Are you an organizational leader, people specialist, HR strategist or a people manager who is shaping the future of work and have a story to tell? Be a guest on our People Strategy Leaders Podcast and share your story with the world. If you're looking to share insights into the future of work, or advice on how to motivate and engage your talent, join the guest list today.
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As a leader, you are always making choices. Even when you think you have no choice. And if you are unable to make a decision, you are choosing to stay in a state of indecision. The only question is - are your choices taking you where you want to go? I am Sumit Gupta, and this is "Choosing Leadership" - a podcast for high performers with big dreams - who know deep inside that there is more. This is a podcast for people who know they are more powerful than the level they are currently playing. ...
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Leadership Journeys [213] - Srikant Chellappa - " Every CEO has a boss"
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Leadership Journeys [212] - Ritu Mohanka - " Leadership is about the constant thing between power and love, push and pull, hard and human, and grit and grace"
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Leadership Journeys [211] - Georgios Syntellis - " Intuition comes with experience. Experience means I've messed it up 300 times."
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Leadership Journeys [210] - Christine Miller - "People are reluctant about Love because they're scared."
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Leadership Journeys [209] - Yuriy Adamchuk - "Mindfulness and movement grounds me"
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Leadership Journeys [208] - Amar Mistry - "There is no better feeling than knowing your work impacts people"
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Leadership Journeys [207] - Sug Sahadevan - "I want to create more than just a business"
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Leadership Journeys [206] - Mark McDermott - "If you're going to do something big, give it space and room"
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Leadership Journeys [205] - Simon Hill - "The world is deeply stuck in a mindset drilled into people by business schools."
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Leadership Journeys [204] - Harald Røine - "Nothing in the world means anything. It just exists"
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Leadership Journeys [203] - Maulik Sailor - "Disruption is always a possibility in any industry."
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Leadership Journeys [202] - Viktor Underwood - "When you share your deepest fears openly, you get the absolutely best ideas from the team."
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Leadership Journeys [201] - Mathias Wikström - "I started thinking I knew a lot, only to realize how much I still have to learn."
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Leadership Journeys [200] - Jean-Paul (JP) de Jong - "Just because I look or sound different doesn’t mean I can’t be part of the conversation."
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Leading with Empathy: Redefining Narratives, Purpose, and Performance with Graham Abbey
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33:49Graham Abbey is a dynamic leader and organizational development expert, currently serving as Chief Executive at Farleigh Performance and a Professor in Practice at the University of Bristol. With over two decades of experience spanning corporate HR, consulting, and academia, Graham has helped numerous organizations, from global corporations to mid-…
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Leadership Journeys [199] - Nicholas Rudge - "You Can't Sprint a Marathon."
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Leadership Journeys [198] - Carolina Salazar - "Before you address your team problems, take a walk around the corner"
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Leadership Journeys [197] - Rune Theill - "Only a small amount of capital is still going where you can truly have impact"
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Leadership Journeys [196] - Jennifer Vessels - "It is crucial to surround yourself with people who challenge you."
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Leadership Journeys [195] - O J Adekoya - "We've built a culture that is very warm, effective and productive. "
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Leadership Journeys [194] - André Schneider - "Change is always scary" (From Orchestras to Airports)
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A New Employee-Employer Contract with Keri Higgins-Bigelow of LivingHR
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30:20Introduction: Meet Keri Higgins Bigelow, Founder and CEO of Living HR. Since 2009, she has been dedicated to humanizing workplaces by aligning business strategies with talent and culture. Keri is also an advocate for advancing women in corporate roles through her co-founded group, Fair League, and she frequently speaks at HR and business events. Ke…
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Leadership Journeys [193] - André Vanyi-Robin - "Be humble, but also confident in presenting your value and terms."
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Leadership Journeys [192] - Matti Nevala - "We need to be genuinely invested in understanding the challenges our customers are facing."
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80 - Empathy in Action: Understanding Employee Needs for a Healthier Work Environment with livingHR's Keri Higgins-Bigelow
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28:34Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of livingHR, Keri Higgins-Bigelow. Keri explores the evolving employer-employee relationship, particularly post-COVID-19. Keri emphasizes the need for a new contract that prioritizes autonomy, flexibility, and outcomes-based work over traditional time-based metrics. They discuss the challenge…
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Leadership Journeys [191] - Michael Heiberg - "When you break out of the hamster wheel and reflect on the whole, you make better decisions."
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Leadership Journeys [190] - "Kendall Wallace - There is no replacement for in-person experiential activities"
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Leadership Journeys [189] - Ben Harrison "I want to work with the best to learn, be challenged, and be inspired."
