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The Leadership Platform

English, Society/Show business/Gossip, 1 season, 150 episodes, 4 days, 14 hours, 43 minutes
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The Leadership Platform show is a show on the fringe of change in leadership development, debating leadership issues and casting the spotlight on leaders. Adriaan Groenewald as an accomplished author and leadership advisor has been interviewing and working with top leaders for more than 15 years, and is therefore perfectly placed to present the show. The show includes the Youth Leadership Platform, presented by Bongani Tau.
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Leader Interview: Xolile Sizani (Group Chief Executive at Servest SA)

Adriaan interviews Xolile Sizani - Group Chief Executive at Servest Group Africa: SA’s largest facilities management group. They discuss the current state of Servest Group Africa and Xolile’s turnaround strategy. Xolile also shares with us his views about leadership and his experience in this field, and he leaves a message to all leaders out there. www.cliffcentral.com
3/18/201929 minutes, 57 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Dr Urin Ferndale

We get to know Dr Urin Ferndale - current CEO at Jet (Edcon) - as he shares a variety of experiences about his unique life path as a leader in his long career in South Africa... plus his views about leadership. www.cliffcentral.com
2/4/201940 minutes, 38 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Beneath the Skin of Business & Print Media

Bongani is joined by Phumzile Mthembu and Jina Shabangu to discuss their entrepreneurial journey - how looking for products to help Phumzile's son with eczema led to her manufacturing organic products that helped his skin condition, and became a viable business opportunity for her. Then, Leeroy Esbend - founder of an online fashion magazine - discusses 2019 trends and how to save print media. www.cliffcentral.com
1/21/201947 minutes, 46 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Reflecting on 2018’s Leadership Conversations Pt 2

An Authentic Leadership conversation with The Leadership Platform and Prof. Theo Veldsman – reflecting on 2018’s Leadership conversations. www.cliffcentral.com
12/10/201839 minutes, 42 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Reflecting on 2018’s Leadership Conversations Pt 1

An Authentic Leadership conversation with The Leadership Platform and Prof. Theo Veldsman - reflecting on 2018’s Leadership conversations. www.cliffcentral.com
12/3/201837 minutes, 31 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: A Glaring Gap in the Valuation of Organisations' Leadership Capital

An Authentic Leadership conversation with Prof. Theo Veldsman - what capitals are available in a company to give it a competitive means in its process of creating sustainable well-voiced stakeholders? www.cliffcentral.com
11/26/20181 hour, 1 minute, 54 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Purpose, Success & Fear

Bongani Tau chats to Yamkela Keviet about 'understanding your purpose for success', the value of sacrifice, and running a couple of restaurants at 24. In the second installment, Bongani is joined by Brent Feinberg - a brilliant young author - to discuss his children's range of books, that help kids and adults have meaningful conversations about fear, understanding their gifts, and how the accompanying workshops are changing people's lives. www.cliffcentral.com
11/26/201845 minutes, 26 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Authentic Leadership with Mike Elliott

An Authentic Leadership conversation with Adriaan and Louis Groenewald, and Mike Elliott (Chief Executive Officer at Edgars). From formal accounting experience combined with entrepreneurship, to CEO at Edgars within the giant corporate world of Edcon. Together we explore and expand on his views and experiences in leadership. www.cliffcentral.com
11/19/201856 minutes, 59 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Learning from Leadership Failures

Bongani Tau is joined by Public Policy Specialist focusing on Local Economic Development and Government Institutional Planning and lecturer at North West University, Dr Kagiso TK Pooe, to discuss the science of Local Economic Development, why it has failed in the past, ethics, and the concept of servant leadership to solve our problems as a country intrinsically. Dr Pooe also shares his PhD journey and the value of character for leadership success, and compares thriving economies to ours and how people in leadership need to balance ethics with intellectual education. www.cliffcentral.com
11/19/201854 minutes, 26 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Decoding Ethical Leadership

Bongani Tau is joined by Dr Sooliman (Post-Doctorate Research Fellow, Faculty of Humanities: University of Pretoria) to decode the concept of Ethical Leadership, the effects of 'Neo-Apartheid', and why current leaders are ineffective in advocating for and driving social justice. www.cliffcentral.com
11/12/201859 minutes, 58 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Job Seekers & Keepers

Bongani speaks to Jake Willis, a recruitment expert, to get tips on how companies can make sure young people stay longer, building a 'millennial-friendly' working environment, and how job seekers can find and keep jobs. Jake also shares his entrepreneurial journey and ideas for business growth. www.cliffcentral.com
11/5/201844 minutes, 52 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Shared Leadership

Prof. Theo Veldsman joins the team to discuss architecting the team-based organisation of the future... the organisational design for the organisation and the operating model of an organisation to identify, create and deliver value to the target market of the organisation. www.cliffcentral.com
10/29/201859 minutes, 10 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Youth For Change

Bongani Tau is joined by One Young World ambassadors Lerato Selialia, Tshepiso Ramotsehoa and Sibusiso Malinga who unpack their experience of the 2018 One Young World summit in the Hague, Netherlands. The summit brought together over 2,000 youth leaders representing 196 countries to debate, formulate and share innovative solutions for the pressing issues the world faces - with a focus on education, environmental sustainability, health, human rights and poverty alleviation. The trio also share how the One Young World community has impacted their individual projects and how youth can tackle youth unemployment and poverty alleviation. www.cliffcentral.com
10/29/201854 minutes, 39 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Authentic Leadership with Gordana Biernat

