The Art of Leadership Lessons from the Most Successful Leaders
Mayannk Jain, Chief Financial Of icer (CFO) Highway Industries –Munjal Group
AnIn luentialFinanceLeader’s StoryofResilienceandInspiration
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MAYANNK JAIN ‒AN EMBODIMENT OF GLOBAL INDIAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Intherealmoffinancialleadership,Mayannk
Jain,theChiefFinancialOfficer(CFO)at HighwayIndustriesLimited,standsoutasa trailblazer AsapivotalleaderintheMunjalGroup,a globallyrecognizedconglomerate,Mayannk embodiesstrategicvision,operationalexcellence,and financialacumen.Hisleadershiphasnotonlydriven fiscalstabilitybutalsopositionedHighwayIndustries Limitedasabeaconofinnovationinthehighly competitivemanufacturingsector.
Mayannk'scareerisaperfectblendofdeepindustry knowledgeandanunwaveringcommitmentto transformation.Anabilitytochartcomplexfinancial landscapesandfostersustainablegrowthhasearned himthereputationofbeingoneofthemost influentialpersonalitiestofollowin2024. ThroughHighwayIndustries,hehasstrengthened operationalefficienciesandrobustrevenuegrowth withfinancialstrategiesalignedtoMunjalGroup's objectives.
ThemarkedimpetusofMayannkhasgenerallybeen theintegrationoftechnologyintofinancial operations.Usingdata-drivendecision-making frameworksandstate-of-the-artfinancial technologies,hehasincreasedtransparency,reduced inefficiencies,andensuredcompliancewithevolving globalstandards.Hiseffortshavealsofostereda cultureofaccountability,helpingteamsshinewhile maintainingacustomer-centricapproach.
So,Mayannkservesasathoughtleaderandmentor, inspiringthenextgenerationoffinanceprofessionals withhisprogressivevision.Headvocatesfor sustainability-drivengrowthwhereinfinancial strategieshavesocialandenvironmental responsibilitiesalignedwithinit-avaluethatrings deepinMunjalGroup'sheritage.
AsMayannkJaincontinuesdefiningtheroleofa CFOinsuchadynamicworldeconomy,his contributionstoHighwayIndustriesandthelarger corporateworldsettrendsforup-and-comingleaders. Forward-thinkingstrategiescombinedwithsteadfast dedicationmakethisapersonalityworthfollowingin 2024andbeyond.
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Mayannk Jain,
Chief Financial Of icer (CFO)
Highway Industries – Munjal Group
Growing up, I witnessed the struggles of those around me, which fueled my desire to create a better future not only for myself but also for my community.
Inaworldfilledwithchallengesanduncertainties,hope
isoftenthebeaconthatguidesindividualstowardtheir dreams.Itinspirespeopletoperseverethrough adversityandbelieveintheirpotential.MayannkJain embodiesthisspiritofhope,havingnavigatedtheupsand downsoflifewithunwaveringdetermination.Growingup, hewitnessedthestrugglesofthosearoundhim,which fueledhisdesiretocreateabetterfuturenotonlyfor himselfbutalsoforhiscommunity.
Today,MayannkisadynamicandseasonedC-suite executivewhoseexpertiseinfinancialleadershipmakes himoneofthemostinfluentialfigurestofollow.Basedin Gurgaon,India,witharichcareerspanningmorethantwo decades,Mayannkhasmadehismarkacrosstopglobal corporations,includingtheBigFouraccountingfirms.His journeyfrommanagingfinancialtransactionstoshaping high-levelbusinessstrategiesplaceshimattheforefrontof modernfinancialleadership,withafocusonoperational excellence,mergersandacquisitions(M&A),andcorporate development.
Beingagroundedleader,Mayannkcreditsallhissuccessto divinityand“In my gratitude, I would like to thank God and my beloved Guruji, whose blessings have always been the source of all my achievements.”
