How to Fix (unf*ck) a Country - Six things to reboot South Africa

Roy Havemann

Sinopsis

After state capture, South Africa is f*cked not in a good place. The system is down. How do we reboot?

Our is not the first country to find itself in a difficult spot. China, India, South Korea, Vietnam and many others have gone from being economic basket cases to powerhouses, lifting millions out of poverty. So how can we pick ourselves up and fix things? In this book, Roy Havemann argues that right now we need to focus on six basic 'E's: Eskom, Education, Environment, Exports, Equality, and Ethics.

Havemann lays out how we can practically bring in lessons from other countries and learn from their achievements and mistakes, for example, how China, Greece and Colombia solved load-shedding, how different South American countries are dealing with inequality and how Brazil and Kenya are upgrading their education systems.
He shows that we are slowly moving in the right direction. Our own 'Operation Vulindlela' delivery unit, which is a joint initiative of the Presidency and the Treasury, is implementing change where it's needed but more can be done to accelerate reforms to make South Africa a success. Sometimes the solutions to our problems are right here in our very own country – all that is needed is for us to recognise and harness them.

Disponible desde: 02/04/2024.

Longitud de impresión: 232 páginas.

Otros libros que te pueden interesar

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing...

Peter F. Drucker, Harvard...

Take charge of your own success. 
 
If you read (or listen to) nothing else on managing yourself, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand your strengths, clarify your personal goals and direction, and build a career you're proud of. 
 
This book will inspire you to manage your time, energy, and stress effectively; use a growth mindset to expand your network; define, develop, and communicate your personal brand; build your skills and keep learning; navigate conflict with confidence; and align your professional goals with your personal values. 
 
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others. 
 
This updated and expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.

Ver libro

Shimmer don't Shake - How...

Nadim Sadek

Discover the future of publishing in Shimmer don't Shake: How Publishing can embrace AI by Nadim Sadek. This groundbreaking book explores the evolving landscape of the publishing industry and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the way books are promoted, matched with readers, and valued.Authors often feel frustrated with the limited promotion of their books by traditional publishers. Marketing departments struggle to effectively connect with readers due to limited resources and the strain of managing exasperated authors. On the other hand, readers yearn for a more effective way to find books that suit their tastes. There is a vast untapped potential for matching willing audiences with suitable books, written by talented authors who seek greater reach.Shimmer don't Shake presents AI as the solution to these challenges. By leveraging AI technologies, publishers can optimize product descriptions, create unique marketing copy, and generate personalized book recommendations. Large language models like the GPT-series enable automated generation of high-quality book descriptions, freeing marketers from the time-consuming task of manual crafting. AI systems can be trained to consider the psychological profile of a book and match it to the frame of mind of a specific audience, ensuring a more effective connection between readers and books.With AI, the publishing industry can enter a new era of innovation and success. Shimmer don't Shake showcases how AI can help authors, readers, and publishers alike. Authors can gain greater visibility and reach as their books are matched with their target audience, allowing their genius to shimmer in the public's eye. Readers can finally discover books that fulfill their needs and preferences, enhancing their reading experience. Publishers can extract more value from their vast catalog of titles, ensuring that every book has the opportunity to shine.This book goes beyond theoretical discussions and provides practical insights on integrating AI into the publishing process. It addresses the ethical considerations surrounding AI and emphasizes the need to preserve the artistic merit of writing. With a blend of expertise in publishing, psychology, AI, and marketing, the author presents a comprehensive guide to leveraging AI for successful book promotion and engagement.Shimmer don't Shake is a must-read for authors, publishers, and anyone interested in the future of the publishing industry. It offers a compelling vision of how AI can transform publishing, allowing books to embrace new opportunities, connect with readers on a deeper level, and ultimately thrive in the digital age.

Ver libro

The SELF-LEADERSHIP CODE -...

Elias Storm

Leadership does not begin with a title. 
It begins with the ability to lead yourself. 
The Self-Leadership Code is a compact and practical audiobook for people who want to build clarity, discipline, responsibility, and inner direction before they try to lead others. 
Because real leadership is not only about methods, positions, or authority. It is about the standards you live by when nobody is watching. It is about the decisions you make under pressure. It is about the way you handle distraction, emotion, excuses, fear, and responsibility. 
This audiobook helps you understand the foundation of self-leadership in a clear and direct way. You will learn why clarity matters, why discipline creates trust, why responsibility gives you power, and why your personal standards shape the way you move through life. 
It is not theory that sounds good. 
It is practical leadership for real life. 
Whether you are an aspiring leader, entrepreneur, creator, professional, or someone who simply wants to stop drifting and start living with more intention, this audiobook gives you a strong entry point into modern self-leadership. 
Clear. Direct. Practical. 
Before you can lead people, opportunities, teams, or a future worth building — you must first learn to lead yourself.

Ver libro

Fired Up! - Lead with Energy and...

Kafi London

Are you ready to ditch the funk and bring the fire?  
When you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just plain uninspired, your energy becomes a drag for you and those around you. Whether you're leading a team, running your own business, or trying to build stronger connections, this is an all-too-common problem; exhausted leaders around the globe are seeing their impact fade. In every interaction - one-on-one, among a group, or with a crowd of hundreds - people will not buy into what you're saying unless your energy grabs their attention first. 
Fired Up! is here to flip the script.  
With her straightforward approach, Kafi London reveals the magic of relational energy and hands you the keys to positively shift your presence through tried-and-tested frameworks, practical advice, and candid anecdotes. Get ready to supercharge your Sparkability Factor, read any room to ensure your message lands every time, and create a vibe that lifts the collective mojo of everyone around you.  
Ultimately, London will turn you into a magnetic force of positivity with contagious potential. So, buckle up - you're about to shift from fed up to fired up! 
What ripples will you create?

Ver libro

Unbreakable - The Ten Rules for...

Brian Kibby

A must-listen new book from author, teacher, and former CEO Brian Kibby.

Ver libro

Three Swords at Hulao Pass: Why...

Andrew Lin

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. An army of eighteen warlords. Ten times the enemy's numbers. Supplies without end, and famous generals beyond counting. Yet at a single mountain pass, one man held them all — and they could not move.

This is the story of Hulao Pass, where the great alliance against the tyrant Dong Zhuo was stopped cold by a lone warrior: Lü Bu, the finest fighter of his age. One by one, the alliance's celebrated generals rode out to face him. One by one, they fell. A vast, well-supplied army ground its own strength to nothing — because it fought as scattered pieces instead of a single force.

Then three men with no rank, and no place on the roster, did what the entire army could not. Not because any of them could beat Lü Bu alone — none could. But because they moved as one: aligned, complementary, covering each other, acting without waiting for orders.

In this episode, we take a battle from eighteen hundred years ago and hold it up to the modern organization. Why do large companies, rich in resources and talent, stall where a team of five ships in a week? Why does deploying your strongest people in isolation waste them? And why are the ones who truly close the gap so often the people with the smallest titles?

You'll also hear the honest other side: covering a gap can rescue the moment, but it cannot cure a structural disease — and leaning on heroes to save you, again and again, is itself a symptom.

Scale is not the same as strength. What decides the outcome is never the size of your force. It is whether you stand together.

A story of coordination and the quiet power of the few, drawn from the classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Ver libro