A very enlightening conversation about authentic leadership between Adriaan and special guest Gordana Biernat: author, a selected Oprah's SuperSoul100 Teacher, speaker and thinker from Malmo, Sweden. Gordana is a strong and growing influencer and leader, a peer to well-known global influencers such as Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle and Tony Robbins. There are good reasons why she was selected as an Oprah’s Super Soul100 Teacher. Find out by listening to the interview. She actively raises awareness and consciousness globally through social media - helping others connect to themselves by helping them realise and remember “how we can move towards becoming greater, by remembering who we truly are.” www.cliffcentral.com
10/22/201847 minutes, 41 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform - Business Intelligence

Bongani is joined by Wall Street stock trader, business advisor, and founder of Future Gen Leaders - Thembi Buthelezi, to discuss all things business intelligence/ entrepreneur IQ (EIQ), why entrepreneurs fail, and how they can overcome their barriers. www.cliffcentral.com
10/22/201850 minutes, 30 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Authentic Leadership with Malik Melamu

Adriaan Groenewald, CEO of The Leadership Platform, interviews and welcomes a new Global Contributor onto the Global Leadership Platform (GLP). We learn more about Malik Melamu, CEO of MTN Sudan, as a leader and about his views on leadership, and the state of leadership in Africa and the world. A fascinating conversation filled with universal truths that could change your life as a leader. www.cliffcentral.com
10/15/201845 minutes, 43 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Africa Fashion Now

Bongani is joined by two fresh faces of AFI Johannesburg Fashion Week - Neo and Sibusiso - to discuss Fashion Week preparation and the creative process, individual brand narrative, African consumerism, the meaning of Afrocotoure, and how they are planning to lead in changing the fashion narrative globally. www.cliffcentral.com
10/8/201849 minutes, 54 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Authentic Leaders & Leadership

Adriaan interviews special leader-guest Angelique Du Toit - author, inspirational speaker, brand ambassador, and a global contributor on our #GLP Global Leadership Platform. Angelique has released quite a few very inspiring ‘life’ leadership books and is currently releasing her new book, 'Turn It Around - Shifting Perceptions In A Changing World'. We chat about what inspired her to write these books and experience Angelique’s personal passion, and through this her power to truly inspire as an authentic leader. www.cliffcentral.com
10/1/201851 minutes, 4 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Preserving Black History & Culture

"Bongani Tau talks to Thabiso Mahlape, the founder of BlackBird Books - a publishing house dedicated to amplifying unheard black voices and give a platform for black authors to showcase their work - about the role that books play in preserving our history and culture this heritage month. They also look at how literature can reshape the narrative of what it means to be young and African in the 21st century. " www.cliffcentral.com
9/10/201853 minutes, 44 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Toxic vs Authentic Leadership

The panel of Adriaan with Tineke Wulffers (Moya Institute), plus Arthie Moore and Jan Robberts (KI Leadership Institute) discuss a recent twitter poll showing that 92% of people agreed that the problem of toxic leadership is destroying our world: economically, politically, socially, morally, health-wise. We need a greater and more co-ordinated effort to create awareness of authentic leaders/ship. We need to get better at developing them. www.cliffcentral.com
9/10/201855 minutes, 47 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Leading Ladies Part 4 - Transforming Design South Africa

Bongani is joined by Cathy O’Clery – creative director of Platform Creatives and 100% Design SA – to discuss the design landscape of South Africa. Cathy shares her vision of building these platforms to get young designers discovered and funded to start their businesses. They also reflect on the changes that need to be introduced to even the playing field in design as a whole, to reflect the demographics of the new South Africa. Cathy also shares her success story and what it takes to thrive in the creative industry. www.cliffcentral.com
9/3/201842 minutes, 27 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Leadership Maturity - Profiling Mature & Immature Leadership

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. www.cliffcentral.com
9/3/201857 minutes, 15 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Leading Ladies Part 3

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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/27/201852 minutes, 38 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Edith Venter

Adriaan chats to Edith Venter from The Ultimate 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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/27/201840 minutes, 32 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform #CEOroundtable: Making it Work for Women & Millennials

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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/20/201858 minutes, 8 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Nick Christelis

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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/20/201830 minutes, 40 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Greg Solomon

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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/20/201832 minutes, 49 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Leading Ladies Part 2

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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/13/201831 minutes, 1 second
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Youth Leadership Platform: Leading Ladies Part 1

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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/13/201834 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Global Leadership Platform #GLP APP: A Platform for All Things Leadership

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 leaders, as well as to current standing, or upcoming leaders in society. www.cliffcentral.com
8/13/201853 minutes, 39 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: #ItsReigningWomen

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. www.cliffcentral.com
8/6/201856 minutes, 25 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class - REPLAY: Thuli Talks Leadership

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 together to fight corruption and continue to develop South Africa. So what’s next for the retiring public protector? This interview was first played in May 2016. www.cliffcentral.com
8/6/201855 minutes, 38 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Changing the World one Hashtag at a time

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). www.cliffcentral.com
7/30/201856 minutes, 14 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: The Principle of I-LEAD

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”. www.cliffcentral.com
7/30/201857 minutes, 25 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Do.Fail.Learn.Repeat

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 their ego and be honest. If nothing else, Nic is honest about his journey. www.cliffcentral.com
7/23/201858 minutes, 56 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Moving South Africa forward

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. www.cliffcentral.com
7/16/201857 minutes
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Global Leadership Master Class: Leadership Maturity Part 2 (Mature & Immature Leadership)

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). www.cliffcentral.com
7/16/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 28 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: #SiriOnCliffCentral

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! www.cliffcentral.com
7/9/201845 minutes, 28 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Work-Life Balance with Mpotseng Lebentlele

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. www.cliffcentral.com
7/2/201829 minutes, 6 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Colin Coleman (BLSA Authentic Leadership Conversation Series)