Umesh Munjal,bornonSeptember8,1951,hailsfroma familydeeplyrootedinbusinessandphilanthropy.He completedhiseducationatSt.Joseph'sSchool,Dehradun, andThePunjabPublicSchool,Nabha,beforegraduating fromPunjabUniversity,Chandigarh.Asthesonofthe renownedindustrialistanddevoutAryaSamajleader,Mr SatyanandMunjal,Umeshgrewupwithstrongvaluesof hardwork,integrity,andsocialresponsibility.Hisfather wasthePresidentoftheAllIndiaAryaSamajOrganization andVicePresidentoftheDAVFoundation,andUmeshhas continuedthislegacyofexcellenceandcommitment.
In1974,Umeshjoinedhisfamilybusiness,focusingon manufacturingbicycleandautocomponents.Hisleadership journeybeganwiththemanagementofHighway IndustriesLimited,aunitoftheHeroGroup.Sincetaking overasManagingDirector,hehassingle-handedly transformedthecompanyintoaleadingmanufacturerof autocomponents.Underhisguidance,HighwayIndustries nowoperatesthreeunitsinLudhiana,oneinPuneandone nearGurgaon,employingover4,200workers.Hisleadershiphasensuredthatthesefacilitiesarenotonlyefficient
butalsoenvironmentallyconscious,maintainingpollutionfree,clean,andgreenoperations.
HighwayIndustrieshasgrownsignificantlyunderUmesh's leadership.Thecompanyproducescomponentssuchas crankshafts,armkickassemblies,andsteeringshafts,which areusedbysomeofthemostprestigiousautomobile manufacturersworldwide,includingGeneralMotors,Ford, Chrysler,Mercedes,BMW,Audi,andPorsche.Japanese automakerssuchasToyota,Honda,andNissanalsorelyon Highway’sproducts.Throughlong-termagreementswith OriginalEquipmentManufacturers(OEMs)intheUSA, Canada,Mexico,andEurope,Umeshhasexpandedthe company’sglobalfootprint.
UmeshMunjal’ssuccessinthebusinessworldismarkedby numerousaccolades.HewasrecognizedattheTransformingIndiaConclaveby Think Media Inc.forhisoutstandingcontributionstocorporategrowthandsocialtransformation.Underhisleadership,HighwayIndustrieshas receivedseveralprestigiousawards,includingtheACMA AtmanirbharExcellenceAward2021(Gold for Corporate Level Excellence in Export),theCIINationalKaizen Competitionawards,andtheCICUNationalKaizen Competitionhonours.
A core aspect of my leadership is the commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Thereareseveralrewardsandrecognitionswonunder Umesh’sguidance:-
• CICUNationalKaizenCompetition,2023:-Silver Award.
• CII5thNationalKaizenCircleCompetition,2022:1stRunnerUp.
• 13thEditionofCIINational3MCompetition,2022:SILVERAwardinMUDACategory.
• ACMAAtmanirbharExcellenceAwards2021Winner: -GOLDAwardforCorporateLevel-Excellencein Export.
• ACMA2ndNationalKaizenCompetition,2021:-2nd Position.
• 12thCIINationalPokaYoke2023(2GoldAwards).
• CICU6thPoke-YokeKaizenCompetition,2021:GOLDAward.
• CICU6thPoke-YokeKaizenCompetition,2021:SILVERAward.
• CICU13thNationalKaizenCompetition,2021:SilverAward.
• CICU6thPoke-YokeKaizenCompetition,2021:BronzeAward(2times).
• CICUPoke-YokeKaizenCompetition,2021:-GOLD OneTime,SILVERAward(2times).
Beyondhisbusinessacumen,Umesh’sdeepsenseofsocial responsibilitystandsasoneofhismostdefiningqualities. Havinginheritedthephilanthropicspiritofhisfather, Umeshisdeeplycommittedtogivingbacktosociety.Heis activelyinvolvedinmanagingschools,culturalorganizations,andseveralindustrialbodies,includingCII,ACMA, andCICU.Hischaritableworkextendstonumerouscauses, suchasdonatingtothe Prime Minister Relief Fund, DayanandMedicalHospital&College,andEk Prayaas—aninstituteforchildrenwithspecialneeds.
