much sanity could I lose or gain?
- How much reputation could I lose?
- How much happiness could I lose or health to gain?
- How will this affect my...
2021-11-2314 minTake Your Lead PodcastBecoming a Person of InfluenceEveryone has influence, the question is how are you using it? Are you building meaningful relationships over time?
In this podcast episode Mzwandile speaks to the journey of becoming a person of influence.
He shares fives thoughts on how best you can grow your influence:
Intentionality, you need to be intentional in order to be a person of influence
Integrity, you need to walk the talk in order to build trust and gain influence.
Don’t despise the days of small beginnings, be willing to start somewhere.
The ability to connect with others, who ar...
2021-11-1627 minTake Your Lead PodcastProductivityAre you creating or tolerating?
Productivity is the state of being able to create particularly at a high quality and quick speed. It's hard to be productive when your creativity and pace is compromised.
Do you sometimes wish, you had more time? Do find yourself overloaded and failing to invest time in what's important to you? This episode is for you.
In this episode Mzwandile shares how you can create systems for everyday activities, by prioritising your time and energy, plan work ahead, avoid distractions and delegating your load.
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2021-11-0925 minTake Your Lead PodcastVisionary Coaching: A conversation with Bathabile MagethiIn this episode we are joined by a returning guest, this is part 2 of a conversation Mzwandile had with Bathabile Magethi.
This time around she wears the hat of a Coach, and walks through the visionary coaching wheel which touches on seven coaching focus areas: Spirituality ,Family, Purpose, Finance, Wellbeing, Personal Growth and Career.
She shares the difference between a mentor & a coach, the importance building meaningful relationships.
This is episode is literally a free coaching call that you get to be a part of.
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2021-11-0258 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeadership TraitsAre leaders born or made? Is it nature or nurture? This question is often times a bone of contention.
What do you look for when identifying leaders?
In this episode Mzwandile shares five traits that one can develop in order to set themselves apart as a leader; humility, generosity, teachability, accountability and being self starter.
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2021-10-2620 minTake Your Lead PodcastCandid Conversation with Bathabile Magethi“The truth is that it becomes very hard to juggle and keep balance around your career, family and passion projects”
In this episode we are joined by a proud wife and mother of four, a coach, mentor and speaker, passionate about helping people authentically live out their ordained purpose on earth.
Mzwandile has fascinating candid conversation with Bathabile, where they talk about ministry, transitioning from singlehood to marriage, how to lead at home, how to show up for your spouse and the importance of aligning with the leadership of Holy Spirit. This is such a whol...
2021-10-1945 minTake Your Lead PodcastCandid Conversation with Bathabile Magethi“The truth is that it becomes very hard to juggle and keep balance around your career, family and passion projects”
In this episode we are joined by a proud wife and mother of four, a coach, mentor and speaker, passionate about helping people authentically live out their ordained purpose on earth.
Mzwandile has fascinating candid conversation with Bathabile, where they talk about ministry, transitioning from singlehood to marriage, how to lead at home, how to show up for your spouse and the importance of aligning with the leadership of Holy Spirit. This is such a whol...
2021-10-1946 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeading through TrustThe best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
-Ernest Hemingway
The single most important factor in both personal and professional relationships is trust. In order to be effective in your leadership you need to trust yourself and have the trust of those you lead.
In this episode Mzwandile walks us through the "Trust Edge Eight Pillar Framework – the eight unique elements of the greatest leaders and organizations of all time, as outlined by David Horsager’s. These include: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution and Consistency.
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2021-10-1225 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeading through Questions“Most of us we are in the right room, but asking the wrong questions.”
-Mzwandile Magagula
It is always the questions you ask that makes you memorable and stand out. Your questions lay a great foundation for quality relationships.
There is a reason why God has given us one mouth with two ears. This is for validation that as leaders we ought to speak less and listen more.
As leaders we often find ourselves in situations where we need to answer and give instruction however leadership requires one to listen and use probing questions to help individuals or teams discover t...