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. www.cliffcentral.com
7/2/201857 minutes, 37 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Busisiwe Mavuso (BLSA COO)

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. www.cliffcentral.com
7/2/20181 hour, 48 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Moonchild Sanelly

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. www.cliffcentral.com
6/25/201853 minutes, 27 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Leadership Maturity Part 1

Leadership maturity refers to a leader’s ability to engage consistently in relevant, productive and uplifting ways. On the Global Leadership Masterclass, Louis Groenewald and Kevin Farquharson chat with Prof. Theo Veldsman to discuss leadership maturity. www.cliffcentral.com
6/25/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform - All things identity with Sho Madjozi

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. www.cliffcentral.com
6/18/201849 minutes, 39 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: An Authentic Leadership Conversation with Andile Sangqu

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. www.cliffcentral.com
6/18/20181 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: BlackExcellence-ish

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 definition of black excellence excludes a vast majority of black people who are excelling in different ways and may leave them feeling inadequate and like under performers. The two also chat about specific childhood events and the impact that they may have had in her adult life. www.cliffcentral.com
6/11/201847 minutes, 50 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: An Authentic Leadership Conversation with Adrian Gore

We introduce our new initiative: The BLSA (Business Leadership South Africa) Authentic Leadership Conversation Series - through this initiative we will be interviewing various CEOs from the BLSA. We start the journey with our first special leader - Adrian Gore, CEO/Founder at Discovery Group and board member of BLSA. www.cliffcentral.com
6/11/201855 minutes, 28 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Overcoming Prejudice (Part 2)

One of the hardest tasks facing every South African is to dismantle the prejudice, fear and ignorance that have been instilled in us by the way our country is structured. Too often we think that our personal behaviour is unaffected by the past and that others are the problem. But is it true? In this interview, Bongani Tau gets comfortably uncomfortable with journalist C.L Bell as they discuss her book, 'Lost Where We Belong', which began as a reporting assignment on 'democracy in the old Transkei' for Time magazine, and evolves into an extended essay on identity, belonging and what it takes to probe the conscious and unconscious shadows of an apartheid childhood. www.cliffcentral.com
6/4/201837 minutes, 46 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Kallie Kriel, CEO of Afriforum

We live in a country with lots of polarity and diversity. In this interview we have a leader who has been in the media often of late. Adriaan and Louis Groenewald spend time with Kallie Kriel, CEO of Afriforum. Under his leadership their organisation has grown from ‘0’ to ‘more than 200 000 members’. Why? An insightful and interesting discussion. www.cliffcentral.com
6/4/201859 minutes, 25 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Overcoming Prejudice (Part 1)

One of the hardest tasks facing every South African is to dismantle the prejudice, fear and ignorance that have been instilled in us by the way our country is structured. Too often we think that our personal behaviour is unaffected by the past and that others are the problem. But is it true? In this interview, Bongani Tau gets comfortably uncomfortable with journalist C.L Bell as they discuss her book, 'Lost Where We Belong', which began as a reporting assignment on 'democracy in the old Transkei' for Time magazine, and evolves into an extended essay on identity, belonging and what it takes to probe the conscious and unconscious shadows of an apartheid childhood. www.cliffcentral.com
5/28/20181 hour, 7 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Shared Leadership

Louis Groenewald and Theo Veldsman talk about a new trend in the leadership culture of today. A culture moving beyond ’THE leader’ - mobilising the total leadership group of the organisation in such a way that it enables them to operate beyond hierarchy and function... converting them into a community based on 'Shared Leadership'. www.cliffcentral.com
5/28/20181 hour, 6 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: The Science of Influencing

Bongani speaks about the science of influencing, and gets up close and personal with social media influencer and TV personality Kim Jayde. www.cliffcentral.com
5/21/201848 minutes, 33 seconds
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Global Leadership Master Class: Ian Russell

The Leadership Platform interviews Ian Russell, Chief Executive Officer at BCX. A highly commercial, MBA qualified, senior executive with proven strong communication, stakeholder management and people leadership skills, developed in the technology, financial services and manufacturing sectors. www.cliffcentral.com
5/21/201855 minutes, 58 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Breaking Down Borders

It's the eve of the Breaking Down Borders Africa - a conference aimed at mobilising Africa's youth to tackle socio-economic issues. Bongani is joined by Motlatsi from the team to discuss the conference and its objectives. He also speaks to a young couple that left their jobs to start a company which creates sorbets using fresh fruits, spices and herbs. www.cliffcentral.com
5/14/201853 minutes, 38 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: From Corporate to Entrepreneur

Bongani is joined by Keshni Morar - corporate trailblazer turned entrepreneur - to talk about her transition from corporate to starting her own online styling business. They also discuss the online business culture in SA and its pain points, and how to lead innovatively. www.cliffcentral.com
5/7/201835 minutes, 54 seconds
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Leadership Masterclass: Catching Up with Grant Pattison

Adriaan, Louis and Rogers Sithole speak to Grant Pattison - Director at Companies and current CEO at EDCON. Four years ago Grant was our first guest on this show. We catch up and talk about authentic growth phases and leadership lessons learnt during these periods of change and challenges. A fascinating conversation! www.cliffcentral.com
5/7/201857 minutes, 57 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: The Power of a Single Word

Bongani is joined in studio by Melusi to discuss 'The Power of a Single Word' taken from Melusi's Everyday Zulu. His unique writing style, wonky sense of humour, frank political commentary and razor-sharp social observations come together to give people a one of a kind insight into isiZulu. www.cliffcentral.com
4/23/201848 minutes, 39 seconds
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Leadership Masterclass: Leadership as a Journey - How to Navigate this towards a Desired Future

