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THE BOOK

CEO BY CHOICE

A Journey from Ordinary Joe to CEO

"Leadership isn't inherited —
it is chosen and earned"

As a schoolboy in Bloemfontein, Stephen was told by a teacher that he would never amount to anything. Decades later, he retired as the CEO of a multi-billion-rand international industrial group.

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THE STORY

What You Will Discover Inside

An honest, unvarnished account avoiding empty promises of overnight success, showing what it really takes to lead with purpose:

  • Real-Life Adversity:
    Navigating financial hardship, demanding studies, military service, and tough bosses
  • High-Stakes Corporate Decisions:
    Real-world business strategies illustrated through raw, candid executive stories
  • Personal Resilience:
    Overcoming career setbacks and navigating devastating personal loss within his family
3 PILLARS

The Principles of Personal Success

Stephen distills the hard-earned corporate wisdom that shaped his multi-decade rise into three powerful principles:

  • Unwavering Courage:
    Calculated risk-taking and stepping forward when fortune favors the brave
  • Total Commitment:
    Uncompromising integrity, character, and relentless personal perseverance
  • Relentless Curiosity:
    Continuous learning, challenging corporate boundaries, and asking critical questions