The Global Leadership Network Southern Africa

09/09/2026

South Africa doesn't need more BUSY leaders. We need BETTER leaders.

And being a better leader today is demanding more from us than ever.

We face more:
- Uncertainty
- Pressure
- Difficult conversations
- Responsibility for people who are looking to us for direction.

So when was the last time you stopped to become a better leader?

GLS26 is your leadership reset.
One day. World-class voices. Practical ideas. Fresh perspective.

Hear from Craig Groeschel, Priscilla Shirer, Kwame Christian, Alison Levine, Ryan Leak, Arthur Brooks, Vanessa Van Edwards, Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and more.

Book your seat at https://www.globalleadership.org.za/

Your leadership matters. Invest in it.

04/09/2026

Most days, leadership can feel more like a task list than a calling, with deadlines, meetings, and decisions on repeat.

At GLS26, Priscilla Shirer is speaking on The Leader's Assignment, a talk centred on one question: what if the work in front of you today isn't a task, but your assignment? Something that carries eternal weight.

Priscilla knows that weight firsthand. She's the cofounder of Going Beyond Ministries and has written more than two dozen books, including two New York Times bestsellers, with her latest title, "I Surrender All," all about discipleship.

Please note, Priscilla will be featured in the Premier line-up only. Her session will be replaced by Andy Stanley at Business GLS venues.

Get your ticket at globalleadership.org.za today.

28/08/2026

Most people rule themselves out of being called a leader because they don't have the official title.
But the title was never the requirement.
If someone listens to you, follows your lead, or does something differently because of you, you're already leading. That's influence, and everyone has some, which is why GLS26 is for you.

Multiple venues across South Africa. One day-long summit.

Save your seat at globalleadership.org.za

25/08/2026

Most people don't quit the day they hand in notice. They check out long before that, mentally and emotionally.

At this year's Global Leadership Summit, Ryan Leak breaks down what separates teams that keep losing good people from teams that keep them and help them do their best work.

In his talk, "Building a Culture They Never Want to Leave," Ryan covers:

Spotting disengagement before it turns into resignation
Building trust with your team early, not after a crisis
Creating a culture where staying means growing, not settling

You'll leave with language, frameworks and steps you can use with your own team straight away.

Hear from Ryan and the rest of the GLS26 line-up at a South African venue near you. Register at globalleadership.org.za

20/08/2026

The official GLS26 speaker line-up for South Africa has been selected. 🎉
Our GLN SA team sat through every session in Chicago and has hand-picked the talks they believe will connect with South African audiences the most.

If you're joining us for Business GLS, Andy Stanley will replace Priscilla Shirer's session.

Swipe through to see the full speaker-line up. 👉

Early bird pricing closes 30 September, so don't leave it too late to secure your seat. 🎟️
Visit globalleadership.org.za.

18/08/2026

Some of the problems that frustrate you most aren't new. They're the same tension, the same conversation, the same outcome showing up again, no matter how hard you work at them.

That's because what you repeat becomes what you produce.

Craig Groeschel opened the GLS26 with this idea: that our biggest challenges are rarely once-off events but patterns we've created or tolerated without ever noticing. You don't need a title to change a pattern. You just have to see it first.

Craig's talk comes to South Africa this October and November, across 19 events nationwide, including online - don't miss it.

Early bird rates are open now. It's time to find your venue and book your seat 👉 https://www.globalleadership.org.za/

14/08/2026

With the live summit in Chicago coming to a close, the countdown to GLS26 in South Africa is officially on!

What are YOU excited for?

The SA speaker lineup will be announced next week, so keep your eyes on our website.

Find your nearest South African venue at globalleadership.org.za and book your seat while the early-bird rate is still available.

07/08/2026

Day 1 of the GLS26 Summit in Chicago has officially wrapped.
World-class leadership experts, authors, and business minds took the stage, and from the reports we've received from the GLN SA team on the ground, we're all in for a treat.

Let this be your reminder to book your own GLS26 tickets!
Visit globalleadership.org.za
Early Bird rates end 30 September.

Official speaker line-up to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled. 👀

31/07/2026

Early Bird tickets are officially live.

At the 2026 Global Leadership Summit, you'll be equipped and inspired to lead where you are.

Find your nearest venue and join us in the room this October and November.
Book your seats today: https://www.globalleadership.org.za/

29/04/2026

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Celebrating the life of Gerry Couchman