We live in extraordinary times that need a dramatic shift. This leads us to a critical crossroad in our corporate evolution that demands we do things differently. For a nation to flourish business must evolve to become conscious and adopt a spirit of co-operative partnership, address societal imbalances, increase productivity and efficiency, maintain transparency, accountability and governance to create sustainable goodwill.

Radical Economic Transformation is the new buzzword. However, this spells negativity and challenges for business in SA on the back of dishonest dealings, dismal lapses and cowardice displayed by the leaders and the led alike. The clash and conflict of business, government and society has had a huge impact on the economy as well as the security, happiness and well-being of millions of South Africans. Now, we have a profound opportunity to change the psyche of a nation by changing the shape, character and consciousness of leadership as well as companies and its human capital. Hence the quest for the Conscious Leadership Academy to build leadership capacity.