The High Performance Podcast E38 - Dilbagh Gill: How to turn a dream into reality
Feb 3, 2021
Dilbagh Gill, CEO and Team Principal of Mahindra Racing, shares his journey from building a Formula E team to achieving multiple race victories. He emphasizes the role of human emotion and observational skills in leadership, reflecting on how early life experiences shaped his approach to high performance. Gill explains the importance of resilience and adaptability, recounting challenges faced during his university days. He also discusses the significance of trust and communication in building winning teams, while advocating for innovative educational philosophies that encourage inquiry.
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Consistency is Key
- Strive for consistency in your convictions, beliefs, and actions.
- Take pride in your work and aim to do it right the first time.
Early Responsibility
- Dilbagh Gill learned responsibility early on, driving a truck at 13 during a labor strike on his family's tea plantation.
- This instilled a sense of responsibility and trust from his father.
Entrepreneurial Beginnings
- Dilbagh Gill's entrepreneurial spirit emerged in college when he repaired motorcycles to earn money after quickly spending his allowance.
- This led to his involvement in motorsports and taught him the importance of resourcefulness and support.