Resources & Insights
Blogs, media, books, podcasts and other resources
Blogs / Opinions
Don’t Screw Up Your Interview
Being a brilliant leader, doesn't mean you'll ACE your job...
Excellent vs. Average – How to Hire a Great CMO
In this past week, several leaders in my network expressed...
Superhero women leaders in our network: Shameela Soobramoney
During Women's month, the Jack Hammer team has been waving the...
In the Media
The Right to Disconnect: Why It Matters for Employees and Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped the way we work,...
Business Unusual: Rethinking DEI and the Global Backlash
Diversity isn’t just about what you see — it’s about diversity of...
Hiring in Africa
Global multinationals seeking to invest in Africa are no longer automatically opting for South Africa first before spreading their wings to the rest of the continent, but are instead increasingly setting up shop directly in the market they wish to enter.
Jack Hammer CEO, Debbie Goodman, gave some more insight to this in a recent interview with eNCA.
Job Search Truths: Why It’s Tougher in 2025 and What to Do About It
“Applying for ten roles and waiting to hear back is not a strategy. It’s wishful thinking.”- Advaita Naidoo75% of job seekers find new ...
C-Suite Shake-Ups: The Unpredictable Reality of Succession Planning
“Many companies think they have a strong leadership pipeline—until they don’t.”- Debbie GoodmanIn this episode of On Work and ...
Guides, Tools & Reports
Leadership in 2025: 8 Leadership Development Strategies for African C-Suite Leaders
The rules of leadership are being rewritten. Yesterday’s playbooks are obsolete, and clinging to...
Finding the facts: South Africa’s future leaders
Jack Hammer Executive Report 3
NPO Pre-Hire Checklist
An essential list of dos and don’ts to ensure a successful hire for your NPO in Africa.
Consider the market, job ad penetration, permits and visas, remuneration, and time to appointment.
Books
Books
IntheFlow
“A practical, accessible book based on mindfulness principles – with extraordinary outcomes.”
– Debbie Goodman, CEO of Jack Hammer
Books
The Living Room Leader
“My account of the shift that I and many of my peers have had to make in record time, in order to lead, hire and engage our people.”
– Debbie Goodman, CEO of Jack Hammer