What are the hallmarks of an effective leader? In this episode we turn to the world of soccer to look at one example of leadership: Jay Jay Okocha who played in the English Premier league and made his mark as Captain of Bolton Wanderers Footbal

Episode 22 - Trust in Politics and Governance

Apr 12th, 2022 10m 28s

How important is trust between leaders and followers especially in politics and governance? With the political season upon us once again, Fusi looks at the crucial role trust plays in effective leadership in governance and the political space.

Episode 21: Humility and Indian-born CEOs

Sep 1st, 2021 13m 1s

In a world seemingly obsessed with image and self-branding, does humility matter for leaders? In this episode, we see how humility is a crucial quality effective leaders ought to have. Fusi looks at the success of Indian-born CEOs of major inte

Episode 20: A world of Problems needs Problem Solvers

Aug 18th, 2021 12m 21s

Problems abound in every sphere of life, and they can be said to set the agenda for leaders at all levels and in all spheres of life. In this episode, Fusi looks at the need for leaders to be problem solvers since they will face problems wherev

Episode 19: Character: Without it you cannot lead

Aug 4th, 2021 13m 37s

This episode looks at character - the second fundamental requirement for effective leadership. Is character important in leadership? If it is, in what ways is it important? This episode answers these questions as it shows why character is esse

Episode 18: Leadership and today's Celebrity Culture (Podcast on break in July 2021)

Jun 23rd, 2021 12m 8s

Today we live in a world in which a person’s exploits and even daily activities can be projected around the world. Social media has made this possible, and with it fuelling the desire to be famous and become a celebrity. This episode examines t

Episode 17: Leaders must have Leadership Capacity (Podcast on break in July 2021)

Jun 16th, 2021 13m 25s

There are two fundamental requirements for effective leadership: Capacity and Character. Leaders must have both capacity and character if they want anyone to willingly follow them. In this episode, Fusi looks at what leadership capacity means a

Episode 16: Wanted! Leaders who can deal with Opposition and Criticism.

Jun 9th, 2021 13m 15s

With a provocative title like this, this episode shows how important it is for leaders to be able to deal with criticism and opposition. Both opposition and criticism are part of the reality of leadership – they come with the territory. How sho

Episode 15: Leadership: Age or Preparation?

Jun 2nd, 2021 11m 47s

Which matters more when it comes to leadership: age or preparation? Many societies especially in Africa, have been said not to give enough leadership opportunities to young people. But is age enough to qualify for leadership? This episode looks

Episode 14: Leaders do the Hard things

May 26th, 2021 11m 56s

Leadership constantly requires leaders to make choices, some of which can be hard. But leaders need to do hard things because some of the choices they need to make are not easy. This episode challenges leaders to do the hard things required of

Episode 13: The Price of Leadership (Part 2) - Self-Discipline

May 19th, 2021 13m 25s

This episode concludes the two-part podcast on The Price of Leadership, with this one looking at Self-Discipline. In it we understand why self-discipline is imperative for leaders, and how it is a reflection of the depth of one’s character. Lea

Episode 12: The Price of Leadership (Part 1) - Sacrifice

May 12th, 2021 13m 1s

In this first part of The Price of Leadership, Fusi makes the case why sacrifice is important for leaders and why it is required to attain great things. Unfortunately, in the world we live today, we are bombarded with images and messages to the

Episode 11: Leadership in Crisis

May 5th, 2021 13m 9s

Crisis can occur anywhere and without warning. Listen to this episode in which Fusi teaches how leaders should deal with crisis. Using the example of British explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922), Fusi shows how leaders can lead their teams su

Episode 10: Power and Influence Pt. 4; 4 WAYS TO EARN RESPECT

Apr 28th, 2021 11m 38s

This episode concludes our four-part series on Power and Influence. It opens by telling us what it means to be respected and how respect helps build influence. We learn four specific ways in which we can earn respect. These are things we can ap

Episode 9: Power and Influence Pt. 3; A ROYAL EXAMPLE

Apr 21st, 2021 12m 40s

This episode takes a look at leadership through the lens of a recent event – the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and how the event was a lesson about how those who have privilege in society should act. Fusi shows how through the co

Episode 8: Power and Influence Pt. 2; 5 Realities of Power

Apr 14th, 2021 12m 46s

This is the second episode of the four-part series on Power and Influence. In this episode, Fusi looks at 5 Realities of Power. He helps his listeners understand the true nature of power, and how these realities impact leadership when we do no

Episode 7: Power and Influence Pt.1; AUTHORITY AND POWER

Apr 7th, 2021 11m 37s

This episode is the first of a four-part series titled Power and Influence, and it addresses Authority and Power – two things that are highly sought after. What do they really mean? Fusi explains what they mean and how they impact leadership.Li

Episode 6: Who is the problem?

Mar 31st, 2021 12m 11s

Lessons in Leadership does something different in this episode as it reviews - from a leadership perspective, something that was trending recently on Twitter. Someone conducted what he called a "social experiment" and concluded that we the peop

Episode 5: How Leaders Lead Pt. 2

Mar 24th, 2021 12m 43s

This episode concludes the topic How Leaders Lead and it looks at two more things that leaders do to lead effectively: leaders influence, and leaders enable. Fusi shares what influence is and how it works. He stresses the importance of being a

Episode 4: How Leaders Lead Pt. 1

Mar 17th, 2021 12m 45s

How do leaders lead? Most of us want to be effective leaders but don’t know how. This episode helps address this, telling us the things that leaders do to lead effectively. In the episode, we look at one of them, which is that leaders inspire o

Episode 3: Begin with Purpose

Mar 10th, 2021 13m 58s

Anything meaningful starts with purpose, and leadership is no different. In the third episode Fusi establishes why leadership must begin with purpose. We learn why leaders must lead with purpose if they want to lead effectively. The episode se

The Leadership Challenge - Part 2

Mar 3rd, 2021 15m 48s

This episode concludes The Leadership Challenge. Fusi looks at the importance of leadership capability and why organisations and entrepreneurs need to be mindful of it. The episode establishes that every leader’s capacity is tested, though no l

The Leadership Challenge - Part 1

Feb 26th, 2021 16m 43s

This episode: The Leadership Challenge, gives listeners an understanding of the challenges faced by leaders irrespective of the sphere they operate in, and how this makes the capability of leaders so crucial to effective leadership. Fusi starts

Lessons in Leadership - Series Intro.

Feb 15th, 2021 7m 8s

This is the introduction to the podcast series: Lessons in Leadership. Learn how to build your leadership effectiveness and how you can be be a positive influence in your immediate environment and beyond, and play a part in changing your world.

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