https://mikestopforth.com/podcast In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king The One-Eyed Man is a podcast about navigating complexity with curiosity. It’s a noisy, messy world out there. The challenges we face - whether in business, leadership, or life - are seldom simple. But instead of pretending to have all the answers, I prefer to have conversations with people who ask better questions. From entrepreneurs and innovators to impact-driven leaders and technologists, these conversations explore what it really takes to lead thoughtfully, adapt strategically, and create meaning in an age of uncertainty. I’m Mike Stopforth, and I believe leadership isn’t about perfection - it’s about clarity, courage, and conversation. Let’s figure it out, together. Management en Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:01:20 +0200 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:10:46 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard no Mike Stopforth Yearly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1036/logo_5491_20250910_202447_1400.jpeg https://mikestopforth.com/podcast In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king The One-Eyed Man is a podcast about navigating complexity with curiosity. Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard episodic Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard info@solidgold.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1600815 https://iono.fm/e/1600815
If you'd like to get a copy of the book for yourself, please visit www.mikestopforth.com/books or visit your nearest Exclusive Books. You can also find it online at Takealot or Loot, in the Kindle Store, and as an audiobook on Audible and Spotify.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in person on the night and made the event so memorable. I hope this recording captures some of that vibe, that energy, and gives you a few big questions of your own to wrestle with. Get the book through my website · Takealot · Loot · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 #072 52 Big Questions for Business Leaders — Book Launch in Cape Town 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 37:42 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1592195 https://iono.fm/e/1592195
Charlotte’s also a two-time novelist, poet, journalist, advisor, and former corporate executive who now coaches emerging leaders into their next big roles.

We talk about the origins of We Need New Leaders, her vision for a new dimension of leadership, and practical steps you can take to accelerate your own leadership journey (regardless of where it - or you - started out). Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn · Buy We Need New Leaders on Amazon · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:34:00 +0200 0 0 #071 Why we need new leaders — Charlotte Otter 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 42:52 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1559603 https://iono.fm/e/1559603
Dale is a former SA Businesswoman of the Year (awarded during her time running her ad agency Chillibush, which she sold in 2014). She is a best-selling author and a still life artist whose prints sell around the world. Dale launched the Nedbank IMC in 2019, and under her leadership, it has become Africa’s biggest marketing conference with over 2,000 delegates.

The theme for this year's event is Marketing is Business® (a topic Dale is so passionate about, she trademarked it!) and it takes place in-person (Johannesburg) and online on the 18th September.

In this conversation, we talk about the conference; where it all started, its remarkable growth despite the COVID interruption, her partnerships, and get neck-deep in the topic of marketing is business. The IMC Conference website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 26 May 2025 08:30:00 +0200 0 0 #070 Marketing is Business — Dale Hefer 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 40:02 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1532152 https://iono.fm/e/1532152
The book catalogues twelve principles that help create and sustain momentum when launching a start-up, gathered from Greg’s experience teaching and coaching entrepreneurs for two decades.

In this episode, we talk about how the idea for the book came about, some of the processes of putting the publication together, and dive into some of the more pertinent principles for entrepreneurs in the South African context. The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress book on Amazon · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 #069 Twelve principles of start-up growth and momentum — Professor Greg Fisher 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 44:15 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1496731 https://iono.fm/e/1496731
My guest on the final episode of the series is Dhesen Ramsamy, the Group Chief Technology and Data Officer at Old Mutual. Dhesen was appointed as Old Mutual's group CTO in November 2023, and has more than twenty years of digital transformation experience at companies like Woolworths, Nedbank and Unilever. He has led functions in charge of insights, R&D, segmentation, value proposition development, market segmentation, customer experience design, digitisation, and marketing.

He focuses on digital transformation, technology strategy, channel build, customer strategy and experience as disciplines. At Old Mutual Dhesen leads functions responsible for corporate innovation, venture capital and corporate venturing.

In this conversation, we cover the importance of digital literacy in fostering meaningful organisational transformation at scale, and speak about his plans for leveraging OM's scale and scope for bettering financial access and inclusion on the continent. MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #068 Digital transformation at scale — Dhesen Ramsamy (OML + SingularityU Part 3 of 3) 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 31:52 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1496730 https://iono.fm/e/1496730
My guest on part 2 of the series is Nobesuthu Ndlovu, the director of SMEs at Old Mutual. Suthu is an intuitive and seasoned executive and entrepreneur with vast strategic and operational experience in the finance and retail sectors. Young and
highly energetic, Nobesuthu also possesses intrinsic wisdom that she garnered when she astutely nurtured her business, Burgundy Fly, from its challenging bootstrap start-up phase right through to when it became a flourishing entity that generated a R31million turnover in the space of a decade.

We talk about the start-up and SME ecosystem in SA and how, under Suthu's guidance, OML has curated a one-stop turnkey solution for start-ups that need administrative support and access to the kind of network and distribution that only an organisation of Old Mutual's scale can offer. Old Mutual SMEgo · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #067 From startup to SMEgo — Nobesuthu Ndlovu (OML + SingularityU Part 2 of 3) 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 31:35 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1496728 https://iono.fm/e/1496728
My guest on this first Vuyo is a growth-focused CEO with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years, at the forefront of technology and business transformations, innovation and building new businesses across diverse sectors such as banking, telecoms, insurance, and technology. Vuyo is the Managing Director NEXT176 at Old Mutual Limited, leading innovation, partnerships, strategic investments and venture building across Africa for the Old Mutual Group, a position he has held since 01 September 2021.

In this episode, we talk about NEXT176's journey, its early success stories, and its investment and growth philosophy. NEXT176 website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #066 Corporate-backed venture success stories (Kena and JOBJACK) — Vuyo Mpako (OML + SingularityU Part 1 of 3) 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 31:49 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1481030 https://iono.fm/e/1481030
Nicola is one of the brains behind Melon's bold, cheeky and by all accounts extremely effective takeover of other trusted and loved SA brand's billboards - including Lyft, Veldskoen, Expresso, and Faf de Klerk. We talk about where the idea came from, what it took to bring it to life, and what we can expect from Melon in the weeks and months to come. Nicola's LinkedIn profile · Melon's 14-day trial offer · Growthink Group · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:56:00 +0200 0 0 #065 A bold strategy for a digital first telco — Nicola van Ast 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 36:33 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1421633 https://iono.fm/e/1421633
Dean is a pure ad man and the founder of Halo Advertising. Halo has built an excellent reputation over the last decade and has done extraordinarily well in recent years, with some truly standout and award-winning, above-the-line creative work.

In this episode, we discuss why creativity matters more now than ever and how advertising agencies can better assist clients in producing brave and meaningful work. We also discuss the problems with purpose-based marketing and Halo’s exciting upcoming conference, Conspicuous, where Mark Ritson will be the keynote speaker.

Enjoy the conversation. Halo's website · Halo's Creative Marketing Newsletter · Connect with Dean on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:45:00 +0200 0 0 #064 Why creativity still counts and the problem with purpose — Dean Oelschig 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 48:53 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1386489 https://iono.fm/e/1386489
Well, few people are more passionate about equipping the unemployed, small and informal business owners and traders, and aspirant entrepreneurs with a platform to accelerate or incubate their businesses or ideas for business.