OneofUmesh’smostimpactfulcontributionshasbeenthe adoptionandmaintenanceofagovernmentschoolin KhakatKalan,wherehedevelopedaplaygroundandpark forthechildren.Hisdedicationtoyouthdevelopmentis furtherevidencedbyhisdonationof1,000sportskitsto variousyouthclubsinPunjab,aimedatkeepingyoung peopleawayfromdrugsandencouraginggrassrootssports initiatives.Hereareafewdonationsmadebyhiminthelast year:
Highway Industries, led by Mayannk, has soared to new heights, particularly in the areas of budgeting, working capital optimization, and cost reduction, and boasting a current turnover of over ₹1200 crores while setting its sights on reaching ₹2000 crores by 2028.
• Primeministerrelieffund.
• DayanandMedicalHospital&Collage.
• EkPrayaas-AnInstituteforChildrenwithSpecial Needs.
• NobleFoundation.
• AdoptedaGovernmentschoolatKhakatKalanand maintaineditsPlaygroundandPark.
• Healsogenerouslydonated1000sportskitstovarious youthorganizationsoryouthclubsinPunjabtokeep theyouthawayfromdrugsandtobeacatalystin bringingaboutarevolutioninsportsatthegrassroots level.
• Hehasalsodonatedgenerouslytothesolarsystem, whichisbeinginstallednearthePolicestation.
• HehasalsodonatedanElectricFurnaceforCremation duringtheCoronaperiod.
Umeshhasalsobeeninstrumentalinsupportingsustainable developmentinitiatives.Hedonatedgenerouslyforthe installationofasolarsystematanearbypolicestationand providedanelectricfurnaceforcremationsduringthe COVID-19pandemic,demonstratinghiscompassionand foresightinaddressingcriticalcommunityneeds.
Umesh’sjourneyisaremarkablestoryofbusinesssuccess intertwinedwithadeepsenseofsocialresponsibility.His leadershipofHighwayIndustrieshasnotonlycontributed totheeconomicgrowthoftheregionbutalsotothewellbeingofthecommunitiesheserves.Throughhisphilanthropyandbusinessachievements,UmeshMunjalcontinuestobeapillarofsuccessandaninspirationtofuture generations.
Mayannk’scareerisrootedinhiscomprehensiveunderstandingoffinancialmanagement,whichextendsfrom
financialplanningandanalysistoinvestorrelations, fundraising,andcorporatedevelopment.Asa Chartered Accountant,Mayannkbringswithhimanin-depthknowledgeofbusinessfunctions,corporatefinance,andthe intricaciesofmergersandacquisitions.Hisstrategic mindsetiskeytohisabilitytodrivegrowth,sustainability, andprofitabilityfortheorganizationsheleads.
CurrentlyservingastheChiefFinancialOfficer(CFO)at HighwayIndustriesLimited,aprominentarmofthe Munjal Group,Mayannkhasbeeninstrumentalinleading financialandoperationalimprovementsforthecompany HighwayIndustries,ledbyMayannk,hassoaredtonew heights,particularlyintheareasofbudgeting,working capitaloptimization,andcostreduction,andboastinga currentturnoverofover₹1200croreswhilesettingits sightsonreaching₹2000croresby2028.Hehasalso overseenimportantcorporateinitiativessuchaspre-IPO readinessassessments,investordiscussions,andthe strengtheningofinternalcontrolsandERPsystems.His contributionstothefinancialstabilityandoperational efficiencyofthecompanyareatestamenttohisleadership skillsandbusinessacumen.
OneofMayannk'scorestrengthsishisabilitytopartner effectivelywithseniorleadershipteamsandC-suite executives.Throughouthiscareer,hehasbeenatrusted advisoronhigh-stakesfinancialdecisions,business modelling,andriskassessments.Hisextensiveexperience inworkingacrossindustrieslikeautocomponents,steel,IT services,anddistressedassetsunderIndia’sInsolvencyand BankruptcyCode(IBC)hasenabledhimtounderstandthe nuancesofdifferentbusinessenvironments.ThiscrossfunctionalexpertisemakesMayannknotjustafinancial expertbutalsoastrategicbusinessleaderwhocansteer companiesthroughcomplexchallengesandopportunities.
