Ubuntu: Lessons from African Leadership | The Leadership Atlas with Letlhokwa Mpedi

Описание: About the Episode:
In the second episode of The Leadership Atlas, we travel to South Africa to explore ubuntu, the African philosophy of interconnectedness, dignity and shared humanity. As the University of Johannesburg marks its 20th anniversary, Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi reflects on how ubuntu shapes ethical leadership, builds trust and places societal impact at the heart of university decision-making.

Through powerful examples, from supporting rural school students to developing Africa’s first smart village, he shares how values-driven leadership can transform communities and pave the way for a more sustainable future grounded in responsibility to generations to come.

About the Leadership Atlas:
The Leadership Atlas is a podcast series from Universitas 21, where we travel across the globe to explore how different cultural philosophies and styles of leadership shape our member institutions. Each episode uncovers what leadership looks like in different contexts, from the values that guide decision-making to the cultural ideas that inspire collaboration and change. Through these conversations, we aim to build a richer, more global understanding of leadership in higher education — one that celebrates diversity and sparks new ways of thinking.