Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on the Key Characteristics of a Visionary City Leader
Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is the Mayor of the City of Cape Town
Summary
Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis shares his insights on effective city leadership, with a focus on addressing complex urban challenges such as poverty and unemployment.
He underscores the significance of having a clear, well-defined vision and the capacity to narrow down priorities, all while tirelessly communicating these goals to secure backing.
Furthermore, Hill-Lewis emphasises the importance of being detail-oriented and capable of diving into project implementation.
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