Ledbythedynamic Director Duo Amol Munjal and Ankur Munjal, Highway Industries Limited,establishedin1971, hastravelledaremarkablejourneytowardsuccess.Starting asamodestventure,ithasgrownintoadynamicand diversifiedcompanywithafocusoncoldandhotforging andmachining.Today,HighwayIndustriesoperatesfive state-of-the-artunits:threeinLudhiana,oneinPune, Maharashtra,andanothernearGurgaon.Withadedicated workforceofover4,200employeesandanimpressive annualturnoverofUSD140million,thecompanystandsas aleadingplayerintheautomotiveandengineering industries.
ThegrowthandexpansionofHighwayIndustrieshavebeen drivenbyacommitmenttoinnovation,quality,and sustainability.Thecompanyhasearnedaseriesofcertificationsthatreflectitsdedicationtoexcellenceacrossvarious domains.ItiscertifiedfortheEnergyManagementSystem ISO50001:2018,EnvironmentManagementSystem StandardISO-14001:2015,OccupationalHealthandSafety ManagementSystemstandardOHSAS45001:2018,ISO 27001:2013forinformationsecurity,andISO14064for greenhousegasemissionsandremovals,whichiscurrently underimplementation.Thesecertificationsdemonstratethe company’sresponsibilitytowardenergyefficiency, environmentalpreservation,andthewell-beingofits employees.
Equippedwithcutting-edgeforgingpresses,modern machinery,andadvancedtestingequipment,Highway Industriesiscapableofproducingcomponentsfortwowheelers,three-wheelers,andfour-wheelers.Itstechnical expertiseallowsthecompanytomanufactureawiderange ofproducts,includingcrankshafts,armkickassemblies, connectingrods,flanges,andsteeringshafts.Additional productssuchasbells,tulips,midshiptubes,shafts,rotors, andsplineyokesarealsoapartofitscomprehensive portfolio.
HighwayIndustriesservesanimpressivearrayofclients, bothdomesticallyandinternationally.Domestically,its majorcustomersincluderenownednamessuchasHero MotoCorpLtd.,InternationalTractorsLtd.,LGElectronics IndiaLtd.,andSonaKoyoSteeringCo.Ltd.Thecompany’s reputationextendsbeyondIndia,withexportstoCanada, theUSA,andEurope.Overseasclientsincludeprestigious organizationssuchasArcelorMittalTubularProducts (Canada),ZFSteeringSystemsLLC,andKnorr-Bremse Systèmes,tonameafew
Thecompany’scontinuedsuccessisevidentintheeverincreasingbusinessinquiriesitreceivesfromrenowned automobileandengineeringindustriesaroundtheglobe. Thisgrowinginterestunderscorestheconfidencethat clientsandpartnershaveinHighwayIndustries'capabilities anditsunwaveringcommitmenttodeliveringhigh-quality productsandservices.
Byembracinginnovationandmaintainingastrongfocuson sustainabilityandquality,HighwayIndustriesLimitedis pavingthewayforcontinuedgrowthandsuccess.Its journeyfromasingleunittoaglobalplayerisatestament tothecompany’sforward-thinkingapproachanddedication tomeetingtheevolvingneedsoftheautomotiveand engineeringsectors.AsHighwayIndustriescontinuesto expanditsglobalfootprint,itremainscommittedto upholdingitslegacyofexcellencewhileshapingthefuture oftheindustriesitserves.
Mayannk’sdeepinvolvementinM&Aandprivateequity transactionshasshapedhisreputationasafinance professionalwithauniqueabilitytodrivesuccessful outcomesinhigh-stakesdeals.Histenureat PricewaterhouseCoopers(PwC)asaBusinessController, FP&ALeader,andDirectorofDealAdvisoryprovidedhim withanexcellentplatformtoleadandmanagekeytransactionsforglobalbrands.Duringthistime,Mayannkwas responsibleforoverseeingbuy-sideandsell-sidedue diligence,workingcloselywithstrategicandprivateequity clientstonavigatemergers,acquisitions,andcorporate carve-outs.
