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The Leadership Equation PodcastEp 17: Human-Centered TransformationWhat if transformation isn’t a technical challenge, but a human one? In this episode of The Leadership Equation Podcast, Nitin Paranjpe redefines transformation through a human-centred lens. He examines why organisations repeatedly miss the mark, where leaders misread motivation, and how structural care becomes a competitive edge. What’s Inside: The four silent reasons transformations fail Why one compelling story can never unite everyone The overlooked “people case” for change Behaviour change: the most underestimated leadership task A radical model that avo...
2025-12-3027 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 16: The Human Architecture of Extraordinary OutcomesCan leaders design workplaces where people choose to go the extra mile, not because they must, but because they want to? Nitin Paranjpe reveals the human architecture behind institutional greatness: a vision that matters, conditions that invite heroism, and leadership that is visibly invested. This conversation surfaces practical moves leaders can make to increase pride, trust and discretionary effort. What’s included: • Why ambition > resources can be productive when three human conditions coexist. • Stories of restoring organisational pride and mojo. • A new model of culture-strategy coherence and humane transformation. If you want to ch...
2025-12-2323 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 15: From Belonging To Breakthroughs: A Leader’s MakingHow do leaders turn audacity into repeatable results? In this Episode, Nitin Paranjpe walks through mentor moments, the humility of failure, and a transformative idea from C.K. Prahalad, that breakthrough requires a deliberate gap between ambition and resource. He explains the four lessons he learned the hard way and the three human conditions leaders must create to let people be heroic. What’s included: Early career lessons about belonging and standards. A failure that reshaped priorities and thinking. The ambition>resource experiment and its people-led outcomes. A l...
2025-12-1645 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 14: Foundational Beliefs That Make Institutions into More Than a Company with Nitin ParanjpeSome institutions rise because their leaders build with conviction that outlasts generations. In this episode of The Leadership Equation Podcast, Nitin Paranjpe reflects on the foundational beliefs that shaped Hindustan Unilever into more than a company, an institution rooted in purpose, long-term thinking, and nation-first intent. Through lived stories, leadership moments, and cultural choices, the conversation reveals what truly anchors organisational strength. What’s inside the episode: How long-range commitment and nation-aligned decisions shaped HUL’s institutional character. The talent philosophy that built generations of leaders through raw-talent scouting and deep fiel...
2025-12-0927 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 13: The Quiet Failure of Success: Inside the GCC Conundrum with Dinesh DeoEveryone talks about scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs), but few dare to ask, what truly keeps them from failing? Or better yet, what separates enduring value creators from glorified cost arbitrage engines? In this powerhouse episode, we dive deep into the invisible levers that make or break a GCC, not just at launch, but in the long arc of relevance, value, and evolution. In this masterclass, we unpack: Why some GCCs never “fail,” but never succeed either, the trap of limited success What it takes to shift India from being a cost cen...
2025-09-1631 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 12: The Architecture of Impact: Building GCCs That Matter with Dinesh DeoWhat does it really take to build a world-class Global Capability Centre, one that transcends cost savings and starts influencing enterprise value? In this episode, we get honest about the tough truths and deeper levers of GCC evolution, from flat organisation dreams to tall structures, from push-and-pull growth cycles to the power of local leadership in global networks. In This Conversation we discuss: Why organisation design can make or break your GCC Navigating the India vs global grading conundrum The subtle trap of promotions and hierarchy inflation EVP de...
2025-09-0936 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 11: Tracing the GCC Timeline with Dinesh DeoIt started with a name, “Captives.” It’s now a $60B+ force reshaping global enterprises. But what really is a GCC? And why is everyone rushing to build one in India? In this no-holds-barred conversation, we dive deep into the misunderstood world of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) with a guest who has not only built them, but rebuilt them, across decades, continents, and industries. What's in this episode? What is a GCC, really? The evolution: From “Captives” to “Capability” GCC vs Outsourcing: A Steelmanned Debate The hidden tax, regulatory, and...
2025-08-3133 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 10: The Journey of a CA to a CEO with Dinesh DeoWhat do you learn when you’ve led three billion-dollar buildouts, across banking, insurance, and global capability centers? In this episode, we sit down with Dinesh Deo, a quiet giant of India’s GCC sector, for a no-holds-barred conversation on what it really takes to build, scale, and lead in high-stakes environments. From GE’s legendary talent playbook to the emotional rollercoaster of acquisition, this is a conversation packed with insight, honesty, and the hard-earned truths of leadership. We unpack the stories behind the headlines, what it took, what changed, and what never sh...
2025-08-2732 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 9: What Wise Leaders Build Around Themselves with Anu Aga & Meher PudumjeeWhat does it take to lead through loss, self-doubt, and legacy and still find your own voice?In this powerful episode 9 of The Leadership Equation, Anu Aga and Meher Pudumjee open up about what leadership truly demands, not just skill, but wisdom, self-awareness, and the courage to be vulnerable. From navigating grief and imposter syndrome to embracing intuition, authenticity, and family as a source of strength, this conversation goes far beyond business. It explores the very essence of what it means to lead as a whole human being.Whether you're stepping into...
