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The Leopard Way: From Diversity to Audacity: The Five Instincts of a Transformative Leader
By Professor Phinda Mzwakhe Madi
ISBN: 978-1-991272-53-9
Hardcopy price: R339.00
EISBN: 978-1-991272-54-6
E-version price: R305.00
Keynote Foreword by Prof Bonang Mohale and Dr Shirley Zinn
The Leopard Way distills lessons forged in South Africa’s crucible of struggle, resilience, and triumph into a universal framework for today’s leaders everywhere.
At its heart are the Five Instincts of a Transformative Leader—a practical compass for navigating complexity with agility and clarity, inspiring diverse teams with authenticity, and shaping high-impact decisions through both intuition and insight. These instincts, born from South Africa’s turbulent transition yet sharpened by global experience, transcend borders.
They equip leaders in boardrooms, classrooms, and communities to adapt, unify, and create meaningful change. Drawing from African wisdom and the enduring metaphor of the leopard—fast, agile, adaptable, and precise—Phinda Mzwakhe Madi shows how leaders can turn difference into strength, embed diversity into the core of business performance, and lead with courage and vision. From candid reflections in boardrooms to strategies for building inclusive workplaces, this book is a call to lead with intention, to build power that is shared, and to create environments where excellence is both expected and enabled across every race, gender, and background.
Whether you are a CEO, a transformation officer, a policymaker, or an aspiring executive, The Leopard Way will challenge how you think about power, culture, and the future of work—and give you the instincts to thrive in it.
