Why Leadership Fails

Can good leaders fail? In a world where accomplished leaders are seen as invincible, where they've reached the pinnacle of success, this key question has been on my mind, and perhaps yours too.Well, even the most exceptional leaders fail along the way. While they may not be vocal about it to the world, but these very setbacks are what often pave the path to their success.Ever wondered about these untold real life stories of vulnerability, hidden failures and unexpected twists that redefine success? Probably a tech glitch that became an innovation breakthrough or a failed marketing campaign that culminated into a new business strategy.Why leadership fails is a podcast where there is no typical gyaan, no stereotypical tales of glory. Instead, we bring to you unscripted, unfiltered conversations, about real life experiences of influential leaders navigating challenges, embracing failures and redefining success.Stay tuned to Why Leadership Fails with Bhavna Lalchandani, to know more!

Why Leadership Fails is a business podcast hosted by HT Smartcast Originals, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

HT Smartcast Originals hosts Why Leadership Fails, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Connecting with Gen Z Talent in the Workforce

  Jan 16, 202525 minS0

  In this insightful episode of Why Leadership Fails, host Bhavna Lalchandani dives into the challenges and opportunities of connecting with, empowering, and retaining Gen Z talent. Joining her is Aatash Shah, Senior Vice President and Head of Business at Manipal Academy of BFSI. Together, they explore the unique qualities Gen Z brings to the workforce, how organizations can align with their values, and the role of technology in appealing to this digital-native generation. Discover strategies for closing the skills gap, creating purpose-driven workplaces, and fostering long-term engagement with the next generation of professionals talent retention, digital native generation, purpose-driven workplace...

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  Episode #20

  Leadership, Innovation, and the Pursuit of Critical Thinking

  Jan 12, 202545 minS0

  In this insightful episode, host Bhavna sits down with Prof. Varun Nagaraj, Dean at SPJIMR, to explore the key reasons why leadership often fails. From poor communication and lack of adaptability to challenges in decision-making and team-building, Varun unpacks the common pitfalls that derail even the most capable leaders. Drawing from his extensive academic and industry experience, he shares actionable strategies for overcoming these obstacles and fostering trust, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable lessons to help you navigate challenges and lead with impact.

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  Episode #19

  Talent Isn’t Enough: Persistence Builds Great Founders

  Oct 18, 202435 minS0

  In this episode, host Bhavna chats with Arjun Vaidya, the Founder of Dr. Vaidya's, about his journey in establishing a top Ayurveda brand in India. Arjun discusses the ups and downs of experimenting with various business strategies, gaining key insights into consumer preferences, and how he expanded the reach of Ayurveda to both urban Indians and the larger Bharat market. Arjun shares his thoughts and tips for entrepreneurs looking for funding, the ongoing funding winter, and his life as a Venture Capitalist, in this interesting episode of Why leadership fails.

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  Episode #14

  Growth Recipe Straight From the CEO of Mercedes

  Sep 21, 202430 minS0

  A leader has to be a good creator and a destroyer both. With this leadership mantra, Mr. Santosh Iyer in conversation with Bhavna Lal Chandani shares his journey of becoming the successful MD and CEO of Mercedes. Get a close up of his nostalgic achievement and the strategies he employed so that the DNA of the brand doesn’t change with the change in the leadership. From the consumption patterns of the youth to the cultural beliefs of the Indian population, get to know how Mr. Santosh changed his business model to the “Retail of the Future” in 2021, i.e. a D2C...

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  Episode #18

  Is Today's generation career ambitious or just being impatient?

  Aug 20, 202450 minS0

  In today's episode, host Bhavna Lalchandani talks with Divya Dixit, a leading OTT expert who has worked with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and Alt Balaji. Divya shares story about her time at Alt Balaji, where she had to build teams and find creative ways to compete with big streaming services on a tight budget. She talks about her approach to leadership and how being honest and innovative helped her succeed. Tune in to hear how she turned challenges into opportunities and stayed ahead in the game.

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