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Guest: Vishu Hegde, Partner – PM Power Consulting, former VP – Mindtree Consulting & Motorola

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Full Stack Leadership Podcast, host Krishna Prasad sits down with Vishu Hegde, a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience. From his leadership roles at Motorola to co-founding Mindtree Consulting and now coaching leaders at PM Power Consulting, Vishu shares deep insights on what makes leadership truly impactful. Vishnu describes "Leading Self" as the foundation of leadership, focusing on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to sense emotions and energy of teams. Join us as we explore the essence of mindful leadership and its transformative power in today’s corporate world.

 Key Leadership Insights:

• Develop Self-Awareness: Reflect on your values, emotions, and how they influence your leadership style.
• The Power of Reflection: Great leaders continuously reflect on their actions and refine their approach.
• Embrace Authenticity: Don’t imitate others; bring your unique strengths to your leadership role. It will not be the same as the Original
• The Role of Empathy in Leadership: Understanding team members' perspectives to foster stronger connections and motivation.
• Sense Team Dynamics: Pay attention to the energy and engagement of your team—these are leading indicators of success. There is a difference between ‘Measuring’ as a Manager and ‘Sensing’ as a leader
• Leadership Styles: Leadership is not about being aggressive or controlling but about inspiring and creating interest in others. Leaders can be soft-spoken yet effective
• Leadership Through Influence, Not Authority: True leadership is about inspiring and influencing, rather than just directing.
• Building a Culture of Psychological Safety: Leaders must create an environment where teams feel safe to express ideas and take risks.
• Decision-Making in Ambiguous Situations: Handling uncertainty and making tough calls with limited data.

Quotable Knowledge Nuggets:

"Mindful leadership starts with self-awareness—it’s the foundation of trust and influence."

“Managing Outside by Mastering Inside”

“Trust yourself, be yourself. Then you will be the authentic leader.”  

"Leading self is about self-awareness and the ability to connect with others authentically."

"Great leaders don’t just manage tasks; they cultivate environments where people thrive."

"Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about asking the right questions."

"Leaders need not have to be aggressive or driving people; they can be soft-spoken but inspiring."

"Managers manage by measurement; leaders lead by sensing."

Resources & Connect:

• Connect with Vishu Hegde on LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishweshwar-hegde-00750a8/

• Visit us at: https://www.pm-powerconsulting.com/full-stack-leadershipcast/

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• Connect with the host on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-krishna-prasad

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About our Guest:

Vishu Hegde is a Partner at PM Power Consulting and former VP – Mindtree Consulting and Motorola.

Vishu comes with an extensive experience having worked in world-class organizations like like IISc (Indian Institute of Science), ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency), Motorola, Mindtree in various roles like R&D, Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management, Business Excellence at senior leadership positions. 

He is an ardent practitioner of yoga and meditation, Vishu is a Partner at PM Power Consulting and is a Practice Lead for Strategic Consulting & Leadership Development. He helps tapping into the unlimited potential of human minds through knowledge era paradigms and mindfulness practices to build a culture of self-managed individuals, self-organizing teams and facilitative leadership in organizations.

He was actively involved in NASSCOM Quality Council and Bangalore Software Process Improvement Network (B-SPIN) as part of the core group.

His personal interests include study of ancient wisdom and bringing it to contemporary management & leadership. He also loves playing Tabla and challenging himself with trekking & mountaineering.