She does this by providing entrepreneurship skills, applications, programs and tools in all functional areas that prepare this critical notch of the South African economy for the Gig Economy.

In this episode, we discuss her background, her interest in digital literacy, the challenges of her work, and making a meaningful impact at scale. Abaguquli 4IR's website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 #063 Firing up the gig economy one person at a time — Aasiyah Adams 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 41:47 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1371146 https://iono.fm/e/1371146
My guest on this week’s show is Michael Renzon. Mike is the CEO & co-Founder of inQuba which is a Customer Journey Management SaaS platform.

Mike has built multiple successful internet, technology, content and Customer Experience. He is an Endeavor Entrepreneur, and honestly one of the most intriguing minds I’ve ever had the pleasure of engaging.

I first met Mike on a ski trip with mates over a decade ago and was struck immediately by his monk-like disposition. He doesn’t speak often, but when he does he has a deeply thoughtful, zen-like impact on the room.

We’ve since collaborated on conferences and shared many deep conversations about work and life so it was only a matter of time before I convinced him to be on the show.

In this episode, we talk about customer experience, how thinking in the field of CX has evolved, and where we can expect it to go in future. inQuba's website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 #062 Is customer loyalty a mirage? — Michael Renzon 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 52:31 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1357641 https://iono.fm/e/1357641
But don't listen to me, listen to my guest. Not only does he understand this topic intrinsically, but cares perhaps more than anyone I've met about the integrity of the work being done in this field and on the frontier of mental healthcare. Brad Kallenbach is a Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of Equanimity Wellness - Africa’s first psychedelic-assisted therapy centre based right here in Sandton. Brad is also a co-founder of Reach (beta), a mental health tech app that offers real-time, science-based tools for anxiety regulation and emotional mastery. The Equanimity Wellness Centre · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #061 Tripping towards healing: A deep dive into psychedelic therapy — Brad Kallenbach 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 1:08:53 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1354869 https://iono.fm/e/1354869
The global esports market was valued at $1.39 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $3.96 billion in 2023. The global esports audience is expected to reach over 500 million in 2023. Esports and gaming compete with the biggest sponsorship opportunities in traditional sports and many brands have zero idea how to participate.

In SA, the esports and gaming landscape is emergent, vibrant and an exciting unmined possibility for forward-thinking brands. In this episode, I speak to SA esports pioneer Barry Louzada about his vision for what the industry could look like, now and into the future. Mettlestate · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:30:00 +0200 0 0 #060 Unlocking the eSports goldmine — Barry Louzada 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 48:09 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1275716 https://iono.fm/e/1275716
But I've realized that not only is it helpful for me to talk about it, and to share some of my story, but there's also sort of a widespread stigma around talking about mental health issues, especially amongst men, especially amongst businessmen and I'm really committed to changing some of that stigma and creating spaces where we can talk about some of the stuff that we're struggling with, in the same way that we would talk about all the other topics that are tough to tackle in the business world. My guest today is somebody who also cares specifically about creating new spaces and new spaces at scale, to assist you in whatever capacity you need.

Alon Lits is the founder and CEO of Panda, a revolutionary app dedicated to bringing mental health resources to more people in a more accessible and affordable way. Before Panda, Alon was the country manager for Uber in SA. We talk about his new venture, experience gained from his Uber journey, and more in this inspiring episode. Panda mental health app · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:08:00 +0200 0 0 #059 Could an app be the solution to mental healthcare? — Alon Lits 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 47:25 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1270742 https://iono.fm/e/1270742
But what does this mean for Bitcoin and crypto in general? Has anything changed? Could it be that all the negative press and naysaying is actually good for decentralised finance?

I ask Simon Dingle, arguably SA's leading expert on crypto, these questions and more. His answers may surprise you.

Enjoy! Connect with Simon on LinkedIn · The Zarp stablecoin website · Simon's book, Beyond Bitcoin · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:37:00 +0200 0 0 #058 The world according to Zarp — Simon Dingle 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 41:09 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1248116 https://iono.fm/e/1248116
My guest is Daniel Hulme. Daniel was a guest lecturer on my Master's program back in 2019 and by some distance, the most impactful certainly for me. The reason is that he covered in his talk the very foggy topic of artificial intelligence, and specifically how it's understood and approached by business.

I firmly believe that one of the things going really wrong in digital transformation is a lack of consistent unified definitions for all of the trends and technologies that drive disruptive change. So much money, time and effort have been spent on these things that everyone at the boardroom table seems to have a different definition for.

Daniel is the CEO of a business called Satalia, which focuses on developing workable AI solutions for businesses around the world. It was also incidentally recently acquired by WPP, which is the same network that bought my agency. Dr Daniel Hulme's Singularity University profile · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 #057 Putting the intelligence back in AI — Daniel Hulme 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 40:32 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1159220 https://iono.fm/e/1159220
So I'll introduce him like this instead, Erik Kruger is also my friend, he is a person that I've come to know over the last couple of years as a profoundly authentic, accessible, interesting human being genuinely committed to personal well being personal mastery, and to finding ways to change the world for the better. And he really means it.

Erik and I have been meaning to have this conversation for a very long time, and I thought it perfect to insert it towards the end of this Glenlivet original by tradition series.

We talked about Erik's approach to modern leadership and how he helps company leaders, organizations, entrepreneurs, senior business leaders, reconfigure recalibrate their headspace around leadership and around change. We also spoke extensively about Erik's approach to producing content.

And I think there are some incredibly valuable insights and gems in the practical tips, the approaches, the strategies that he shared, not just for individuals who want to build a personal brand, or create the same level of impact and network and influence that Erik has, but also for organizations for brands that want to replicate this kind of success.

So often, we see brands creating really beautiful content, but creating it once and never been able to scale it beyond that. And Erik share some really great insights about how to avoid those pitfalls and mistakes.

Yeah, this is a conversation that I love. It's filled with a lot of insight. It's filled with a lot of great experience. And I trust that you'll enjoy it as much as I did. If you do, please go straight from this conversation and follow Erik online.

He's at ErikKruger.com Visit ErikKruger.com · Connect with Erik · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:35:00 +0200 0 0 #056 Creating content for influence and impact — Erik Kruger 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 54:37 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1156351 https://iono.fm/e/1156351
My guest on the One-Eyed Man podcast today is Kieno Kammies, a well-known media personality and broadcaster turned entrepreneur, innovator and teacher.

We discuss a broad range of topics, and Kieno dropped a few nuggets pertinent to our #originalbytradition series. The Glenlivet Website · Connect with Kieno · Watch on YouTube · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:06:00 +0200 0 0 #055 Building an innovation city in the mother City — Kieno Kammies 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 32:40 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1143580 https://iono.fm/e/1143580
That's understandable if you consider the typical job interview setup. There's a young, uninitiated, nervous person being faced with a panel of influential decision-makers- people who appear to have it all together and literally hold your destiny in the palm of their hands. It's a bit hit and miss - and not necessarily an accurate representation of your capabilities at all.

My guest on the show today felt the same thing. He had this problem in his professional capacity as an industrial psychologist and used that frustration as motivation to create a business that would solve his problem - wamly.io is the result. It's an innovative use of asynchronous video technology to solve a very old problem.