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79 - Investing in People: The Key to Sustainable Growth and Innovation with Happy Companies' James Lawrence
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28:26Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of Happy Companies, James Lawrence. James Lawrence has over 25 years of leadership experience, James discusses the creation of Happy Companies, an AI-enhanced coaching platform aimed at improving manager effectiveness and workplace culture, especially in hybrid and remote settings. He emph…
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Leadership Journeys [188] - Alan O Prey - "Successful people are the most adaptable"
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78 - The Shift Towards Prioritizing Employee Happiness in Organizational Success with Griffin Resources' Michelle Griffin
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23:48Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO of Griffin Resources, Michelle Griffin. Michelle underscores the strong correlation between employee happiness and their performance at work. She asserts that when employees are fulfilled and engaged in their roles, they tend to perform better, work more efficiently, and go above and beyond their job des…
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Leadership Journeys [187] - Steven Fuller - "Being open to pivoting is scary"
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Leadership Journeys [186] - Carina Bauer - "Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes & Experiment"
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Leadership Journeys [185] - Kiran Lal - "Life taught me to be supremely adaptable"
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Leadership Journeys [184] - Graham Goodkind - "The Fosbury Flop Mentality"
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77 - Uniting Brand and Culture: The Key to Creating a Human-Centered Business Approach with Ben Afia
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31:01Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Author, Speaker, and Advisor, Ben Afia. Ben emphasizes that a strong alignment between brand and culture is essential for delivering a consistent and authentic customer experience. When employees understand and embody the brand values, it translates into every interaction they have with customers, creating a…
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Leadership Journeys [183] - Bimal Shah - "Our customers are probably our biggest sales people"
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76 - Project-Based Employment: A New Frontier in Workforce Management with the Association for Project Management's Adam Boddison
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30:28Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO of the Association for Project Management, Adam Boddison. Adam discussed how project management extends beyond its technical roots to play a crucial role in strategic execution. Adam emphasized that project management should not be viewed as a niche specialty but rather as a set of tools and techniques t…
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Leadership Journeys [182] - Sophie Milliken - "Good entrepreneurs spot opportunities and follow them to see where they lead."
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75 - Unleashing the Power of Middle Management: Strategies for Success with Tina Greer
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32:01Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Human Resources Director, Tina Greer. Middle management often finds itself in the corporate shadow, outshone by the allure of top leadership and the frontline hustle. Yet, as Tina explored, these managers are the linchpin of any organization, directly influencing frontline teams and shaping the customer expe…
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Leadership Journeys [181] - Wais Shaifta - "The moment Work stops being a Hobby, I stop doing it"
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74 - Empowering Employees Through Hyper-Personalization with Harvard Business Publishing's Angela Cheng-Cimini
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23:20Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the SVP, Talent, and CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing, Angela Cheng-Cimini. Angela shared her extensive knowledge gained from 30 years across various industries, including consumer product goods, professional services, and nonprofits. With her strong background in HR venture advising, Angela brought a wealth …
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Leadership Journeys [180] - Andy Mackin - "Don't worry about stuff you can't control. It takes so much energy."
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73 - Navigating the Challenges of Effective Mentoring with The Connected Leadership Podcast's Andy Lopata
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32:15Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Author, Speaker, Mentor, Trainer, and Podcast Host of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata. Drawing parallels between professional athletes and their coaches, Andy explained the critical role of mentors in guiding and training professionals. Andy emphasized that mentorship is not exclusive to the ea…
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Leadership Journeys [179] - Geeta Gadekar - "Vulnerability makes us human and makes things real rather than just superficial"
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72 - The Power of Rest: Transforming Leadership and Well-being with Sand & Salt Escapes' Max Schneider
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25:12Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Sand & Salt Escapes, Max Schneider. Burnout is a term we hear often, but what does it truly look like? For Max, it was a harrowing experience marked by anxiety attacks and physical manifestations like shingles. The root cause? There is a misalignment between his personal values and his work. This …
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Leadership Journeys [178] - Juhi Garg - "I am a work in progress"
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71 - Understanding the Four Key Mindsets of High Achievers with Dr. Ruth Gotian
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27:41Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Speaker, Author, Coach, and Educator, Dr. Ruth Gotian. Ruth is not only the Chief Learning Officer and an Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine but also a former Assistant Dean of Mentoring and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy. Her contributions to Forbes and…
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Leadership Journeys [177] - Shak Hanjgikar - "As an entrepreneur, you are answerable to yourself"
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Leadership Journeys [176] - Manisha Kumar - "I don't make what I do become the locus of my identity"
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