The Brand Called You

The quality of leadership determines the scope of success of an organization. Having ethics and building a good character are paramount besides knowing the theoretical and practical aspects of the industry. In today’s episode, we discuss the meaning of character, and its importance in leadership especially in today’s times where greed for profits often overshadows the required ethics for long-term benefits.  [00:35] - About Edward Brooks Mr. Brooks is an Executive Director of the Oxford Character Project, University of Oxford, where he is exploring the theory and practice of character and leadership development around the world. He is also the co-founder of the Oxford SDG Impact Lab and the Oxford Global Leadership Initiative. 

Career journey, his experiences working in China and Japan, his strategies for navigating cultural differences and regulatory environments, and his achievements during his time in China. The interview also touches on the air pollution challenges in China and the positive aspects of the work environment and digital transformation in the country. 00:41- About Dr. Joerg Storm Dr. Joerg Storm is the Global Head of IT Infrastructure for Mercedes-Benz Mobility. He is a Global Professional and has worked in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Sandeep Chennakeshu is a business transformation veteran, an author, and the current Chief Operating Officer of a Pioneer in digital imaging radar called Under Inc. He started in Mobile phones in 1988 and built 2G, 3G, and 4G phones and launched them for Ericsson, later switching fields to semiconductors, and then into software for various areas such as Medical Electronics and Automotive. Sandeep was the President of BlackBerry Technology Solutions for four years, where he worked on software and intellectual property, generating significant traction and revenue growth. Sandeep's book, "Your Company is Your Castle," uses the analogy of a castle to describe how to build a resilient business and is based on eight elements to construct strong businesses that last. These eight structural elements include location, a solid foundation, strategy, execution, protection, resources, communication, and innovation. 00:39- About Sandeep Chennakeshu Sandeep Chennakeshu is a Business Transformation Veteran. He is the author of Your Company Is Your Castle. Currently, he is the COO, of Uhnder Inc, a pioneer in digital-imaging radar. He is also the Former CTO of Ericsson. He is also the Former President of Blackberry.

In an attempt to live the social-media famous good life, we often tend to plan to migrate to metropolitan cities of India or overseas as well. In this race, the young generation migrating away from their land are losing connection to their motherland and culture. In this episode,w e discuss the importance of connection with the grassroots and also attempt to understand the meaning of environmentalism. [00:41] - About DV Sridharan DV Sridharan was born four years before the independence and has witnessed three or life phases, all about migrations.  He comes from a small village and has seen Indian civilization drifting from the villages to now move overseas. 

There are often times in our life when either we are directionless or aren’t vivid about what we want from our life. Such ignorance about ourselves has the potential to lead us to the dark side of the world. However, it is in the human power to bring oneself back to the right path in life. What is needed is analysis of body, mind and spirit. In today’s episode, we discuss the inspirational transformation of Mr. RJ Singh from the world of alcohol and drugs to the fit athlete he has become today.  [00:41] - About RJ Singh Ranjit is a corporate and an ultra endurance athlete. He is a family man dedicated to the pursuit of self-mastery.

The literacy of any country decides a lot about the future they might have. It affects the standard of life of the people, their happiness index, future innovations, etc. A lot of people in Brazil can’t even read a paragraph-long text or do basic mathematics. If they don’t have basic hard skills they can’t be expected to contribute to the growth of the country from a professional point of view or take good care of their families for that matter. And this problem is not only in Brazil but in many parts of the world. Today we have with us Paulo tell us about how he is helping solve the literacy problem. About Paulo Batista He is currently the CEO of Alicerce. He has a diverse background. He is educated in the law. He has a background in investment and banking. He also used to be the manager of a dental center. He is passionate about educating kids.

YPO has launched 75 years ago with the purpose of creating an organization that stands for learning and supporting. It is an organization where its members can actually connect and reach out to other members regardless of their age or position. They are now operating in 128 different countries. Its sole focus is to make its members more and more capable by giving them access to other members. Today we have with us Sean to tell us in detail about YPO. 00:39- About Sean Magennis Sean Magennis is the CEO of Mutual Capital Alliance Inc. He has specialized in scaling professional services firms Former International President of YPO Past International Global President of the Entrepreneurs Organization, (EO).

We have all at some point struggled with finding the right professional for our home service needs. Be it finding the right skilled person, or a tradesman charging a decent price, we have all argued or have been cheated in getting our home repairs done. Greenvan is a solution that works to eliminate this challenge by finding the right professional at the most economical prices. Tune in now to learn more about the company. [00:39] - About Anuj Gupta Anuj is the founder of Greenvan, which is a home services company. He is also the Managing Trustee of Sukarma Trust.  Anuj is a serial entrepreneur. He is the Indian national champion in squash.

With climate change and glaciers melting, the use of plastic has garnered negative traction owing to the drawbacks it has for the environment. However, the blame game has been targeted toward the plastic industry. But the industry makes goods for the end users, and it is the choices of the common man that will eventually impact the whole game. In this episode, we discuss the responsible use of plastic, the management of plastic, and possible solutions to find sustainable alternatives. [00:35] - About Dr. Sameer Joshi Dr. Joshi is the Vice Chairman of the Indian Plastics Institute. He is the owner of Knoesis Enterprises. Dr. Joshi is also the holder of the Guinness world record for the largest t-shirt from plastic waste.  He has been called The Plastic Man of India, a hero of the environment and recycling. 

Broad, versatile, and visionary leader with a twenty-five-year record of exceptional performance in surpassing business goals through strategic management of all critical business functions including business planning, stakeholder engagement, operational leadership, partnership building and team development. Manoj K Saxena is recognized for his ability to translate corporate vision and mission into strategies that exceed business targets and contribute to better profitability, cost controls, customer satisfaction, process optimization, and service delivery 00:35- About Manoj K Saxena and his journey.  Manoj Saxena is the Managing Director of Bayer Zydus Pharma.  He is also the Country Division Head of South Asia for the Pharmaceuticals division of Bayer.  Manoj is passionate about Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) and represents the I&D Council of Bayer Pharma globally. He has a deep understanding of the healthcare industry along with immense experience across functions through senior roles in sales and marketing, business analysis and general management. Manoj is a graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (Hons) and has completed his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing.