Wisdom Personified - Conversations with Dudu Msomi

In this episode of Wisdom Personified Conversation with Dudu Msomi, Sarita Martin, speaks to Dudu. She has known Dudu for 20 years since they met as MBA classmates at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (#GIBS).

#DuduMsomi is the Founder and CEO of Busara Leadership Partners, a boutique strategic advisory and consulting firm that has been redefining integrated leadership, strategy and governance across Africa. She is a respected #businesswoman, #leadership #strategist, and corporate governance expert, with a passion for developing ethical, effective, and eternal leaders.

Her academic achievements, boardroom influence, and commitment to uplifting others make her one of the most respected voices in #African leadership today.

Dudu Msomi is more than a leader—she is a catalyst for change.

One truth stands out: leadership is not about titles or positions—it’s about purpose, clarity, and courage.

Through her words, Dudu reminds us that ethical leadership is not negotiable, that governance is not a tick-box exercise, but a moral compass, and that empowering others, is not just good for #business, it’s essential for human progress.

Her wisdom has challenged us to think deeper, lead better, and show up with intention in every space we occupy. Whether in the boardroom, in our communities, or within ourselves—Dudu Msomi calls us to lead with integrity, intelligence, compassion and impact.

For other conversations with Dudu Msomi

Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi

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In this #WisdomPersonified Conversations with #DuduMsomi, Nozicelo Ngcobo speaks on surrender, personal growth, life lessons, and the love of travel. We unpack ‘this too shall pass,’ finding purpose, navigating change, and how travel, reflection, and #wisdom shape a meaningful, well-lived life.



Nozicelo Ngcobo believes that it’s better to control your destiny rather than to be responding to things and always being reactive.



Nozicelo is a former Director: Public Affairs, Communications and #Sustainability at #CocaCola Beverages #SouthAfrica.



Nozicelo is a Certified Director with the Institute of Directors South Africa (#IODSA).



Nozicelo is an avid reader and a lover of ancient cultures and #civilisations.

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eing a pathfinder is to be willing to risk failure and still go on, says Gail Sheehy.



Playing on the surname of my guest, “Ndlela” which is IsiZulu meaning a physical path, or the way you do something or a manner a person conducts themselves, their style or behaviour. Whichever meaning you ascribe her surname, Siphesihle, called Sihle for short, Penny Ndlela has her own unique, distinguishable way of moving through this Life.



Sihle originally hails from Empangeni, in Northern KwaZulu Natal, but grew up in eSikhawini in Richard’s Bay. Penny says #money has never been the driver for the ventures she pursues in business because it comes in abundance when you find purpose. Sihle is a serial #entrepreneur.



In the late 1990s she joined Lemon & Lime, a customised gifting company which evolved into an integrated communications and marketing #business. Penny bought out her partner in 2000 and later exited and sold the business in 2009. In 2013, Penny started Soul Traveller, a faith-based travelling experience for the black market in South Africa. It was her first #tourism venture and became a member of the #Thebe Tourism group first group #travel tour operator in South Africa focused on the domestic market.



Hope you have enjoy this Powerhouse from #SouthAfrica, and that this conversation has inspires you.



Until next time, when we speak to a wise #African on #Wisdom Personified Conversations with #DuduMsomi



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"To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain #wisdom, subtract things every day." – Philosopher, Lao Tzu



Prince Mashele is a prominent #SouthAfrican political analyst, author, and commentator known for his critical and hard-hitting perspectives.

He holds a Master's Degree in Political Studies from Rhodes University, having previously earned a BA and Honours Degrees from the University of #Venda.

Prince is the Executive Director of the Centre for Politics and Research (CPR), a South African think tank. Prior to this, he served as the Head of the Crime, Justice and Politics Programme at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). His deep understanding of political machinery is informed by his time as a researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue and the Institute for Democracy in South Africa, as well as working as a speechwriter in The Presidency and for the Pan-Africa Parliament. He has also lectured in Political Sciences at the University of #Pretoria.

As a sought-after consultant and commentator, Mashele is a prolific contributor to major South African newspapers, including Business Day and the Sunday Times. He is the author of The Death of our Society and co-author of the influential book, The Fall of the ANC: What Next?



We can feel bombarded with numerous perspectives. This accumulation often leads to confusion, not clarity. It is important to appreciate that your understanding of your political context will not necessarily be achieved by adding another analyst’s view to your repertoire of knowledge, but by subtracting the noise. Filtering out bias, discarding sensationalism, and focusing only on the core, verifiable truths and ethical consequences of #leadership decisions. This reflective subtraction allows you to discern the lasting pattern from the fleeting chaos. And sometimes you get there, by understanding the values and motivations of the analyst.

Hope this episode, gives you a glimpse into Prince Mashele and his core values and motivations that influence his perspectives.

Until the next insightful and stimulating #WisdomPersonified Conversations with Dudu Msomi.

Be love-filled, compassionate and conscious.





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Lynette Ntuli is a South African #entrepreneur and #business #leader, renowned for her transformative impact on the property, asset management, and #infrastructure sectors. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innate Investment Solutions, a leading professional services firm.

She became the first #woman in South Africa to serve as General Manager of a regional shopping centre, The Pavilion, in 2008.

Her academic credentials include postgraduate qualifications in #property development and urban planning from the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.

She is a Founding Director and Chairman of IgniteSA.com, a #digital platform dedicated to education, skills development, and entrepreneurial growth among South African #youth.

Hope you gain some #wisdom from this conversation. Until the next episode of Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi. Be compassionate. Love-filled and live consciously.

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