As you know, that's the theme of the series that we're doing the Glenlivet - #originalbytradition is all about showcasing smart solutions to long-standing challenges.

I look forward to your feedback, your shares, your comments, your ratings, as always. Visit wamly.io Website · Connect with Francois · The Glenlivet Website · Watch on YouTube · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:50:00 +0200 0 0 #054 Can technology take the pain out of recruitment? — Francois de Wet 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 44:38 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1127944 https://iono.fm/e/1127944
This is the One-Eyed Man, my name is Mike Stopforth, and today we’re jumping head first into the second half of our #originalbytradition series brought to you by the Glenlivet. We took a short pause to extract and share some highlights from the first five episodes, and of course to give away some premium Glenlivet prizes, so if you missed that, please follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram – you’ll be the first to hear about future updates and giveaways.

I’m really excited about this show. It’s hard to think of a better example of entrepreneurs challenging traditional industries with original solutions than my two guests, Sam and Dom Moleta of the Refillery, an eco-friendly, plastic-free grocery store. Both their online and real world offerings have grown significantly over the last few years (which is saying something in itself), in no small part due to a really beautiful brand and product design and a crop of loyal, passionate customers.

The secret behind their success will be obvious when you hear them talk about this project. I was deeply inspired by their vision, intention and work ethic. I’m sure you will be, too. If you’d like to watch the conversation, catch it on my YouTube channel.

Off we go. Mike Stopforth on YouTube · Connect with Dom · Connect with Sam · The Glenlivet Website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:15:00 +0200 0 0 #053 A better weigh to build a grocer — Dom and Sam Moleta 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 54:33 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1100775 https://iono.fm/e/1100775
One such moment recently was seeing our athletes – their broad smiles hidden behind masks but not from their eyes - entering the stadium under our flag during the opening ceremony of the ill-fated Tokyo Olympics.

Perhaps it was my surprise that the event went ahead at all in the midst of multiple disruptions, or the fact that it came at a time when my national energy was at an all time low but the sight of our beautifully and eclectically dressed athletes reinvigorated me with all of those feelings that I’m almost certain are unique to the experience of being South African.

One of the most noticeable aspects of those outfits were the brightly soled Veldskoen shoes that each athlete wore. These weren’t just veldskoene with a small V, there were Veldskoen, with a big V, the now internationally famous footwear and lifestyle brand born out of SA, for the world, and inspired by the traditional footwear.

These comfortable, rawhide shoes, rumoured to date back to 17th century Dutch settlers who were in turn influenced by the traditional Khoisan footwear of the same period from the DNA of an incredible story of entrepreneurship. Now funded by notable international venture capitalists the likes of Mark Cuban, Veldskoen and their flip flop off-shoot, Plakkie, are a product, a brand, and a story we can all be very proud of.

Talk about doing something original with something traditional!

The 5th episode of our #originalbytradition series, brought to by The Glenlivet, is a conversation with Nick Dreyer, one of the co-founders of Veldskoen.

Easily one of my favourites so far, and I know you’ll feel the same. Veldskoen Shoes · Nick Dreyer · Glenlivet Website · Watch on YouTube · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:57:00 +0200 0 0 #052 How to capture the soul of a nation — Nick Dreyer 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 49:00 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1096883 https://iono.fm/e/1096883
Imagine running two successful production businesses, maintaining roles on various industry boards and panels as a lobbyist and commentator, public speaking, mentoring and training up and coming talent, producing and appearing in a wildly popular and impactful TV show, and raising a family, all in a normal work day.


Somehow, Relebogile Mabotja does this, and does it exceptionally. This series as you know is all about inspiring entrepreneurs who spend their time finding original and creative solutions to challenging problems and Relebogile embodies that more than most.


Having come from a very traditional broadcast and media background, she is constantly innovating and reinventing this tremendously exciting space with a fresh approach to content and engagement that we can all learn from.


We spoke about a broad range of topics, but I could easily have spent another hour or two tapping into her experience and wisdom. Again, I’m really grateful to the Glenlivet for making conversations just like this one possible, and look forward to your feedback on this one in particular. Enjoy! Glenlivet Website · Connect with Relebogile · Watch on YouTube · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:52:00 +0200 0 0 #051 Unpacking innovation in media and broadcasting — Relebogile Mabotja 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 46:52 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1095147 https://iono.fm/e/1095147
Now, 50 years old, that essay, and we've seen fluctuations in the understanding of businesses and its responsibility towards social impact over the years and certainly in the last couple of years, more and more prominence of big organisations and corporations putting purpose, putting causes at the centre of their focus, or at least pretending to do so. It's not always the case that it is really their number one priority.

But I'm really interested in this topic, of course, and I've covered it at length on this podcast in the past, and as part of our "Original by Tradition" series with The Glenlivet, which, of course, I'm glad you are participating in, and of course, want to hear your feedback on. I'm speaking to a really special guest today, Michael Baretta, who runs an agency called [dot]GOOD, South Africa's leading cause-based marketing, cause marketing and implementation agency.

[dot]GOOD’s focus really is on helping organisations not just discover their purpose, but communicate that purpose effectively to their audience, to their employees, to various stakeholders, to the population at large, and I really wanted to tap Michael's brain to understand how he helps typically complex corporates distil their intentions in the space, how they incorporate that into their traditional marketing efforts, and how they ensure that really authenticity is held at the core of these efforts, otherwise, they tend to fall flat.

Michael's got a great story, runs an incredible business an was very generous with his time. Enjoy! Connect with Michael · Glenlivet Website · [dot]GOOD Website · Watch the video · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:27:00 +0200 0 0 #050 What's at the heart of cause-based marketing? — Michael Baretta 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 41:07 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1086771 https://iono.fm/e/1086771
What would make a couple of old school friends start a new coffee brand when the likes of Seattle, Vida and even Starbucks exist as competition already? Well, these two will tell you it’s a firm belief that African innovation and originality can bring something truly unique – something fresh - to even the most crowded industries.

The Manaka story really is one of hope and that’s my wish for you as you listen to the show today - a ray of optimism. A sense of possibility. Watch on YouTube · Manaka Coffee Website · Glenlivet Website · Connect with Neo · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:48:00 +0200 0 0 #049 How to build the world's biggest coffee brand — Neo Moleko & Brad Symons 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 48:31 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1081659 https://iono.fm/e/1081659
The whiskey connoisseurs amongst you will know the Glenlivet as an award winning sought after collection of Speyside single malt Scotch whiskies, just like that collection, this series of conversations, we'll have a little something for everyone.

We're going to be talking to inventors creatives, financial wunderkinds, problem solvers and more, celebrating those who strive to find answers and solve problems, where others have given up even asking questions.

In our first episode, I talked to arguably South Africa's leading expert on branded content, an old friend and colleague in the digital marketing industry, Mike Sharman.

Mike is the CEO of marketing agencies Retroviral and Retroactive and more recently a co-founder with ex-Springbok rugby player Bryan Habana and Ben Karpinski of a company called Match Kit, an exciting tech startup that was recently included in a prestigious alpha code incubator program.

I talked to Mike about this, and other remarkable achievements. About his insatiable and infectious enthusiasm for creative work, and about the lessons he learned building these incredible businesses.

