Masterclass Series on Leadership

Adar Poonawalla shares his management tactics while emphasizing on the importance of domain knowledge, risk-taking, technology adoption, and work delegation for successful leadership and decision-making.

Understand how an unconventional style of leading can bring the best out in your people and key attributes of a successor

N.R. Narayana Murthy talks about his personal leadership style which led him to success and greatness.

How maintaining company values can increase business sustainability

Know how meticulously defining the company’s vision and future can catalyze success

Understand the value of authenticity and merit competency as a leader

Learn how pulling yourself back and empowering your team can allow them to achieve their potential

Acquire the skills of steering away from the commandeering style of leadership to instill a sense of problem solving in your team. The Grandmaster recalls her own set of failures and the valuable lessons learnt from them.

Learn to stay vigilant by monitoring competition and market trends to avoid falling behind while embracing competition as an opportunity to boost sales.

Learn to cultivate equality, embrace the founder's mentality, and build strong connections with employees. Discover strategies for empowering your team, fostering a sense of ownership, and prioritising empathy. Gain insights on becoming a mentor and navigating challenges with resilience.

Plucking from personal instances, Anil Rai Gupta delineates the path to collaborative leadership, adding value to employee roles, and balancing financial caution with ambition in mergers and acquisitions.

Anil Rai Gupta shares his experiential insights on drawing inspiration from past leaders, being transparent with stakeholders during transitions and adapting their legacy to the evolving corporate landscape.

Master the art of leadership by investing substantial time in your team's development. Stay updated on evolving technologies for effective guidance. Demonstrate foresight in steering the company and adapt to changing circumstances. Monitor government investments for strategic positioning.

Discover rapid, intensive launch strategies to dominate your target market, as Mr. Mehta unveils how to understand local market trends for regional success. The episode highlights the need to combine innovative products with precise execution and communication for ultimate success. Additionally, uncover top advertising techniques focused on spotlighting your brand.

Mr. Mehta discusses the challenges he faced as Chairman of HUL, focusing on empowerment, delegation, leading by example, cutting non-essential expenses, and supporting the ecosystem during crises. advises playing a counter-intuitive game and seizing hidden opportunities to achieve significant success. He emphasises the importance of engaging with stakeholders to enhance the competitiveness of Indian businesses.

Creating value for consumers and stakeholders, along with company valuation, requires a growth-oriented, future-proof portfolio and unique, industry-specific capabilities. Emphasis is placed on fostering a high-performance culture led by leaders who prioritise contribution, competence, and character. Embracing a culture of experimentation and thorough risk assessments, mitigation plans, and a dedicated crisis management team prepares for change and crises.

Business and enterprise are the driving forces behind societal and economic development, providing the fuel that politicians and governments need to function effectively. Future leaders should view business as a noble profession, one that elevates its purpose beyond just profit. In India, we need "SHE" entrepreneurs—Sustainable, Humane, and Enlightened leaders—who focus on creating long-term sustainability and community value, rather than just aiming for high valuations or shareholder profits.