MBA student Ané van Lill shares how her Stellenbosch Business School journey reshaped her understanding of leadership — from performance-driven thinking to reflective, responsible leadership that empowers others. In this interview, Ané discusses: • Shifting from performance-chasing to leading with purpose • Using reflective thinking to understand people and decisions • How systems thinking expanded her leadership perspective • Why she chose Stellenbosch Business School for its values-aligned approach • Her advice for future MBA students • How she plans to grow her business with purpose after the MBA