2021-10-0523 minTake Your Lead PodcastAgainst all odds: A conversation with Samkelo Radebe"The only disability you have in life is a bad attitude."
In this podcast episode Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation on the importance of soft skills in sports.
Samkelo Radebe is the Presidential award winner at the 2013 National Future Leaders Awards. A world changer who is breaking stereotypes on disability, he doesn't perceive physical disability as a limitation but limitation in thinking as a disability.
Samkelo shares how he managed to navigate through a life threatening accident and being hospitalised for 9 months to go on and win the
4x100 relay T42-4...
2021-09-2844 minTake Your Lead PodcastHabit Formation"The habits your form, inform the course of your life."
The habits you have as leader directly impact the motivation and performance of your team/organisation.
Hence you have to be very intentional in forming habits that will help create the life you want.
In this episode Mzwandile shares four laws to create good habits as well four laws to break the wrong habits.
This episode will help you identify what you should be working toward and the habits that support the person you want to become.
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2021-09-2123 minTake Your Lead PodcastClimbing the ladder: A conversation with Pertunia Sibanyoni -Part 1In this two part episode we are joined by a change-maker and trail blazer, Pertunia Sibanyoni. The CEO of InspectaCar (PTY) who oversees business operations for both the franchise and financial services and is responsible for building the InspectaCar brand.
Mzwandile talks to Pertunia about her leadership journey, passion for empowerment, mentorship and women's leadership.
We have a fascinating conversation on how to work in a male dominated industry and how to keep climbing the ladder when the odds are against you.
2021-09-1437 minTake Your Lead PodcastClimbing the ladder: A conversation with Pertunia SibanyoniIn this episode we are joined by a change-maker and trail blazer, Pertunia Sibanyoni. The CEO of InspectaCar (PTY) who oversees business operations for both the franchise and financial services and is responsible for building the InspectaCar brand. A graduate who majored in Bachelor of Science in Human Psychology and Physiology, post graduate diploma and Honours in Marketing Management and Leadership from GIBS.
Mzwandile talks to Pertunia about her leadership journey, the role her father played in setting her up for success. We also delve deep into how leaders need to set boundaries and respect them
2021-09-1458 minTake Your Lead PodcastPersonal Strategic Planning"The first task of a leader is to define reality." -Max De Pree
Do you have a personal vision, mission and values?
In this episode Mzwandile, walks through a process that will help you define your reality and develop your personal description of where you want to go and the impact you want to make, explore who you are and why you do the work you do and establish a set of guiding principles that clarify the habits and behaviours that are essential to accomplishing your vision and mission.
This episode will get y...
2021-09-0722 minTake Your Lead PodcastMental Health: A conversation with Gen ZA generation that is racially and ethnically more diverse than any previous generation, and they are on track to be the most well-educated generation as yet. Digital natives who have little or no memory of the world as it existed before smartphones.
A generation that matures quicker biologically and cognitively yet lags behind socially and emtionally.
In this two part episode we lean into the social and emotional well-being of Gen Z, how do they perceive the world and future.
We'll learn how Gen Z experiences Mental Health and how best we can h...
2021-08-2435 minTake Your Lead PodcastHow to Show Up!Have you ever been in a meeting setting where someone asked to learn from you? But when you get there they spend majority of the time trying to teach and impress you? How ironic!
Every young leader is given an opportunity of a lifetime to learn and be in the midst of people they admire, aspire to be and want to learn from. However, the problem is sometimes we are not prepared for these interactions and this can cause us not to make the most of the opportunities given to the extent of disqualifying ourself from greatness...
2021-08-1711 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeadership is UncomfortableDiscomfort at times is not a bad thing, it is necessary for your growth as well those around you.
In this podcast episode Mzwandile explores four areas of discomfort that every leader will have to grow through:
Outgrowing certain relationships
Having the wrong people in your team and having to let them go
Having uncomfortable conversations
Leading people to a place you've never been before
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2021-08-1011 minTake Your Lead PodcastVision Crafting & Vision Casting: A Conversation with Martin MgibaLeadership is not something that is static but something that grows and with growth comes vulnerability.
