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WATCH | Ian Munro from Legitimate Leadership discusses the importance of trust and leadership in fostering accountability and responsibility among team members. 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 • Trust is essential for organisational success. • Leaders should focus on giving, not just getting. • High standards drive better results than mere target increases. • Effective communication about purpose builds trust. • Empowerment leads to ownership and accountability. • Engage in discussions and debates to enhance learning. • Intent matters: leaders must prioritise team welfare. 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 • Trust as a Foundation: High trust levels within a team enhance collaboration and ownership, essential for navigating change effectively. Organisations with trust can pivot quickly without extensive change management. • Inverted Leadership Role: Leadership should shift from merely achieving results to fostering team growth, ensuring the well-being of team members is prioritised over results. • Empowerment vs. Control: Empowerment should be viewed as an end goal. Leaders enabling team members with the right tools and knowledge fosters a sense of ownership that drives accountability. • Focus on Standards, Not Results: Improving performance is about raising the standards of personal accountability rather than just increasing targets. This shift leads to sustainable results. • Intent and Fairness: Leaders must demonstrate genuine care and fairness to build a culture where accountability is welcomed, not feared. This promotes a supportive environment. • Communication is Key: Clear communication about expectations and the rationale behind tasks is vital for team alignment and trust, making it easier for team members to take ownership. • Global Applicability: The principles addressed are relevant across various organisational sizes and types, highlighting the universal need for effective leadership and trust. https://lnkd.in/dM7UApc8

WATCH | Craig Shapiro Co Founder & CEO at Witz Inc Attorneys shares his expertise on intellectual property (IP) for entrepreneurs, emphasizing its importance in business success. 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 • Passion for IP: Craig emphasizes his dedication to educating others about intellectual property. • Career Journey: His background includes roles as an IP lawyer and head of legal at Famous Brands. • Due Diligence: Craig highlights his extensive experience in due diligence, focusing on what clients need to know. • Safe Space: He fosters an environment where entrepreneurs can ask questions about IP without fear of judgment. • Demystifying IP: Craig aims to simplify complex IP concepts for better understanding among entrepreneurs. • Importance of Trademarks: He stresses that trademarks are critical assets for businesses and often overlooked. • Copyrights & Patents: Craig discusses the nuances of copyright and patent protections, highlighting their relevance to entrepreneurs. 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 • IP is Essential: Understanding and managing intellectual property is crucial for building a successful business. Businesses can gain significant value by recognizing the importance of IP in their operations. • Knowledge Gap: Many entrepreneurs lack knowledge about IP, which can lead to costly mistakes. Educating oneself about IP enables better decision-making and risk management. • Value of Trademarks: Trademarks can be among the most valuable assets for a business, often representing brand identity and customer loyalty. Investing in trademark protection can yield long-term financial benefits. • Innovation & Protection: Filing for patents or copyrights can protect innovations, but entrepreneurs must be cautious about public disclosure before securing these rights. • Global Implications: IP protection varies by region; entrepreneurs must understand international laws and treaties to protect their assets globally. • Written Agreements: When outsourcing creative work, written agreements are crucial to ensure proper ownership of IP, preventing disputes down the line. • Misconceptions About Public Domain: Just because content is online doesn’t mean it’s free to use. Entrepreneurs must be vigilant against copyright infringement when sourcing materials from the internet. https://lnkd.in/d_RTsdzw

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮 | 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! Because nothing beats a midweek yacht trip with your community. #CivitasNetwork #CapeTown #YearEndCelebration #ProfessionalCommunity

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭 | 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! Looking back on an incredible year, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with our Civitas Network Cape Town family. Year-end, but make it unforgettable—aboard a yacht, cruising through Cape Town's iconic waters, the city doing what she does best: showing off her beauty. Here’s to a year of connection, growth, and unforgettable moments. Here’s to Civitas Network! #CivitasNetwork #CapeTown #YearEndCelebration #ProfessionalCommunity

𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 We are truly inspired by the connections and collaborations that flourish in this amazing community. Hearing Kirsten Dixon, Founder of Pink Soda Marketing, share her journey within the network is a reminder of the power of meaningful relationships. Congratulations to Kirsten on your well-deserved award! Here’s to continued growth and success as we look ahead to 2025. 🥂 #CivitasNetwork

 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 A massive congratulations to our Civitas Year-End Award winners for their outstanding achievements in 2024!  𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗨𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: Francois van der Merwe  𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: Satish Naidoo These awards highlight the power of passion and perseverance, and we’re honoured to have you both as part of the Civitas Network. Here’s to continued growth, success, and making waves in the entrepreneurial world! 👏 Let’s all give a big round of applause to Francois and Satish in the comments below! #CivitasNetwork #Entrepreneurship #Awards #Community #Celebration #Growth #StartUpOfTheYear #ScaleOfTheYear

 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮 | 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! Looking through these photos, we’re reminded of just how much fun we had and the incredible energy that comes from bringing together a group of passionate entrepreneurs. Thank you again to all our members for making this event so special—your enthusiasm and camaraderie make Civitas Network truly unique. Now, here’s a challenge for our Cape Town chapter: Show us what you’ve got! 💥 We’ve set the bar high, but we know you’ve got George Eadie leading the charge, so no pressure. Let’s see if you can match Joburg’s energy and unforgettable moments! Here’s to celebrating entrepreneurship and building an even stronger community in 2025! #CivitasNetwork #Entrepreneurship #Community #Celebration #Networking #Growth #YearEndFunction

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 | 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! A huge thank you to all our Civitas Johannesburg members who joined us for our year-end function. It was an evening filled with laughter, connections, and celebrations of the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that makes our community so special. At Civitas, we’re more than just a network—we’re a family of like-minded entrepreneurs who support, inspire, and grow together. Events like these remind us of the power of community and the importance of taking time to celebrate both our achievements and the journey itself. Here’s to the amazing memories we created and the unstoppable energy of entrepreneurship! Stay tuned for more highlights in Part 2. #CivitasNetwork #Entrepreneurship #Community #Celebration #Networking #Growth #YearEndFunction

Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, and finding a supportive community can make all the difference. Thank you, Yael Rosen, for sharing this heartfelt reflection on what being part of the Civitas Network means to you! Your story beautifully highlights the power of collaboration, mentorship, and shared wisdom. We’re so grateful to have you in the Civitas community, inspiring others with your journey and contributions. To our community: What has been your most valuable takeaway from being part of a supportive network? Let’s keep the conversation going below! #CivitasNetwork #Entrepreneurship #Community #Mentorship #Support #Growth #EntrepreneurLife #Grateful

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