Unlocking Africa's Potential: Leadership Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Development

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Can Africa’s true potential be unlocked by redefining leadership? In this episode, host Taaka Awori speaks with Yaw Nsarkoh, a renowned Pan-African leader, coach, and former Executive Vice President at Unilever, about how better leadership can drive real progress across the continent.

Yaw challenges the status quo, calling out what he terms "Santa Claus democracy", a transactional system controlled by elites and disconnected from the needs of the majority. He argues for a shift toward deep political economy thinking, insisting that lasting progress requires systemic change, not superficial fixes.

Key Takeaways:
•⁠ ⁠Discover practical strategies for leading with greater purpose, clarity, and long-term impact
•⁠ ⁠Learn why it’s time to rethink outdated approaches and adopt a more people-centered mindset
•⁠ ⁠Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities behind sustainable growth and development

This is more than just a conversation, it’s a call to action. If you care about Africa’s future, don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking episode