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The Power of African Thinking
About Ubuntu, unifying leadership and a new world
Paperback || Leontine van Hooft || GreenDreamWorks
Is it a coincidence that recent leaders have African roots? Charismatic people like Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, Desmond Tutu, Paul Kagame and Barack Obama have been praised for their knowledge, vision, skills, unifying abilityand their thoroughness. These are leaders who focus on vision, courage, passion and compassion. They are builders, peace makers and campaigners for equal rights. A substantial part of this leadership style is the African philosophy of Ubuntu. Ubuntu means simply ‘I exi...
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Balla and the Secret of the Source
The Unicorn of the Blue Nile, The Stool of the Ashanti
Hardcover || Leontine van Hooft || GreenDreamWorks || met inkijkexemplaar
‘Funga Alafia! A warm welcome to you, lovely people!
The Sages of the World have asked me, Balla the Griot, for help! The fog has engulfed an African village, and their water source has turned into ice! The Sages chose me because I know beautiful legends and stories that the young and old can learn from. Stories about determination, bravery, passion and the courage to help other people. I’m sure the fog cannot compete with that!
Luckily, Aimée is going to help me. She’s good at tellin...
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The way to gross global happiness
about Ubuntu, inclusive and value-driven organisations
Paperback || Leontine van Hooft || GreenDreamCompany.com
In Africa, the Sources the Pillars, the Bearers and the Beacons are the foundation of Ubuntu, a philosophy that sees solidarity and humanity as the greatest strength and value.
This ancient philosophy is anchored in the national cultures of Africa, and has found its way into organisational cultures and management styles in contemporary Africa. It has become the backbone of a huge socio-economic development model that is welcoming the African Renaissance worldwide, deserving both respect and f...
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Balla and the Forest of Legends
Queen Numbi and the White Lions, Fumo Liyongo and the Dance of the Drums
Hardcover || Leontine van Hooft || GreenDreamWorks || met inkijkexemplaar
A beautifully illustrated, artistic children’s book featuring a mix of comics, an overarching storyline and background information. In the book Balla, the Griot, tells two stories from Africa that are hundreds and hundreds of years old in a modern and at the same time magical way. Stories about love, friendship, cleverness and leadership.
Balla and the Forest of Legends is written for all children who love beautiful stories, and especially for children who have a special connection with Afr...
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Yungo and Anansi
The Search for the Missing Kiwi
2021 || Hardcover || Leontine van Hooft || GreenDreamWorks || met inkijkexemplaar
It is 10 o’clock! Yungo, the strange bird, is hungry. But Anansi the sly spider has run off with its basket of kiwis! Yungo asks you, the reader or narrator, and the animals in the Forest for help.
Yungo changes its colour depending on how it feels: green when happy, yellow when sad, dark blue when angry and light purple when it is afraid.
An adventurous and funny story about sharing, forgiveness and friendship.
Inspired by the African Ubuntu philosophy: ‘I am, because We are’
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