Before we get into the show, please remember to pay close attention and keep an eye on my social media. Toward the end of the series, we'll be giving away some incredible Glenlivet hampers to a few lucky listeners. Glenlivet Website · Connect with Mike Sharman on LinkedIn · Retroviral · Match Kit · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:59:00 +0200 0 0 #048 Lessons learned launching a tech start-up in lockdown — Mike Sharman 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 58:06 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1078147 https://iono.fm/e/1078147
They provide resources in the form of training, coaching and business tools through Over The Rainbow (www.overtherainbow.co.za), and we talk about their offerings and learnings in this discussion. Over The Rainbow Website · Connect with Dawn · Connect with Lesley · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:05:00 +0200 0 0 #047 Small business as the bedrock of economic growth — Lesley Waterkeyn and Dawn Nathan-Jones 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 40:47 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1075264 https://iono.fm/e/1075264
We've also seen the juxtaposition of extraordinary hope and unity demonstrated as a response to heinous acts of a destructive minority.

How do well-meaning South Africans make sense of all of this? Is this the final straw, or the beginning of a new era? Is it neither? Is it naive or even irresponsible to hope, or has it never been more important to do so?

I explore these and other questions I've wrestled with my dear friend and ex-colleague, futurist and public speaker extraordinaire, Dr Graeme Codrington, in this very personal episode. I trust you'll find some value in our discussions. Connect with Graeme · Graeme's Website · An article I wrote in response to the countrywide upheaval · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:57:00 +0200 0 0 #046 Is it naïve to be optimistic about South Africa? — Dr Graeme Codrington 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 1:00:06 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1072113 https://iono.fm/e/1072113
In this episode talk to Bridget McNulty about grief. About loss. About how we think about loss, respond to loss, and live with it rather than get over it. This episode is a bit out of the ordinary for this podcast, but the last few months have been months of loss for me personally, and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that many of you will be feeling the same, and need a space to reflect on it. The Grief Handbook website · Bridget's website · Buy now on Takealot · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:31:00 +0200 0 0 #045 It's ok to not be ok — Bridget McNulty 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 44:50 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1015883 https://iono.fm/e/1015883
Leadership yoga has been advocated by Rosabeth Moss Kanter who specialises in strategy, innovation, and leadership for change at Harvard Business School.

Interestingly, Moksha also offers interim executive services, something that I was particularly intrigued about in our conversation.

Chris is a wise, thoughtful, considered leader and I really enjoyed our connection and discussion. Moksha.biz · Connect with Chris on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:44:00 +0200 0 0 #044 Does your business need a "fixer"? — Chris Loker 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 36:41 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1012219 https://iono.fm/e/1012219
Having spent decades watching clients and their agencies fumble over complex digital integrations and transformations, I'm always intrigued by service providers who seem to do things differently.

I've known Wayne Zwiers for many years and have watched him grow from a client service executive to a powerhouse entrepreneur. Wayne and his partner VT have been recognised for their passion and execution by being awarded the prestigious Technology Company of the Year award at Africa Tech Week. They reached out recently, wanting to share a little of their story and what they believe is the secret to their success, and I was thrilled to host them on the show. basalt.co · Connect with Wayne Zwiers on LinkedIn · Connect with Vutlhari Rikhotso on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:57:00 +0200 0 0 #043 Why big tech projects fail, and how to make sure yours doesn't — Wayne Zwiers and Vutlhari Rikhotso 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 37:30 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1007806 https://iono.fm/e/1007806
Ryan and I sat down on e-commerce day (10 March) to discuss what makes their business so special, how they have dealt with the rollercoaster ride of COVID-19, his principles for leadership and success, and their ongoing plans for the months to come. Netflorist · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #042 The secret to e-commerce success in South Africa — Ryan Bacher 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 37:20 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1007660 https://iono.fm/e/1007660
Kaitano Tembo is the current Head Coach of PSL club SuperSport United. He took up the position in 2018 after ten years in the club's leadership ranks, following a career that saw him perform for top Zimbabwean club Dynamos, the Zimbabwean national team and SuperSport United.

In this conversation we talk about his meticulous and calculated approach to leadership, both in terms of his own leadership philosophy and in terms of what he expects from technical staff and his team. Kaitano's passion for the development of the sport in Africa is palpable, and I'm sure you'll enjoy learning from his wealth of experience as much as I did.

Thank you also to Platform45 (https://platform45.com) for their continued support of the show. MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:51:00 +0200 0 0 #041 Pursuing the goal of leadership perfection (Leading on the Field Part 4) — Kataino Tembo 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 36:22 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/1003633 https://iono.fm/e/1003633
Desiree Ellis is the coach of the South Africa women's national football team, Banyana Banyana.

She was awarded Confederation of African Football Women's Coach of the Year in 2018 after the team finished second place in the African Women Cup of Nations and qualifying for the Women's World Cup for the first time. During her club career she played as a midfielder for Spurs Ladies among other teams, but tragically, as I was to discover early in our conversation, now supports Manchester United ;)

We talk about her journey through the professional game, the many influences over her leadership style, her hopes and dreams for our national team, and some of the challenges they've had to overcome over the last year. Forwardzone · Platform45 · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:44:00 +0200 0 0 #040 Building a winning team (Leading on the field part 3) — Desiree Ellis 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 34:26 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/996360 https://iono.fm/e/996360
At the tender age of 18, golf prodigy Ashleigh Buhai turned pro after breaking almost every amateur record in South Africa. She was the youngest player (14) to receive full African colours, the youngest player to win the Ladies South African Amateur Stroke Play and Match Play double, and the first player in 101 years to win the South African Open title three times.

She went on to win three times on the European Tour, where she currently plays, and is a fantastic ambassador for young South Africans rising through the sport, not to mention the consummate professional in all aspects of her game.

I spoke to Ashleigh about the unique challenge of playing a sport at the highest level where, unlike football, rugby or cricket, you really have nobody else to blame for your shortcomings other than you. You're out there alone on the golf course, and that means taking extraordinary levels of responsibility for your own readiness and performance. Not unlike, I think, the unique challenge of entrepreneurship or leading any organisation of significance, which can often be a very lonely job.

A big thank you to the teams at Forwardzone and Platform45 for making this episode of the One-Eyed Man possible Forwardzone · Platform45 · Connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:54:00 +0200 0 0 #039 Playing against yourself (Leading on the field part 2) — Ashleigh Buhai 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 37:35 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/992997 https://iono.fm/e/992997
Enoch Nkwe is the assistant coach of the South African national cricket team, the Proteas.

A former professional cricketer himself, Enoch's promising career was cut short by injury. Rather than be defeated by this setback, he reinvented himself as a successful coach in the franchise system, then in the Netherlands national team make up, and after a hugely successful stint at the coach of the Highveld Lions, settled into a new role with his beloved Proteas.

We talk about the unique challenge of leading a national sports team, and how leadership influences in his early life shaped the philosophy he brings to the team today.

Enoch's passion for his work is palpable, and I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion. I hope you do too, and if you do, please share it with your network.

A big thank you to Platform45 (https://platform45.com) for their continued support of the podcast. Forwardzone · Platform45 · Connect with Enoch on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #038 Pushing the boundaries of sports leadership (Leading on the field part 1) — Enoch Nkwe 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 57:45 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/984797 https://iono.fm/e/984797
Should we be jumping the WhatsApp ship?

