Just like Spider-Man swings from skyscrapers to save the day, we, too, have the power to make a positive impact on our profession and the world at large. In this article, we’ll embark on a journey to understand the essence of professional citizenship, why it’s important, and how it can be a source of personal and professional empowerment.
In a world dominated by appalling headlines of war, human suffering, and general societal decay, you could be forgiven for wondering if a discussion about professional ethics is still relevant.
In the dazzling circus of corporate life, where buzzwords like “synergy” and “ROI” reign supreme, we often forget about the unsung heroes of the big top—personal integrity and ethics. These two ringmasters quietly steer the ship, ensuring that the show goes on smoothly. But let’s be honest, we’ve all teetered on the edge of ethical acrobatics at some point.
In the world of sports, few games capture the essence of teamwork, leadership, and resilience as vividly as rugby. The South African Springbok rugby team, in particular, has long been a symbol of unity and determination. But what can we learn from their experiences on the field that can be applied to our lives, both individually and in the context of our companies and organizations?
Picture this: you’re flipping through the news, attending fancy soirées, or just stuck in the never-ending traffic jam, and bam! The harsh reality smacks you in the face. Crumbling infrastructure, urban chaos, traffic lights taking naps, and the once-gleaming tourist spots fading like a bad Snapchat filter. It’s not just scenery; it’s a gut punch delivered by reality itself.
The debate is not new. It’s the age-old “right to know” vs “right to privacy” argument that everyone from politicians to paparazzi has leveraged from one side or the other pretty much since the advent of the Press.
Africa’s population of around 1.2 billion people is expected to more than double within the next 30 years, meaning over a quarter of all the people on Earth will live on our continent. Already the world’s youngest region, Africa will contain 38 out of the 40 youngest countries by 2050, with an average age of under 25.
Although only labelled in 1939, ‘white-collar’ crimes had been committed for centuries.
In his 1939 address to the American Sociological Association, sociologist Edwin Sutherland confidently defined white-collar crime as ‘a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of their occupation’.
In the past month, we’ve been both inspired and heartbroken by two global news stories that captured the hearts of the world. Two stories – one with a happy outcome against the odds, and one with a tragic outcome everyone feared but no one wanted to believe would turn out to be true.We rank worse than many countries associated with violent drug cartels, such as Mexico and Colombia.
In the heydays of maritime exploration and trade, the adage, “Like rats deserting a sinking ship” was popular – especially among the highly superstitious sailors who risked their lives traversing seas and oceans that were still largely unexplored.Either way, it’s pretty shocking.
We rank worse than many countries associated with violent drug cartels, such as Mexico and Colombia.