Episodes
We discuss leading organisations of the future for the future with Professor Theo H Veldsman. Organisational design (or architecture) pertains to the ‘delivery logic’ set up by organisations to establish, unlock, and deliver ongoing value for its stakeholders.
Published 09/03/18
For the last #WomensMonth special, Bongani is joined by business industry titan, entrepreneur and trailblazer Phuti Mahanyele. She lists 5 women dead or alive who have shaped her and her business acumen. She also shares life lessons, her entrepreneurship journey, and how her leadership style has changed over the years.
Published 08/27/18
Adriaan chats to Edith Venter from The Unlimited Group. From flight secretary, to executive wife, to society hostess, to formidable businesswoman - she shares parts of her fascinating journey and her views on leadership.
Published 08/27/18
For the first #CEOroundtable, Bongani is joined by CEOs Jenny Retief, Manzini Zungu and Lindiwe Nkuna - discussing effective leadership, principles to running a successful business, and building millennial gen and women-friendly working environments. Themba Mnguni joins the show to talk legal tips for start-up entrepreneurs.
Published 08/20/18
Adriaan speaks with Nick Christelis about his highs and lows over the last year as he travelled the globe teaching, coaching and consulting with leaders. Nick also shares his views on the state of leadership in the world, what kind of leaders we need, and how to develop them.
Published 08/20/18
Adriaan speaks to Greg Solomon about his leadership at McDonald's SA. Greg’s experience as a seasoned leader comes through clearly in this conversation as he shares his views on the state of leadership in the world, what kind of leaders we need, and how to develop them.
Published 08/20/18
The team continues to celebrate distinguished women for their Women's Month special. For the second segment, Bongani is joined by Morocco-born and South Africa-based fashion designer Loubna Combalat, who turns art into fashion and fashion into art. She also drops pearls of wisdom about her journey as a well-traveled artist.
Published 08/13/18
The team continues to celebrate distinguished women for their Women's Month special. This week, Bongani is joined by Botswana-born and South Africa-based musician Mpho Sebina. They talk all things branding and understanding the business of music. Mpho also shares her life story.
Published 08/13/18
Adriaan and Louis Groenewald (CEO & Founding Partner at The Leadership Platform) have a podcast conversation directly from the African Bush. They introduce the Global Leadership Platform #GLP APP - an exciting innovative invention or creation developed over the last few years. They discuss why this Leadership App has been developed and how it can make a difference in the world and field of leadership development. This relates to, and is relevant to all members of the public, corporate...
Published 08/13/18
In light of Women's Month, Bongani is joined by a panel of accomplished women for an appreciation show. They look at some of the challenges women face in order to thrive in different industries and explore changes that can be implemented to allow women to succeed. Joining Bongani is Jean Chawapiwa, Liziwe Ntshweza, Boitumelo Katisi and Reneilwe Maleka.
Published 08/06/18
If ever there was someone to get inspirational leadership lessons from, it’s Adv. Thuli Madonsela. According to the advocate, being a leader is about thinking about the impact your life has on other people. She also discusses how important it is to make people feel significant and that they are being listened to. When asked about her role models, she talks about her mother, who was very compassionate, and her father, who was a disciplinarian. The ultimate message is that we can all come...
Published 08/06/18
Has the ability to make issues trend globally on social platforms made it easier to raise awareness? Bongani investigates what activism in the digital age looks like, and whether the youth can really change the world one hashtag at a time. He is joined by Holly (editor of Cosmopolitan), Nelisa Ngqulana (MD of PR Trends), Lerato Motaung (student activist & radical feminist), Motlatsi Motseoile (founder on Grandeur) and Cathy (from SADAG).
Published 07/30/18
The Leadership Platform interviews Catherine Constantinides - a leader who is actively making the difference... humanitarian, international climate and enviro activist, entrepreneur, Mandela Washington Fellow, M&G Top200Young South Africans, Tutu Fellow, and Director at Miss Earth and Generation Earth. We discuss her role as a leader in society in context with the significant principle: I-LEAD: "It starts with me - I lead from where I stand”.
