Azad Pandey
Miles of Smiles
Azad Pandey
Founder of Smile Home & Roti Bank, Gorakhpur
About Azad
Azad Pandey is a social service professional and founder of Smile Home is a first-of-its-kind orphanage, shelter home-cum-treatment center for such abandoned, mentally ill persons.
He was inspired to work for the needy since he was a child. Started from the Gorakhpur railway station in 2008, today Smile Roti Bank is running successfully in multiple cities. His team works for those who have lost their paths due to substance abuse and helps them regain control of life.
Take home these learnings
1) There is no greater service than serving the needy
2) The power of selfless purpose
3) Working for socially challenged
4) The power of purpose is the greatest driving force
Episode Transcript:
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Jason Fladlien
The Frames of Persuasion:Crafting Arguments for Agreement and Disagreement
Jason Fladlien
Chief Strategy Officer
Rapid Crush, Inc.
Jason Fladlien
Jason Fladlien is known as the quarter billion dollar webinar man. His pitch webinars have set records in the information, coaching, affiliate, and software space. He draws upon his eclectic background for inspiration, from being a Hare Krsna monk and a rapper born and raised in the small town of Muscatine, Iowa.
Jason has risen to the top of several industries including information products, software, coaching, consulting, speaking and eCommerce.
Jason is often called in by 7, 8 and even 9-figure companies to help them with their marketing. To date, he is the only marketer Zoom specifically brought in to help its own users with webinars.
These days Jason spends much of his focus on Strategic Positioning – whereas other marketers try to figure out the best recipes and how to be the best chef, Jason figures out how to get the best ingredients in place first. The best victories in business are won by knowing where and when to play.
Through his company, Rapid Crush, Inc., Jason has pioneered many of the best marketing practices you see used on the web today.
As a client put it: "Jason makes millionaires."
Take home these learnings:
2.How to agree or disagree, and still build stronger relations?
3.How to approach communication and persuasion to achieve better outcomes?
4.How to disagree in a coaching or sales situation?
Deepak Kothari
Painting A Blank Canvas: Deepak's Entrepreneurial Journey of FTCash
Deepak Kothari
Co-Founder at ftcash
Deepak Kothari
Deepak Kothari is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of ft cash, a Mumbai-based financial technology company that offers digital payments and lending solutions to micro and small businesses in India.
Born and raised in Varanasi, India, Deepak was exposed to entrepreneurship at an early age through his father, who ran a small business. After completing his engineering degree, Deepak worked in various roles in the tech industry before pursuing his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
It was during his time at IIM Ahmedabad that Deepak was inspired to create a business that would make a positive impact on society. In 2014, he co-founded ft cash, which has since grown into a leading provider of digital payments and lending solutions in India.
Through ft cash, Deepak is focused on helping micro and small businesses gain access to the financial tools they need to thrive. The company's innovative solutions enable business owners to accept digital payments, access loans, and manage their finances in real-time.
Deepak is passionate about using technology to drive social change and improve access to financial services for underserved communities. Under his leadership, ft cash has been recognized as a leader in financial inclusion and has won several awards for its innovative approach to digital finance.
With his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to making a positive impact on society, Deepak Kothari is a true visionary in the world of fintech.
Take home these learnings:
2. Maintaining integrity in an organisation
3. Customer centricity is the key to trusting the brand
4. Helping the finance needs of Indian small businesses
Shantharaju B S
You Are The Creator Of Your Destiny
Shantharaju B S
Board Member & Leadershp Advisor, ex-CEO Indus Towers
Shantharaju B S
Shantharaju B S is a respected business leader and expert advisor on leadership and strategy. Born and raised in India, Shantharaju's journey to success was marked by a series of challenges and setbacks that tested his resolve and resilience.
At a young age, Shantharaju lost his father's fortune and was forced to start his life anew. But he refused to be defined by his circumstances, and instead focused on his education, earning a degree in commerce before going on to pursue an MBA from the International Management Institute - IMI.
