Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the very definition of madness (*a quote widely attributed to Einstein, although not actually evidenced). Anyone working in the global business sector might agree that we’ve spent the last decade (and more) repeating the same abstract conversations—strategy, innovation, value-add, transformation—without anchoring them in a unified and holistic public-private vision for our country. This week’s guest put his finger on what’s been missing—and what it will truly take for our financial services sector not only to survive, but to evolve and thrive. Richard Arlove, founder of Abax (now Ocorian), is, in my view, a visionary. His approach to harnessing Africa’s potential is rooted not in extraction, but in genuine partnership and collaboration. He’s the first person I’ve spoken to in a long time who dares to imagine Mauritius as a real business hub for Africa—not just a conduit for DTAs, IPPAs or the usual soundbites you find in glossy brochures. In this eye-opening conversation, we also talk about: • What adaptive leadership looks like• Why we should embrace feedback—especially the uncomfortable kind·                The LQ (Love Intelligence)·                The ABAX journey• The need for a political vision that supports our IFC• The quiet but vital role of our embassies• And the urgent question of talent and labour shortages This is an episode I cannot recommend enough. I loved this conversation.00:00 - Intro01:17 - Richard’s new life02:35 - What makes a great leader04:59 - Adaptive leadership08:04 - Values-led leadership09:19 - Spectrum of intelligences11:00 - Is a leader born or made?14:08 - Receiving feedback16:07 - Management vs leadership19:16 - Leaving Ocorian22:54 - Harnessing Africa’s potential26:32 - Establishing a new vision27:59 - Mauritius as a business hub30:34 - The role of our embassies32:43 - What are WE bringing to Africa?34:25 - The potential of cooperation agreements37:07 - Addressing the labour shortage40:45 - Embracing the maturity of our global business sector43:40 - Richard’s mission

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