BUSINESS
In the fast-paced world of vehicle fleet
management, leadership is the driving
force behind success. Drawing from
his extensive experience at the helm
of Toyota South Africa and McCarthy
Limited, Brand Pretorius shares his
exceptional insights into leadership. In
this interview, Pretorius shares the road
to leadership with purpose, attitude,
and passion, igniting a powerful sense
of direction.
The power of purpose and attitude
Picture this: every day, you wake up with
a crystal-clear purpose, fuelling your
actions and decisions. “Your attitude is
charged with positivity, turning challenges
into stepping stones. The Japanese call it
‘Ikigai’–the reason to get out of bed every
morning,” Pretorius explains. “Leadership
is not just a title; it’s a way of life that
shapes how you present yourself to the
world. Life is about 10% what happens to
you and 90% how you deal with it.”
“Leadership of self is a symphony
of purpose, passion, and optimism,
harmonising to double your energy. Your
positive, can-do attitude determines
your altitude, lifting you and inspiring
your team to greater heights.”
Intelligence that matters
“As a leader, your compass must be cali-
brated with moral intelligence. Integrity
is the currency of leadership, anchoring
your behaviour in principles and values.
Charisma won’t cut it, and character is
your guiding star. Emotional intelligence
Rev up your fleet and
accelerate your team
What you love
What you can
be paid for
Passion
Mission
Profession
Vocation
What
you are
good at
What
the world
needs
Ikigai
‘As a leader, your
compass must be
calibrated with moral
intelligence. Integrity
is the currency of
leadership, anchoring
your behaviour in
principles and values.
Charisma won’t cut it,
and character is your
guiding star. Emotional
intelligence (EQ) is the
key to understanding
and managing your
own emotions and
being sensitive to
others’ feelings.’
BUSINESS FLEET AFRICA | August 2023
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