How do you lead & motivate people who are not on your payroll but working, serving voluntarily from a place of passion?
How do you get them to buy into the vision?
In this episode Mzwandile has such an impactful conversation with Martin Mgiba a husband, an attorney, pastor, philanthropist, author amongst an array of things he does on how to invite people into the room, communicating the vision with clarity through mundane repetition, being the Chief Passion O...
2021-08-0344 minTake Your Lead PodcastIt begins and ends with you."The best way to conquer life and everything around you is to start by conquering yourself."
Leadership beings with you, but it doesn't end there... Leadership also ends with you.
In this episode we will be navigating through several key areas which a leader needs to lead in first before leading others: Leading yourself, Vision, Ownership, Emulating the picture of what could and should be, Generosity. We go full circle we then land the plane on how leadership ends with you after having empowered those around you.
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2021-07-2721 minTake Your Lead PodcastIt's our Anniversary!In this special edition of Take Your Lead, we're celebrating the 52nd episode of the podcast by sharing a few highlights from some of our most popular episodes. We had so many great episodes, it was hard to narrow it down but we picked a few favourites. You'll hear from GenZ, John Bendixen, Sabelo Ndimande, Jacob Msipha and our podcast host Mzwandile Magagula, as they talk about topics like personal growth, maximising your thinking, inside the brain of GenZ, irrational honour, leadership toolkit and how to do it scared!
So sit back, relax and enjoy this journey...
2021-07-2029 minTake Your Lead PodcastElevator or Stairs: Mentorship 101 Part 2Welcome back to part 2 of Mentorship 101.
Mentorship is like a GPS, it takes you to your desired address and gives you the right direction or path on how to get there.
Mentorship is also like taking the elevator rather than the stairs, because they are automatically faster and make life easier and better.
Mentorship is doing for others what was done for you.
This week on the podcast, Mzwandile brings us the the traits to look for when identifying a mentor: openness, humility willingness to change and to share lessons, big...
2021-07-1331 minTake Your Lead PodcastElevator or Stairs?You can either take the stairs or elevator to get to the next level. There is no need to build a tower to get to the top just build relationships.
It is a bit costly to learn through your mistakes more especially if someone has already paid the price.
A mentor is crucial in a leader's life. It takes humility to be willing to learn from someone else hence the need to be intentional about learning.
In this two-part series on Mentorship 101, Mzwandile walks us through the traits to look for when identifying...
2021-07-0624 minTake Your Lead PodcastDo it scared: A conversation with Jacob MsiphaOften times leadership is scary, we have to lead with our knees shaking in our pants. You have to tread uncharted territory, cast vision of a future you have not experienced but believe exists.
In this episode Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with trailbazor, thought leader, philanthropist, husband and pastor Jacob Msipha on the role of courage in the life a leader that will live you inspired to to do it scared!
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2021-06-2942 minTake Your Lead PodcastDo it scared: A Conversation with Jacob MsiphaOften times leadership is scary, we have to lead with our knees shaking in our pants. You have to tread uncharted territory, cast vision of a future you have not experienced but believe exists.
In this episode Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with trailblazer, thought leader, philanthropist, husband and pastor Jacob Msipha on the role of courage in the life a leader that will live you inspired to do it scared!
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2021-06-2942 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeadership TimingThe law of timing says: "when to lead is as important as to what to do and where to go."
As leaders we are often faced with having to take action and make decisions, however timing needs to always be factored in.
In this episode Mzwandile shares a few thoughts on the factors to consider when it comes to making good leadership timing decisions.
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2021-06-2214 minTake Your Lead PodcastSocial IntelligenceSocial skills are defined as an individual’s ability to use interpersonal skills and behaviors that are pleasing to others in social interactions. Social skills are important in an individual's life because they often are a good indicator of future success in your professional development and career.
