Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta Sumit Gupta

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
Join us in this insightful interview with Manisha Kumar, Chief Operating Officer at Global Hospitals, as she shares her inspiring journey from an engineering background to leading a group of hospitals in India. 
With over 12 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including managing hospitals during the challenging times of COVID-19, Manisha offers invaluable insights into leadership, navigating stereotypes, and the importance of intuition in decision-making. 
Her story is not just about overcoming challenges, but also about finding strength in diversity and making a real impact in healthcare. 
Tune in to gain practical wisdom for your own leadership journey!
You can find Manisha Kumar at the below links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumarmanisha/manisha.gemini@gmail.comIn the interview, Manisha shares
"I've been in the healthcare industry for over 12 years now, I've run a lot of hospitals, large multi specialty hospitals, commissioned hospitals from scratch, managed COVID in the worst of times.""I was very interested in finance. So I majored in finance and I was trying for a lot of consulting placements, with McKinsey and the likes.""Healthcare was and has been, one of the most unrealized industries; it's just been up and up.""There were a lot of layers of stereotypes for me initially when I entered. I felt that there was some kind of at least an unconscious bias for somebody who didn't come from a medical background or didn't have that much experience.""I decided to play to my strengths and to deepen my learning curve, I moved out of my strategy role.""In healthcare, we are a service industry, and it's largely people-driven. Whatever digitization, automation, it's basically a people service industry.""I think intuition is very important. So as you were talking about the future, right? This is like there is something ahead for you that you have in your mind. I think more than your mind, if there's something which is more emotional or more heart-based for you.""I think for a leader, three things are very key. One is leading by example, which is what I practice, day in and day out. So I take the first step and then have everybody follow me.""First, I'll tell you about the COVID time. I think then it was very kind of, we had to think out of the box and think on our feet. We really had to invent solutions at times.""I try to detach myself from work as far as possible when I'm in my personal space. Because hospitals, we are a 24 by seven environment. It was inevitable for the first five, six years of my work, I would keep getting calls from work, even in the nights, and I'm continuously embroiled in work."

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Robin, the COO of Avisi, a software development company. 
From his early days as a developer to traveling the globe as a consultant, Robin shares his journey and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. 
Discover how he mastered the art of flexibility and communication, crucial skills he acquired during his consulting years. 
Robin also opens up about the challenges of leadership, emphasizing the importance of transparency and continuous learning. 
With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom, this episode offers practical advice for anyone navigating the complexities of leadership and business.
You can find Robin van Breukelen at the below links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinvanbreukelen/https://avisi.nl/In the interview, Robin shares
"As a developer, I always had an interest in seeing more of the project than just simply doing the coding.""Flexibility is something that you must have as a consultant. Prepare something, but also be flexible around what you're gonna find.""It's good to have a plan, but also accept when the fundamentals of your plan have changed.""Being a leader is not about pretending to have all the answers, but about being transparent and taking action to make the right choices along the way.""Not knowing is the gateway to future learning. If you say 'I know,' then there's no scope for learning.""I think if you put in the time, you should be able to learn at least the basics of business. That's how I came to understand finance.""One of the benefits is that I'm someone who really wants to know how things work. When I'm confronted with something I don't know, I want to learn.""One of the foundational elements of our culture is trust. We give team leads a credit card to buy things for their project, trusting them to make the right decisions.""While we grow the company, really focusing on nurturing the culture side of the company is gonna be paramount.""I'm most grateful for having the opportunity to fail, make bad decisions, and learn from them without being judged by others."

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
Dive into an enlightening conversation with James Burstall, Chief Executive of a renowned production group, as he shares his journey from journalism to leading a thriving media empire. 
With captivating anecdotes and candid reflections, James unveils the essence of true leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and emotional intelligence in navigating today's ever-evolving business landscape. 
Discover valuable lessons on fostering creativity, building resilient teams, and thriving amidst crises, as James offers practical insights drawn from his extensive experience. 
Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, this interview promises to inspire, empower, and equip you with the tools to excel in your own leadership journey. 
Tune in for a dose of wisdom, humor, and actionable advice from a visionary leader shaping the future of media and entertainment.
You can find James Burstall at the below links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesburstall/https://jamesburstall.com/In the interview, James shares
"We are a truly diversified group producing content across all platforms from TikTok to IMAX and everything else in between.""I've always liked that kind of entrepreneurial, trying things out and also not having people breathing down my neck and telling me what I can and can't do.""Business is not a P and L. Business is a collective of people.""Use that as a lesson, what is there in that I need to learn? And in that particular lesson, I needed to learn that you've got to treat your clients, you've got to treat your people with respect, and then they will come back and work with you again.""We're living in a time of permacrisis. We are constantly facing these challenges. So we need to be flexible and nimble in our mindset.""Emotional intelligence for me is probably one of the most important skills that I have.""Being real and being authentic is an essential part of being a leader.""My company, Argonaut, will always be there for you. And you can tap in and you can use our expertise as people, our relationships, our skills in legal, commercial, business affairs, editing, PR, HR, we can provide all of those services as the handrail.""A lot of my job working with creative people is trying to marry between giving talent, talented people space to do their work and help them where I can to develop their ideas.""I wrote it to be a conversation. I wrote it to be purposeful. I wanted to put down in writing our experiences, not just from my group, but from leaders in various sectors who have battled their way through difficult times."

