Boardroom 101 with Hixonia Nyasulu

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What's Boardroom 101 with Hixonia Nyasulu about?

She's one of the most influential women in business in South Africa who's also internationally known as a board member with integrity and drive. In this weekly podcast, Hixonia Nyasulu shares the 'Boardroom 101' tips that she's gathered through her many years in business.

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Boardroom 101 with Hixonia Nyasulu episodes:

11.11.2019
#Boardroom101: Adapt or die!
"Today’s world is very connected, and what happens in one country soon becomes a lesson that other countries want to adopt. Countries are learning from each other on the regulatory, business, and social issues," says Hixonia.
11.04.2019
Transactional vs Transformational leadership
"Today’s business environment is very challenging, and requires a very different style of leadership. Traditional leadership models of Command and Control will struggle," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
10.28.2019
Givers and takers - Understanding win-win
"Everybody dislikes a 'taker', I know I do. These are people who ask others for help and favours, but are themselves never willing or available to return the favour," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
10.21.2019
The 70/20/10 Principle explained
She's one of the most influential women in business in South Africa who's also internationally known as a board member with integrity and drive. In this weekly podcast, Hixonia Nyasulu shares the 'Boardroom 101' tips that she's gathered through her...
09.30.2019
Women staying in the mainstream
"The Women's Month honeymoon is almost over. For the whole of August, women were celebrated, treated specially, and congratulated themselves on the strides made. That’s great, and we need to do that," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
09.16.2019
Why you should never burn your bridges
"Sometimes, we leave work because we do not like our boss or our colleagues. Maybe we were even treated badly, or we’ve just found a much better job, and we suddenly look down on the one we’re currently holding," says...
09.09.2019
The importance of flawless execution
"One of the key responsibilities of leadership, is developing a strategy for the business," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
09.02.2019
When is the right time to resign?
"When your alarm goes off, or every Sunday evening as you close the curtains and switch on the lights, is your first thought: 'Argh! I’m going back to that place again!'?” asks Hixonia Nyasulu.
08.26.2019
Owning up to your struggles without appearing weak
"People say, 'I can’t show weakness to my boss, so how do I let her know I’m struggling?' Newsflash! If you’re struggling in your job, your boss already knows (probably others around you, too)," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
08.19.2019
How do you know if your salary is market related?
"In today’s world of the internet, such a question should not even arise. We live in a time where every bit of info is just a click away," stressed Hixonia Nysaulu.
08.12.2019
Dealing with an offer from your competitor
"Let’s face it – chances are, your next best offer of employment will come from a company which competes with your current one," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
07.29.2019
Reverse Mentoring
"People in senior positions are often flooded with requests to mentor people. Junior managers and executives who are looking to develop their careers look to those who’ve already achieved success to coach and mentor them," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
07.22.2019
Don't let money drive your decisions
"Especially decisions regarding your career! Using money as the major criterion for what you do, with whom, and when will often lead to mistakes," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
07.15.2019
The pitfalls of being classified as a PEP (Politically Exposed Person)
"Many people are not aware that something you have no control over can result in you being classified a PEP, with all the discomforts that go with it," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
07.08.2019
How company cultures affect you
"Most young people seeking my advice are frustrated by the culture of the company they work for," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
06.24.2019
Addressing the scourge of the gender pay gap
"In the UK, companies with 250 employees or more are now required by law to disclose their gender pay gap data annually (includes ethnicity and disability pay gaps), either on their website or annual report if listed, or through that...
06.10.2019
Embracing diversity and inclusivity at work
Research has shown that companies who embrace diversity and inclusivity out-perform those with a homogeneous workforce. But there are many more reasons why a diverse workforce is important.
05.27.2019
Keeping up to speed with the trends in your sector
"We live in a fast-paced world, where yesterday’s cutting edge is today’s normal. No-one can rely on doing things the way they’ve always done them," said Hixonia Nyasulu.
05.20.2019
Embracing change
Most people struggle with change, and understandably so. It takes a while to get up to speed with new strategic thrusts, leadership styles, business models, and so forth.
05.13.2019
Volunteerism - a call to action
"No country, certainly not one in the developing world, has ever been able to deal with all its social problems without volunteers, there are simply not enough resources," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
05.06.2019
How do we add value beyond our current role?
"Let’s be clear, it is now no longer enough to simply do your job well. There was a time when all you needed to do to get ahead in your career was to do your job well and be on...
04.29.2019
Managing a toxic employee
"Nothing drains people’s energies like negativity," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
04.15.2019
Reclaiming your idea
"If I had a rand for every time someone complains about a boss or colleague presenting their idea as his own, I'd be rich!" says Hixonia Nyasulu.
04.01.2019
Accessing non-executive board positions
"During this session, I will explain how you can position yourself to have a chance at that coveted Board position," says Boardroom 101 host Hixonia Nyasulu.
03.18.2019
Choosing a mentor
"I’m often approached by people after I speak at a conference, who ask if I could mentor them. Flattering as it is, what I ask myself is what criteria they use to decide that I would be a good mentor,"...
03.11.2019
Everybody loves a team player
Organisations employ people with different skill sets, but for there to be maximum efficiency, each person must not only play their role well, but they must also use their skills to support the efforts of others, says Hixonia Nysaulu.
03.11.2019
Everybody loves a team player
Organisations employ people with different skill sets, but for there to be maximum efficiency, each person must not only play their role well, but they must also use their skills to support the efforts of others.
02.25.2019
"Choosing winners" seminar with Hixonia Nyasulu
Join Hixonia Nyasulu, former Sasol Chairman and Director of the global Board of Unilever, as she shares eye-opening Boardroom insights, which will help you to better position yourself for exciting opportunities within or outside your organisation.
02.18.2019
Good leaders were once good followers
Barbara Kellerman, a leadership lecturer at Harvard, in USA believes that to be a good leader, you need to have been a good follower.
02.11.2019
The ethics line - Why you must always act with integrity
"I’m amazed at how many people think they can get away with being dishonest at work, with both the small or the big things," says Hixonia Nyasulu.
02.04.2019
Dos and Don'ts at work functions
As employees, work functions such as Christmas parties and promotional events are something we all look forward to. You can let your hair hang down and, in the case of a Christmas party, we all tell ourselves we’ve earned the...
01.28.2019
Managing office politics
Most people make the mistake of ignoring office politics. Just to be clear, office politics is not about the gossip around the water fountain, or who is dating whom.
01.21.2019
Retaining senior female managers
Women are a valuable asset to the country's workforce. However, sometimes at the most crucial point in their careers, they choose to slow down to get married and start their families usually around the mid-30s.
12.10.2018
Understanding the company’s strategy and succession plan
Plan your route to the top by understanding the company’s strategic direction and future growth plans.
12.03.2018
Specialist or Generalist - The choice is yours
Companies require people with different qualifications and skills to execute their strategic plans effectively. It’s important to know which side you fall into in an organisation.
11.26.2018
Being humble about your achievements
Let’s be honest - everyone dislikes a show-off! Success with humility is a highly admired quality. People speak warmly of someone who is successful yet unassuming; a leader who serves the company and others. Hixonia talks about how to be...
11.19.2018
Values-driven leadership
Never has the world needed more values-based leadership than it does now. Listen to this week's episode of #Boardroom101 with Hixonia Nyasulu.
11.12.2018
Why the company organogram is important to you
Today in #Boardroom101, Hixonia Nyasulu talks about why the company organogram is important to you.
11.05.2018
Cultivating your “Executive Presence”
You’ve missed out on a promotion, even though you were told you’re technically competent and good at what you do, and yet you didn't make the cut. This week Hixonia Nyasulu talks about Executive Presence in #Boardroom101.
10.29.2018
Reputation - the hard currency
Reputation is one of our most precious assets. Your reputation speaks for you when you are not in the room, and even when you are. This week, Hixonia Nyasulu talks about one of the most hardest currency's in business -...
10.22.2018
Does the interview process change the more senior you get?
Having founded three successful companies, Hixonia Nyasulu chats to the East Coast Breakfast team about interview processes.
10.16.2018
The MBA - 'must have' or 'nice to have'?
Having founded three successful companies, Hixonia Nyasulu chats the importance of having an MBA in the business sphere.
10.16.2018
Hixonia Nyasulu talks 'Networking'
Hixonia Nyasulu will be joining us every week to share her 'Boardroom 101' tips that she's gathered throughout her many years of experience. This week it's all about networking.