In this episode Mzwandile shares eight social skills that are critical to every leader:
1. Be proactive: you’re in charge
2. Begin with the end in mind: have a plan
3. Put first things first: play first, then work
4. Think win-win: everyone can win
2021-06-1529 minTake Your Lead PodcastPursuing Purpose: A conversation with Nonto FarrellWhat do you talk about when you're alone?
Learn how to passionately pursue your purpose in a world that is full of distractions.
In this episode Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with Nonto Pharell a wife, mother, soldier amongst an array of things she does.
We look at how one can be intentional about pursuing purpose even when their plate is full.
She also shares with us the role that order and discipline play in living out one's purpose. This episode is filled with so many timeless principles that will help...
2021-06-0845 minTake Your Lead PodcastThe Leaders' Eye"A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see and who sees before others do." -Leroy Eims
As a leader if you are not able to see more and before others or through the borrowed eyes of those who serve alongside you, you strip yourself of your ability to lead with vision.
In this episode Mzwandile shares about the five things that captures a leader's eye:
What you care about, what you are responsible for, what you are looking for, the atmosphere a well as what...
2021-06-0118 minTake Your Lead PodcastBehind the Scenes of LeadershipThere's quite a lot that goes on behind the scenes of leadership, where there is no glamor, applause, spotlight.
Where you lead for the audience of one, sometimes you become your biggest critic.
In this episode we look behind the curtain on all the hidden aspects of leadership, the uncomfortable conversations, running great meetings, leading teams, creating & maintaining a healthy culture as well as being the broken record that reminds people of the vision and ensuring that everyone is on the right track.
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2021-05-2526 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeadership Toolkit: A conversation with Sabelo NdimandeIn every sport there is a level above talent and skill. In every discipline there is a level above qualification. This is the line that defines greatness.
In this amazing episode we have a conversation with Sabelo Ndimande on what the leadership toolkit contains. He walks us through how we can manage burn out, expectations and disappointments.
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2021-05-1853 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeadership Soft SkillsThere is more to leadership than meets the eye.
Leadership is built by soft skills and traits like resilience, awareness, connecting, self-regulation, relationship management which are a great predictor of future success.
In this episode Mzwandile challenges us to intentionally develop the following five skills: Resilience, Growth, Awareness, Connecting and Energy Capacity.
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2021-05-1121 minTake Your Lead PodcastRelational NutrientsThere is so much wealth that comes in the form of relationships. As leaders we need to build healthy relationships that will help us go further faster.
The depth of your relationships will inform the height of you emotional and social health.
Identifying relationships that pour into you as a leader is the first step, thereafter identifying relationships you pour into.
In this episode Mzwandile walks us though the importance of nurturing relationships that are aligned to your purpose and how as a leader you can invest in them by building an inner...
2021-05-0425 minTake Your Lead PodcastUnderstanding GenZ -Part 2Welcome back to Part 2 of Understanding GenZ.
In this episode we look at generation defining moments.
We delve into the impact of Covid -19, how it is affecting them and what are they learning? We learn more about the effect of the pandemic on their beliefs and attitude towards the future?
What can parents do in the midst of their busy schedules to accommodate and spend time with GenZ.
We also talk about friendship and association, how does GenZ go about choosing their friends, association and influences?
When it c...
2021-04-2734 minTake Your Lead PodcastUnderstanding Gen Z- Part 1Have you ever wondered what is going on inside the Mind and World of GenZ?
What is GenZ?
First Let’s go over the Birth Overview: Generational Birth Years.
Baby Boomers- Born in 1946-1964
Generation X -Born in 1965-1976
Millennials -Born in 1977-1995
Generation Z -Born in 1996-2015
Today’s Guests for this episode, are GenerationZ (GenZ). In South Africa currently referred to as Ama2000.
They are so full of energy and are very vibrant. They have a very interesting approach towards life and we will really be enjoying being in thei...
2021-04-2032 minTake Your Lead PodcastThe Art of Public Speaking: A conversation with Musa LalamaniDo you find yourself having an amazing idea/concept however struggling to communicate it? You cannot separate a leader from communication.
