This episode of 'Unleashed Conversations' delves into the significance of cultivating diverse interests and pursuits beyond professional life for achieving personal and leadership growth. We explore the societal and educational pressures that often narrow our exploration of life and how this impacts our professional journeys, limiting our appreciation for diverse backgrounds and creative problem-solving. Through discussions with industry leaders and experts, including Debu Mishra, Rashmi Mohanty, Pankaj Rai, Mahinder Reddy, and Saumil Majmudar, we underscore the benefits of wider pursuits.
These include increased energy, reduced stress, enhanced empathy, and the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams effectively. The episode also touches on how academic institutions and companies are increasingly valuing individuals with multifaceted skills and interests. The narrative is anchored on a case study of a leader who transformed his outlook and effectiveness by broadening his interests, illustrating how embracing diversity in life can enrich professional roles and leadership qualities.

------

Rashmi Mohanty, Chief Financial Officer – SBI Credit Cards | Ultramarathoner

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠

-------

Debu Mishra, Partner and Head Advisory, MENA – True Search

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠

-------

B. Mahender Reddy, Chief Executive Officer – Saint Mary's Educational Society

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

-------

Pankaj Rai, Group Chief Data Analytics Officer – Aditya Birla Group

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

-------

Saumil Majmudar, Co-founder, CEO & Managing Director – Sportz Village

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

-------

More about Srini: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Srini on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuppaluri/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Unleashed Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com/unleashed-inspiring-leadership-journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