BUSINESS AND TRAINING 13
• What are the 3 – 5 key priorities for the next 90 days?
• What must we execute exceptionally well?
This is where your operating rhythm is crucial. If your daily routine is to deliver results, you need to tie it to a disciplined weekly cadence. This is simply a disciplined weekly routine of measuring performance, analysing it, addressing issues, seeking opportunities and planning the next week. You don’ t need to solve everything. You just need to do the right things in the next right way consistently.
5. Connect in a divided world We are in an increasingly polarised time. Opinions are stronger. Patience is thin. Collaboration is hard. Yet business has always been about people and will always be about people. Leaders who will thrive are those who:
• Build trust intentionally
• Listen more than they speak
• Seek understanding before agreement
Inside your business:
• Improve your team culture
• Communicate more often and transparently
• Create psychological safety
Outside your business:
• Create relationships with clients
• Partner with suppliers
• Establish networks of support
In a market in which division is common, connection is an advantage.
Final thought: This is a leadership moment It is easy to lead when the conditions are right. But that’ s not the case when leadership is tested. Right now, many business owners are feeling the pressure of uncertainty, rising costs, changing markets, internal doubt and external noise.
That’ s real. But so is this: You don’ t need perfect conditions to build a great business. You need clarity, discipline and the courage to act.
The businesses that will be successful are not the ones with the least challenges. They are those led by people who:
• Face reality
• Take ownership
• Stay focused
• Move on, one decision at a time
So, if you are feeling the pressure right now, take a moment – breathe, refocus and remember:“ This is not the time to shrink back. This is the time to step up.”
Because on the other side of uncertainty … is opportunity. And it
belongs to those who choose to lead. PA
Coach Craig
REGULAR
Tell Me Why: Modiegi Monyai
13
By
Megan O’ Connor
In this edition of‘ Tell Me Why?’, we profile Modiegi Monyai – a determined plumber working at Richu Trading Enterprise, who wants to challenge the stereotypes of women in the industry.
Now a qualified plumber, Monyai did her plumbing training at BluLever Education, and has been in the industry for three years. But it wasn’ t always plumbing that was her calling.“ I didn ' t always know I wanted to be a plumber. I ' ve always been interested in fixing things, but plumbing wasn ' t my first choice initially.”
But that changed when she found out the type of work and thinking that came with a career in plumbing.“ I enjoy hands-on work and solving problems,” and naturally, work in the plumbing industry ticked those boxes. She was also attracted to the industry because she wanted to challenge the stereotype that plumbing is only for men.
Monyai’ s advice to anyone looking at plumbing as a career“ My advice to young people, especially women, who want to get into the industry is: Be willing to learn, be willing to ask questions, and do not be afraid to get your hands dirty. Plumbing is a great industry with a lot of opportunities.”
As for her philosophy when it comes to plumbing?“ Fix it right. Not just quick.” PA
Supplied by Modiegi Monyai
Monyai recalls her funniest moment on the job being when they were called out to install a geyser. She installed the geyser, and the customer was simultaneously relieved and impressed at her ability.“ The customer was so relieved and impressed that I did a great job!”
August 2026 Volume 32 I Number 06 www. plumbingafrica. co. za