The Leadership Platform

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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