What's Boardroom 101 with Hixonia Nyasulu about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Boardroom 101 with Hixonia Nyasulu episodes:

#Boardroom101: Adapt or die!

Transactional vs Transformational leadership

Givers and takers - Understanding win-win

The 70/20/10 Principle explained

Women staying in the mainstream

Why you should never burn your bridges

The importance of flawless execution

When is the right time to resign?

Owning up to your struggles without appearing weak

How do you know if your salary is market related?

Dealing with an offer from your competitor

Reverse Mentoring

Don't let money drive your decisions

The pitfalls of being classified as a PEP (Politically Exposed Person)

How company cultures affect you

Addressing the scourge of the gender pay gap

Embracing diversity and inclusivity at work

Keeping up to speed with the trends in your sector

Embracing change

Volunteerism - a call to action

How do we add value beyond our current role?

Managing a toxic employee

Reclaiming your idea

Accessing non-executive board positions

Choosing a mentor

Everybody loves a team player

Everybody loves a team player

"Choosing winners" seminar with Hixonia Nyasulu

Good leaders were once good followers

The ethics line - Why you must always act with integrity

Dos and Don'ts at work functions

Managing office politics

Retaining senior female managers

Understanding the company’s strategy and succession plan

Specialist or Generalist - The choice is yours

Being humble about your achievements

Values-driven leadership

Why the company organogram is important to you

Cultivating your “Executive Presence”

Reputation - the hard currency

Does the interview process change the more senior you get?

The MBA - 'must have' or 'nice to have'?

Hixonia Nyasulu talks 'Networking'

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