Entrepreneur. Writer. Speaker. Investor. Father. Fred is the founder and CEO of Heavy Chef, a learning community for entrepreneurs. Fred believes that entrepreneurs can change the world for the better.
Accurately defined values mean a more scalable business, better staff retention, the ability to attract the right people, improved decision-making, empowered teams and… a more enjoyable place to work.
Here in South Africa, there are a lot of us ordinary folks doing a lot of hard work, aiming to achieve extraordinary things.
One of the primary challenges with education started with a guy around 100 years ago. As it happens, he was also called Fred.
There is an old Jewish proverb that goes something like this: ‘guard your heart because it is the wellspring of life.’ I’ve been thinking of this thing, heart, a lot lately.
There is a story unfolding in South Africa. Right now, the chapter we’re in is a tragic one. As a leader, it’s imperative that you write your own part in this story, rather than let others write it for you.
A single grainy black and white photograph taken by activist photographer Sam Nzima was a powerful domino in the eventual undoing of Apartheid.
More than anything else, music has a way of locking in the seasons in my life and pairing them with visceral, lasting emotions. These are 10 albums that have defined me.
In order to survive the most challenging periods of my journey, I realised that I need a strong framework. This refers to the choices that I make in response to the challenges.
I don’t believe in an inerrant Bible, but I believe it holds truth. There are clues that I’ve observed that lead me to believe in a Christian God.
In my work sphere, made up mostly of mad scientists, I see people struggling daily, trying to figure out what it’s all about. I believe the answer is really simple.
Like many South Africans, I know the story of the Rivonia Trial. However, I did not know about the ‘other’ trial, the transcript of which leads to an unforgettable lesson.
Life is so rich in adventure, yet we get so caught up in our daily lives that we neglect to enjoy it.
It’s Heritage Day here in South Africa today. It’s a day to think deeply about empathy in this cruel, crazy, beautiful country we live in.