In this episode we are joined by Musa Lalamani who walks us through how we can master the art of public speaking and engage in meaningful conversations.
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2021-04-1341 minTake Your Lead PodcastOops I did it again!Have you ever made a bad decision? A decision/mistake you told yourself you would never make again?
As leaders we are often times faced with having to make decisions. Decisions that don't only affect us but also affect those around us.
These decisions have a domino effect. How do you bounce back after having made a bad decision?
In this episode we look at a key ingredient in leadership which is Decision-making. Mzwandile walks us through a grid we can use to make better decisions.
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2021-04-0627 minTake Your Lead PodcastLessons from King DavidWhat do you do when you are able, equipped and anointed for a position, yet are not given room to display your ability. It is rather a quite difficult place to be, when the one in authority has it in for you and all you want to do is serve them.
In this special episode we delve into leadership from scripture, we glean incredible lessons from King David who was anointed yet not appointed, we explore his strengths & shortcomings and how he was responsible during his time of obscurity.
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2021-03-3018 minTake Your Lead PodcastRelationships: A Candid Conversation with Arlene August, Darren August & Mrs Melody Maggs.Marriage is not necessarily hard work but heart work!
There is a lot of work that needs to be done on your heart for any relationship to be healthy and flourish.
In this special episode we go deeper and more personal on relationships with incredible guests Arlene & Darren August as well Mrs Melody Maggs.
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2021-03-2337 minTake Your Lead PodcastEmotional & Social AwarenessSo much of or influence comes from qualities we cannot see on the outside.
In this episode we go beyond the surface to pull out four traits that make up our character; Self Discipline, Core Values, Sense of Identity and Emotional Security.
We tie this up with social awareness, being able to develop maturity in seeing another person's perspective and point of view.
Wherever you are be your best self and true self.
2021-03-1623 minTake Your Lead PodcastGrowing in CommunicationBeing able to connect through our communication, helping the audience see what we are seeing, know that they are understood is key in communication. Helping the next person to be informed with knowledge and information that will help them, feel loved, cared for and be equipped with practical steps that will move them to action.
In this episode we will learn principles of how to listen better, and communicate with clarity. We look at the role one’s appearance plays in how they communicate. We explore how you can take your communication to the next level by co...
2021-03-0917 minTake Your Lead PodcastLiving an Inspired Life: A conversation with Darren AugustYou never get to the place where you achieve your dream and it ends, there’s always a new dream to be pursued.
People follow leaders who have a dream because there’s a dream inside of every single person, some forget about it, sometimes it’s dormant, sometimes that dream feels like it’s dead, but it can still be resurrected and so people connect with dreamers and leaders who are able to dream because they have a dream inside of them.
In this episode Mzwandile has a conversation with Darren August, a sought after gl...
2021-03-0233 minTake Your Lead PodcastWho's driving?Who’s in the driving seat?
Who actually has the steering wheel of your life?
Often times we find ourselves in different seasons of our lives, having different drivers leading us to different destinations.
Growing up you don’t have a choice as to who’s driving, but the older you get, you can be more intentional as to who is in the driving seat.
This helps to ensure that you’re in the right car, not only the right car but also the right driver.
If you’re ensured th...
2021-02-2320 minTake Your Lead PodcastWhat am I missing?What am I missing? What do I need to know? What am I not seeing? What am I not feeling?
Blind spots.
These are the questions every leader needs to check in and ask themselves.
Sometimes using the mirrors is not enough, you might need to be uncomfortable a bit, turn your head to check your blind spot.
Often times as leaders, we tend to sometimes overlook the importance of checking our blind spots, it needs an intentional effort of moving away from yourself to ensure that you’re still on th...
2021-02-1624 minTake Your Lead PodcastFollowing your Passion: A conversation with Pearl MaphumuloWhen we start out, chances are we fail more than we succeed.
The most important thing about failure is what you learn from it, what you take out of it. The are so many invaluable lessons you can carry over from failure.
It’s not failure but school fees because you pick up valuable lessons, no textbook or academic institute could’ve taught you.
