Intelligence Squared Business Weekly: No Bullsh*t Leadership with Reckitt CEO Laxman Narasimhan
Sep 6, 2021
Laxman Narasimhan, CEO of Reckitt and former senior leader at PepsiCo and McKinsey, shares his insights on connecting with employees in a vast global organization. He emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adapting leadership styles to various environments. Narasimhan discusses overcoming early challenges in his career, the importance of mentorship, and the transformative lessons gained during his time at PepsiCo, especially amid the pandemic. He also reflects on how failures can lead to personal growth and the evolving dynamics of corporate leadership.
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Transformative Business School Experience
- Business school provided Narasimhan with the belief that he could compete with those from privileged backgrounds.
- It gave him confidence and a sense of belonging, despite his humble beginnings.
Learning and Unlearning
- Real-world leadership requires continuous learning and unlearning.
- Formal education provides frameworks, but practical experience shapes your leadership style.
Decision-Making
- Use different decision-making approaches for consequential versus reversible choices.
- Rely on judgment and pattern recognition for quick, less critical decisions.