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Founder's TEDx Talk at NTU Singapore (267,000+ views)

A deeply human-centric view, a fresh new perspective on looking at the power of conditioning, first hand experiences of breaking out of those, and an invitation to think of business, customers, society and yourself - differently!

Also useful to get a glimpse of the Founder's journey, presence and communication style.

Other Speeches

An Innovation journey of 15 days, 9000 kms, visiting 20 Social Enterprises in India - may hold some lessons for Singapore

Chosen as one of the three speakers to present a 'Disruptor's perspective' with the Prime Minister of Singapore in audience at the Gala Dinner of the Pan IIM alumni meet in Singapore. Frugal innovation as a key theme with applicable lessons for leaders and for Singapore's own goal of being an innovation hub. Based on having undertaken the Jagriti Yatra (a 9000 kms 'Awakening Journey' across India)

The 21 Day 'Coaching Bootcamp' between Jamsetji Tata and Swami Vivekananda and enduring impact for 125 years.

Moderator and Opening Address for CEO Panel at India CSR Summit including Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture, Govt of India. Sharing the unique 'coaching relationship' between Mr. Tata and Swami Vivekananda aboard the 'Empress of India' ship, enroute to Chicago. that has contributed to creating enduring results for >125 years (Timeline: 9:39 to 21:30)

Book Chapter

Leadership By Results: A Book Chapter in The Global Handbook of Impact Investing

Global Handbook of Impact Investing: Solving Global Problems via Smarter Capital Markets towards

The book is edited by ex McKinsey and ex World Bank authors consists of multiple high quality chapters. 'Leadership By Results' is our Founder's chapter in this boo. It consists of leadership archetypes, case studies, and a financial model to set targets and measure ROI on leadership development programs, anchored in Big Hairy Audacious Goals. It outlines how to orchestrate such journeys for top teams, and achieve BHAGs through mindset shifts.

Select Publications and Reports on Leadership and Investment

"A Tale of Two Leaders", published by Inclusive Business Network of German Investment Agency, GIZ

"A Tale of Two Leaders", published by Inclusive Business Network of German Investment Agency, GIZ

"A Tale of Two Leaders", published by Inclusive Business Network of German Investment Agency, GIZ

Tale of Two Leaders: Aggressive  behaviour

Discover how a Founder of a US$350mn business in Financial Services; and a Head of Sales in Education, undertook their respective 'Leadership By Results' journeys. They uncovered sub-conscious mindsets that were driving them in the exact opposite direction of what they were consciously seeking to do. They successfully accomplish shifts: for the Founder, become empowering to mitigate succession risk and clock upto 70% growth in revenues in subsequent quarters; and trusting & collaborative to drive sales in a sustainable manner that contributed to 50% increase in valuation in six quarters. Click here.

"Want to develop leaders? Stop sending them to Leadership Development Programs."

"A Tale of Two Leaders", published by Inclusive Business Network of German Investment Agency, GIZ

"A Tale of Two Leaders", published by Inclusive Business Network of German Investment Agency, GIZ

Big Hairy Audacious Goals

 Leadership development or leadership tourism? - through this provocative question, this blog summarizes the Leadership By Results approach, and distinguishes it from traditional approaches. The three key pillars of this are (a) Focus on Mindset shifts (b) Anchored in Big Hairy Audacious Goals of the business (c) Journey approach that must deliver 6 to 8 times the EBITDA as the investment made into it. Click here. 

"Don't let your job loss define you", India Development Review

"A Tale of Two Leaders", published by Inclusive Business Network of German Investment Agency, GIZ

Four reasons why ESG and Sustainability are moving up the Corporate Agenda

Crossroads

Written at the time of significant job losses during Covid, this article provides practical coping tips. These are designed to apprise and recharge health at a mental, emotional, relational, physical, spiritual and financial levels (MERPS-F). Click here. 

Four reasons why ESG and Sustainability are moving up the Corporate Agenda

Catalytic Financing Strategy for Sustainable Land use in S.E. Asia, and investor mapping for USAID

Four reasons why ESG and Sustainability are moving up the Corporate Agenda

Sustainability ideas

Published in Korn Ferry's Focus Magazine this article outlines the business case for sustainability, and the 5 critical questions that organizations need to answer as they pursue the agenda. Click here.   

Assessment of Sustainable Land Use Business Models in S.E. Asia, USAID

Catalytic Financing Strategy for Sustainable Land use in S.E. Asia, and investor mapping for USAID

Catalytic Financing Strategy for Sustainable Land use in S.E. Asia, and investor mapping for USAID

S.E.Asian agriculture and sustainable land use

USAID commissioned this study to identify low-emission land management investment strategies that are profitable and investible – in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, with broader scalability across the region.

We assessed 80 business cases, 

elaborated 12 knowledge briefs that identify opportunities for scaling up and catalyzing private sector investment toward sustainable, low emission enterprises and practices.  Click here.   

Catalytic Financing Strategy for Sustainable Land use in S.E. Asia, and investor mapping for USAID

Catalytic Financing Strategy for Sustainable Land use in S.E. Asia, and investor mapping for USAID

Catalytic Financing Strategy for Sustainable Land use in S.E. Asia, and investor mapping for USAID

Green commercial ideas gaining momentum

The objective was to identify and define broad types of financial support ideal for USAID to catalyze private capital inflows into conservation financing. The USAID team prioritized engagement opportunities from the long list presented by us, with particular interest in green bonds, ESG compliance for bank portfolios and accelerator and incubator funds. This final report includes “strawman” outlines on each of these three prioritized engagements, and a detailed list of potential private and public partners for funding or execution of each engagement. 

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