Podcasts

Join us for an illuminating conversation with R. Gopalakrishnan, former Executive Director of Tata Sons and Vice Chairman of Hindustan Lever, as he distills 55 years of corporate wisdom into actionable leadership insights. With remarkable candor, Gopalakrishnan reveals why hiring for attitude trumps skill, why Indian managers have a unique edge on the global stage, and how organizations like Tata and Unilever consistently produce world-class leaders.

Drawing from his journey from computer analyst to boardroom executive, Gopalakrishnan shares his revolutionary “Four A’s” framework for career evolution: Accomplishment, Adaptability, Advocacy, and Authenticity. His passionate belief that leaders must balance intelligence with intuition provides a refreshing counterpoint to purely data-driven management approaches.

Discover why Gopalakrishnan believes professionals must learn to “disagree without being disagreeable,” why founders often fail to professionalize their organizations, and why true empathy means “seeing the invisible, hearing the inaudible, and feeling what cannot be felt.” With powerful stories from his time at both Unilever and Tata, he illustrates how great leaders build organizations with conscience that outlast generations.

Whether you’re building your career, leading a team, or aspiring to make a lasting impact, Gopalakrishnan’s hard-earned wisdom on leadership development, talent management, and creating ethical organizational cultures will transform your approach to both business and life. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from one of India’s most respected business minds as he shares insights from his 19 books and decades of experience navigating corporate leadership at the highest levels.