Shepherd Daily Devotional - SDD

Leadership research, including insights published in Harvard Business Review, shows that visionary or transformational leadership fuels innovation and long-term performance. Visionary leaders see possibilities long before others do.

Steve Jobs embodied this mindset. He didn’t wait for customers to define the future of his company. Instead, he imagined the future and built it.

Africa has its own example in Ashish J. Thakkar, founder of Mara Group. At a time when many doubted Africa’s readiness for advanced technology, he envisioned a continent building its own tech products. His launch of Mara Phones, one of Africa’s early smartphone manufacturing plants, reflects the power of bold, future-driven thinking.

Today, we celebrate both leaders because they remind us of a simple truth:
Vision doesn’t follow trends; it creates them.

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"My business suffered a major loss. How do I rebuild confidence in myself and my team?"
— Entrepreneur

"Realize that crisis reveals character. Tough times pull us out of our comfort zones and allow our inner strength to emerge. When your business is hit by setbacks, be transparent with your team. Challenges are not meant to be faced alone. You need the strength and support of every committed member around you. Communicate clearly, refocus everyone on the mission, and lean on your support base."
— The GEM Business School Team

At GEM Business School, we teach resilience. Our students learn to turn setbacks into powerful comeback stories.

Register for our two-week online course, Visionary Leadership in the Marketplace. It is designed to help entrepreneurs turn ordinary goals into transformative missions.

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On 18 October 1983, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) was created — a bold step by Central African leaders to build a platform for regional trade, cooperation and economic growth.

At GEM Business School, we believe leadership isn’t just about running a business — it’s about creating systems that enable many businesses to grow, thrive and collaborate.

What systems are you building today that can serve not just you, but your wider community?

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On 18 October 1954, Texas Instruments launched the first commercially-available transistor radio — and just like that, the future of mobile technology was redefined.

At GEM Business School, we believe every budding leader should ask: What’s the next disruption I’ll lead?