OneofhisnotableachievementsatPwCincludeshisroleas afinancebusinesspartnerduringtheglobalCOVID-19 pandemic,wherehesuccessfullyleddomesticandoverseas transactionsunderchallengingmarketconditions.Hewas alsoinstrumentalintheacquisitionofIndiaoperationsfor globalcompanieslikeVolvoIT,thestrategicacquisitionof JohnPlayersbyRelianceRetail,andtheequityinvestment inZomatobyAlipay.Hisworkonthecross-border acquisitionofaUS-basedbilletmanufacturerforALBA, oneofthelargestaluminiumsmeltersintheGCC,further highlightshisexpertiseininternationaltransactions.
Mayannk’sworkindealadvisorygoesbeyondtraditional M&Atoincluderestructuringdistressedassets,askillthat hasprovedinvaluableincomplexfinancialenvironments. HehaslednumerousdealsunderIBCregulations,includinghigh-profileclientslikeArcelorMittalandMotherson Sumi.
Hisabilitytoevaluatedistressedassets,developturnaround strategies,andadviseonacquisitionshasbeenacritical factorinhissuccessinthisfield.Moreover,Mayannk’s proficiencyinvendorduediligence(VDD),financial modelling,andbusinessanalysishaveconsistentlyresulted inoptimizedoutcomesforhisclientsandstakeholders.
AcoreaspectofMayannk’sleadershipishiscommitment tocontinuousimprovementandoperationalexcellence.At HighwayIndustries,heimplementedkeycost-reduction strategiesanddevelopedinnovativesolutionsforimproving plant-wiseprofitability,costallocation,andproductcosting. Histurnaroundstrategyforlow-marginorloss-making plantshasbeenparticularlyimpactful,drivingimproved financialperformanceacrossmultipleoperationalunits.
Mayannk’sapproachtofinanceisnotonlyaboutnumbers butalsoaboutleveragingdata-driveninsightstoinform strategicdecision-making.Hehasconsistentlydemonstratedhisabilitytoanalyzecomplexfinancialdataand translateitintoactionablestrategiesthatcontributeto businessgrowth.ThiswasevidentduringhistimeatPwC, whereheintroducednewprocessestocontrolworking capital,reducinglock-inperiodsby30daysandplayingan integralroleinincreasingrevenuesandnetmargins.
Hisanalyticalprowessiscomplementedbyhisabilityto leadcross-functionalteamsandcollaborateeffectivelywith internalandexternalstakeholders.Asaseniornegotiator andbusinesspartner,Mayannkhassuccessfullyhandled difficultconversations,balancedconflictingpriorities,and contributedtothedevelopmentoflong-termbusinessplans. Histactanddiplomacy,combinedwithhisstrongfinancial acumen,makehimatrustedadvisorinanyboardroom.
My vision for the future is centred around driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and strengthening inancial governance in the companies I lead.
Mayannk'sjourneydidn'tjustbeginwithapassionfor technologybutwasdeeplyrootedinhisformativeyearsat ModernSchoolBarakhambaRoad,NewDelhi.Hissolid academicfoundationextendedthroughSymbiosisCollege ofArts&Commerce,Pune,wherehewasanExecutive BodyMemberof AIESEC Pune,fosteringhisleadership abilitiesearlyon.Exposuretodiverseculturesthrough mentorshipsatPwCandKPMGIndia,UK,andBahrain playedapivotalroleinshapinghiscorevaluesofmutual respectandinclusivity.HisglobalexposureintheUKand GCCfurtherrefinedhisworldview,complementinghis naturalcuriosityandtechnologicalaptitude.
Duringhiscollegeyears,Mayannkimmersedhimselfin technology,oftenburningthemidnightoiltroubleshooting andbrainstorminginnovations.Aftergraduatingwith honors,hisprofessionaljourneyintechbeganwith challenges.Buthisresilienceanddeterminationhelpedhim overcomedoubtsandthrive,buildingacareerdefinedby hope,hardwork,andapassionforinclusivityindiversity
TheearlyyearsofMayannk’scareerweremarkedbysteep learningcurves.Hewastaskedwithcomplexprojectsthat requiredhimtoadaptquicklyandthinkcritically There weretimeswhenhefeltoverwhelmed,battlingself-doubt andthefearoffailure.Oneparticularprojecttestedhis limits:hewasleadingateamresponsiblefordevelopinga softwaresolutionforahigh-profileclient.Thestakeswere high,andanymisstepcouldjeopardizenotonlytheproject butalsothecompany’sreputation.
