From Township to Titan: Prof. Maurice Radebe on Leadership, Education & Fixing South Africa’s Future скачать в хорошем качестве

From Township to Titan: Prof. Maurice Radebe on Leadership, Education & Fixing South Africa’s Future

In this powerful episode of the Boardroom Podcast, we sit down with Prof. Maurice Radebe—a man whose life story charts the journey from the dusty streets of the East Rand townships under apartheid to the helm of global energy giant Sasol and the directorship of Wits Business School. Prof. Radebe opens up about his obsession with success from a young age, the bold entrepreneurship behind building Exel Petroleum, and his mission to restore Wits Business School to its iconic status. He shares unparalleled insights on building winning teams, the vital importance of personnel and morale in turning around organisations like Eskom, and his practical vision for fixing South Africa’s education system. Above all, this is a conversation about legacy—and why one of South Africa’s most accomplished leaders remains fiercely optimistic about our country’s future. 👉 Watch the full interview for a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and nation-building. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Growing up in the East Rand townships 08:45 - Building Exel Petroleum & entering the energy sector 15:30 - Leading Wits Business School back to prominence 22:10 - Team building and culture at Sasol 30:05 - People-first reforms: lessons for Eskom 38:50 - How to fix South Africa’s education system 47:20 - On legacy and optimism for South Africa’s future 55:00 - The Unleashing Leadership Potential Foundation & new book 🔗 CONNECT & EXPLORE: Learn more about Prof. Maurice Radebe’s foundation: [ULP Foundation Website] Get his new book “Leadership Unleashed”: [Link to book] Follow Boardroom Podcast for more inspiring conversations. 💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts: What part of Prof. Radebe’s vision resonated most with you? Comment below! 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Boardroom Podcast. #ProfMauriceRadebe #BoardroomPodcast #SouthAfrica #Leadership #EducationReform #Eskom #Sasol #WitsBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #Legacy #NationBuilding #Inspiration #Podcast