Prof. Theo Veldsman shares his research, experience and vision about leadership as a journey - and how to navigate this towards a desired future. The Leadership Platform team explores this theme with him. Prof. Theo Veldsman is a Work Psychologist, Visiting Professor in Work Psychology at University of Johannesburg, Strategic Associate, InavitIQ. www.cliffcentral.com
4/23/201859 minutes
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Youth Leadership Platform: Future of SA Fashion

Bongani is joined in studio by designers from The Watermelon club and Bi-parrel to discuss the business of fashion. They also delve into modern day trends that will revolutionise the state of South African fashion. Ahead of South African Fashion Week, they also discuss inspiration for their forthcoming collections. www.cliffcentral.com
4/9/201824 minutes, 32 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Jeremy Maggs

Catch veteran television and radio broadcaster Jeremy Maggs in conversation with Bongani about his journalism career and his new book, which documents some of the best conversations he's had with extraordinary South Africans. He also opens up about his mother's passing and slams media speculation about him leaving eNCA for the SABC. www.cliffcentral.com
3/26/201842 minutes, 56 seconds
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Leadership Masterclass: Ethical Leadership

The guest Dr Leon van Vuuren is the Executive Director: Professional & Business Ethics at The Ethics Institute, and a strategic partner with the Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology of South Africa. The team talk about what best describes good ethical leadership in today’s society - using current and rapid changes as a backdrop i.e. leadership change, social media, information access etc. - because of its direct impact on society. www.cliffcentral.com
3/26/201854 minutes, 41 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Entrepreneuring Right

Bongani Tau is joined by Tafadzwa (Riversands Incubation Hub) and Kendall (Tsimologong Innovation Precinct) to discuss principles of authentic leadership in helping entrepreneurs start and run successful and sustainable businesses. www.cliffcentral.com
3/19/201854 minutes, 24 seconds
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Leadership Transitions: Moving Along

Leadership transitions (LTs) are inherent to and critical passages in the career of any leader, e.g. from one requisite level of work to another; from one type of position/role to another; or from one organisational function to another. A discussion that should pique the interest of all current or perspective leaders. www.cliffcentral.com
3/19/201857 minutes, 35 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Jo-Ann De Wet & Brigitte Da Gama

Adriaan interviews two executives, Jo-Ann De Wet - Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer, and Brigitte Da Gama - Executive Human Capital at McDonald's Corporation South Arica. They have an interesting discussion about their journeys (personal and career), followed by an inspiring authentic leadership conversation. www.cliffcentral.com
3/12/201858 minutes, 6 seconds
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Leadership Masterclass: Dr Thuli Tabudi

An inspirational conversation/interview with Adriaan Groenewald (CEO of Leadership Platform), his colleague Kevin and Dr Thuli Tabudi - Group HR Executive at SPAR. Thuli shares her dynamic views on authentic leadership, plus her inspiring life path and journey from scrubbing floors in a small Soweto General Dealership to where she is today. www.cliffcentral.com
3/5/201859 minutes, 56 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Black Panther & Afrofuturism

With the recent release of the new Marvel film Black Panther and its success, Afrofuturism has been a topic of discussion worldwide. Bongani Tau is joined in studio by Rashieda Witter (MA) and Kholeka Shange (PhD) to talk about Black Radical Imagination, Black to the Future and to break down Afrofuturism. www.cliffcentral.com
2/26/201852 minutes, 35 seconds
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Leadership Masterclass: The Future of Leadership & Leadership Ineffectiveness

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald - along with Dr Andrew Johnson from ESKOM - talk about the future of leadership and leadership ineffectiveness. www.cliffcentral.com
2/19/201859 minutes, 37 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Inside Inxeba

After the Twitter uproar following the release of the movie Inxeba (The Wound), Bongani talks to the director John Trengove and lead actor Nakhane to unpack the important narratives of the movie lost in the public outrage. www.cliffcentral.com
2/12/201852 minutes
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Leadership Master Class: Opposition Management

Adriaan and Louis facilitate a leadership master class with Prof. Theo Veldsman on a crucial yet forgotten element - Opponent or Opposition Management. We always refer to leaders and followers, but what about opponents in political and corporate environments? www.cliffcentral.com
2/5/201856 minutes, 40 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Celebrating the Legacy of Hugh Masekela

Bongani is joined in studio by veteran producer, director, musician and creator of the iconic stage play 'Sarafina' Mbongeni Ngema, to honour and celebrate the legacy of legendary jazz artist, Hugh Masekela. They talk about music and dramatic art as a form of protest and tool in fighting social injustice. And find out how some of South Africa's biggest artists and celebrities will remember 'Bra Hugh' with a special montage. www.cliffcentral.com
1/29/201854 minutes, 23 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Indie Filmmaking in SA

With today's fast-growing demand for digital content, we explore the business of independent or indie filmmaking in South Africa with two young film producers, Lungile Ngidi and Cherryl. We also talk about the power of storytelling with young actors in the industry who reveal what it takes to survive and thrive in the world of film. www.cliffcentral.com
1/22/201852 minutes, 18 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Leadership App & the 'Me-Model'

The team looks at the exciting development and prospects of their Leadership App that will be launched soon - a potential 'black hole' or TED where all things #Leadership gravitate toward it. Louis and Adriaan also discuss the 'Me-Model' - an incisive breakthrough in how to be optimally self-motivated. www.cliffcentral.com
1/22/201853 minutes, 17 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Youth & Literature