With his education complete, Shantharaju began his career in the telecommunications industry, where he quickly distinguished himself as a dynamic and visionary leader. Over the course of his career, he held several leadership positions, including CEO of Indus Towers, one of the largest telecom infrastructure companies in India. Under his leadership, Indus Towers grew to become a major player in the industry, earning widespread recognition for its innovative and sustainable business practices.
Today, Shantharaju is recognized as a leading expert on leadership and strategy, sought out by organizations and business leaders for his insights on driving growth, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex business environments. He is also a passionate advocate for social and environmental causes, using his platform and resources to support initiatives that create positive change in his community and beyond.
Take home these learnings:
2. Failure is not the end, but the beginning of a new learning journey.
3. Authenticity is the key to effective leadership.
4. Vulnerability is not a weakness, but a strength.
5.Trust and respect are earned by being genuine and supportive.
Ramkumar Narayanan
From Line Leader To CXO: Flexibility In Purpose
Ramkumar Narayanan
VP (Technology) & Managing Director - VMWare India
Ramkumar Narayanan
Ramkumar (Ram) Narayanan is a global leader focusing on data driven, digital product innovation spanning consumer and enterprise markets. He has been an advisor to Enterprises, large and small, in the arena of digital transformation, product strategy and product marketing.
Ram is currently VP Technology and Managing Director of VMWare India. Before joining VMWare, he served in global leadership positions at eBay, Yahoo! and Microsoft. He started his career in the auto industry in US developing software solutions for design and packaging of automotive suspension and powertrain systems.
Ram serves on the Executive Council of NASSCOM and as Chairman NASSCOM Product Council, Governing Council of DERBI Foundation, an academic incubator and is a Board Member of Sukino Healthcare, a leading company in the leading provider of long-term health care management for patients with chronic ailments.
Take home these learnings:
2. How to hold your team accountable?
3. What is a portfolio life?
4. What differentiates Leaders from Managers?
5. Why a leader should have flexibility in purpose?
Cameron Herold
Leading Up, Leading Down: Understanding Your Second-in-Command
Cameron Herold
Founder of COO Alliance & Second In Command Podcast
Cameron Herold
Cameron Herold is a former COO and business coach with over two decades of experience in the industry. He is known for his work with over 1,000 entrepreneurs and CEOs, helping them grow their businesses and reach their full potential. Cameron is a sought-after speaker and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, and Inc. Magazine. He is the author of several books, including "Double Double" and "Meetings Suck". With his wealth of knowledge and practical experience, Cameron is considered a leading expert on business growth and leadership.
Take home these learnings:
2. What are some common mistakes leaders make when working with their second-in-command?
3. How can leaders ensure that their second-in-command is aligned with the company’s goals and vision?
4. How does having a strong second-in-command impact your personal and professional growth as a leader?
Dave Ulrich
Thriving in Uncertainty: A Discussion on Abundance, Certainty, and Identity with Dave Ulrich
Dave Ulrich
Speaker, Author, Professor, Thought Partner on Human Capability
Dave Ulrich
Dave Ulrich is a renowned author, speaker, and management expert who has made significant contributions to the field of human resources and leadership development. He is a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group, a consulting firm that helps organizations create value through leadership, talent, and HR. Dave has authored over 30 books and published hundreds of articles in prestigious journals, and he is known for his research on human resource management, leadership, and organization design. He has been named as the "#1 Management Educator & Guru" by BusinessWeek and one of the "Top 10 Influential Business Thinkers in the World" by Thinkers50. Dave has also received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Federation of People Management Associations.
Take home these learnings:
2. How can your commitment to learning create value for others?
3. How can you prepare for the future by anticipating settings where your identity and values can be played out?
4. How can you focus on caring, nurturing, and compassion in your interactions with others?
5. How can you validate and reinforce your brand and identity?
6. How do you balance the liability of success?
