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Hope and the Long Game: Leadership in an Age of Urgency

In this episode of IAF Continued Conversations, hosts Marike Groenewald and Clinton du Preez from Anew - a leadership and organisational development agency welcome Brent Colburn—former director for President Obama's reelection campaign and current current Vice President for Global Public Affairs at Microsoft—to explore the challenge of leading with vision when the world demands instant results. From the “Yes We Can” breakthrough to today’s shifting political playbook, Brent shows why hope is the essential spark that fuels action.

Discover how history shapes context, authenticity wins trust, and small daily steps sustain big, long-term change.

Tune in and learn why hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s the foundation for any strategy.

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