Youth leader and avid reader Ludwekazi Ndlazi and Chief Strategic Officer at Club Readership Mahlodi Kgatle talk to the Bongani Tau about the opportunities for entrepreneurship within literature, and the importance of cultivating a reading culture among young people. www.cliffcentral.com
1/15/201853 minutes, 38 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Dynamic Leadership & Philanthropy

This week Bongani discusses innovation and dynamic leadership within civil society and the entrepreneurial sphere. Joining him is veteran entrepreneur and Beehive Capital executive Pumulani Ncube, as well as Mobile Computer Class founder & GIBS Festival of Ideas winner, Luleka Mkuzo - plus GIBS senior marketing manager, Fazlyn Toffie. www.cliffcentral.com
1/8/201849 minutes, 15 seconds
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SME Interview: Wayne Duvenage on Ethics Activism

The panel, including Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor, speaks to Wayne Duvenage, Chairman of OUTA, on the role that OUTA has played as Ethics Activists in South Africa. www.cliffcentral.com
1/8/201829 minutes, 16 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: The Need for Ethics Activists

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter of RaizCorp speak with Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor during our monthly Ethics focus on the need for Ethics Activists. www.cliffcentral.com
1/8/201828 minutes, 31 seconds
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SME Interview: The Workspace Culture of Entrepreneurship

The panel speaks to Cornelius Joubert of NeuNomad on the future of work and the workspace culture of entrepreneurship. www.cliffcentral.com
12/18/201729 minutes, 12 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Diversifying out of a Stalled Economy

Richard Angus, Safiyyah Boolay of New Habits, and Leandi Streeter of RaizCorp speak with Sean Temlett on diversifying out of a stalled South African economy. www.cliffcentral.com
12/18/201728 minutes, 49 seconds
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Leadership Master Class 2017

Leaders Adriaan, Louis and Prof. Theo Veldsman summarise and have a careful look at how the past year’s Leadership Master Class sessions have assisted in and allowed them and other leaders to achieve and contribute to the hope, goals and their drive to assist leaders to remain and become more leadership fit, and to move closer to the #authentic leader in the self. www.cliffcentral.com
12/18/20171 hour, 45 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Photography as Art

"An image is a moment in time when everything appears as though perfect". In this episode, Bongani explores photography as an art form. He is joined by photographer and visual artist Anthony Bila, and Austin Malema - esteemed young creatives. They also explore the intricacies of diversity, race and merit vs friendship in business deals. www.cliffcentral.com
12/11/201748 minutes, 39 seconds
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SME Interview: The Challenges

The panel speak to Ziyanda Masiza, Wendy Mahoney and Greg Serandos on the challenges to sustainably improve performance, growing a business, being more competitive and more innovative. www.cliffcentral.com
12/11/201727 minutes, 48 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Innovation

Richard Angus, Safiyyah Boolay of New Habits, and Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp speak with Greg Serandos and Wendy Mahoney on innovation – is this a critical asset in your business to help you scale and grow or just a fad? www.cliffcentral.com
12/11/201728 minutes, 45 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Sibanye Colloqium (sponsored by Sibanye)

A Leadership Platform get together with Sibanye Academy and a dynamic panel of members, including Thabisile Phumo - Executive Head of Stakeholder Relations: Sibanye Stillwater, and other successful business owners. An interesting discussion about entrepreneurship "within Sibanye communities" - their experiences, the real challenges and how success was and can be achieved. www.cliffcentral.com
12/11/201746 minutes
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Youth Leadership Platform: Capability

Bongani is joined in studio by Regional Vice President (Africa) of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Badibanga Promesse, to discuss how the lack of "capability" in leadership has negatively affected the state of the nation. They also discuss strategies to help move the country in the direction of "capability" - that creates value which is quantifiable and sustainable. www.cliffcentral.com
12/4/201753 minutes, 53 seconds
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SME Interview: The Culture of Saving

The panel speaks to Mosidi Modise and Greg Serandos on the culture of saving, both locally and internationally. www.cliffcentral.com
12/4/201728 minutes, 54 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Global Shapers

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter of RaizCorp speak with Mosidi Modise - Founding Curator of the Global Shapers Stellenbosch Hub - about her recent trip to Shanghai with a group of 8 Shapers, and what she discovered. www.cliffcentral.com
12/4/201726 minutes, 35 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Bob Skinstad

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald interview Bob Skinstad - former Springbok rugby player and captain. He is also a business developer at Draper/Gain Investments, co-owner at Knife Capital, and public speaker at 80/20 Mindset. A professional sportsman who seems to have made the transition from being in the limelight to being a successful leader and businessman. We explore this journey with him. www.cliffcentral.com
12/4/201754 minutes, 13 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform - Sponsored by Sibanye: Imfundo Secondary School

Students from the Imfundo Secondary School in Fochville came together to share their views on topics that are close to their hearts - parents' lack of involvement in their children’s education, substance abuse in students and parents, and gangsterism... which all are challenges to these students. Hosted by Bongani Tau. www.cliffcentral.com
11/27/20171 hour, 54 seconds
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SME Interview: Be Heard

The panel, including Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor, speak to Brian Adams - Managing Director of Be Heard. www.cliffcentral.com
11/27/201730 minutes, 11 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Ethical Decisions & Dilemmas

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp speak with Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor during our monthly ethics focus on the topic of ethical decisions and dilemmas. www.cliffcentral.com
11/27/201729 minutes, 4 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Eunoia Leadership

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald interview Mohamed Maher from Stockholm, Sweden - a leadership and organisational culture consultant and founder of Eunoia Leadership. He visits SA in Feb 2018 - we see what he offers. www.cliffcentral.com
11/27/201757 minutes, 57 seconds
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SME Interview: Handling Personal Information

