Willing & Abel

What a way to start the year with a good read!

We need more business leaders like Mike, who have the honesty, integrity and ability to execute simplicity to grow both people and industry particularly in these inexplicably trying times.

Willing and Abel is a “catalytic converter” and a must-read.

Mike’s ability to share his lessons in such a relatable and creative way, feels like you are chatting to the guy next door, albeit actually the “Botjie from PE”.

It’s serious and funny, it’s inspiring and real. It’s ballsy and necessary. It is the brutal simplicity of thought that so many of us can benefit from by applying to both life and business. This book makes our diversity human and that talent is to be taken seriously - nurtured and treated well, it will thrive. It also makes for having the confidence in owning your own talent and creating the space for what you deserve.

I worked under Mike for a year in 2005 at Ogilvy. What I learnt that year built 7 years of successful business in Switzerland and beyond.

This book is a reminder that we must never under estimate the value of great leadership such as this, the importance of mentorship, excellent business practice, our networks and most of all VISION.

What I got out of this is to trust your gut (again), get clear about what you want and go big.

I’m going to check in with myself about “What’s the Auntie” for 2021.

Thanks Mike Abel - congrats to you and your team of people, of whom I know many, for building such a great business and sharing your hard earned stories. Here’s to every success this year!