Eric Kruger is a globally acclaimed leadership keynote speaker, author and a thought leader in leadership and team development, whose insights and strategies empower leaders to navigate complexity and drive impactful action.

Eric reflects on the importance of self-awareness and daily practice to overcome ego, emphasising that unchecked pride can hinder progress. Leadership, he says, requires a “mind shift” to solve future problems with evolving perspectives, moving beyond superficial learning. Eric advocates aligning businesses with personal values rather than external expectations and underscores the significance of creating space for continuous learning and development.

Takeaways

• Modern leaders must embrace complexity and ambiguity to navigate an unpredictable world effectively.
• Both individuals and teams need resilience to thrive under pressure and uncertainty.
• Empowering teams fosters innovation, ownership, and stronger collective performance.
• Leaders must continuously evolve their strategies and mindsets to remain relevant.
• Investing in personal growth is essential for sustained leadership success.
• Effective communication and vision are non-negotiables in complex environments.
• Leaders can inspire trust by showing both competence and authenticity.
• Preparing today’s leaders for tomorrow’s challenges is crucial for long-term organisational success.

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Books on this episode 
Dangerous: Be the threat to your threats by Erik Kruger https://amzn.to/3YBSRuV 
Acta Non Verba: The playbook for creating, achieving and performing at your highest level by Erik Kruger https://amzn.to/4fzELAf 
The Dip by Seth Godin https://amzn.to/4cfKnMS 
Lessons of History by Will & Ariel Durant https://amzn.to/4d6IELh

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