Richard Angus speaks to Chantelle Fraser, CEO Dracore Data Sciences, about personal information and the latest on the widely-publicised data leak of South African personal information. www.cliffcentral.com
11/20/201729 minutes, 41 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Identity Theft

Richard Angus speaks to Claude Langley - Business Development Manager, Africa for HID Global - about the issues and challenges of identity theft. www.cliffcentral.com
11/20/201728 minutes, 34 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: #CorporateActivismCampaign

Dean and Director at Henley Business School Africa Jon Foster-Pedley talks to Adriaan and Louis Groenewald about leadership in context with #Activism and #CorporateActivismCampaign. www.cliffcentral.com
11/20/201759 minutes, 6 seconds
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SME Interview: Samantha Selesnick

The panel, including Emma Wilson, chats to Samantha Selesnick - CEO Of Paper Packaging Place - on her experiences of digital marketing. www.cliffcentral.com
11/13/201729 minutes, 10 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Traditional vs Digital Marketing

Richard Angus speaks to Emma Wilson, Managing Director of Polka Dot Digital about traditional vs digital marketing. www.cliffcentral.com
11/13/201728 minutes, 7 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: The National Leadership Standard & Pledge for SA

Leaders Adriaan Groenewald, Marius Meyer - CEO at SABPP, Xolani Mawande -COO at SABPP, and Prof. Theo Veldsman discuss the journey and importance of the new initiative The National Leadership Standard and Pledge for South Africa. www.cliffcentral.com
11/13/20171 hour, 55 seconds
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SME Interview: Entrepreneurial Guidance with Sue Cloete Hopkins

The panel, including Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp, chat to Sue Cloete Hopkins - Partner Elite Manager at Raizcorp - about entrepreneurial guidance and support. www.cliffcentral.com
11/6/201731 minutes, 9 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Mentorship as an Entrepreneur

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp speak with Mark Peters and Sue Cloete Hopkins - Partner Elite Manager at Raizcorp - about mentorship as an entrepreneur... all the issues to consider. www.cliffcentral.com
11/6/201725 minutes, 30 seconds
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Seamless Authentic Leadership with Thys Loubser

Adriaan and Louis interview leader Thys Loubser - integral business coach and owner at MJL Consulting. He has previously served as CEO of KWV, SANS Fibres and Managing Director at Pep International. A leader who has managed to remain relevant in various fields because of his unique leadership skills - all this is pulled into the universal context of seamless authentic leadership. www.cliffcentral.com
11/6/201757 minutes, 44 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Monisha Prem (Part 2)

Richard Angus from The Finance Team and Leandi Streeter from Raizcorp, continue with the book review of Monisha Prem’s book 'Snapshot your Business - A Simple Legal Guide for Entrepreneurs'. www.cliffcentral.com
10/30/201728 minutes, 55 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Monisha Prem (Part 1)

Richard Angus from The Finance Team and Leandi Streeter from Raizcorp, speak with Monisha Prem about her book, 'Snapshot your Business - A Simple Legal Guide for Entrepreneurs'. www.cliffcentral.com
10/30/201727 minutes, 51 seconds
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Connecting with Authentic Leadership

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald share very relatable and valuable leadership thoughts, ideas and experiences - using their beautiful South Africa Kruger National Park as a live backdrop. If you feel a need to connect with the authentic leader in you, or with current leader/leadership insights and inspiration, join this inspiring and insightful conversation. www.cliffcentral.com
10/30/201730 minutes, 31 seconds
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Leadership Master Lesson: Storytelling in Leadership

Adriaan and Prof. Theo Veldsman discuss the value of storytelling in leadership and everyday life. A skill that can potentially increase the power of persuasive influence and has the ability to bring about meaning. It can serve as a bridge between the leader and the context, and this can allow the follower to understand the context. www.cliffcentral.com
10/30/201730 minutes, 11 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform - Sponsored by Sibanye: Innovative Solutions at Randfontein High

Often enough teaching and learning in typical high schools is rendered ineffective by lack of resources. Some schools like Randfontein High School, however, have worked hard to go against this. Bongani sits with the learners and teacher of the school to talk about innovative solutions the school has put in place to curb the challenges and optimise their teaching methods. Brought to you by Sibanye. Sibanye · www.cliffcentral.com
10/23/201754 minutes, 39 seconds
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SME Interview: Dr Janette Minnaar

The panel, including Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor, speaks to Dr Janette Minnaar of ProEthics about the legal responsibilities of boards and executives in the context of international bribery legislation and responsibilities for ethics training. www.cliffcentral.com
10/23/201729 minutes, 40 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: The Role of Ethics Training

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter of RaizCorp speak to Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor during their monthly ethics focus on the topic of the role of ethics training. www.cliffcentral.com
10/23/201728 minutes, 30 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Authentic Leadership Principles

Adriaan invites Dr Jopie de Beer, CEO of JvR Africa Group, to share her leadership journey. They discuss authentic leadership principles and an article written by her recently: Negative Consensus on Leadership Amongst South Africans Calls For Resilience. www.cliffcentral.com
10/23/201756 minutes, 58 seconds
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SME Interview: Llewellan Vance

The panel, including Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp, chat to Llewellan Vance - founder of Evolve Technologies - about his experiences as an entrepreneur. www.cliffcentral.com
10/16/201730 minutes, 32 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Is SA ready for IoT?

