Why Leadership Fails

About Why Leadership Fails

Can good leaders fail? In a world where accomplished leaders are seen as invincible, where they've reached the pinnacle of success, this key question has been on my mind, and perhaps yours too. Well, even the most exceptional leaders fail along the way. While they may not be vocal about it to the world, but these very setbacks are what often pave the path to their success. Ever wondered about these untold real life stories of vulnerability, hidden failures and unexpected twists that redefine success? Probably a tech glitch that became an innovation breakthrough or a failed marketing campaign that culminated into a new business strategy. Why leadership fails is a podcast where there is no typical gyaan, no stereotypical tales of glory. Instead, we bring to you unscripted, unfiltered conversations, about real life experiences of influential leaders navigating challenges, embracing failures and redefining success. Stay tuned to Why Leadership Fails with Bhavna Lalchandani, to know more!

Publisher

HT Smartcast Originals

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Mar 2024

Latest episode

16 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

23 of 23 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   16 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Connecting with Gen Z Talent in the Workforce

   In this insightful episode of Why Leadership Fails, host Bhavna Lalchandani dives into the challenges and opportunities of connecting with, empowering, and retaining Gen Z talent. Joining her is Aatash Shah, Senior Vice President and Head of Business at Manipal Academy of BFSI. Together, they explore the unique qualities Gen Z brings to the workforce, how organizations can align with their values, and the role of technology in appealing to this digital-native generation. Discover strategies for closing the skills gap, creating purpose-driven workplaces, and fostering long-term engagement with the next generation of professionals talent retention, digital native generation, purpose-driven workplace, emerging technologies in business, AI and blockchain for Gen Z, BFSI training programs, Manipal Academy of BFSI, skills gap solutions, Gen Z employee engagement, workforce innovation strategies.

2. 

   13 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Leadership, Innovation, and the Pursuit of Critical Thinking

   In this insightful episode, host Bhavna sits down with Prof. Varun Nagaraj, Dean at SPJIMR, to explore the key reasons why leadership often fails. From poor communication and lack of adaptability to challenges in decision-making and team-building, Varun unpacks the common pitfalls that derail even the most capable leaders. Drawing from his extensive academic and industry experience, he shares actionable strategies for overcoming these obstacles and fostering trust, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable lessons to help you navigate challenges and lead with impact.

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   18 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Talent Isn’t Enough: Persistence Builds Great Founders

   In this episode, host Bhavna chats with Arjun Vaidya, the Founder of Dr. Vaidya's, about his journey in establishing a top Ayurveda brand in India. Arjun discusses the ups and downs of experimenting with various business strategies, gaining key insights into consumer preferences, and how he expanded the reach of Ayurveda to both urban Indians and the larger Bharat market. Arjun shares his thoughts and tips for entrepreneurs looking for funding, the ongoing funding winter, and his life as a Venture Capitalist, in this interesting episode of Why leadership fails.

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Connecting with Gen Z Talent in the Workforce

Published 16 Jan 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Right. Right. Gen Z is probably the first generation which was born during or after the time internet and mobile phones became mainstream. Right. So there, I would say the first digitally native generation. Absolutely. Right. They have seen the impact and have grown and evolved alongside these technologies. And, you know, apart from this, apart from being immersed completely into technology, they have seen recessions, they have seen the impact of social media, either positive or negative. They have seen, you know, this once -in -a -lifetime pandemic growing climate issues everywhere and this has kind of shaped their worldview as they have grown up. […]

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1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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