Being an entrepreneur can be scary, it can be frustrating, the hours can seem never-ending, the stress can be overwhelming, the sacrifices can be huge, and many times you will ask yourself, What was I thinking? Gil Oved, Lebo Gunguluza, Polo Leteka, Vinny Lingham and Vusi Thembekwayo, all of them entrepreneurs, took on the role of the dragons in the first South African season of the hugely popular television reality show Dragons’ Den. They were once in the same position in which all entrepreneurs find themselves before they take that deep breath and dive in. They know how it feels – the excitement, the passion, the sense of making a difference through offering something original, complex or simple. They know the disappointments when things don’t go according to plan, when funding is not forthcoming, and when a business fails dismally despite every best effort. They have walked the road and fallen into the potholes. They took the knocks and learnt from the lessons.

Behold the turtle; he only makes progress when his neck is stuck out. This proverb, included in Bonang Mohale’s best-selling first book, Lift As You Rise, sets the tone for his second book, which includes fresh insights and wisdom from one of South Africa’s best-loved leaders. As a change agent, defender of democracy and a social justice activist, Bonang continues to stick his own neck out, addressing issues of key societal importance. Following on from the success of his first book, his new book, Behold the Turtle – Thoughts on Ethically Principled Leadership, expands on issues of leadership, resilience, ethics and social justice – sounding a call for change.

DJ Sbu is not your ordinary entrepreneur. He was born to be great and refuses to settle for less. Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a successful entrepreneur? How they come up with their ground-breaking ideas, how they turn them into flourishing businesses, how they deal with failure, and what drives and motivates them? Billionaire$ Under Construction answers these questions, and more, as it charts the rise and rise of Sbusiso Leope, one of South Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.

Any fool can put together a presentation; this book exists because so many do. There’s something sucking the life out of audiences everywhere, transforming them from the very people who can change your business into the disengaged masses. It’s called The Boredom … and your job is to slay it! Whether you’re a seasoned public speaker, or getting ready for your first company presentation, this candid and practical guide by renowned global speaker and presentation coach Richard Mulholland will give you key insights into: Grabbing and keeping an audience’s attention Structuring talks that command fees and change companies Dispelling the myths around public speaking that are getting in the way of that standing ovation Speaking like a true leader

Mike Sharman is the co-founder of the creative digital agency Retroviral, which has made more brands ‘go viral’, globally, than any other agency in Africa. He has developed campaigns that have been classified as ‘truly viral’ – Nando’s Last Dictator Standing, Kreepy Krauly’s parody of My Octopus Teacher and the Checkers Sixty60 play on ‘The Tinder Swindler’. Mike has been labelled a ‘digital maverick’, ‘advertising visionary’, and ‘viral scientist’ by some of his country’s most influential media. Learn from Mike’s insights on how brands are constantly required to reinvent, or die!

Meet Mike Sharman: Advertising visionary helping to spark a revolution. – Alec Hogg, BizNews.com When it comes to brands getting recognised, I don’t think there’s anyone better than Mike Sharman. – Kieno Kammies, CapeTalk 567AM Viral Scientist. – 10and5.com Mike Sharman delivers the well needed wake-up call that your brand needs (and your customers deserve). – Richard Mulholland In B R A N D A L I S M, the follow-up to his bestselling, award-winning debut book The Best Dick, Mike Sharman delves into the (start)ups and downs associated with brand building and the need for business to dismantle, and vandalise its perceived, public-facing, persona.