Leading Boldly into the Future

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 fighter, a child prisoner, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. He shares the mindset that helped him see through his journey and cause, imparting lessons on culture, tradition, conflict, and hope. Souli also highlights the importance of having multiple narratives, that instead of seeing their differences, they can co-exist in the Holy Land. He then talks about the lessons Nelson Mandela offers to conflict resolution and his work of planting olive trees not for his generation but for the next who will reap them.

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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 moving to the United States, overcoming language barriers, discovering the true meaning of education, and understanding the value of inquiry-based learning. He also dives deep into the challenges leaders in the U.S. and the world face today, highlighting issues on education and the Four C's Plus Two pillars of competence-building in education and training. Dr. Kim then shares his insights on what the educational sector needs to do to help shape, mold, and develop the leaders of the future. Education is a human right. Everyone should be given the opportunity to realize their capabilities and gifts. Join Dr. Paul Kim as he lets us in on a powerful weapon of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and education.

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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, triumph, and hope. Now, Dr. Thabo is living out her purpose as an MD. Not only that, she is an inspirational TEDx speaker, coach, and mentor. Follow along to this inspiring conversation as she takes us across the milestones in her life that made her who she is today and created an impact on others. From meeting Oprah Winfrey to discovering why your story matters, Dr. Thabo tells it all. Join her to find the courage and hope to step into your purpose despite your circumstances.

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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 new brand of capitalism where there is a new purpose for business, which is to create shared value for multiple stakeholders, serve society, and deliver sustainable impact. The good news is you too can boldly reimagine capitalism. Where do you choose to work? Where do you choose to shop? What kind of company you choose to create? Join in and learn how you can be part of this radical new thinking.

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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. As Chief Financial Officer of South African Airways, she raised $2 billion at a time when the struggling airline was mired in controversy, turbulence, and mistrust. Stay tuned as she shares her leadership insights, how her poverty-stricken childhood imbued a strong sense of moral integrity in her, a why no matter what world of work we are in, it is always bigger than each one of us.

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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 New York City, or her international work in countries like South Africa, India, and Cambodia, Ruth has always been about understanding issues at the grassroots level so she can make decisions that truly impact the people in a positive way. Join us in this conversation as Ruth shares her insights on leadership and why leaders should always meet people where they are on the ground so they can make their impact count.

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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 current state of social justice in Africa. Professor Thuli also weighs in on The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and how they’ve been effective or ineffective in their purpose. She also imparts her experience and wisdom in fighting against social justice and events that led to a life-threatening moment and a grave act of courage. Don’t miss the incredible insights from Professor Thuli by listening to this thought-provoking episode on humanity, its failings, and a hope for a better society and future.

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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-created COVAX, the global emergency response and the only multilateral solution to COVID-19. In this episode, he chats with host Anne Pratt to discuss the initiatives they’ve spearheaded from the start and what they’re currently doing to keep up and prepare for what’s next. People want the virus to be over, but the virus might have different plans. It’s essential to have leaders with the foresight and commitment to long-term solutions and efforts to ready us for whatever comes. Listen in to learn more about the current state of vaccinations worldwide and why we need to continue on this path to maintain global health and safety.

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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 Sinha, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Internationalization at the University of Johannesburg, joins Anne Pratt in a conversation around the intersection of global issues, sustainable development, the fourth industrial revolution, future leadership, and the role of the academia in higher education. Saurabh gives us a high-level explanation of how academic institutions can be used as a positive force for change in the world, as well as a granular look of how that takes place at the local, grassroots level. He explains how a transdisciplinary approach is the best way to educate our future leaders to create maximum impact in the world. He also talks about his academic career, his lessons from Nelson Mandela, and the important lessons he learned that shaped him to be the leader he is today. 

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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 successful author of What Makes Business Rock, where he uncovers the innovative strategies he used to help make MTV the most successful and best-known media brand in the world. In his chat with Anne Pratt, he shares how part of this success is because of their commitment to significant advocacies during that time and using their voice to bring awareness to the AIDS pandemic. Tune in as he shares key strategies for scaling your business while sending an important message to your audience. Plus, he talks about Meeting Mandela and why Mandela's brand of leadership is relevant now more than ever.

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