A relentless and self-determined individual, Lonwabo is described by his colleagues as somebody who is persistent. This ability, he says, has helped him improve himself and be where he is today. He is tenacious and highly driven, and whenever a door closes, he seeks another way in.
THEN
Service Consultant,
Discovery Health
NOW
Operations Manager, Internal Services
STRENGTHS
Problem solver, Persuasive, Outgoing, Friendly
HIGHLIGHTS
Star Award winner 2014, Health Operations winner – internal services 2017 mentoring junior employees
Even when down he’s never out
Lonwabo embodies what it means to pursue your goals and never give up. He has worked for Discovery for five years, constantly striving to do his best - and that’s what has helped him achieve his goals.
The building blocks to creating a legacy
Lonwabo is described as a fantastic person, who’s always willing to go out of his way to assist and make people feel good about themselves, as well as always encouraging people to want more and aim higher.
He is always supportive of others urging them to set new goals to aspire to. He always advises his team to never give up on their dreams “as you never know when lady luck will strike”. His colleagues see him as someone they aspire to be like.
Never forget to bring along the smaller guys
Lonwabo is the type of guy who never forgets to create opportunities for others whenever he progresses along, he loves it when he’s team members get given better opportunities in other areas of the business and soaring to even greater heights
Working towards bigger goals
Lonwabo may be described as pushy, but this, he says, is because he wants to see everyone in his team succeed and reaching for more than they believe they can attain.
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