Henley Leadership Series
In this powerful conversation, Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Technologies and author of Blazing a Trail: Lessons for African Leadership, shares the personal stories, hard-won lessons, and leadership philosophies that have shaped his extraordinary career. Key themes covered: • True Leadership Beyond Titles: Why real leadership is about influence, humility, and respect, not hierarchy or ego. • Building a Culture of Trust: How empowering frontline teams drives transformation and turnaround success. • Leading with Purpose: Why financial inclusion and societal impact are essential to long-term business growth. • Vulnerability as Strength: Why showing emotion, acknowledging mistakes, and sharing personal challenges builds deeper leadership credibility. • Education, Resilience, and Mentorship: Lessons from Lincoln’s journey, from apartheid-era activism to executive leadership, and the pivotal role education and community played. • Ubuntu Leadership: Embracing African values of community, shared success, and mutual growth as a model for modern organizations. • Courage to Do the Right Thing: Navigating ethical challenges in both government and corporate sectors, and why personal integrity matters more than external rewards. Lincoln also shares insights from his turnaround journey at Lesaka, his passion for youth development, and his work through the Lincoln Mali Leadership Foundation.