In this episode Mzwandile has an amazing conversation with Pearl Maphumulo a business development consultant, smart; an incredible orator with a deep passion for youth development and entrepreneurship. she shar...
2021-02-0945 minTake Your Lead Podcast5G LeadershipWhat are you doing to to ensure that your leadership is connected?
5G is about connecting things everywhere – reliably, without lag – so people can measure, understand and manage things in real time.
In this podcast episode Mzwandile, breaks down how 5G applies in the life of a leader by using an acrostic of the 5 G's of Leadership, he works through questions to help you measure in real time how you are living out leadership.
Grounded, Gifted, Growing, Generous, GodCentric.
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2021-02-0223 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeadership is a Verb"Just do it.", a famous slogan by the Nike brand, which is so true for leadership.
Leadership is beyond what you know it’s more what you do.
A lot of leaders get stuck in having a lot of ideas which they never implement, and others ask themselves: ‘Am I a leader or what do I need to do to qualify as a leader?’.
Leadership is simply what you do, what you do daily, what you do with what you are entrusted with, what you do as a parent in raising your kids, what y...
2021-01-2623 minTake Your Lead PodcastBuilding from the ground up: A Conversation with Thabiso Mabogoane"The currency we can use to buy ourselves back into normal is hope!"
In this episode we have an amazing conversation with Thabiso Mabogoane, a philanthropist, leader with big heart who has built his business from the ground up, he shares lessons he has learnt along the journey and how best entrepreneurs and upcoming business leaders can keep growing.
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2021-01-1939 minTake Your Lead PodcastCreating a Healthy CultureCulture is a combination of your beliefs, standards, expectations, the unwritten code that determines behaviour.
Culture is a combination of what you create and what you tolerate, What culture are you creating in your family, relationships, finance, business, organisation?
If you are not not intentional about creating a healthy culture, you will find yourself in toxic, unhealthy culture.
Certain behaviours will need you to nip them in the bud if they are not aligned to the culture that you want to see.
In this podcast episode Mzwandile shares how you can cr...
2021-01-1222 minTake Your Lead PodcastGoal Setting & Execution for A Fullfilled LifeLiving a fulfilled life starts with taking incremental steps towards the life you desire.
As John C. Maxell puts it: "What you are going to be tomorrow, you are becoming today."
Who/What are planning on becoming in the year 2021 that your future self will thank you for? What are your main events this year/focus areas? What will you be focusing on in the year 2021 that will better position you for the envisioned future.
In this podcast episode Mzwandile works us through the goal setting guide and shares insights to help you...
2021-01-0529 minTake Your Lead Podcast2020 Year In ReviewIn this episode Mzwandile Magagula will be looking at the year in review, sharing the lessons he learned in 2020 as well as sharing on how best you can take charge of 2021.
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2020-12-2225 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Mike Stopforth: Entrepreneurial LeadershipYou can have the perfect setup, perfect prep, and perfect strategy, but if your fly isn't in the water you won't catch any fish.
Do you want to start and show up successfully, but not too sure how to go about it?
In this podcast episode Mzwandile has an enlarging conversation with Mike an entrepreneur, leadership transformation specialist, writer and keynote speaker who is passionate about building impactful, digitally relevant leaders who shares insights on entrepreneurship and leadership that will help you scale.
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2020-12-1544 minTake Your Lead PodcastCandid conversation with Take Your Lead TeamIn this episode we have a candid conversation with Ashley & Sinqobile, the team behind Take Your Lead Podcast.
They share some behind the scenes of what goes into production as well as how they experienced leadership in the year 2020.
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2020-12-0819 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Mrs Melody Maggs: Your Life as a ProjectHave you thought of your life as a project?
Applying Project Management principles to your daily life, taking decisive steps daily that are aligned to your purpose.
Assessing the risks around you, mitigate, look into the possible future and how your actions are positioning you as far as your envisioned future is concerned, because we know that tomorrow can be predicted by the decisions you make today.
