14 Leadership Commandments

In 14 Leadership Commandments: Trust-Based Leadership in Action, Dr. Charles Du Toit distills over three decades of experience in leadership, HR, and conflict management into 14 transformative principles designed to guide leaders through pivotal moments that define their influence and success.

Drawing from real-life scenarios, case studies, and years of coaching thousands of leaders across industries, Dr. Du Toit emphasises that leadership is not just about results-it's about relationships built on trust. Each chapter offers practical tools and exercises, helping leaders:

-Recognise and respond effectively to "leadership moments."

-Build trust and strengthen connections within their teams.

-Navigate challenges with empathy, courage, and consistency.

Whether you're a new supervisor or a seasoned executive, this book provides actionable insights to elevate your leadership journey. Discover how to cultivate a culture where trust thrives, teams flourish, and organisational goals are achieved with integrity.

14 Leadership Commandments is more than a book-it's your go-to guide for mastering trust-based leadership in today's ever-evolving business landscape.

Dr. Charles Du Toit, a leadership expert with a PhD in Leadership from the University of Johannesburg (2014), has built a distinguished career in HR, training, and leadership development. His thesis, "The Role of HR in Creating a Leadership Brand," defines his mission of fostering trust-based leadership.With 14 years at VWSA in HR, IR, and training leadership roles, 15 years as HR Director at Eveready (PTY) Ltd, and a year as HR Executive at MA Automotive, Dr. Du Toit brings extensive corporate experience. He now leads The Trust-based Leadership Academy, specializing in leadership, business, HR, and conflict management for both academic and corporate clients.Dr. Du Toit is a seasoned lecturer, teaching leadership and HR at the master's and doctoral levels at NMMU, Stellenbosch, and TUT universities. A prolific writer, he has authored two books: Onboarding: Strategies for Getting Employees Up to Speed Faster and Trust-Based Leadership: The 9 Principles.He is active in his community, serving in roles such as Chair of the Nelson Mandela Bay HR Forum, founder of the Uitenhage Peace Committee, and advisory board member for NMMU Business School.