Matters of a commercial heart

[Radar of influence is vaulted in secrecy]

'Perception is best left unturned for what's underneath'[1], if you want peace with how you know something or someone. The same can be sirened about dealing with security and secrecy. Where there's a way someone is seen to be known for who he is, don't tamper with that deflection, or it be something known as is, not to attempt switching narratives if it's against the collective norm unless if it's hazardous to them.

It's an open secret that in today's world, perception is currency and narrative is power. When we speak of influence, we're often referring to the unseen forces that shape our overstanding of the world and ourselves. And, perception, much like influence, is a delicate balance of light and shadow, lest we risk disrupting the fragile equilibrium of our constructed realities. But what happens when the veil is lifted, and the narrative is challenged?

In the realm of individual identity, the stakes are high. We're often cautioned against tampering with someone's carefully crafted narrative, lest we unleash a maelstrom of unintended bruising consequences. But what about when the narrative is rooted in harm or oppression? Do we prioritize the comfort of the individual, or the well-being of the collective?

This tension between individual perception and collective security is a tightrope walk, requiring finesse and nuance. As we navigate the complex web of narratives, we must ask ourselves: whose story are we perpetuating, and at what cost? On the other hand recalling that a secret is a fantasy erection to a blabber, failing to see the leverage they hold through it.

In corporate South Africa, a country with a complex history of social change, failing transformation, huge wealth gap, high unemployment, graduates oversupply, etc. stakes are high. The collective narrative is a powerful force, shaping our identity feel, asserting our belonging, and reaffirming purpose. But what happens when that narrative is challenged or disrupted? How do we reconcile our existing identity with new information or perspectives?

The answer lies in embracing the messiness of human experience. By acknowledging the power of narrative and the fragility of perception, we can begin to build bridges between individual and collective understanding. It's not about switching narratives or erasing histories, but about creating space for multiple truths to coexist. With that on the plate, choosing what get told and what not as the process unfolds, crafters of that narrative forge standing to gain influence for their silence.

In conclusion: it's not about being correct; but about being the right fit for the process. Making others stick to the said truth takes some words, and those cannot be from just about anyone, but that specific one to deliver. It takes a lot of characters debating the "one" who'll execute diligently sans any compromise on its integrity and repute guard. To be that, you have to be comprehending the concept of 'pledge to secrecy'. Now, the question is: are you the material worth risking a corporate secret with?...dp

[1] by KgeleLeso

[Be the message for a meaningful conduit]

With noise as the norm that's rapidly becoming the possium clutter, being the message is the ultimate differentiator. As we're in the age of information, opinions, and agendas, it's all making it harder to cut through the myriad of data heaps. But, what if instead of usual conveyance of a message, you became the message yourself? When you're the embodiment of your values, your passion, and your purpose, people take notice. Your actions, your words, and your energy become the conduit for meaningful connections and impactful change.

It's not about grand gestures, but rather about small, consistent moments of value where you show up authentically and unapologetically. Think about the leaders who inspire you, they're not just talking about their vision; they live it. They're the embodiment of their message, and that's what makes them memorable and at times adorable. When you're the message, you're not just communicating; you're creating an experience of your true being. You're showing people what's to be expected from you as possible, and that's incredibly powerful.

To be the message, you've got to know what you're about. What drives your whole? What gets you fired up? What do you stand for? When you're clear on your purpose, it's easier to show up as the message. Your confidence, passion, and actioned conviction become infectious. People start to rally around you, not just because of what you say, but because of who you are. Being you shouldn't come after what you're perceived as, but afront any perception about you. Keep being the prototype of your anchor of what you always become in situations.

Being the message isn't about being perfect; it's about being authentic. It's about being willing to be vulnerable, to take risks, and to put yourself out there. When you're willing to do that, you create a space for others to do the same. You build trust, credibility, and loyalty. As you embody your message, you'll start to notice something powerful happening. People will start to mirror your energy, your passion, and your purpose. They'll start to adopt your message as their own, and it'll spread. Your influence will extend far beyond your immediate reach, and you'll create a ripple effect of positive change.

In conclusion: being the message is about more than just communicating; it's about being the difference between reality and truth. It's about embodying your values, your desired outcome, and your purpose. When you do, you'll create a lasting impact, and that's the ultimate reward for your legacy. Be the message that builds aspirations, encourage participation, and open capacity capital that wasn't imagined possible, and watch how it transforms not just your world, but the worlds of those around you...dp

This article was co-written by Meta AI (Llama).