In this episode Mzwandile has a fun, fascinating and passionate conversation with his wife Melody where they delve into leadership and how they are experiencing it.
2020-12-0126 minTake Your Lead PodcastEmotional StaminaOne of the key areas every leader should hone is their emotionalwell-being. Having emotional endurance and resilience is key especially with the weight that leadership brings.
Stamina speaks to the strength and energy that allow you to sustain physical or mental effort for long periods of time which helps you endure discomfort or stress when you're doing an activity and continuously work towards goals and things you want to achieve.
In this episode Mzwandile shares 5 key components of Emotional Stamina.
This podcast episode will help you identify your energy centres and areas you c...
2020-11-2437 minTake Your Lead PodcastInside the brain of GenZIn this episode Mzwandile has a fascinating conversation with four amazing young leaders, Valeria, Nicole, Simni & Peter who introduce us to leadership through the eyes of GenZ.
This episode is not only full of humour, it is full of practical application on how we can lead and understand GenZ better. We also reflect on how the COVID-19 Pandemic affected them and how they now anticipate the future..
2020-11-1743 minTake Your Lead PodcastLeverage your InfluencePeople often become what the most important influencers in their lives think and say they will become. What do the people you care about tell you? What do you tell/say to the people you care about?
In this episode Mzwandile shares with us how we can use our influence to lead ourselves and those around us to the right direction and greater purpose. Learn how to be more cognisant of the influence you have in your personal life, those around you and what you can do about it.
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2020-11-1014 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Bernard Langton: Transformational LeadershipIn this episode of Take Your Lead we have a conversation with Bernard Langton a College Principal, Teacher & Coach. His work history entails 36 years of experience in independent education. He has been in senior management positions in schools for 18 years. His passion for service has seen him serve on many boards and committees.
Bernard shares small initial steps one can take to make a transformative difference in the area of culture that they feel needs to be reformed and how we change the landscape of our country
This podcast episode will help you move from...
2020-11-0341 minTake Your Lead PodcastLessons I learnt as teacher...As Bob Talbert puts it, “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” —
In this episode of Take Your Lead, Mzwandile draws from his experience as teacher and shares how we can make a significant difference/impact by being intentional with the teaching moments we are afforded.
Learn how you can influence anyone outside a formal relationship.
This podcast will challenge you to lead beyond title by connecting with those you lead.
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2020-10-2720 minTake Your Lead PodcastDon't shift the blame, take ownership!Blame disempowers you as a leader.
Personal Leadership begins with taking responsibility and ownership for your failures and successes.
How can we stop can stop shifting the blame and start taking responsibility for our success and failure?
In this episode of Take Your Lead, Mzwandile walks us through how we can take ownership of the process, our personal growth as well as the future we are creating.
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2020-10-2021 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with John Bendixen: Irrational HonourIn this episode of Take Your Lead Podcast, Mzwandile sat down with John Bendixen, a former senior management team member of Hewlett Packard South Africa, Pastor and christian educator, founder and senior Pastor of Heritage of Faith Churches South Africa.
He’s also the founder of Heritage of Faith Bible Institute, Leadership Academy,Heritage School of Ministry and Heritage Institute of Commerce.
John speaks to us about his journey as he transitioned from corporate into full time ministry, his leadership philosophy, the importance of relationships as well as the power of honour.
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2020-10-131h 02Take Your Lead PodcastAre you doing the right thing?Have you ever wondered... Am I doing the right thing? Am I in the right place? Am I surrounded by the right people?
In this episode, Mzwandile speaks to these questions and teaches four principles that will help you keep abreast of doing the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons, at the right time.
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2020-10-0624 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Ps Sabelo Ndimande: LeadershipIn this special episode we have a conversation with quintessential leader, mentor, coach, philanthropist, author, entrepreneur and founder of Impactors Global Church, Pastor Sabelo Ndimande.
As a leader of leaders, Ps Sabelo Ndimande influences leaders from different spheres of life.
In this candid conversation, Pastor Ndimande shares leadership nuggets that will help you with practical steps that will take your leadership to the next level.
