FORTHCOMING: The Future of Leadership Book featuring 24 TOP Leadership Voices

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    • Annual Leadership Awards
    • The Future Tech Summit
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Mission (Im) Possible: Breaking into the TOP10 Countries

By 2030 - based on the 12 Pillars of the Global Prosperity Index that currently ranks South Africa 87th out of 167 Countries surveyed

South Africa's Next BIG Idea

When I started the Future Leader Forum

I had no idea that the insights generated from the more than 200 Leaders featured to date are holding the key to solving some of the world's biggest challenges -  such as job creation, food security, nation-building and inclusive growth.  

Thanks to the feedback received

from the Leaders interviewed throughout the five seasons, the time has now come to call for 


The Inaugural Future Leader Summit 


that will see the 200 Future & Current Leaders present and discuss 

South Africa's Next BIG Idea

In other words, Ideas that have the Potential to propel the country to the Next Level and take South Africa into the 'TOP 10 Best Countries to Live In' by 2030 (currently 87th out of 167 Nations measured (ranked by the Legatum Prosperity Index) 

in terms of Education, Safety, Economic Prosperity, Healthcare, Social Capital and Environment

by calling on 20 Future-minded Leaders to each present their BIG Idea in a 


AGT (America Got Talent) meet TED Talk style presentation 


on 19 & 20 May 2023

All BIG Ideas presented will be featured

in the 2023 edition of the Future Leader Book - and all presenters will be invited to share their BIG Idea as part of the Future Leader Academy Curriculum

Yes We Can! Remember 2010?

Having co-designed the 2010 Brand Ambassador Program, I was privileged to witness first hand how South Africa motivated citizens to rally behind President Mbeki's Brand Promise of "Hosting the Most Successful World Cup Ever" and achieved the highest Visitor Advocacy Score of any FIFA World Cup (i.e. 92% vs Germany 88%) 


and at the same time delivered a Visitor Experience that grew inbound tourism by 31% and business tourism up to 47% (and strengthened the exchange rate to a record high of R7/$ - whilst upgrading infrastructure such as major airports, new roads and even the Gautrain which drew gasps of surprise from many international visitors

What makes for a BIG Idea?

The Future Leader Summit is not just another talk shop but an action sprint 

that is geared to making a real difference in the lives of communities 


To qualify for the next big idea competition, your idea needs to fit into the following criteria: 


  • B stands for Believable: For others to invest their time and money into taking your BIG Idea to the next level, you need to answer the question investors ask startups - in other words, does your idea have the ability to scale across communities in South Africa?  


  • I stands for Initiated: Your BIG Idea needs to be in working mode already, i.e. piloted in one place and show results.  


  • G stands for Generous: Your BIG Idea needs to appeal to the hearts and minds of corporate investors in such a way that they are willing to contribute funding. 

Building a Better Future through Ideas Worth Supporting

Find out more

One such BIG Idea: The Sport for Lives Movement

Activate Generosity through Sport:  Play for a greater purpose by raising funds for a cause (see https://sportforlives.org/)

Within the TOP 6 Pillars of the Prosperity Index

Education

Safety & Security

Education

The Education pillar ranks countries on access to education, quality of education and human capital. 

Health

Safety & Security

Education

The Health pillar measures a country’s performance in three areas: health outcomes (in physical and mental health), health systems, and illness and risk factors. 

Safety & Security

Safety & Security

Safety & Security

The Safety & Security pillar ranks countries based on national security, personal safety and the security of living conditions in that country 

Social Capital

Economic Quality

Social Capital

The Social Capital pillar measures the strength of personal and social relationships, social norms and civic participation in a country. 

Environment

Economic Quality

Social Capital

The Natural Environment pillar measures a country’s performance in three areas: the quality of the natural environment, environmental pressures and preservation efforts. 

Economic Quality

Economic Quality

Economic Quality

The Economic Quality Pillar measures how well an economy is equipped to generate wealth sustainably and with the full engagement of the workforce  

South Africa's Ranking on the Legatum Prosperity Index

Pillar Rankings

In the Prosperity Pillar rankings, South Africa performs best on Personal Freedom and Social Capital and scores lowest on the Economic Quality pillar. 


The biggest positive change, compared to last year, came in Social Capital increasing by 3 places, whereas they dropped 15 places on Business Environment.


Visit the Rankings table to see how South Africa compares to other countries.


Find out how South Africa's rankings compare to other countries here

Ranked 87th of 167

South Africa is 87th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since the Prosperity Index began in 2007, South Africa has moved down the rankings table by 7 places. 

View South Africa's Prosperity Index

How South Africa won the World Cup in Destination Branding

Read the Research Report

South Africa TOP40 Nation in Personal Freedom

The 20 Prosperity Index ranked South Africa 36th in the Personal Freedom Pillar 


A few years before the release of Nelson Mandela, spiritual leaders from around the world assembled in a meeting to deliberate the future of planet earth. Unnoticed by the media, the guardians of wisdom came to one singular conclusion about the future of planet earth – that the next quantum leap in human consciousness would arise out of the country that was going to inspire a new meaning of freedom in the world ...

Building a Better World for our Children

It was none other than President Nelson Mandela who stated that "Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth who care for and protect our people." (3 June 1995) 

Inspiring the World

From America Got Talent to the World - what the Judges had to say: 

  • " You showcased the Beauty that you represent and you are giving so much Hope!"  
  • "To feel your authenticity and joy just coming through I felt you transported us to where you are from ... it was so beautiful, so magical!"  
  • "There is nothing more exciting than when people come from far away to this stage and you bring your culture and your life and share your talent ... from what you dressed, I love the colour and the sound" 

A Dream come True: The Story behind the Story

"We want to show the whole World that anything is possible ... Just because you are born into poverty doesn’t mean that you are poverty" 

The Performance that inspired the World


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24 TOP Leadership Voices sharing their Insights into The Future Leadership 

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