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
Embark on a riveting journey with Muhammad Idriss, Executive Director for Alight Sudan, as he shares his remarkable rise from humble beginnings to leading one of Sudan's largest humanitarian organizations. 
In this insightful interview, Idriss delves into the profound impact of his early experiences on his decision to pursue a career in humanitarian work. 
With over two decades of experience, he offers invaluable leadership lessons, emphasizing the importance of courage, compassion, and continuous learning in navigating the complexities of crisis response. 
Discover how Idriss' unwavering dedication to community engagement and mental well-being inspires both his team and the wider world to drive positive change in the face of adversity.
You can find Mohammed Idriss at the below links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedidriss/mohammedmanidrissahmed@yahoo.comIn the interview, Mohammed shares
"I am Muhammad Idriss, Executive Director for Alight Sudan, but I started from a humble Sudanese background.""I joined humanitarian work out of curiosity and because I grew up in a small community where uplifting someone gave hope.""My background in public health led me to volunteer, even though it was a job, to work in displaced population camps.""Every day in humanitarian work is a combination of devastation, aspiration, and hope.""It takes great courage and character to make tough choices in humanitarian work.""Listening to people, regardless of education or experience, teaches us something new every day.""We need to balance engaging at a high level with understanding the needs of our people on the ground.""In humanitarian work, co-creation with the community places us in a better position to understand their needs.""Continuous learning, listening, and adapting are essential on this journey of humanitarian work.""As leaders, we must prioritize mental health, teamwork, and supporting one another, especially in challenging environments."

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
Join us in this insightful interview with Andres Klaric, where we delve into his remarkable journey from Bolivia to Wall Street and beyond. 
With a background deeply rooted in the automotive industry and finance, Andres shares invaluable lessons learned along the way. 
From growing up with limited resources to now leading a thriving tech company, his experiences offer a unique perspective on resilience and adaptability in leadership. 
Discover how his upbringing shapes his approach to entrepreneurship and learn actionable strategies for navigating challenges, fostering a culture of excellence, and balancing work with personal passions. 
Get ready to be inspired and equipped with practical insights for your own leadership journey!
You can find Andres Klaric at the below links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresklaric/In the interview, Andres shares
"I've always had this goal of coming to America and competing at the highest level. I thought about the U.S. as the land of opportunity.""Growing up in Bolivia, you learn to be a little more scrappy, dealing with very few resources. It's something that perhaps I would have missed had I not grown up here." "Sometimes I get shocked by the cost of things in the U.S., even after 20 years. It's important to be frugal, but where are you frugal?" "Recognizing that frugality could get in the way of making big decisions is crucial. Having someone to counter that is important." "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do? I'm very open to having my mind changed if someone presents better facts." "I want to make financial institutions more efficient because the ultimate beneficiaries are humans, trying to get access to credit for education or small businesses." "Convincing people that our platform can make a difference is a challenge. Building this operating system for lenders is worth pursuing." "In the process of building, I don't forget the other things that matter in life. We have families, and those things are fundamentally important." "Creating a culture that outlives your presence in the room is vital as the organization grows. It's about setting a foundation for scalability." "Feedback loops that are codified in the organization are crucial. Culture needs some codes, so everyone can hold each other accountable."

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
Join us for an insightful interview with Siddharth Kajaria, CEO and founder of Telex, a tech agency revolutionizing the way businesses approach technology. 
In this engaging discussion, Siddharth shares his journey from humble beginnings to scaling his second startup, Tailwebs, highlighting the challenges and pivotal moments along the way. 
Gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, transitioning roles as a leader, and the importance of continuous self-learning in staying ahead in today's fast-paced world. 
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or aspiring leader, this interview promises inspiration, practical wisdom, and actionable strategies to tackle your own leadership challenges with confidence.
You can find Siddharth Kajaria at the below links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthkajaria/siddharthkajaria@gmail.comIn the interview, Siddharth shares
"We are your tech partners, helping you navigate the complexities of technology decisions and execution.""Our journey began with a realization of the gap in the market for end-to-end tech solutions, leading us to establish Tailwebs.""As entrepreneurs, every phase brings its own set of challenges and tough choices, from defining our USP to scaling our business.""Our vision is to empower businesses globally by providing top-notch tech consultancy and helping them build exceptional teams.""In the next three years, our focus is on expanding our presence in key markets while executing cutting-edge tech projects.""Expanding internationally poses immediate challenges like establishing a physical presence and adapting to different cultures.""As a leader, my challenge lies in transitioning roles effectively and ensuring our team aligns with our company's evolving priorities.""My strength lies in being a tech consultant, driven by a passion for solving business challenges and scaling ventures.""Streamlining internal processes has been crucial in reclaiming work-life balance and ensuring not all problems come to me.""Continuous self-learning is essential for staying ahead in the ever-evolving entrepreneurial landscape and leading with expertise."