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🌱As we celebrate this Easter season, let us not only hunt for eggs but also for a world where equality and sustainability thrive. Easter is a time of renewal and rebirth, symbolising the triumph of life over adversity. It reminds us that even in challenging times, there is always hope for a brighter future. As Lean In Southern Africa Leaders, we would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to all of you celebrating🎉. May this Easter bring you joy, peace, and new beginnings filled with inspiration and growth. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy Easter! 🌱 Pat van de Loosdrecht, MBA Cert. Dir. Yolanda Mabuto 🇿🇦 Angel Modutwane, MSc Engineering, MBA Yara Póvoa Yvonne (C) Shumba Tasnika Goorhoo Andisa Liba Hulisani Mabe Phelisa Nkomo

Learn to live a life you love in *all* circumstances. The truth is, life is mostly the mundane moments. The commuting. The work days. The grocery shopping. The chores. The errands. The to-do lists. It’s not the low lows, and it’s not the big exciting wins and celebrations. It’s mostly the in-between. And that’s okay! There are ways to make the ordinary special each and every day. Thank you, Michelle Obama, for keeping our feet on the ground.

Wednesday Wisdom 🔥EVEN THE BEST COOKING POT WILL NOT PRODUCE FOOD🔥 
— African Proverb This proverb struck a chord with me this week. You can have the most advanced tools, the finest education, the best team, or even the most brilliant ideas—but if there’s no action, no intentional effort, no right ingredients, you’re not going to get results. A cooking pot, no matter how polished, can’t make a meal without: ⭐️ Ingredients (skills, knowledge, resources) ⭐️ A recipe (strategy, vision) ⭐️ A fire (drive, discipline, resilience) Success—whether personal or professional—isn’t about having one great element. It’s about combining the right elements, in the right way, at the right time. So ask yourself today:
Are you staring at the pot… or are you cooking the meal? Let’s stop waiting for perfect conditions. Let’s start mixing the ingredients we do have and turn up the heat. #Leadership #Motivation #AfricanProverbs #ActionOverIdeas #ExecutionMatters #GrowthMindset #IntentionToImpact

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Join our leader Angel Modutwane, MSc Engineering, MBA at Enlit Africa in May in Cape Town. Lean In Southern Africa Leaders #IntentionToImpact #Energyleaderdhip

Start of the Week Reflection: “Most executives don’t have a communication problem.
They have a listening problem.” If you heard that in a meeting today—how would you respond? In high-stakes leadership, we often focus on what to say and how to say it. But what if the real power is in what we hear? They’re hearing the words—but missing the meaning. Listening to respond gets you answers.
Listening to understand builds alignment, trust, and momentum. The best leaders know:
You don’t need to have all the answers.
You need to hear the right questions. Quick pulse check as we kick off the week: ❇️ Are you truly hearing your team, or just hearing yourself think? ❇️ What’s being said between the lines in your next meeting? ❇️ What kind of culture are you shaping, one where people speak, or where they’re actually heard? Leadership starts with listening.
Are you really doing it? Drop your thoughts in the comments.👇
Let’s make this a conversation worth listening to. #ExecutiveLeadership #StrategicListening #LeadershipMatters #HighPerformanceTeams #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipCulture

Fuel Up Fridays!!! 🌸 "Butterflies cannot see their wings. But the rest of the world can." 🌸 This simple yet profound truth reminds me of something we often overlook. We are often blind to our own beauty and strength, while the world around us sees it clearly. We tend to focus on our flaws, on what we haven’t achieved, or on the moments we feel inadequate. However, we fail to recognise the gifts we bring to the table, the unique light we radiate, and the impact we make, often without even realising it. How often do we neglect to see our own value? How often do we wait for external validation when, in truth, we already possess everything we need to make a difference? Perhaps it's time to pause and reflect. To look in the mirror not just for what we see as imperfections, but for the beautiful wings that have been there all along — the qualities that others see and celebrate, even if we don’t always recognise them ourselves. We are more than we think. We are enough. And sometimes, the world sees us as something much greater than we can see in ourselves. 🌍💡 So this Friday, let’s stop questioning our worth. Instead, let’s embrace our wings, and let the world witness the beauty we already carry within us. ✨ #SelfWorth #GrowthMindset #Leadership #Empowerment #Inspiration #PersonalDevelopment #Confidence #Impact

Call for Nominations 🔥🔥🔥 Lean In Southern Africa Leaders proudly endorses and supports the launch of Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability’s 2025 Women's Sustainability Power List, recognising 30 phenomenal women who are making an impact in ESG sustainability globally. ✨ This is your chance to spotlight women in sustainability. 🤜🤜🤜🤜 👉 Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/d3Mm7rB4 #Powerlist #ESG #IntentionToImpact Pat van de Loosdrecht, MBA Cert. Dir. MARIA FLOUDA Rita Hausken Barkhodaee, PCC Lamé Verre Nadia LALOUT-LANDEMAINE Yolanda Mabuto 🇿🇦 Angel Modutwane, MSc Engineering, MBA Yara Póvoa Yvonne (C) Shumba Tasnika Goorhoo Hulisani Mabe Phelisa Nkomo Andisa Liba

💥 Happy birthday to our leadership member Yara Póvoa 🎂💝🎈🎉 Lean In Southern Africa Leaders hopes the joy of your special day stays with you until your next celebration. 🌱 #IntentionToImpact Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability Lean In Southern Africa Leaders Pat van de Loosdrecht, MBA Cert. Dir. Angel Modutwane, MSc Engineering, MBA Andisa Liba Yolanda Mabuto 🇿🇦 Yara Póvoa Phelisa Nkomo Hulisani Mabe Tasnika Goorhoo Yvonne (C) Shumba

🌱 Today’s webinar under the theme "Breaking barriers and invisible bias: aspects that hinder women's progress within the Mozambican context" was a wonderful opportunity to share experiences with resilient women and celebrate their incredible contributions. 💥 We are deeply grateful to the panellists Edna Simbine and Ineida Valgy, and our leadership member Yara Póvoa for joining us in commemorating Mozambican Women's Day, a day that honors the legacy of Josina Machel and the strength of women in Mozambique. Your insights and stories inspired us all, and we thank you for making this event so impactful. 🇲🇿 #IntentionToImpact Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability Lean In Southern Africa Leaders Pat van de Loosdrecht, MBA Cert. Dir. Yolanda Mabuto 🇿🇦 Yvonne (C) Shumba Yara Póvoa Angel Modutwane, MSc Engineering, MBA Andisa Liba Phelisa Nkomo Tasnika Goorhoo Hulisani Mabe