The very title of this month’s theme has thrown all my balls into disarray .The title recognises but four of the roles that each individual may be managing at any one time.

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I have been in deep reflection on my own leadership practice as I look at my past year, making the transition from a senior role in government administration. In recent times I have also been struck by what informs the South African mood and psyche about followership of our leaders at all cost.

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As an A-Type personality, I’m a go-it-alone kind of person. Whilst this attitude has some merit, it has got me into some hot water in business. Not inviting the wise council and expertise of a trusted group of supporters has cost me time and money.

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You’re a 40-year-old executive heading an operational division of a large company. You get to work at 07:30, scan the business news, then respond to 57 priority e-mail messages that you can’t delegate to your line managers or PA.

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