This publication explores how leadership in South Africa is shaped by cultural, historical, and societal influences, with particular attention to the philosophy of Ubuntu. It offers insights into leadership approaches that both challenge and enrich prevailing Western models, contributing to a more holistic, inclusive, and globally relevant understanding of leadership.Western leaders are invited to reflect on their own leadership identity and to draw practical inspiration from a cultural tradition that emphasises connection, community, and shared humanity.

This publication explores how leadership in South Africa is shaped by cultural, historical, and societal influences, with particular attention to the philosophy of Ubuntu. It offers insights into leadership approaches that both challenge and enrich prevailing Western models, contributing to a more holistic, inclusive, and globally relevant understanding of leadership.Western leaders are invited to reflect on their own leadership identity and to draw practical inspiration from a cultural tradition that emphasises connection, community, and shared humanity.