Fred Roed.

Entrepreneur. Writer. Speaker. Investor. Father. Fred is the founder and CEO of Heavy Chef, a learning community for entrepreneurs. Fred believes that entrepreneurs can change the world for the better.

All tagged leadership

Jan 18

Jan 18 Leadership Starts With You (And Me)

Fred Roed

7 Discipline

The lack of leadership in South Africa right now makes even me, a die-hard optimist, grumpy.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Peace

Fred Roed

11 Service

There is a story unfolding in South Africa. Right now, the chapter we’re in is a tragic one. As a leader, it’s imperative that you write your own part in this story, rather than let others write it for you.

Oct 14

Oct 14 How To Lead A Team Of Grumpy Programmers

Fred Roed

5 Work

My team used to call the developer room ‘Mordor’. The door to Mordor was shut most of the time, an indicator of division in our ranks.

Jun 12

Jun 12 What Does Leadership Mean?

Fred Roed

8 Learning

In today's world, the question of leadership is becoming increasingly important. We’re confronted by challenges that we’re not used to.