2025-08-1122 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 8: Heart of the Matter: People, Purpose & the Business Within - With Anu Aga & Meher PudumjeeWhat truly sustains a business; profits, or the people who power it?In this heartful episode, Anu Aga and Meher Pudumjee, along with our host Anupal Banerjee, reflect on how transformation rooted in people and purpose leads to more than just growth; it creates impact.From reskilling to responsible leadership, this conversation gets to the core of what makes businesses worth building.What can you expect from this episode?Are we preparing our people for change or just preparing to replace them?Is growth always progress, or can it...
2025-08-0411 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 7: Building an Institution: Scaling with Governance with Anu Aga & Meher PudumjeeWhat does it take to transform a family business into a purpose-driven institution that outlives its founders?Join Anu Aga and Meher Pudumjee, the dynamic mother daughter duo as they pull back the curtain on Thermax’s reinvention, from Anu’s unexpected rise to CEO in 1996 to the bold decisions that reshaped their legacy. Discover the principles, people-first strategies, and governance models that propelled a family enterprise into an enduring institution.What can you expect from this episode?What happens when purpose, not profit, is the North Star?How sepa...
2025-07-2835 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 6: Leadership, Design and Leading a GCC with Astrid MozesWhat does it take to lead a Global Capability Center that’s not just efficient — but strategic, future-focused, and globally integrated?In this episode of The Leadership Equation, Anupal Banerjee is joined by Astrid Mozes, former Regional President at Danfoss, to unpack the leadership principles, organizational design choices, and culture shifts that enable GCCs to thrive.Key themes include:Leadership development within Global Capability Centers (GCCs)Designing GCCs for agility, trust, and cross-border impactThe evolving role of the GCC site leaderAligning global strategy with...
2025-05-2028 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 5: Cracking the GCC Code for Nordics & Core Industrial Businesses with Astrid MozesIn this premiere episode of The Leadership Equation, Anupal Banerjee sits down with Astrid Mozes, a seasoned global leader, to explore how GCCs can move beyond cost efficiency to become true growth drivers.Key insights:The leadership mindset required to scale GCCsAligning talent strategy with business goalsChallenges and best practices from real-world experienceWhy integration and purpose matter more than everA must-listen for anyone building global teams or leading transformation.Subscribe to The Leadership Equation for conversations at the intersection of people...
2025-05-1318 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 4: The Paradox Advantage: Why Great Leaders Think in Opposites with Astrid MozesIn a world where certainty is rare and complexity is constant, the best leaders embrace paradox — balancing bold vision with adaptability, ambition with empathy, and structure with agility.In this episode of The Leadership Equation, Anupal Banerjee sits down with Astrid Mozes, former President of Regions at Danfoss and a seasoned global business leader, to explore the power of paradoxical leadership.Tune in to learn:✅ What paradoxical leadership really means — and why it’s essential in today’s world✅ How to build enduring organizations through mindset, not just metrics✅ Why Global Capability Centers (GCCs...
2025-05-0516 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 3: The Future of Capability, Leadership, and AI with R GopalakrishnanThe Leadership Equation Podcast | Episode 3: The Future of Capability Building, Leadership, and AI How can leaders future-proof their organizations in the era of AI? In this episode of The Leadership Equation Podcast, Anupal Banerjee continues his insightful conversation with R. Gopalakrishnan, former Executive Director at Tata Sons, exploring how leaders can navigate the challenges of an AI-driven world and build sustainable organizational capabilities for the future. From rethinking learnability and the principle of uncertainty to the evolving role of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), R. Gopalakrishnan shares valuable insights into how leaders can prepare for...
2025-03-2951 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 2: Building Institutions That Last with R GopalakrishnanThe Leadership Equation Podcast | Episode 2: Building Institutions That Last Why do some companies endure for generations while others fade away? In this episode of The Leadership Equation Podcast, Anupal Banerjee continues his conversation with R. Gopalakrishnan, former Executive Director at Tata Sons, to explore the secrets of corporate longevity. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and insights from history, business, and philosophy, R. Gopalakrishnan unpacks why most companies don’t survive beyond 50 years and what it takes to build an organization that stands the test of time. What’s inside this conversa...
2025-03-2936 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastEp 1: Decision Dilemma with R GopalakrishnanThe Leadership Equation Podcast | Episode 1: Decision Dilemma When you’re making a big decision, how much should you trust the data, and when is it time to go with your gut? In this first episode of The Leadership Equation Podcast, Anupal Banerjee sits down with R. Gopalakrishnan, former Executive Director at Tata Sons and a seasoned business leader, to explore the delicate balance between analysis and intuition. Through real-life leadership moments—including a tough call at Tata that tested his instincts—R. Gopalakrishnan shares what happens when you wait too long, the emotional side of d...
2025-03-2917 minThe Leadership Equation PodcastIntroduction to The Leadership Equation PodcastIn this introductory episode, our host, Anupal Banerjee, Founder & CEO of People Equation, introduces The Leadership Equation Podcast. With 25 years of experience in HR transformation, Anupal kicks off a series of candid, unscripted conversations with global leaders on people, culture, and capability transformation. Tune in as we explore the core principles of building resilient organizations.
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Freedom to be HappyFreedom To Be Happy - Feat. Anupal Banerjee - Former CHRO - Tata Technologies with Sukriti Vadhera KohliThis episode of Freedom to be happy, the podcast series from Happyness.me features the former CHRO of Tata Technologies, Anupal Banerjee.
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