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When kids are born, their minds are like supercomputers—bursting with creativity, curiosity, and boundless imagination. But what do we do with this gift? We send them to school, where, over time, that unique spark of creativity is often dulled. Instead of nurturing their innovative minds, we train them to conform, follow instructions, and absorb information passively. In this thought-provoking video, we dive deep into how modern education systems might be stifling the very genius they're meant to cultivate. How can we rethink education to preserve and enhance the natural creativity of our future leaders and innovators? Let’s explore together. 🌟 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: Do you think schools need to change to better support creativity? Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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Speak like a leader: a Masterclass with Shakespeare 18:47

13 weeks之前18:47

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After 25 years of public speaking, I've developed 3 rules that I swear by. In this video, I’ll share them with you and show you why Shakespeare—yes, that Shakespeare—can teach us all a thing or two about captivating an audience. Together, we’ll dive into the Mark Antony speech, break it down, and uncover the timeless lessons it holds for anyone looking to improve their communication skills. If business and career success matter to you, it’s time to level up your public speaking. Marlon Brando as Mark Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=101sKhH-lMQ Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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Confident Leaders or Entitled Brats 16:05

17 weeks之前16:05

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“Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.” ~ von Goethe The tragedy of the Western world, is that they don't believe they can learn anything from non-Western cultures. And it starts with children, and how they are brought up. This is according to Professor Robert Epstein, renowned American psychologist. The rise and fall of civilizations bears witness to this. Yet, with small changes, massive changes can be made. I discuss 3 tips for producing confident leaders, not entitled brats. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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Can Muslims, Jews and Christians Create a Culture of Tolerance? 20:47

19 weeks之前20:47

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According to a book I read recently, the answer to the question in the title is: Yes! It's not only that they can, but they actually did! I review the book "Ornament of the World" by Maria Rosa Menocal, where she describes life in Al Andalusia, in Medical Spain, under the Umayyad Dynasty. She describes the immense wealth of Al Andalusia, its dazzling architecture, its world-class universities, and its massive libraries. But most important for me, the book describes a culture of peace, tolerance and coexistence between people of the three great faiths, that seems alien to us today. And if they could do it then Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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That Time I was the Dumbest in the Ro 18:48

20 weeks之前18:48

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Every child is like a spark. And school either extinguishes that spark, or kindles it until it becomes a raging fire. At the Ummah Tech conference I spoke about how this little spark can be kindled by parents, teachers and schools. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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Son, Empathy is Great. Until it Destroys you 10:36

22 weeks之前10:36

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How can empathy destroy you? Isn't it a good thing to have, as a human being? Yes, it is. It's what makes us human, what keeps us civilized and sane. Without it, we are simply self-centred, stone-hearted savages. If you look at the world around you and you see all the pain and suffering: poverty, oppression, exploitation, unjust wars, destruction of innocents. And you feel every hardship as your own, then congratulations! You are human. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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Why AI Can Never Match the Human Brain 9:42

22 weeks之前9:42

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New science proves that it is impossible for AI to match the human brain, let alone become sentient. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!

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Keep them Dumb to Control Them 9:42

22 weeks之前9:42

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We know that the modern schooling system has its flaws. But I maintain that it is more than just a mundane yet flawed system: It is, in fact, a harmful system that has some very ominous objectives. If you look into history of the schooling system, you will see that it was designed to produce simple, obedient factory workers, not thinkers and scholars. It is designed to keep kids ignorant by HATING learning. How so? 1. By teaching subjects that are irrelevant to life and work. 2. By making learning so boring that kids end up demotivated and hating learning. 3. By providing a skewed understanding of the world that promotes obedience to certain masters. The key to success in the future is in learning, and it's our responsibility to ensure that our kids love learning. How? 1. Establish a learning culture at home 2. Find interesting and relevant subjects to explore with them, like tech and AI. 3. Use technology as part of the learning process. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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How I discovered Gen "WHY" 14:08

23 weeks之前14:08

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We need to give our children real SKILLS that they will use in school and beyond. 👉🏽Skills that they can use for personal and professional growth. ⭐️ Skills like tech proficiency, critical thinking, design thinking and communication. ⚡️We’ve just released a one-of-a-kind Accredited Online Technology Curriculum for high school learners. 🔗 Please have a look here: https://itvarsity.org/coding-for-teens/ Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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I want to give away my Super Power 12:53

25 weeks之前12:53

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My super power is the ability to see opportunities that technology provides in pretty much any industry. In the past 8 weeks I've spoken at a bank, an educational conference, a Halaal food conference and a conference for religious leaders. Naturally, people wonder how I can speak at such a diverse range of places, to such diverse people. As much as I'd like to think so, I'm not all that amazing. I simply follow a set of rules to identify these opportunities: 1. Critical Thinking: I look at everything form a perspective of: "How can I make it better" 2. Change mindset: Rather than being scared of change, I see it as an opportunity for growth and profit 3. Chunking: I take the time to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable chunks. 4. Creativity: next, I apply my creativity to solving these smaller problem chinks. 5. Collaboration: I know my weaknesses, so I bring on others who are better than me, and work WITH them. 6. Communication: You can have the best ideas and solutions, but if you cannot communicate them, they will remain in your head. READ MY BOOK HERE: https://itvarsity.org/snags-to-riches/snags-to-riches/ All of these skills are included in IT varsity's new accredited online curriculum for school learners. Go check it out: https://itvarsity.org/coding-for-teens/ Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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To all you REJECTS out there: I want you! 9:23

26 weeks之前9:23

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If you feel like you don’t fit in, then maybe you are better than the system. This video is the story of people who were rejected by the system and then proved the system wrong. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!

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Doubt is a Cancer. Here's how to kill it 11:47

27 weeks之前11:47

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Unlike fear, which drives action, doubt leaves you stuck and erodes your confidence. I cover three common areas of doubt: - Self-doubt – Overcome it with self-reflection and growth. - Product/service doubt – Address it through solid market research. - Marketing/sales doubt – Experiment and adjust until you succeed. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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iKhunzi Isematholeni - The bull is among the calves 9:50

27 weeks之前9:50

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Every child is a great leader in the making. It is up to us, the parents and teachers, to shape the child. And we can do this correctly, or in a way that has disastrous consequences, both for the child and society. No one says it like the Zulu people: there is an old isiZulu saying that "the bull is among the calves", which means that among any group of children, there are leaders waiting to emerge. This is a summary of my keynote at the Department of Basic Education Summit in Johannesburg. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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The Teenage Myth: Time to treat them like Adult 22:28

31 weeks之前22:28

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I am always amazed at the intellectual potential of young people. That's why I challenge modern assumptions about adolescence. Where did the concept of "teenagers" come from, and why were teens in pre-industrial societies treated as adults? I believe it's the colonial legacy that shaped today’s views. It’s time to rethink how we engage with teenagers and equip them with the skills and respect they deserve as emerging adults. Keep in touch with me, Tik Tok Instagram Facebook X Linked In Thanks for listening!…

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Do you REALLY know your customers? 17:07

32 weeks之前17:07