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp speak to Llewellan Vance, founder of Evolve Technologies, and Brendan Stott - Technical Director/Solution Architect of Evolve Technologies - about gearing up for the internet of things... is SA ready? www.cliffcentral.com
10/16/201730 minutes, 8 seconds
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Leadership Transformation Platform: Authentic Leadership with Magda Wierzycka

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald interview special guest and authentic leader Magda Wierzycka, CEO at Sygnia Asset Management. She has made herself significant by actively getting involved as a business leader, and courageously speaking up against toxic leadership and corruption in SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/16/201755 minutes, 35 seconds
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SME Interview: Mark Essey

The panel, including Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp, chats to Mark Essey, CEO of Debt-In (a specialised debt recovery provider) about his experiences as an entrepreneur. www.cliffcentral.com
10/9/201728 minutes, 33 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Managing your Receivables

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter of Raizcorp speak with Mark Essey, CEO of Debt-In, about managing your receivables and issues to consider. www.cliffcentral.com
10/9/201729 minutes, 25 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Authentic Leadership Principles

Adriaan and Louis discuss authentic leadership principles with Dr Tineke Wulffers, Director at Moya Institute of Authentic Leadership and author of ‘Authentic Leadership Effectiveness for Individuals and Teams’. She also shares her personal journey that brought all this to fruition. www.cliffcentral.com
10/9/201758 minutes, 18 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Personal issues learners deal with

Often high school learners are tasked with heavy loads of work to get through, over and above complex subject topics they need to master from the syllabus. Very little emphasis is placed on the pupil's emotional and otherwise wellbeing. Bongani Tau and the learners at TM Letlhake Secondary School delve into some of the personal issues learners deal with. These span from child headed families to the effects of unemployment on the learners. www.cliffcentral.com
10/2/201755 minutes, 45 seconds
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SME Interview - Mark Turpin

The panel speak to Mark Turpin, on "Ethical Leadership in the workplace". www.cliffcentral.com
10/2/201727 minutes, 58 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation - Ethical Leadership

Richard Angus and Leandi Streeter speak with Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor, on "What is Ethical Leadership? www.cliffcentral.com
10/2/201728 minutes, 36 seconds
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Leader Interview - Nico Steyn

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald interview Nico Steyn, co-founder and CEO at IoT.nxt (Information and Technology Services). They talk about how their business is literally changing the world "in action" as we speak. They also talk about leadership lessons he has learnt whilst building his career and business. www.cliffcentral.com
10/2/201729 minutes, 48 seconds
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Leadership Master Lesson - Tony Dovale

Tony Dovale - of SWIFT Mindset lifemasters - is a keynote speaker and expert author of 'Swift Success'. He speaks about the ‘Science of Happiness at Work’ conference coming up. They discuss what happens when employees are happy and the role of a leader in this. www.cliffcentral.com
10/2/201729 minutes, 30 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform - International Literacy Month

September is International Literacy Month and READ Educational Trust has a lot of news to share! The YLP team chats to READ representative, Lizelle Langford, about READ’s commitment to promoting literacy, their new projects and this year’s Readathon Red Reading Box... as well as how members of the public can support their efforts. www.cliffcentral.com
9/26/201721 minutes, 3 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Rewriting the African Narrative with Gilmore Tee

Does the African narrative need to be rewritten? By who and what for? YLP chats to the award-winning social entrepreneur, producer, TV host and recent Mandela Washington Fellow, Gilmore Tee, about his time in Washington and how it led him to believing that something needs to change about how Africans tell their stories. www.cliffcentral.com
9/18/201747 minutes, 42 seconds
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SME Interview: Rebeccah Hatlane

The panel speaks to Rebeccah Hatlane, Founder and Managing Director of Phaki Dynamix. www.cliffcentral.com
9/18/201728 minutes, 11 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Facing Up to Change

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak with Leandi Streeter, a business coach and guide from Raizcorp, on facing up to change. www.cliffcentral.com
9/18/201727 minutes, 47 seconds
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Leader Interview: Happy Ralinala

Adriaan interviews leader Happy Ralinala - President of the BWASA, also current Head of the Private and Wealth Banking at Barclays Africa. They discuss leadership, her journey and role as a leader/influencer, and other relevant topics that have direct influence and impact on our society today. www.cliffcentral.com
9/18/201727 minutes, 53 seconds
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Leadership Master Lesson: Meaza Ashenafi

Adriaan interviews leader Meaza Ashenafi - gender advisor at UNECA; Founding Executive Director of the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (1995-2004), and Founding Chair ENat Bank since 2011... the first "women's bank" in Ethiopia. She was a 2005 nominee for a Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy on behalf of women, and is a 'Women's Rights Advisor' to the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Meaza was also a recent guest speaker at the Business Women of the Year Awards. www.cliffcentral.com
9/18/201730 minutes, 50 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform - Entrepreneurship at 22: What Does it Take?

Going against the trends at 22 to start up your own business, handing out flyers on the streets and how sustainable leading is more important than anything else. The team chats to CEO of iLearn, Richard Rayne, about all of this and more! www.cliffcentral.com
9/11/201746 minutes, 2 seconds
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SME Interview: Vuyokazi Nomvalo & Lebo Letsoalo

The panel speaks to Vuyokazi Nomvalo, Transaction Executive at RH Bophelo, and Lebo Letsoalo of Morish Cuisine Catering. www.cliffcentral.com
9/11/201727 minutes, 52 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation - Managing Sales

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak to Andrew Butters of Pretty Much People on managing sales people for performance. www.cliffcentral.com
9/11/201728 minutes, 26 seconds
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Leadership Master Class - Recognising Failing Leadership

Adriaan, Louis and Prof. Theo Veldsman (work psychologist, visiting professor in work psychology at University of Johannesburg, strategic associate, InavitlQ) have their monthly leadership conversation. They discuss an important and pro-active principle: Recognising Failing Leadership. www.cliffcentral.com
9/11/201756 minutes, 2 seconds
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YLP (Part 2) - Does Marriage Stunt Growth?

