Excerpt from We Will Lead Africa Vol 1. Available on Amazon for full story and stories of other everyday African leaders, leading change and transformation on the continent. I am honoured to create spaces for the genius of our people…
Leadership Masterclass! From Mandela & Obama to Africa and the World – Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
This past week, Nelson Mandela’s legacy was celebrated on what would have been his 100th birthday. Simultaneously, leaders from all over the African continent gathered in South Africa to discuss all things leadership and change during the Obama Foundation’s Leaders:…
On Black Panther and Leading African Narratives – Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
Black Panther and Wakanda fever have abounded these past few weeks. It’s been contagious and nearly impossible not to catch the bug if you are of African descent living abroad. I’m not even a traditional superhero fan. I can boast…
We Will Lead Africa (WWLA) launching! A Reflection on the Journey – Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
We are standing on the eve of the launch of We Will Lead Africa Volume 1, a first-of-its kind edited volume of 30 everyday leadership stories. I’ve just re-read the opening sentence 3 times. Staring at the words, I…
Reflections on what it means to lead – Sarah Owusu
My personal journey of change, transformation and radical leadership. Change Throughout my childhood I have moved around the globe because of my mother’s work. Born in Botswana, but never living anywhere for more than 4 years at a time (and…
Olympic Sport by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
I love the Olympics and so does my family. It’s hard to believe the games were on just over a month ago. I seriously miss my nightly dose of catching up on the results of the day, especially for my…
Reflections on the alchemy of everyday peacebuilders by Sarah Owusu (Peace Day, 21 September 2016)
The 21st of September is The International day of Peace – what grand and idealistic words. Some might even say naïve. What good is one day of Peace in the face of global conflict, war and crime? Can people ever…
Judith’s story: superheroes
I watched Captain America: Civil War recently. If you have not already watched it, don’t worry no spoilers follow. However, it is common knowledge that it features one of Marvel’s few African Superheroes, the aptly named Black Panther from the…
Sarah’s story: the power of words, stories and voice
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein (Philosopher), from his Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus I’ve always liked words – words like: Connect – from the Latin con and nectere, meaning to bind together. Inspire –…
Yabome’s story: Why We. Will. Lead. Africa
I can only answer the question “What am I to do?” if I can answer the prior question “Of what story or stories do I find myself a part?” [Philosopher Alasdair McIntryre]…The questions “What am I to do?” and “Of…