Published 07/30/18
Bongani engages with Nic Haralambous on his new book, 'Do.Fail.Learn.Repeat' - a gripping story narrating the life of 'Nic Harry'. Nic opens up about his “15 years of back-to-back failures”, business lessons and what it takes to really make it as an entrepreneur. They also talk about changing the face of retail and how retailers should be thinking about doing business. No one talks about how hard it is, how lonely it is, and how difficult it is to build a business. No one is willing to forgo...
Published 07/23/18
Bongani is joined by Hon. Ms Tasneem Motara (MP), who serves as a Permanente Delegate and a Provincial Whip of the Gauteng Province in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), to discuss the youth unemployment rate, her duties, and what the #ThumaMina administration has in store for the youth. They are also joined by Catherine Constantinides to discuss #MandelaDay and the Power Summit.
Published 07/16/18
This Global Leadership Master Class is a continuation of our previous interview with Prof. Veldsman about Leadership Maturity. He profiles Leadership Maturity in the critical relationships to the self, others and the world. With Prof. Theo H. Veldsman, Louis Groenewald and Kevin Farquharson (The Leadership Platform).
Published 07/16/18
Bongani gets 'sirious' with Susan Bennett - the original voice of Siri. They talk about life lessons, leadership and choices. Susan relays her life story and how she became "accidentally famous" - being the voice of Siri and all.They also play a quick-fire trivia which Susan answers in her 'Siri voice'. It's a YLP tell-all exclusive!
Published 07/09/18
Bongani is joined by mother and CEO, Mpotseng Lebentlele. They speak about work-life balance and how Mpotseng juggles being a mom, running a business, and meeting the demands of a full-time job all at once.
Published 07/02/18
The BLSA (Business Leadership South Africa) Authentic Leadership Conversation Series. Adriaan Groenewald and Rogers Sithole interview the dynamic Busisiwe Mavuso - COO at BLSA. They discuss leadership and various societal challenges from her perspective.
Published 07/02/18
Through this initiative with Business Leadership South Africa, we interview various CEOs from the BLSA and get to know our leaders by placing focus on Authentic Leadership and how these attributes contribute toward multiplying leaders, moving society, and transforming towards an empowered society. This week we talk to Colin Coleman - Managing Director and Partner at Goldman Sachs and board member of BLSA.
Published 07/02/18
Bongani is joined by Siya Khumalo, author of 'You Have To Be Gay To Know God'. They discuss religion, sex and politics. Singer-songwriter Moonchild Sanelly also drops by to chat about her music career, women empowerment and touring Europe.
Published 06/25/18
Leadership maturity refers to a leader’s ability to engage consistently in relevant, productive and uplifting ways. On the Global Leadership Masterclass, Louis Groenewald & Kevin Farquharson chat with Prof. Theo Veldsman to discuss this leadership maturity.
Published 06/25/18
Bongani is joined today by South African rapper & poet Sho Madjozi to talk all things Identity and Originality. They also reflect on her past and how it's shaped who she is; "Sho Madjozi" as a creative outlet & a persona to reflect the times in an artistic way. FAKA joins the conversation live from Berlin to about their song played at the Versace s/s 19 by Donatella Versace and touring Europe.
Published 06/18/18
The BLSA (Business Leadership South Africa) Authentic Leadership Conversation Series. Through this initiative various CEO's from the BLSA gets interviewed, with the focus on Authentic Leadership styles and how these attributes contribute to multiplying leaders - moving society - transforming towards an empowered society. This week #leader - guest: Andile Sangqu - Executive Head at Anglo American SA, also a board member of BLSA.
Published 06/18/18
Bongani is joined by thought leader and content creator Nhlanhla Simphiwe Mthembu to discuss Black Excellence. She challenges the conventional definition of what 'excellence' is and explains why black excellence cannot only be celebrated when people thrive in 'reputable’ ways - academic performance, entrepreneurial advancements, owning a German car, owning an apartment in SA's fancy suburbs, or speaking with a Model-C accent. She explains that from experience and observation, the current...
Published 06/11/18