21/08/2026
Key reflections from Dr. Jeff Bassay at the Strategy Formulation and Ex*****on programme for executives from LMI Holdings, hosted by the Institute of Leadership and Strategy.
“The essence of leadership is change and growth.”
Leadership is not simply about holding a position; it is about creating movement. Effective leaders must be willing to challenge the status quo, facilitate transformation, and continuously grow themselves and their organisations.
“Attitude is a product of belief.”
Our attitudes are often shaped by what we believe to be possible. This makes leadership partly a mindset challenge: changing behaviour may require first changing the beliefs that underpin that behaviour.
“The fewer your goals, the sharper your focus.”
Strategic ex*****on requires prioritisation. Organisations can easily become distracted when they pursue too many objectives simultaneously. Fewer, clearer strategic priorities create greater focus, accountability, and ex*****on discipline.
Ex*****on begins with the people, the leadership thrown behind it to understand what matters most, and the hard-wired processes that mobilize others toward clearly defined goals.
We are immensely grateful to all executives who participated and contributed to the discourse.
See you in the boardroom.