[Be rather exposed than informed]

Of late the world is actively obsessed with being 'in the know', and worse is 'first to know' and 'first to tell' as the art of being exposed to challenges, realities, and the raw fabric of life, which oftentimes gets splayed on the backburner. Be rather exposed than informed flips the script on passive knowledge consumption, nudging us toward experiential wisdom. Being informed keeps you in the stands; being exposed throws you onto the field to collect momentum stamps in the form of bruises, triumphs, and all. It's in the messy, unfiltered encounters where true learning seeps in, where theories meet the unpredictable test of real life.

Exposure doesn't come gift-wrapped with answers; it comes with questions, discomfort, and the odd epiphany. Think of the entrepreneur who's bankrupt but wiser, the artist who's vulnerable but authentic, the traveler who's lost but finds a new map. Exposure is where growth lives; messy, immediate, and often far more telling than any curated info feed. Info tells you 'about'; exposure shows you 'how'.

The trick is leaning into the discomfort of exposure. Stop shielding yourself from the raw edges of reality and let life teach you its unfiltered truths. Because at the end of the day, it's not about accumulating data points; it's about being shaped by what you face. Exposure is where transformation kicks in, in the fire of the unknown, not in the neat rows of textbooks.

This mindset doesn't dismiss knowledge; it puts it in its place. Facts and info are tools for your usefulness, but tools nonetheless. Exposure is the forge. The most powerful learning happens when you step into the arena, when you're forced to adapt, react, and recalibrate. Ask anyone who's navigated tough times, and they'll tell you: exposure left them stripped of pretenses and primed for growth.

So here's a nudge: seek out the exposures that scare you. Take that trip alone, switch career paths, say yes to the uncomfortable conversation. Because in exposure lies the messy, beautiful education of becoming. You don't learn to live by reading about life; you learn by living it; exposed.

In conclusion: being rather exposed than informed isn't a call to recklessness but a call to courage. Courage to step into the unscripted, to learn by doing, to let life leave its marks. Because when all's said and done, it's not the info we've hoarded that defines us; it's the exposures we've embraced. And to be the best of you, get messy, get exposed, to get growing...dp

This article was co-written by Meta AI (Llama).
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[The Future of Work]

'Everybody is a result of a wasteful or successful appointment by somebody's merciful favour'[1]. If it wasn't of them it could've been a different face in that chair instead. Where you are as a service or solution provider, you're there to fulfill a promise you had to your assigner, and the mission you're in, an assignment undertaken for purpose. It's awkwardly held that 'impersonating freedom requires freedom from your dream, unlike playing the ghost chasing after shooting shadows' [2] and I have come to concur.

Africa as a landscape of opportunity is by far the best positioned in terms of young population but the world's worst economy to confidently launch your career within the walls of any corporate brand you dream about. The tomorrow of Africa for its growth and position in the global arena lies in its youth. The vibrancy of its youths' outlook on life in career opting, tech exploitation, entrepreneurial curiosity and innovative flair for advanced workplace prepping and personal career development, make for a unique future for work and its creation.

The hope of Africa is in rectification of employment system that fails graduates, job connections favoring the ones known to insiders and political figures, access to industry data for informed enrollment decisioning for labour market relevance, financial implications towards building employability profiles, and knowledge of their market entry worth and career path growth planning. Thus in return painting a gloomy picture that Africa's economy struggles to provide opportunities for its brightest minds. Truth is, the continent's future hinges on harnessing this youthful energy. The redrassal gradually evidencing smart solutions towards those thorny hurdles. With how the youths are pruning the EnterpriseResourcePlanning thought chambering, it's no miracle job billets are obsequiously ingratiating to them as change drivers.

With the now clear inevitability of AI adoption, those smart enough to acquire skills of AI would be ahead of the rest. African youth are already leading the charge, and their ability to pivot and innovate is inspiring in that tech integration is the norm, not the exception. The youth of Africa ate full meal course on this and are ready to dish up for any employer who's willing to risk. African youths know what to learn from the array of inapplicable education in their lives, thus their rapid rise to global dominance. You can't shake the spirit of a mind shaper sans pace, appeal and right moves that captivates, and that's the pulse of African youths.

Young entrant entrepreneurs aren't a fall off, they cut the same pattern. The frame of this era is one that deflates influence of bureaucracy worms by arming self with data driven knowledge that makes them relevant to the mark with global hobnobs. This evidenced in the mushrooming of late of emergent millionaire parvenues. Not that they're arrivistes, no, rather fast hoarders, thanks to tech exploitation. If you look at today's careers, from agribiz to street vendor, their tech embrace is a marvel. The lesson now needing a push to them is to bring the power of collaboration to outgrow sole trading mentality and jump onto the strategic alliance formations wagon, and Africa will by force morph via their collective efforts.

