39 min
#065 Corporate entrepreneurship with Arjun Purkayastha How to Live
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- Business
"Don’t simplify. Delete"
As business leaders, when we're overwhelmed, our go-to questions often revolve around simplification—can we find a simpler way, eliminate steps, or use fewer resources? However, a more fundamental question to ask might be: Is this task necessary in the first place?
It's a common belief that entrepreneurs excel at solving problems, but the most successful ones are those who sidestep problems altogether. This is a significant lesson that we could adopt more widely in the corporate world.
In the latest episode of the How to Live Podcast, Arjun Purkayastha shares potent insights on integrating entrepreneurial thinking into the corporate sphere. As the Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Reckitt, and a dear friend, Arjun brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at leading MNCs like Procter & Gamble, across diverse regions including Singapore, South Korea, India, the UK, and China.
What truly distinguishes him in the corporate landscape is his entrepreneurial mindset—a skill I've had the privilege of observing firsthand. His approach has been continually refined through his engagements with startups, and today, he serves as a Board Director and Strategic Advisor to multiple acclaimed ventures, including the Bombay Shaving Company.
Arjun's notable achievements include winning 7 Cannes Lions, 6 Effies, and being recognized as one of the UK's top 50 customer experience professionals.
During our conversation, we explore bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to the workplace, discussing topics like the fine line between intelligence and arrogance, when to make quick decisions and when to wait, having a bullshit detector, and the fundamental qualities of courage and credibility, among other insights.
This episode is filled with wisdom and practical advice that will undoubtedly enhance your leadership skills.
Episode Shownotes
https://howtolive.life/episode/065-corporate-entrepreneurship-with-arjun-purkayastha
Related Episode
#031 Entrepreneurship: Taking the leap of faith with Rameez Ansar
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"Don’t simplify. Delete"
As business leaders, when we're overwhelmed, our go-to questions often revolve around simplification—can we find a simpler way, eliminate steps, or use fewer resources? However, a more fundamental question to ask might be: Is this task necessary in the first place?
It's a common belief that entrepreneurs excel at solving problems, but the most successful ones are those who sidestep problems altogether. This is a significant lesson that we could adopt more widely in the corporate world.
In the latest episode of the How to Live Podcast, Arjun Purkayastha shares potent insights on integrating entrepreneurial thinking into the corporate sphere. As the Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Reckitt, and a dear friend, Arjun brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at leading MNCs like Procter & Gamble, across diverse regions including Singapore, South Korea, India, the UK, and China.
What truly distinguishes him in the corporate landscape is his entrepreneurial mindset—a skill I've had the privilege of observing firsthand. His approach has been continually refined through his engagements with startups, and today, he serves as a Board Director and Strategic Advisor to multiple acclaimed ventures, including the Bombay Shaving Company.
Arjun's notable achievements include winning 7 Cannes Lions, 6 Effies, and being recognized as one of the UK's top 50 customer experience professionals.
During our conversation, we explore bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to the workplace, discussing topics like the fine line between intelligence and arrogance, when to make quick decisions and when to wait, having a bullshit detector, and the fundamental qualities of courage and credibility, among other insights.
This episode is filled with wisdom and practical advice that will undoubtedly enhance your leadership skills.
Episode Shownotes
https://howtolive.life/episode/065-corporate-entrepreneurship-with-arjun-purkayastha
Related Episode
#031 Entrepreneurship: Taking the leap of faith with Rameez Ansar
Spotify: https://howtolive.life/ep31spotify
Apple Podcasts: https://howtolive.life/ep31apple
Contact Arjun
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunpurkayastha/
Leave us a message
https://howtolive.life/contact
About Sharad Lal
https://www.sharadlal.net/
Follow us
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/
39 min