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Michael Jordaan speaks of brutal truths, humility and adaptation in Covid-19 crisis

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A brilliant commentary by former FNB CEO, Michael Jordaan on the challenges and especially the opportunities you can grab if you are courageous enough to face the brutal reality of your business and your life. And if you do this it becomes a lot easier to make the right decision, Jordaan tells Biznews editor-in-chief Alec Hogg in this frank discussion about the immediate future and beyond Covid-19. - Stanley Karombo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 May 2020 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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