In conclusion: Africa is no longer for slumbers, coz 'out of silence reverses, cuts the tongue from call of name'[3]. How international media competed about misleads of facts as news to unnetizen globals quickly developing into a blooming fade, social media uptake continues being a new direction by which Afro youths brief the phenomenon on to push boundaries, and the world is taking notice. Social media has become a platform for them to share their stories, challenge misconceptions, and showcase their prowess.

Through its young souls, mother Africa feels confident and proud of what they are doing. The future of work is at home with the African youths, and true unlock of freedom is not lost to idling lucrative opportunities. The youths are the heartbeat of any economy, let's make it be conducive for them to flex their minds and innovate unlimitedly. Let's empower them to innovate, create, and lead. The future of work is here, and it's African; redefined...dp

[1,2,3] by KgeleLeso

This article was co-written by Meta AI (Llama).
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[The black of white crime]

'The brown of corporate earth not badder to darker of commercial hate' [1]. Racism the new economy of quick rise to fame and fortune. This well paying crime is a dynamic happenstance that is sadly a ticket for some to trade pay offs whilst for others a license to protected abuse. It is a pale veracity if you catch the walk of the devil angel.

The way propaganda is regaining its former self is a module to finance with blood and brains. The racial tensions that are flying freely in the spectrum of late are deadly instruments of bagged passion. In some geographies, laughable how the highest office bearers gets cheered on by racist foam gutted incumbents that are chasing after commissions they pocket from racial slur profits.

The respect dorning liars are the mushrooming crop of our age. Political, religious and corporate racists are the now hoarders of attention and the media is buttering popularity as a spread of the now day normal because it affects one side more yet victimhood of pale a reasonable and defendable offense. Hate and racism are a thriving economy. And to expect change in that space is like betting on a shark to race a turtle in a walk on a spheric setup.

Racism makes its comfortable residents feel safe in the community of commons than being self and being rational. At that it becomes a tool for power and profit in the society through divisive rhetoric to sip the juice of power dynamics shift. On the one hand politicians exploit racial tensions to consolidate support, while the clergy on the other indoctrinately daining fargons religiously, as corporations lurch precursors to capitalize on profile-fit target fear to boost profits, and media intoxicatedly sensationalizing hate to capture quick-catch typical audiences. The result to this unfortunate proclivity being a cycle where racism fuels influence, and influence perpetuates racism.

Africa's post-colonial transition shows glimpses of economic opportunities opened for marginalized communities, and policies aimed at supposed redressal of historical inequities keep sparking growth in sponsored racial tensions instead of creation of new sectors and alternative inclusive revenue streams. Globally, companies embracing diversity often see boosts in innovation and market reach. Addressing racism isn’t just moral; it can be economic pragmatism.

But then, does framing racism as an economy perhaps change how people perceive and address it? Viewing racism as a system with beneficiaries shifts focus from individual prejudice to dismantling structures. Combating racism isn’t about being nice, but about forcibly redirecting resources, power, and opportunities. Doing that obviously risks oversimplifying complex issues if not nuanced carefully. Racism is a psychological weapon of selective hurt to esteem, aimed at triggering impulsive economic reaction by the languid and end up reversing self's fortunes trying to prove selves to the inflictors of racism.

In conclusion: a crime of racial hate and bias, but gets fed to publics daily and at times sans any fight back due to its subtlety, with psychological and economic racism reigning supreme. Truth is, the thickness of racism in the corporate world is a pool of devilry in unite. Bureaucracy rhetoric rallied to bad ears unfortunately ferments refuge in bad faith actors filling executive positions and infesting board titles, and, conditioning of the good faithed lost to financialized emotions.

Racism has deep pockets, political support, media freedom, religious cleansing, and popularity security, all leveraged privileges the victim doesn't enjoy. Big corporate players fear nothing because transactions behind truth channels echoes better than graft blame warriors sans any muscles to evidence truth possessions. And, the suffering is not summing any prospect of dark hued's relief from any form of racial oppression...dp

[1] by KgeleLeso

[Power hides plain sight danger]

We've all heard the phrase 'absolute power corrupts absolutely', but what happens when power is hiding in plain sight? When it's disguised as benevolence, or masked by charm and charisma? The truth is, unchecked power can be one of the most insidious and destructive forces out there. Thing is, power and influence are untouchable yet contained in physical beings for feel.