In this episode I talk to Nerushka Bowan about the recent panic over - and exodus from - WhatsApp. Nerushka is an emerging technology law specialist and legal technology innovator, and has been one of the more balanced and lucid voices in the noise around this interesting development. Nerushka's website - book her talks! · Nerushka on Twitter · Platform 45 · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:59:00 +0200 0 0 #037 WhatsApp and the real price of free social networks — Nerushka Bowan 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 45:22 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/981295 https://iono.fm/e/981295
Styli Charalambous — Daily Maverick | CEO/Publisher

The thinking behind the launch of print weekly DM168

In this episode I talk to Styli Charalambous, the visionary CEO and Publisher of Daily Maverick. In the midst of a particularly unpredictable time for media businesses (and the world at large, to be fair), South Africa’s digital-first-and-only news publication drew international attention with its launch of a print weekly, DM168.

We discuss the vision and motivation for this bold move, in context of a broader conversation about misinformation, disinformation, and the politicisation of media in general. Platform45 · 48h — My new social media crisis communication consultancy · Halo brand agency · The Daily Maverick · Connect with Styli on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:49:00 +0200 0 0 #036 A counter-intuitive approach to innovation in media and news — Styli Charalambous 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 54:30 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/962356 https://iono.fm/e/962356
Dismantling and demystifying some widely held misconceptions about CEOs

In this episode I talk to specialist CEO advisor Rowan Belchers about what being a CEO really means, why the role is more important than ever in determining organisational success, and how modern CEOs are having to revise their views on leadership to adapt and thrive.

Rowan is the founder of Lockstep, which delivers customised leadership solutions to significantly impact business performance, and the creator of The CEO Project a programme specifically designed for leaders who sense they need a new blueprint for success in a rapidly evolving business and societal landscape. Lockstep Consulting · The CEO Project · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:11:00 +0200 0 0 #035 Rethinking organisational design and effectiveness through CEOship — Rowan Belchers 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 50:03 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/958901 https://iono.fm/e/958901
How race relations and diversity are fueling business growth and prosperity

In this episode I talk to Ian Fuhr, known to many as the dynamic founder of the Sorbet group, about his new project the Hatch Institute and its work in helping entrepreneurs build more inclusive, progressive and impactful businesses.

Ian defines the work of the Hatch Institute with the phrase 'cultureneering'. His first business, K-Mart, catered to underserved black markets in the late 1970s and early 1980, deep in darkest years of segregationist Apartheid South Africa.

In the early 1990s, Ian launched a labour consultancy, Labour Link, to assist businesses navigate race relations within their organisations during one of South Africa’s most tumultuous periods. Throughout his career Ian has remained convinced that, despite the complexity of the South African socio-political landscape, fostering working environments and cultures that revolve around a common purpose of obsessive customer service we will result in success.

We talk about his passion for South African business owners, about the opportunities and challenges of our complex business landscape, and especially about the power of having difficult conversations. The Hatch Institute · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:25:00 +0200 0 0 #034 Inclusive service cultures are the key to impactful leadership — Ian Fuhr 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 42:35 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/957265 https://iono.fm/e/957265
Why Kung Fu Panda should be in every leader's resource bank

"One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it. In this episode I talk to one of my favourite internet friends, Charlie Quirk, about our mutual passion for cinema, the lessons we can all learn from the Hollywood, and particularly, the wisdom of the Kung Fu Panda animated movies. I've been trying to find someone keen to have this discussion with me for ages, so I'm disproportionately excited about this show :)

Charlie Quirk describes himself as a global strategy director, cinephile, failed clarinetist, doting dad. He's worked with a broad range of companies including Google, Microsoft, HP, Chevrolet, PayPal, Samsung, AT&T, Visa, Symantec, Zillow, MetLife, Best Buy, Grant Thornton, Dickies, Adidas, Nissan, Qatar Airways and others." Charlie's website · The Furious Curious podcast. Charlie and Britton Rice go into unreasonable depth discussing the weird and wonderful of modern culture. · Charlie's tremendous Hollywood insights deck. · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:23:00 +0200 0 0 #033 Master Oogway's timeless lessons for leadership — Charlie Quirk 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 54:28 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/954041 https://iono.fm/e/954041
Discussing perseverance and passion with Alexandra's Robin Hood

"In this episode I talk to the self-proclaimed Robin Hood of Alexandra township, Robert Mtshali (and who am I to argue?). Robert is a serial entrepreneur who reached out to me on Twitter because he believed his story would resonate with you, and wow, was he right.

After suffering unimaginable tragedy at a very young age, Robert consistently overcame odds and obstacles to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur. It hasn't been an easy route, but it has produced a young man wise beyond his years, deeply passionate about creating value, impacting lives and importantly, teaching others to follow in his footsteps." Robert Mtshali on Twitter · The MobiWash SA website - but look up the App on your chosen App store! · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:59:00 +0200 0 0 #032 Perseverance is the ultimate start-up capital — Robert Mtshali 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 42:55 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/948652 https://iono.fm/e/948652
with Facebook.

Now, before you laugh (ok, you can laugh), this was a bigger deal for me than I'd like to admit. For over a decade I ran a social media business that relied heavily on the existence of Facebook - and its impact on companies and customers - to grow and thrive. Much of my reputation and self worth is wrapped up in the existence and success of that company, and so part of my reluctance to quit Facebook, apart from questions about its utility and the healthiness of using it, was the potential hypocrisy of quitting now.

In fact, I found my own reluctance to pull the 'delete my account' trigger so surprising, comical and revealing, that I decided to record a catharsis of sorts which I've published on the One-Eyed Man podcast. This monologue style recording is a little out of character for me, so I'd appreciate your feedback and thoughts on the approach. And the topic, of course. I explore not only my decision to quit Facebook but the reasons I'm still so dependent on other social media. MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:20:00 +0200 0 0 #031 BONUS Breaking up is hard to do 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 18:39 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/947767 https://iono.fm/e/947767
How society and business is taking a new look at psychedelics

In this episode I talk to Ronen Aires about the future of psychedelic medicine and innovation. I am admittedly ignorant on the topic, but have kept a keen eye on Ronen's journey into the subject over the past decade and wanted to hear more about how leaders and innovators should consider the growing interest in the medicinal and mindfulness benefits of psychedelic drugs

Ronen and I were fellow forum members in EO for many years, both running agencies (albeit with slightly different focuses) based in Johannesburg, ran many kilometers of many crazy trails together, and have stayed good friends over the years. I now refer to him exclusively by the moniker the Joburg Mystic! Ronen on Twitter · How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollen · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:23:00 +0200 0 0 #030 Psychedelic medicine and the potential of your mind — Ronen Aires 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 51:39 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/946810 https://iono.fm/e/946810
Uncovering why so many people have a dysfunctional relationship with money

In this episode I talk to financial wellness evangelist and crusader Kristia van Heerden about her work on JustOneLap.com - a free online money university for traders, investors, and just about everyone else. Kris hosts the popular Fat Wallet podcast, a highly practical and tactile approach to building financial literacy in and through the lives of real people.

