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Happy & HumanEmpathy Beyond the Buzzword With Dr. Ashok BhattacharyaSend us a textEmpathy is not about “walking in another person’s shoes” as we commonly say, according to Dr. Ashok Bhattacharya. He’s on the show today sharing his experience in teaching empathy long before it became the buzzword it is now. He shares with us his story behind why understanding others became so important to him, the most important lessons he’s learned along the way, and how we can all strive to be more empathetic in our day to day lives - both toward each other AND ourselves. He also breaks down the difference...2024-12-1041 min
People, Profit, PurposeEp 7: Fail it Forward - We failed so you don't have toHave you heard of the valley of death for a startup? 90% of startups fail and only 30% survive after five years. Running a profitable business is tough enough, but Social Enterprises take it one step further by incorporating social impact into their business and committing to creating value for all stakeholders, not just shareholders. In this episode, our speakers share some of the mistakes and failures that they’ve faced along their journey and highlight the possible pitfalls social entrepreneurs face when operating their businesses for good. Speakers: Bryan Long, CEO of Testing Ground and ra...2022-10-0438 min
The Business of FamilyAshok Melwani - Negotiating an Exit From the 4th Generation Family Business [The Business of Family]Ashok Melwani started his career as a teenager, working in his family’s fashion retail stores during the school holidays. In 1982, he joined the business full-time, working his way up from brand manager to an executive director of the 4th generation Indian family business. He's a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of experience in retail, food & beverage and distribution, and now an executive coach.
Ashok is a guide to the road less travelled. His story is a fascinating journey of a struggle to leave the family business and ultimately forge his own path.
Standout Quotes:
"My...2021-01-1150 min