We Create Leadership Journeys

In a time when continuous change has become the only constant, effective leadership is the decisive success factor. To maximise our clients' leadership capacity we do not only offer professional leadership consulting, training and coaching - we create journeys. During these journeys we provide clients with insight into the constantly changing dynamics of 21st Century leadership and help them discover how to lead with maximum impact. We believe no two clients are the same and therefore follow a tailor-fit approach, first assessing each client’s unique needs and requirements. By mapping out the journey in this way we are able to provide our clients with exactly the right services and products to help improve their ability to shape the future of their choice through effective leadership.

From Individual Strengths to Dynamic Organizations

Successful people are the core of successful organizations and therefore most of our journeys start with the individual. Using StrengthsFinder TM  and DISC360 assessments and coaching we help individuals understand what they have to offer in terms of their unique strengths and skills and how they can be the best possible versions of themselve by developing and using these. The journey then continues to teams where we again follow a strengths-based approach to help teams align individual abilities with team goals and results. The third stage of the journey is where we empower entire organizations by providing long-term leadership development programs and ongoing executive coaching where needed.

Neuroscience of Leadership

SLI embraces neuroleadership as probably the greatest single step forward in the history of leadership and organizational development and therefore incorporates neuroleadership into all our programs. Core focuses in our leadership development programs include the emerging field of neuroleadership, 21st Century leadership skills, change leadership, strategic foresight, team dynamics, conflict management, negotiation skills, employee motivation, communication skills, personal mastery and diversity management. 

Our Team

Our dynamic team - an association of some of South Africa's top leadership development, executive coaching, corporate training and cross-cultural engagement professionals - is able and eager to bring an extensive range of skills, knowledge, experience and creativity to any project or entity. With nearly two decades of international experience we are able to assist leaders and organizations to improve their ability to effectively and strategically lead and develop people for the 21st Century marketplace. We help shape the future by making leaders better, so let the journey begin!


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The 10 C's: Critical Skills Required to Lead in Our Global Village

BY MANIE BOSMAN Fifty years ago cultural diversity in the workplace referred to a handful of employees speaking with a slight accent who preferred home-cooked food for lunch in stead of a burger and chips from the cafeteria. In some countries, such as South Africa, the diversity was a little...

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Why So Many “Experts” Are Terrible Speakers: Top 5 Public Speaking Mistakes

BY KATHY CAPRINO NOTE: This article was originally published in Forbes.com As a frequent speaker at live and online conferences and events, I’m in the company of hundreds of folks each year who are top authors, experts and consultants.  In many cases, these are thought leaders...

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What's the "Secret for Success": 10 000 Hours of Practice or Using Your Natural Talents?

BY MANIE BOSMAN What is the ultimate “secret for success” – something that explains why or how some individuals rise above the crowd and become the celebrated success stories of their time? Right now there are two popular theories which explain exceptional success but which some believe to be...

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When Underdogs Outperform The Stars

BY MANIE BOSMAN Everyone loves a “underdog” story and in the world of sport it doesn’t get much better than this: On Saturday 29 October the Golden Lions – a squad of underdogs including only 3 players with any international experience – completely outplayed the Natal Sharks (a squad of stars...

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London Started Burning a Long Time Ago

BY MANIE BOSMAN How does a civilized society suddenly implode into mass violence, wanton destruction and plundering? The answer is that it doesn't - not suddenly anyway.  While just about everything from the killing of an alleged drug smuggler by the police to social media,  poor...

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Managing Change From The Middle

BY MANIE BOSMAN As more and more organizations realize the importance of efficient future-orientated strategic leadership as opposed to mere management, we might get the impression that successful change management stand or falls solely on the abilities of the CEO, Executive Director or Company...

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About Unsocial Internet Gurus and Their Cyber Groupies

BY MANIE BOSMAN Much had been written about the way “social media” has and is changing the way humans communicate, socialize and interact in general. Critics warn that technology-based virtual interaction is de-humanizing us as we’re losing our social skills and in some cases even our fragile...

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Proof From Neuroscience That Bad Leadership is Really BAD!

BY MANIE BOSMAN While many organizations are following in the footsteps of Southwest Airlines, VISA International and other global giants by discovering the advantages of relational leadership (people-orientated leadership), many others remain skeptic. However, evidence that it really pays for...

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These Seven Risky Strategies Can Cause Avoidable Fiascoes

BY MANIE BOSMAN While many authors on the topic of why strategic plans fail seem to agree that bad execution is the primary culprit, blaming failure on those who were supposed to “make it happen” is perhaps a a too easy way out for the “visionaries” on the top floor. Paul Carroll and Chunka Mui...

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Is Manipulation Just Mismanaged Motivation?

BY MANIE BOSMAN What’s the difference between ‘motivating’ people and ‘manipulating’ them? A couple of weeks ago I posted this question on the Strategic Leadership Forum LinkedIn group and got some really interesting and insightful responses which helped to clarify the difference...

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Manie Bosman (Founder and CEO of SLI) is a leadership strategist and coach with more than 19 years of international experience. Based in Pretoria, South Africa, Manie also has extensive experience in cross-cultural interaction, public speaking, mass media and communication, strategic planning, corporate training and team development. His interests and fields of continued study include the neuroscience of leadership and future foresight. Over the years he has published numerous articles on these and other topics. Manie holds a Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership and believes that leadership is the key determiner of success in any venture, group or organization. 

SPECIALTIES:

  • Neuroscience of Leadership.
  • Leadership Consulting & Coaching.
  • Cultural Competence.
  • Change Management.
  • Strengths-based Team Development.
  • Media & Communication.
  • Workshop Facilitation & Training.
  • Public Speaking.
  • Media & Communication.


"He who influences the thought of his times, influences all the times that follow. He has made his impress on eternity."  - Hypatia (370-415 BC)

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Next "Lead With Brain in Mind" Seminar in July

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New Associates Join SLI Team

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Introduction to Neuroleadership Seminars

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Enrol for Unique Strengths-Based Presentation Skills Workshops

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SLI Blog Included in List of "Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs"

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Today is International Day of Trust!

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DISCUSSION: Power Corrupts: How Can Leaders Stand Firm?

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Emotional Intelligence Rated as Most Important Leadership Quality

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