Build the People
Dive into the world of leadership, culture, and people management in the South African context. Hosted by Christiaan van den Berg.
Build the People
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 lessons you can’t ignore.
For South African CEOs, execs, and business leaders, you’ll unlock practical tips to:
- Turn your weaknesses into strengths by building a complementary team.
- Motivate your team through encouragement and confidence-building.
- Lead with authenticity and purpose in a challenging market.
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Connect with Christiaan van den Berg on LinkedIn.
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