Born a warrior. In this first episode of CEO Nights, Nyimpini talks to Dan Marokane about his personal journey, from his upbringing and early influences, to his career path and leadership principles. Key topics include the importance of hard work, education, international exposure, role models, problem-solving skills, cultural transformation at Eskom, long-term viability, and executing strategies with a competent team. Dan shares insights on balancing being a tough taskmaster with showing compassion, the cost and benefits of living by one's values, continuous learning, and preparing the next generation of leaders. This episode was recorded live at Nedbank Atrium.