Two Founders Walk Into

Two Founders Walk Into
Podcast Description
One got fired. The other nearly went bankrupt. Naturally, they did the most illogical thing—built one of India’s fastest-growing Change Movements with 37,000 changemakers. On this podcast, Ajit Sivaram and Satish Manchikanti spill the secrets of leadership—sharp insights, harsh truths, and enough jokes to make HR nervous.
Because great leadership isn’t built in boardrooms. It’s built in moments when everything goes spectacularly wrong.
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The podcast emphasizes leadership lessons drawn from real-life experiences, with topics covering failure, resilience, and cultural transformation. Episodes feature discussions on the importance of leadership in challenging times, with examples such as navigating business crises and building effective teams.

One got fired. The other nearly went bankrupt. Naturally, they did the most illogical thing—built one of India’s fastest-growing Change Movements with 37,000 changemakers. On this podcast, Ajit Sivaram and Satish Manchikanti spill the secrets of leadership—sharp insights, harsh truths, and enough jokes to make HR nervous.
Because great leadership isn’t built in boardrooms. It’s built in moments when everything goes spectacularly wrong.
Is influence something you’re born with or something you build?
In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind real influence.
Not the kind that comes from titles or connections, but the kind you earn through trust and capability.
From a personal stories to Princeton research on warmth and competence, we explore why the most influential people aren’t always the loudest but they’re almost always the most trusted.
#Leadership #SoftSkills #TrustBuilding #Influence #PowerSkills

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