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2020-09-2925 minTake Your Lead PodcastThe Process of FailureThe fear of failure tends to keep us from following our dreams and being all that we were created to be. Most people tend to think that failure is an event, which is not true. Failure is a process that one goes through, which can better equip you for the future.
In this episode of Take Your Lead Podcast, Mzwandile Magagula talks us through the process and how to deal with one of the biggest obstacles a leader will face…failure.
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2020-09-2219 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Apostle Eddie: The Price Tag of LeadershipIn this episode we conclude an amazing conversation with Apostle Eddie Phetla, a trailblazer, strategist, philanthropist, Chancellor and Dean, CEO & founder of Gateway International Church, a businessman, who is passionate about empowering leaders and raising a team of incredible people. Apostle Phetla shares about the price tag of leadership and how growth is a gradual process and not a quick fix solution.
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2020-09-1525 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Apostle Eddie: Visionary Leadership (Part 1)In this episode we have a conversation with Apostle Eddie, a trailblazer, strategist, philanthropist, Chancellor and Dean, CEO & founder of Gateway International Church, a businessman, who is passionate about empowering leaders and raising a team of incredible people.
Apostle Phetla shares about visionary leadership, the ability to see before others and the need to see the future and prepare for it.
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2020-09-0825 minTake Your Lead PodcastDare to DreamDo have a dream that is pushing and motivating you to be more and do more. A dream that propels you to make a difference and make your life count? How do you move this dream from an abstract idea to reality?
In this episode of Take Your Lead Podcast, Mzwandile not only dares us to dream he also teaches us how to pursue our dreams.
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2020-09-0125 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Madelaine Snoer: Success vs SignificanceIn this episode we have a conversation with Madelaine Snoer a Mother, Coach, Mentor, Facilitator, Mediator and Practitioner who is passionate about transformation and adding value to people. She shares about how you can make the most of a mentoring relationship. We also have an amazing conversation on how to move from success to significance, where the focus is no longer on you but on helping others and adding value to them.
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2020-08-2523 minTake Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Madelaine Snoer: Leading through CrisisIn this episode we have a conversation with Madelaine Snoer a Mother, Coach, Mentor, Facilitator, Mediator and Practitioner who is passionate about transformation and adding value to people. She shares some of her learnings from the pandemic we’re faced with and how best we can maximise this time. She also shares powerful nuggets on what is needed from leaders as we navigate the new normal.
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2020-08-1820 minTake Your Lead PodcastMaximising Your Thinking -Part 2In this episode our team breaks down the content and delves deep into helping you apply the content through a Q & A Interview.
2020-08-0425 minTake Your Lead PodcastMaximise your Thinking -Part 1In this Podcast, Mzwandile shares how you can change your world by changing your thoughts, as your world is a reflection of your thoughts. He further breaks down Three ways of thinking every leader must embrace in these unprecedented times.
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2020-07-2320 minTake Your Lead PodcastPersonal Growth!In this Podcast, Mzwandile shares five questions every leader must answer in order to establish a personal growth plan and take charge of your personal leadership journey. which is the bedrock and starting point of successful leadership, leading oneself.
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2020-07-0819 minTake Your Lead PodcastHello World!! Welcome to Take Your Lead Podcast.Welcome to Take Your Lead Podcast which seeks to empower you to take charge of your personal growth, development as well as your emotional well-being. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and processes of becoming a transformational leader. In this introductory episode, we hope you will get a better understanding of what this leadership podcast is about, and what you can expect to get out of each episode. Be sure to download the bonus resource, The Personal Leadership Worksheet which you can access on our website.
2020-07-0807 min
Take Your Lead PodcastWelcome to Take Your Lead PodcastThis Podcast seeks to empower you to take charge of your personal growth, development, as well as your mental well-being. We believe that when you get better as a leader, everything around you also gets better. We are so glad to have with us in this journey and we strongly believe that this podcast will inspire and challenge to be all that you were created to be.
2020-05-1105 min