Whether you have a natural aptitude for personal financial management, or, like me, wrestle with the role of money in your life, this show will be enlightening and inspiring. The home of money, investment and trading · Kristia on Twitter · The Fat Wallet Show - Kris's wildly popular personal financial management podcast · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:23:00 +0200 0 0 #029 Building a free online money university for everybody — Kristia van Heerden 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 38:40 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/943249 https://iono.fm/e/943249
How to innovate in the face of disruption and unpredictability

In this episode I talk to Gidon Novick about his decision to launch a new airline in the midst of a global pandemic. Gidon is a well known entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, and in his own words, a big believer in the potential of South Africa. He is interested in creating businesses that are both profitable and impactful, and we speak about how the last year has informed his thinking in this regard. Gidon on Twitter · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:22:00 +0200 0 0 #028 Turning attitude into altitude — Gidon Novick 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 32:52 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/938814 https://iono.fm/e/938814
Is podcasting a bubble or a business? — Jeff Large (Comealivecreative.com | Founder)

In this episode I talk to Jeff Large, purveyor and producer of profitable podcasts (my title, not his) about the burgeoning business of podcasting, and whether it's a viable marketing and sales strategy, or just hype.

Jeff Large helps individuals and businesses establish trust, authority, and relationships with their customers through podcasting. His advice was invaluable in my planning around this show, and has been a valuable sounding board as it has evolved.

If you are an individual or representative of a brand considering podcasting as a communication channel, this show will be a helpful primer to the opportunities and challenges of the platform. Jeff Large's personal website · Jeff's full-service podcast solution agency for corporate brands · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:15:00 +0200 0 0 #027 Is podcasting a bubble or a business? — Jeff Large 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 44:23 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/936862 https://iono.fm/e/936862
Fixing the world and breaking echo chambers

In this episode, my friend and speaking colleague Bronwyn Williams and I finally get around to solving all the world's problems, and in only 45 minutes or so.

Bronwyn is a futurist, economist and trends analyst with over a decade’s experience in strategic management and foresight. She holds tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (UJ), Economics (University of London), Foresight (University of Manchester), and Future Studies (University of Stellenbosch). She is currently completing a Master's in Applied Economics from the University of Bath.

We both have ideas about how to address some of the world's most complicated problems, but they're seldom the same ideas. This has produced many interesting debates and rich conversations, and I hope this show is one of them. Bronwyn's website · Flux Trends website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:01:00 +0200 0 0 #026 The trouble with having an open mind — Bronwyn Williams 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 53:26 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/932640 https://iono.fm/e/932640
In this episode I talk to Lee LeFever, co-founder of Common Craft and author of the freshly released book Big Enough. I've been following Lee since my earliest social media (ad)ventures, and deeply respect the quality of Sachi (Lee's wife and partner) and his work, their articulation of purpose, and their deliberate commitment to designing a business that perfectly enables their quality of life.

We talk about the process of writing this important and timely book, Lee and Sachi's partnership, the dangers of success without direction, and much more.

Common Craft is known for being pioneers in the field of ""explainer"" videos, having inspired the explainer video genre in 2007 with their ""in Plain English"" series of videos. The business has grown into a membership service used in over 50 countries today. Membership provides access to online libraries of original videos and downloadable visuals. In 2012, Common Craft founder Lee LeFever published The Art of Explanation (Wiley). It has been translated into 7 languages. Common Craft also operates the Explainer Academy, which teaches explanation and animated video production skills via online courses. The Common Craft website. · Big Enough: Building a Business that Scales with Your Lifestyle page on Amazon · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #025 How big is Big Enough? — Lee LeFever 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 40:58 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/932636 https://iono.fm/e/932636
In this episode, I talk to Dr Louise van Rhyn, founder of Symphonia.net and the visionary behind the wildly successful and impactful Partners for Possibility programme.

Louise holds a doctoral degree in organisational change, has 25 years' experience as a change practitioner with a focus on large scale change in complex social systems, and has worked with diverse local and global organisations, across all sectors, in many countries. She is an inspiration to any South African who believes and is invested in the future of our country." The Partners for Possibility programme · Louise van Rhyn on Twitter · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #024 How to change a million lives — Dr Louise van Rhyn 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 39:33 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/932627 https://iono.fm/e/932627
In this episode I talk to Ntsiki Mkhize about her journey to social entrepreneurship and her passion for mentorship and the role it plays in uplifting and empowering young women in South Africa.

Ntsiki previously achieved success as a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, and as a published author(My Hall of Mentors), and has used her platform and influence to inspire thousands of young women across the nation. Ntsiki on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #023 Mentorship as a catalyst for change — Ntsiki Mkhize 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 42:45 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/907268 https://iono.fm/e/907268
In this episode I talk to Phila Msimang about misinformation and fake news, the need for trustworthy, reliable institutions, and then we veer into a conversation about the Black Lives Matter movement and the importance of having difficult conversations if we are to advance society.

I met Phila at a workshop hosted by the University of Stellenbosch late last year. He is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and the Convenor of the Socratic Society at Stellenbosch University. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the metaphysics of race, biosemiotics, and theories of minimal cognition. He is part of an inter-university research group that focuses on issues concerning race, the knowledge project, and society. His current areas of research are topics in the metaphysics of race and minimal cognition. Mr Phila Msimang's profile on the University of Stellenbosch's website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #022 Misinformation, media, and the metaphysics of race — Phila Msimang 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 41:51 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/907267 https://iono.fm/e/907267
In this episode I talk to author, speaker and self-proclaimed 'dissident preacher' Pierre du Plessis about his book Train Naked, his work as a speaker, facilitator and coach, and the power of belief.

Pierre recently launched a new project called Palaestra - a community of practice that encourages its members to train to become better human beings and do work that matters. Pierre du Plessis's website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #021 The importance of training naked — Pierre du Plessis 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 44:05 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/894600 https://iono.fm/e/894600
In this episode I speak to Aisha Pandor about the tech start-up and funding ecosystem in South Africa, about the unique challenges of running highly scalable platform businesses, and about how her partners and team have navigated some of the unpredictability of the last 6 months.

Aisha holds a PhD in Human Genetics from UCT, is the co-founder of the incredibly successful start-up SweepSouth, and a remarkable example of what can be achieved with passion, partnership and relentless execution. Visit the SweepSouth website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #020 Building platform businesses that drive social change — Dr Aisha Pandor 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 39:43 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/894264 https://iono.fm/e/894264
In this episode I talk to Duke Malan about his broad ranging experience in the South African corporate world, his decision to move to Hong Kong, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We cover his worldview around innovation and social impact, the power and importance of mentorship, his vision for ed tech, finding a way to reignite the SA tourism sector, and how to take South African (and African) innovations global. Africa Works Ventures website · Duke Malan on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #019 Exporting African innovation to solve global challenges — Duke Malan 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 55:00 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/894263 https://iono.fm/e/894263
I speak to Gavin Weale about how critical practical experience is in fast-tracking new digital talent into the workplace, and how they've solved this massive challenge with Digify Africa and its partners.

Digify Africa has its roots in publishing and has always been known for giving disenfranchised youth a voice. As the organisation has evolved over the years they have adapted to the digital revolution with aplomb, and have trained tens of thousands of young Africans up in the process. Digify Africa on Facebook · Gavin Weale on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #018 Bridging the continent's digital divide — Gavin Weale 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 32:12 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/894262 https://iono.fm/e/894262 Josh Adler — ALA | VP

In this episode I talk to Karidas and Josh about the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial and leadership talent on the African continent as early as possible.