Married, career and family-oriented women also have a great deal to offer societal developments – the YLP team speaks to Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa Finalist, Reevana Govender, about this and her journey to making it as a finalist. www.cliffcentral.com
9/4/201727 minutes, 33 seconds
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YLP (Part 1) - Miss Earth SA 2017 Finalist: Nurayn Ismail

The YLP team chats to Nurayn Ismail, a Miss Earth South Africa 2017 finalist, about her thoughts on the programme, the prison inmate initiative she has started, her thoughts on a faceless pageant and more! www.cliffcentral.com
9/4/201722 minutes, 50 seconds
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SME Interview: Gordon Tebogo

The panel speaks to Gordon Tebogo, founder of Trackta, a sales management tool for FMCGs within the spaza shop sector. www.cliffcentral.com
9/4/201730 minutes, 16 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: The Shared Economy

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak to Kevin Govender on the shift from ownership to access in South Africa: The Shared Economy. www.cliffcentral.com
9/4/201725 minutes, 50 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Ben Johnson

Adriaan and Louis explore authentic leadership with leader Ben Johnson, CEO at ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd - a private, national emergency medical care service, committed to providing SA with efficient and effective emergency response and pre-hospital care. www.cliffcentral.com
9/4/201757 minutes, 19 seconds
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SME Interview: The Value of Ethics with Andrew Konig

The panel, including Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor, speaks to Andrew Konig - CEO of Redefine Properties - about his views on the value of ethics within a company such as Redefine. www.cliffcentral.com
8/28/201727 minutes, 36 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: Carleton Jones High School

The team visits Carleton Jones High School and has a discussion with the youth from the school about matters affecting them in and around the area where the school is situated. This Youth Leadership Platform show was brought to you by Sibanye - We Are One. www.cliffcentral.com
8/28/201751 minutes, 37 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: The Value of Business Ethics

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak to Cynthia Schoeman of Ethics Monitor during their monthly ethics focus on the topic of the value of business ethics. www.cliffcentral.com
8/28/201727 minutes, 30 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Insights on Authentic Leadership

Adriaan, Louis and a very dynamic couple - Ernest, CEO of Annique Health and Beauty (Pty) Ltd and Angelique Du Toit, author and inspirational speaker - get together and passionately discuss and share enlightening insights on authentic leadership and more inspiring relevant topics. www.cliffcentral.com
8/28/20171 hour, 29 seconds
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YLP – Thoughts with Nomuzi Mabena

Nomuzi Mabena joins the team in studio to discuss early years, morals, #menaretrash and if women truly value themselves. www.cliffcentral.com
8/21/201748 minutes, 57 seconds
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SME Interview: Nomsa Nteleko

The panel speaks to Nomsa Nteleko, Managing Director of OS Holdings. www.cliffcentral.com
8/21/201728 minutes, 26 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Establishing Customer Communities

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak to Adam Rabinowitz on establishing customer communities. www.cliffcentral.com
8/21/201729 minutes, 30 seconds
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Leadership Master Class:National Youth Leadership Event (Sponsored by Sibanye)

The National Youth Leadership Event is held at different universities and this session was at the Open Window University - home of 'creatives'. Theme: How should those who are currently in power and our youth best communicate with each other? www.cliffcentral.com
8/21/201758 minutes, 46 seconds
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SME Interview: Jacques Rossouw

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak to Jacques Rossouw, Managing Director of Astute Financial Services Exchange. www.cliffcentral.com
8/14/201730 minutes, 53 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: The Glue of Business

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak to Taryn Sydow on the glue of business. They discuss how to break down internal silos. www.cliffcentral.com
8/14/201729 minutes
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Leadership Master Class: Leadership Maturity

Adriaan chats to Dr Paddy Pampallis from The Coaching Centre and The Integral African Institute. They focus on the latest leadership measurement tool/system called the Leadership Maturity Framework. It identifies a leader's maturity and development areas, in the context of their environment. They look at case studies: President Zuma, Julius Malema, Mmusi Maimane, corporate leaders and more. www.cliffcentral.com
8/14/201754 minutes, 35 seconds
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Youth Leadership Platform: We should all be Feminists

Feminism - a powerful tool for transformation and a gift that keeps on giving. The team delves into the role of women in the struggle against the Apartheid regime and highlights the importance of feminism. Yasmin Furmie and Candice Mama join the team to weigh in on the topic. www.cliffcentral.com
8/7/201750 minutes, 3 seconds
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SME Interview: Thule Ngcese & Sifiso Nkabinde

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak to Thule Ngcese and Sifiso Nkabinde, founders of Yumo. www.cliffcentral.com
8/7/201727 minutes, 26 seconds
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Business Skills Conversation: Belinda Wagner on Marketing

Richard Angus and Safiyyah Boolay speak with Belinda Wagner of Wagner Consulting about who is responsible for marketing as your organisation is on show all the time. www.cliffcentral.com
8/7/201730 minutes, 2 seconds
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Leadership Master Class: Bonang Mohale

Adriaan and Louis chat to leader Bonang Mohale about his new role as CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA). They also discuss his views on Authentic Leadership, South Africa, President Zuma, and the vital role of businesses to stand up, transform and turn the economy around. www.cliffcentral.com
8/7/201758 minutes, 53 seconds
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Leadership with Agape Youth Movement

The YLP team talks leadership with Agape Youth Movement founding member, CEO of Thabang Ramoroka, and Communications Director Matsetsebale Tleane. They also discuss Agape's 3rd Annual Tshwane Youth Leadership Talk. www.cliffcentral.com
7/31/201752 minutes, 40 seconds