Play To Win: The Art Of Taking Smart Risk In Business

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In this first episode of Ziwani’s new RISK series, Kerryne Krause and Rorisang Tshabalala dive into the high-stakes world of business decision-making. A blend of personal reflection, leadership principles, and business strategy – their candid conversation offers fresh insights on how to navigate those life-changing moments when opportunity, fear, risk and ambition collide.

As they unpack the rewarding yet often uncomfortable journey of playing to win when the outcome uncertain, find out how to:
Identify the right risks worth taking
Shift from fear-based to opportunity-based leadership
Take Gospel-inspired action that leads to the breakthroughs you’ve been waiting for.

Tune in, and let’s explore what it means to ReFrame RISK through a Kingdom lens.

Read the article here: https://ziwani.com/read/digging-wells-how-to-take-smart-risks-as-an-entrepreneurdigging-wells-how-to-take-smart-risks-as-an-entrepreneur
29 Apr 2025 English South Africa Business · Christianity

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