Josh Adler is the Vice President of Growth and Entrepreneurship at the African Leadership Academy. One of the ALA's more successful programmes is the Anzisha Fellowship and Prize, which identifies and develops Africa's most promising Very Young Entrepreneurs in a world class bootcamp environment. Khula! marketplace for fresh produce and the #1 agricultural solution as awarded at the MTN App of the Year Awards. · The ALA website · The Anzisha Prize and research report · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #017 Cultivating Africa's most promising young leaders — Karidas Tshintsholo and Josh Adler 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 42:03 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/894261 https://iono.fm/e/894261
In this episode I talk to impact pioneer, mindfulness expert and social entrepreneurship thought leader Maximilian Pichulik.

Max has decades worth of experience navigating the scale and complexity of the social impact space in South Africa and beyond our borders. He has a thoughtful, balanced view of the challenges and opportunities facing social entrepreneurs and other actors in the impact ecosystem. We covered some of his childhood experience, universal basic income (UBI), capital and deal flow, the geographical handicaps certain markets suffer from, and more. Max's personal website · Impact Amplifier website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #016 Amplifying impact through focus and mindfulness — Max Pichulik 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 38:11 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/894256 https://iono.fm/e/894256
I talk to Aunnie Patton Power about innovative and creative ways to redesign finance - and specifically venture capital - to improve access to funding, build more sustainable organisations, and deliver better impact.

Aunnie was one of the stand out lecturers from my Masters programme at LSE in her course on Exponential Technology for Social Impact. She is one of the world's leading thinkers in this space, and is currently working on a highly anticipated book that will be a collection of her research and best thinking. MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 04 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #015 Hacking finance and capital to build better businesses — Aunnie Patton Power 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 51:02 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/889386 https://iono.fm/e/889386
I talk to Tom Fels, branding expert and conscious capitalism advocate about his mission to create a new movement of business leadership in South Africa and beyond.

Tom is the founder and CEO of Animarem, a boutique impact advisory that powers visionary, purpose-driven growth for their corporate clients. Tom is an old colleague from the advertising industry, has worked in conservation, and now leads the charge on helping leaders redefine their approach to value creation. We also touch on the B Corp movement and its progress on the African continent. Animarem's website · More information on B-Corporations · Tom Fels' LinkedIn profile · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #014 Moving purpose beyond a branding exercise — Tom Fels 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 42:58 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/889376 https://iono.fm/e/889376
I talk to entrepreneur and innovator Arthur Attwell about the publishing industry and the social impact of better access to information, lessons learned from the successes and failures of his entrepreneurship journey, and a range of other topics.

Arthur is the co-founder and managing director of Electric Book Works, an agency that turns ordinary publications into engaging websites, ebooks, and printed editions. He co-founded healthcare publisher Bettercare; children’s book publisher Book Dash; and Paperight, an award-winning experiment in distributed print-on-demand.

He worked for two multinational publishers before starting EBW in 2006. He's presented and contributed to publishing resources around the world, including writing Encyclopaedia Britannica's 'ebook' entry. He's a Shuttleworth Foundation Fellow. Arthur Attwell's personal website · The Electric Book Works website · Book Dash gathers creative professionals who volunteer to create new, African storybooks that anyone can freely translate, print and distribute · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #013 Pivoting the publishing industry toward purpose — Arthur Attwell 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 41:51 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959720 https://iono.fm/e/959720
If you could press pause on society, how would you redesign it?

In this episode I speak to Professor Vasti Roodt about a theory of justice (fairness) that might be the key to building a better world for everyone, regardless of their social standing or resources.

Vasti is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Stellenbosch, and the Head of the Unit for Social and Political Ethics in the Centre for Applied Ethics. She holds an MA and DPhil (Philosophy) from USB. Her research focuses on moral and political philosophy.

In November last year I had the opportunity to attend a leadership retreat on the beautiful Boschendal wine estate hosted by Vasti and her colleagues. The retreat was aimed at introducing the fundamental tenets of the philosophical endeavour to business executives who wanted to take a more conscious, considered look at value creation in today's complex world. She presented a model for justice based on John Rawls' A Theory of Justice (1971) which I found deeply intriguing and challenging. It wasn't my first introduction to Rawls' work, but one of the more accessible explorations of his fascinating thought experiment and proposal for a more fair society.

I really enjoyed the retreat and have stayed in touch with the faculty since.

Key quote:

"What could ever be the justification for suggesting that one person deserves to be more free than another?" -- Prof Vasti Roodt A video introduction to John Rawls' Theory of Justice · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #012 Changing society's rule book for a better life for all — Prof Vasti Roodt 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 1:02:00 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959719 https://iono.fm/e/959719
Expert lessons in parenting digitally enabled tweens and teens

In this episode I talk to Dean McCoubrey about how to be a better parent to digitally connected children.

Dean is a successful media entrepreneur and the founder of MySociaLife (www.mysocialife.com), an education company that examines the invisible physiological, emotional, mental and neurological influences of working on smart devices and in social media, and equips caregivers and educators with the tools to empower children for smarter internet usage.

We discuss the story of his personal journey from professional burnout into therapy and the discovery of new purpose in helping young people navigate their digital decision-making with more intention and responsibility. We also discuss some practical tips for parents looking to improve their relationship with their teenagers, and specifically in regards to their online activity.

Key quote:

'This profound well of experience that sits inside you will respond to all sorts of stimuli and make you behave in a certain way, and that can get you intro trouble. So you need to understand partly yourself, and partly the stimulus.' -- Dean McCoubrey The MySociaLife website · Dean McCoubrey on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #011 Equipping our children for their digital lives — Dean McCoubrey 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 55:17 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959717 https://iono.fm/e/959717
A deep dive into complexity with a leading 'uncertainty navigator'

Can you tell from the title of this episode that I've been watching a LOT of Frozen 2 while on lock down? In this episode I talk to Andrew Blades, an uncertainty navigator and polymath, about how to lead in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world.

Andrew is based out of Melbourne, Australia, and serves as the risk and and compliance manager in the state of Victoria's EPA (Environment Protection Authority). He started his professional career in the intelligence section of the Australian Air Force, focusing on planning the Force's response to ""low probability, high impact"" events, lectured in university, spent time in the private sector, and today holds four Master's degrees together with a range of certifications that match his substantial experience.

Andrew has a truly remarkable intellect and his views on the current global COVID-19 crisis (both from a health and economic perspective) were insightful and helpful, particularly from a leadership perspective.

Key quote:

'This (pandemic) is a systemic risk to all humans, and we're not used to thinking in terms of systemic risk - we're used to thinking in a much smaller level of risk ... I think there's a possibility ... that what we start to see out of this is people start think in a much broader (way)' -- Andrew Blades The Harvard Business Review article on Dave Snowden's Cynefin framework for strategic decision making in uncertainty and complexity · Margaret Heffernan's new book, 'Uncharted' · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #010 Into the unknown — Andrew Blades 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 47:21 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959716 https://iono.fm/e/959716
How technology is leading the learning and personal development revolution

"In this episode I talk to Rapelang Rabana about the education and edtech revolution, digital transformation, and how crises can be an opportunity to radically re-calibrate corporate vision and strategy.

