From Self-Driven to People-Driven: The Leadership Transition No One Talks About (Charl de Villiers)
Charl de Villiers, CEO of Libstar, discusses the difficult transition from self-driven achiever to leading and uniting a large workforce, in this interview.
8 Jul 2025
Inside KFC Africa: Building People, Leading Boldly, and Failing Forward (Akhona Qengqe)
Akhona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa, discusses scaling leadership across Africa's KFC franchises and creating a culture that embraces failure, in an interview with Christiaan, revealing insights into her leadership philosophy.
10 Jun 2025
Why Pineapple Insurance Is Winning (And What Leaders Can Learn From Their CEO, Marnus van Heerden)
Marnus van Heerden, CEO of Pineapple Insurance, discusses leading with love and radical responsibility to cultivate a thriving company culture, in this interview.
26 May 2025
How McDonald’s SA Scales People-first Leadership (Greg Solomon)
Greg Solomon, former CEO of McDonald's South Africa, shares his 28-year journey and insights on scaling people-first leadership while maintaining values, in this interview.
16 Apr 2025
Culture Over Convenience: The Bootlegger Leadership Story (Ricky Ruthenberg)
How do you build a brand that customers love, and a culture your people stay loyal to? In this episode, Christiaan van den Berg sits down with Ricky Ruthenberg, CEO of Bootlegger Coffee Company, to explore the leadership lessons behind one of South Africa’s most recognisable coffee brands. From growing up in Cape Town's restaurant scene to helping Bootlegger expand to over 77 locations nationwide, Ricky shares the pivotal moments, people-first principles, and hard-won wisdom that shaped his...
2 Apr 2025
Culture, Discipline & Risk-Taking: Inside Old School’s Growth with Daneel Steinmann
How do you build a people-first company without losing sight of performance and purpose? In this episode, Christiaan van den Berg sits down with Daneel Steinmann, Founder and CEO of Old School, to explore what it takes to lead with conviction, take bold risks, and develop high-output teams. From bootstrapping a fan-led jersey brand into a licensed partner of the Springboks and Orlando Pirates, Daneel shares the mindset and leadership principles that have helped him build culture, trust, and m...
19 Mar 2025
Owning My Flaws with Alan Knott-Craig: Growing as a South African Leader
What will I gain from owning my flaws as a leader? In this eye-opening episode, JOBJACK Co-founder, Christiaan van den Berg, dives into the leadership journey of South African entrepreneurial icon, Alan Knott-Craig. From scaling Mxit to 50 million registered users and connecting over 74,000 township homes with fibertime™, Alan shares how leveraging self-awareness fuelled his growth. As a CA-turned-tech-pioneer with multiple successful ventures, his resilience offers people management...
4 Mar 2025
The People Leadership Strategy Behind Freedom of Movement’s Growth (Léan Boezaart)
What makes a team unstoppable in driving business success? In this episode, Christiaan van den Berg (JOBJACK Co-founder & Co-CEO) joins Léan Boezaart (Freedom of Movement Co-founder & CEO) to unpack the leadership secrets behind a thriving, values-led team. From trust and authenticity to smart hiring, they share the lessons that turned Freedom of Movement into a South African icon. Connect with Christiaan van den Berg on LinkedIn. Build the People is proudly brought to you by J...
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Charl de Villiers
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