Think about it, power dynamics are all around us, in every aspect of our lives. From the workplace to social media, to our personal relationships, power is always at play. And when left unchecked, it can lead to orchestration, exploitation, and even abuse. The danger of it lies in the fact that power can be so subtle, so insidious, that we often don't even recognize it until it's too late. We've seen it in politics, in business, and in social movements, the gradual creep of authoritarianism, the suppression of dissenting voices, the exploitation of vulnerable populations, polished in high level types of diplomacy.

So how do we protect ourselves from the dangers of unchecked power? By being aware of the power dynamics at play, by calling out fudging and gaslighting, and by creating systems of accountability and transparency. It's time to shine a light on the hidden corners of power, to question the status quo, and to demand better from our leaders and from ourselves. Only then can we begin to mitigate any and all dangers of unchecked power and create a more just and equitable society that produce publics that are free to exercise choice.

Oftenmost, power is hidden in plain sight because we're not looking for it. We're distracted by the trappings of power, the charisma, the confidence, the authority, and we forget to look at the actions, the intentions, and the impact. Take, for facting, the way we often lionize leaders who are ruthless and cunning. We admire their strength and their ability to get things done, sans stopping to consider the cost. The damage they cause, the people they hurt, the relationships they destroy, quantifiably a collateral decay of moral sense.

And, coming to the table of contentions, it's not just about individual leaders or individuals, but about set systems and formed structures that perpetuate power imbalances. Systems that prioritize profit over people, that reward exploitation and greed, that silence marginalized voices and maintain the status quo. So what can we do? How can we begin to dismantle these systems and create a more justly equitable society? It starts from the onset with awareness, with education, and with a willingness to listen to and amplify the voices of those who are most affected.

In conclusion: it starts with recognizing that power is not a zero-sum game, where one person's gain must come at the expense of another. Power can be shared, it can be distributed, and it can be used to uplift and empower others.

We have to actively challenge the systems, question the norms, and amplifying the voices that need to be heard. The journey's far from over, but by working together, we can create a future where power is used to uplift, empower, and inspire, not to control, manipulate, or exploit...dp

This article was co-written by Meta AI (Llama).

[A new start]

There’s a quiet moment that comes just before a new beginning. It doesn’t announce itself with fireworks or certainty. It often arrives disguised as discomfort, restlessness, or a simple realization that something no longer fits. A new start rarely begins with confidence, it begins with honesty.

We tend to imagine fresh starts as dramatic events: a new job, a new city, a new year. But more often, they start internally. They begin the moment you admit you’ve outgrown a version of yourself. The moment you stop clinging to what’s familiar simply because it’s familiar. That moment can feel unsettling, even lonely, because it requires letting go before you fully understand what comes next.

Starting over doesn’t mean erasing the past. Everything that came before still matters. The mistakes, the detours, the wins that didn’t feel as good as you thought they would, all of it carries lessons. A new start is not a denial of your history; it’s a decision to stop letting that history define your limits. You take what you’ve learned, not what weighed you down.

One of the hardest parts of a new beginning is accepting that clarity comes later. We often wait to feel “ready,” assuming confidence should precede action. In reality, confidence is usually the result, not the prerequisite. You begin while unsure. You move forward while still afraid. Progress, not perfection, becomes the goal.

A new start also asks for patience. Change rarely happens all at once. It unfolds in small, sometimes invisible ways: a new habit, a different response, a boundary you finally enforce, a risk you stop talking yourself out of. These moments don’t always feel significant at the time, but over weeks and months, they reshape your life.

There’s also courage involved,,quiet courage. Not the kind that looks impressive from the outside, but the kind that shows up consistently. The courage to try again. To speak up. To walk away. To stay. To choose differently than you did before. This courage doesn’t eliminate fear; it simply refuses to let fear make the decisions.

A new start doesn’t promise ease. There will be days when you question yourself and wonder if you made the right choice. That doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing, but it means you’re growing. Growth often feels like instability before it feels like strength.

Perhaps the most powerful part of a new beginning is the permission it gives you. Permission to change your mind. Permission to redefine success. Permission to become someone you couldn’t have been before because you hadn’t lived enough yet. You are allowed to evolve. You are allowed to want more, or something entirely different.

In conclusion: if you’re standing at the edge of a new start, unsure of what comes next, that’s okay. You don’t need the full map. You just need the willingness to take the next step. Sometimes that step is small. Sometimes it’s simply deciding that your life deserves intention, not autopilot. A new start isn’t about becoming someone else, it’s about becoming more fully yourself, and this time, with awareness, experience, and choice. And that, in itself, is a powerful beginning...dp