Rapelang is the founder and chair at Rekindle Learning, a tech entrepreneur, and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. We discuss in detail her start-up journey (fresh out of university), her experience of consulting to corporate clients on innovation and disruption, and the book she is currently working on.

Key quote:

'The sting of trauma forces our minds to step out of the movie we have been living, to sit and observe for a while; it forces us to separate ourselves from what we thought was true and constant, what we perceived to be a part of our being, and question everything.'"" -- Rapelang Rabana." Rapelang's personal website. · Rapelang's innovative · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #009 Inequality will get us long before AI does — Rapelang Rabana 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 34:42 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959715 https://iono.fm/e/959715
Why some companies (and leaders) thrive in a crisis, and why many don't

Why do some companies thrive in a crisis, and others fail?

Why does uncertainty bring the best out of some leaders, and leave others completely ineffective?

In this episode of the One-Eyed Man I talk to global speaker, serial entrepreneur and all round smart dude Richard Mulholland about what you do (as a leader, especially in business) when you don't know what to do. How do we, and how should we, make decisions in the midst of a crisis, or very uncertain circumstances?

We talk about the importance of values, of core beliefs and behaviours, and about how to cultivate these in organisations. We explore the question of whether values are discovered, or created. We debate about whether values should be aspirational or not.

Please like, share and SUBSCRIBE! And if you're feeling very generous, perhaps rate the podcast on your local platform. And thanks again for listening. A link to Richard Mulholland's website and many projects. · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #008 Are your values a pathway or a poster? — Richard Mulholland 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 59:14 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959713 https://iono.fm/e/959713
We're all terminal, to a greater or lesser degree. So what do you do now?

The conclusion to my three-part discussion with Richard Wright - the metaphorical marathon portion of our show - tells the story of his journey to today. How he dealt with his second cancer diagnosis, his athletic victories under treatment, severe personal trauma and incredible personal triumph.

If you enjoy this show and the others before it, do not hesitate to share with someone who might need to hear this message right now. Richard Wright's website. · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #007 Trauma & triumph: You can't run from the finish line (3/3) — Richard Wright 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 47:03 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959712 https://iono.fm/e/959712
Strong. Feeling good. Strong. Powerful. A mantra that beat cancer.

Episode two of our three-part series takes us further into Richard's first cancer diagnosis, using the metaphor of an Ironman triathlon. We hit our first transition, and embark on a grueling 180 km cycle together.

Richard bares all as we discover what it feels like to be given 6 months to live, and what it takes to beat an invisible, apparently unbeatable enemy. Richard Wright's website. · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Sat, 28 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #006 Nobody said it would be easy (2/3) — Richard Wright 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 37:27 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959711 https://iono.fm/e/959711
Lessons in how to survive and thrive uncertainty and adversity

Imagine what it takes to run 42 km. A full marathon.
Now, imagine doing so after cycling non-stop for 180 km.
Now, imagine doing both after a 3.8 km swim.

This is the journey every aspiring endurance triathlete must take to earn the coveted moniker of Ironman.

Now, imagine doing all of that, in record time, with stage 4 brain cancer.

In this episode, the first of three in a series with Richard Wright, a sought-after speaker, author, endurance athlete and three-time cancer survivor, we talk about what it takes to push the boundaries of our physical and mental capability to achieve apparently impossible feats, even when all the odds are against us.

We talk about this not just in terms of Richard's story, or the decisions we must make every day to progress and achieve, but also critically in terms of the current state of the world - a world oppressed by the fear and uncertainty of a global COVID-19 pandemic. Richard Wright's website · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #005 Leading in deep water (1/3) — Richard Wright 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 33:22 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959709 https://iono.fm/e/959709
A deep(er) dive into Bitcoin and blockchain technology

In this episode I talk to Simon Dingle, CEO of Inves Capital and Lettuce, about the philosophy of money, incentives, the dysfunction of the central banking system, the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies and more.

Simon is a dear friend, someone who has been a rock and a sounding board in many key moments in my life. Before Lettuce he was part of the teams that started 22seven, Curve, and Luno. He wrote a book called In Math We Trust, and in case you didn't immediately gather so from the show, he is also one of the more authoritative and informative public speakers on the circuit. Simon's website · Lettuce is building an open banking hub that brings the world of investments together. It’s an objective, independent hub for your money · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #004 Myths, money and misinformation — Simon Dingle 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 39:09 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959706 https://iono.fm/e/959706
Lessons and learnings from the bleeding edge of leadership development.

In this episode I talk to Sam Rockey, co-founder of Thompson Harrison, a London-based leadership and organisational development consulting business.

We talk about the questions modern leaders are being forced to ask to stay relevant, the value of an appreciation for complexity and nuance, and some of the key forces driving changes in leadership dynamics the world over.

Key quote:

"Globalisation has made all of our (leadership) problems common, and consistent." -- Sam Rockey Thompson Harrison, one of London's leading bespoke leadership development consulting firms. · Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #003 A new brand of leadership — Sam Rockey 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 32:53 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959705 https://iono.fm/e/959705
How effective leaders are turning heaps of data into insight and wisdom.

In this episode I talk to Lerato Semenya, a data and transformation evangelist, and the founder of Chromatic Consulting, about how leaders can extract better insights out of data and analytics for a competitive advantage.

Lerato has just launched her new venture to assist corporations in facilitating tangible shifts in intention and application around diversity and inclusion initiatives, after a very successful career in data science with a major bank, energy company, and talent management conglomerate.

Key quote:

"When we think about innovation and transporting ourselves into a future, we like to think of invention... but it's more about understanding the context that we're in and removing the vilification of failure." Chromatic Consulting is focused on helping clients simplify, plan and execute their Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) journeys. · Connect with Lerato on LinkedIn · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 #002 Data, diversity and Hunters Gold — Lerato Semenya 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 46:50 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/959708 https://iono.fm/e/959708
If there was a gym for your brain, would you pay a subscription?

In this episode I talk to Jacques Rousseau, lecturer at the University of Cape Town, author, and secular activist about critical thinking and ethics.

We explore the benefits of applying rational thought to effective leadership, the pros and cons of social media (and specifically Twitter), the lost art of conversation and debate, and many more topics.

Key quote:

"No matter how big and powerful you might be, there's somebody out there that's bigger and more powerful, and unless you have tried to create a world in which we look out for each other, you're going to get taken down one day as well... " -- Jacques Rousseau Jacques Rousseau's blog · Square Brackets, a podcast hosted by Jacques Rousseau and Greg Andrews · The EDX Science of Everyday Thinking course that Jacques recommended for executives who want to advance their critical thinking skills · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #001 Leading through critical thinking — Jacques Rousseau 0 0 Mike Stopforth full 40:28 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth https://iono.fm/e/957270 https://iono.fm/e/957270 MikeStopforth.com · MikeStopforth.com · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · Follow Mike on Twitter · 48h crisis communication consultancy]]> Management Sun, 01 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Welcome to The One-Eyed Man podcast | Trailer 0 0 Mike Stopforth trailer 1:59 The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth