10X Growth Strategies

E42 - To Be Honest - with Author Ron Carucci

In this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan had a conversation ith Ron Carucci, the best-selling author of 8 books, and popular contributor at Harvard Business Review and Forbes.  

The discussion features Ron’s newest book and passion, To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose, is based on 15 years of research with more than 3200 interviews with leaders around the world. To Be Honest explains how four factors (Clear Identity, Accountability, Governance and Cross-Functional Relationships) affect honesty, justice and purpose within a company. When these factors are absent or ineffective, the organizational conditions compel employees to choose dishonesty and self-interest. But when done well, the organization is 16 times more likely to have people tell the truth, behave fairly, and serve a greater good.

To Be Honest shares the stories of leaders who have acted with purpose, honesty and justice even when it was difficult to do so. In-depth interviews with CEOs and senior executives from exemplar companies such as Patagonia, Cabot Creamery, Microsoft and others reveal what it takes to build purpose-driven companies of honesty and justice. Interviews with thought leaders like Jonathan Haidt, Amy Edmondson, Dan Ariely, Michael Sandel, Arthur Brooks, and James Detert offer rich insights on how leaders can become more honest, just, and purposeful. You’ll learn how Hubert Joly took Best Buy from a company on the brink of bankruptcy to one that is profitable, thriving and purposeful, and you’ll learn how Satya Nadella is instilling a rich sense of purpose and accountability at Microsoft.

E41- Results (Author- Jamie Smart) - with Shawn Flynn

Our guest today is Shawn Flynn who is an investment banker and Principle at Global Capital Markets. Shawn also hosts the popular Silicon Valley podcast where he interviews famous Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Leaders in Tech. In this episode we discuss the book “Results: Think Less, Achieve More” by Jamie Smart. When you transform the way you go after results you can get to it faster. Tune into this podcast to learn

• What are the key factors that influence your ability to create results
• What are the obstacles that hold you back and how to overcome them
• How do you increase impact and empower other people to create the results 
• How do we do all of this in a way that's healthy, natural, and desirable

E40- Loonshots (Author- Safi Bahcall) - with Guillaume de la Serra

In today’s episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan got the opportunity to sit down with Guillaume de la Serra, Chief Product Officer of Jellysmack to discuss Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries by Safi Bahcall. Guillaume shared his thoughts on some of the key points in the book—nurturing innovation while balancing franchising, avoiding the moses trap, and the need for loonshots to achieve 10x growth. What are Loonshots? They are deas that seem too crazy to work, but end up changing everything

Tune in to listen to the episode and know more about how you foster both the artists and soldiers in your organization, and ultimately set your business to ideate and create the next great thing.

E39 - Host Feature: Succeed As A Woman Leader In Business & Social Impact

This episode features the 10X Growth Strategies host Preethy Padmanabhan as the guest. The episode was recorded for Pitch Cafe, is a fantastic podcast hosted Vida Patil. 

In this exciting podcast, Preethy spills her beans of wisdom on how she charted a course from her humble beginnings to making it to Silicon Valley Business Journal's Woman of Influence 2021. She also spells out her people-centric strategies in driving engagement and revenues. Preethy has contributed extensively in women and community empowerment roles at Chief creating ecosystems where like minded women leaders can come together. Listen on...all the way to the end ...

E38- Unlimited Power (Author- Tony Robbins) - with Jean-Loïck Michaux

Unlimited Power is the book that had the “Most positive Impact on my life” shares Jean-Loïck Michaux, Founder and CEO of Serendipia. Jean-Loïck read the book when he was 19 years old and he used the frameworks from the book to overcome negative beliefs and fears in his life. 

Within a short span of 10 years Jean-Loïck has launched multiple companies, started schools in Africa and built new skills to achieve big goals in his life. Check out this podcast to learn the 7 traits of success. Discover the power of empowering beliefs and how you can train your brain to produce desired results. 

E37 - Radical Candor (Author- Kim Scott) - with Krupa Natarajan

Do you want to create a stronger, more harmonious team? If yes, then you shouldn’t shy away from giving feedback, receiving it, and encouraging it. Kim Scott, a long-time director at Google and co-founder of Candor Inc., states that giving feedback is the single most important thing a boss can do. But how do you ensure your team gets the right kind of guidance? She introduces a tool called the Radical Candor. 

In this episode, our host Madhavi Ravanan and guest speaker, Krupa Natarajan, discuss the value of Radical Candor. Krupa got candid about the aha! Moments in her life, how she had to undo the “if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it at all” training that’s been drilled into our heads, and some of the strategies that helped her deliver radical candor. 

Tune in to listen to this episode and gain insights into how you can grow into a great manager and leader and build a workplace where people love their jobs and do great work. 

E36 - The Art of Happiness (Author- 14th Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler) - with Rehmat Kharal

In this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan connects with Rehmat Kharal, Global VP of GTM Strategic Enablement at Harness to discuss the book “The Art of Happiness”. The book is a beloved classic featuring wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and is compiled by Dr. Howard Cutler through conversations, stories and meditations.

The podcast features inspiring messages on practicing empathy, being grateful, stepping out of the victim mindset to take control of our life. Check out this podcast for tips to build positive habits, overcome suffering and gain peace in your life.

E35 - The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs (Author- Carmine Gallo) - with Connie Kwan

Powerpoint presentations rule our lives (and we are not being dramatic about it). We all, at least once in our lifetime, had to present something to an audience while curbing our growing dread. No more of that! Presentations can be fun, interesting, and full of passion where both you and your audience are excited about it. “How?” you might ask.

We give you an insightful discussion with Connie Kwan on The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs (Carmine Gallo), one of the best books on how to enthral your audience with your story. Connie is the founder/CEO of Product Maestro and a phenomenal storyteller. Connie was the best person to talk to us about this book. She spoke about what lessons from the book she infuses into her storytelling and shared some of her own best practices. 

Tune in to listen to this episode on how you can deliver presentations like Steve Jobs, the master storyteller himself.

E34 - Enhance Employee Engagement - with Author Nicole B.Mason

In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan, Sr. Dir, Platform Product Marketing at Freshworks spoke with Nicole Mason who is a technology executive and author of the book “Enhance Employee Engagement: Future Proof Company Strategies”. Nicole is a visionary who advocated for remote work and distributed teams several years before the COVID-19 pandemic  forced people to adjust to the new normal. 

In this podcast, Nicole shares the ENHANCE framework which provides a flexible engagement model and has proven to boost companies' bottom line by up to 30%. Her book is a great resource for CXOs, leaders and HR executives on how to attract, recruit and retain talent in an increasingly competitive market. The book highlights the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and eliminating bias which is a key conversation for International Women’s day this year.

E33 - Ikigai (Authors - Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles) - with C Shikha

The book Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles is an interesting book to read for just about anybody trying to navigate life. Ikigai is the Japanese concept that teaches us about living life with purpose and fulfilment. It is finding the balance between – (1) What you love (2) What you are good at (3) What you get paid for (4) What the world needs – to lead a long, healthy and happy life.

 

In this episode, Madhavi Ravanan, Services R&D Leader at Nokia speaks with C Shikha, Commissioner, Karnataka State on how to embrace the Ikigai lifestyle.