While some cultures prioritize individual contributions, the Zimbabwe ubuntu social philosophy defines a person’s humanity by their communal contribution. This philosophy brings a unique perspective to the conversation about leadership, followership, and finding a voice. Our cultures shape our leaders, and our leaders shape us. In this episode, Tommy talks with Reward Sibanda, Senior Advisor of Church and Community Relations at World Vision, about leadership development. What started as a conversation at a conference about how Reward met his wife turned into a conversation about Reward’s upbringing, the ubuntu philosophy, and cultural elements of leadership.  Reward discusses with Tommy the importance of finding your context as a leader and capitalizing on your strengths to best serve the people around you.  Key Takeaways [04:15] - An introduction to Reward’s background. [05:40] - Value systems in ethnolinguistic communities. [06:33] - Ubuntu social philosophy. [07:25] - Zimbabwean tribes and high-shame, high-honor cultures. [12:00] - Negotiating for a bride by honoring her father. [19:00] - The two aspects of negotiation. [21:30] - The consequences of failed leadership. [28:25] - Reward’s core fundamentals of leadership. [32:33] - The importance of investing in your strengths. [36:43] - The cultural aspects of leadership. [37:48] - Community, faith, and discipline in leadership. [46:32] - The result of Reward’s negotiation.  [48:33] - How to keep in touch with Reward. Quotes [39:37] - “When I'm developing my skills, it's not about me or making more money or me rising to the top. It's about the simple fact that I get to turn around and make the entire culture, the entire country, the entire company better.” ~ Reward Sibanda [41:43] - “On your path to leadership, you will have to be someone who truly disciplines yourself so that other people can gain.” ~ Reward Sibanda [41:55] - “You’ve got to believe in something, something greater than yourself.” ~ Reward Sibanda  Links  Reward Sibanda on LinkedIn Reward Sibanda’s Website Reward Sibanda on Instagram Reward Sibanda on Facebook Reward Sibanda on Twitter Reward Sibanda on YouTube Ubuntu philosophy Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!