Asthedeadlineapproached,unexpectedtechnicalissues arose,andtensionsranhighamongtheteammembers. Mayannkrealizedthatheneededtostepupasaleader Drawingfromhisexperiences,heinitiatedopendiscussions,encouraginghisteamtosharetheirconcernsand brainstormsolutionscollaboratively.Thisapproachfostered asenseofcamaraderieandresilienceamongthegroup, allowingthemtotacklethechallengeshead-on.Together, theyworkedlonghours,fueledbydeterminationanda sharedgoal.Intheend,theydeliveredasuccessfulproject, earningaccoladesfromboththeclientanduppermanagement.ThisexperiencetaughtMayannktheimportanceof teamworkandeffectivecommunicationinovercoming challenges.
AsMayannkcontinuedtoexcelinhiscareer,heembraced opportunitiesforgrowth.Hetookonvariousroleswithin thecompany,eachofferingnewchallengesandresponsibilities.Hisdedicationandinnovativethinkingcaughtthe attentionofseniormanagement,leadingtopromotionsand recognitionintheindustry.Mayannkbecameknownforhis abilitytonavigatecomplexproblemsandimplement effectivesolutions,earningrespectfromhispeersand mentors.
Despitehisprofessionalsuccess,Mayannkneverlostsight ofthevaluesinstilledinhimduringhisupbringing.He remainedcommittedtogivingbacktothecommunitythat hadshapedhim.Hevolunteeredhistimetomentoryoung studentsinterestedintechnology,sharinghisknowledge andexperiencestoinspirethenextgeneration.Mayannk understoodthatthepathtosuccessisnotjustabout personalachievement;it’salsoaboutliftingothersalongthe way
Asheprogressedinhiscareer,Mayannkbegantoenvision afuturewheretechnologycouldaddresssomeofsociety’s mostpressingchallenges.Hebecamepassionateabout usinghisskillstomakeapositiveimpact,particularlyin areaslikeeducationandhealthcare.Hestartedexploring waystoleveragetechnologytocreatesolutionsthatwould empowerunderservedcommunities.
Mayannk'svisionwastodevelopaccessibleeducational toolsthatcouldreachstudentsinremoteareas,providing themwithresourcesandopportunitiesthattheyotherwise mightnothave.Healsosoughttoexplorehowtechnology couldenhancehealthcaredelivery,particularlyinrural regionswhereaccesstomedicalserviceswaslimited.His commitmenttoinnovationandsocialimpactbecamethe drivingforcebehindhiswork.
Reflectingonhisjourney,Mayannkoffersvaluableadvice tothoseembarkingontheirownpaths.Heemphasizesthe importanceofresilienceandadaptability.“There will be challenges,”hesays, “but it’s how you respond to them that defines your journey. Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and keep pushing forward.”
Mayannk'spassionforfosteringadiverseandinclusive teamisevidentinhiscommitmenttoworkingwith individualsfromdiversecultures,includingthosefrom smalltowns.Heencouragesotherstoseekmentorshipand buildstrongnetworks,understandingthatcollaborationand supportarecrucialinanyprofession.
Mayannkalsoadvocatesfortheimportanceofgivingback. Hebelievesthatsuccessisnotsolelymeasuredbypersonal achievements,butbythepositiveimpact,onecanhaveon others.“Find ways to lift others as you climb,”headvises. “Whether it’s through mentoring, volunteering, or sharing your knowledge, make it a part of your journey.”
LookingAhead:WhyMayannkJainisOnetoWatchin 2024?
Inarapidlyevolvingfinanciallandscape,leaderslike Mayannkarecrucialtonavigatingthechallengesand opportunitiesthatlieahead.Histrackrecordofdelivering resultsinhigh-pressuresituations,hisexpertiseinM&A
andcorporatefinance,andhisunwaveringcommitmentto operationalexcellencesethimapartasafinanceleaderto followin2024.
Mayannk’svisionforthefutureiscentredarounddriving sustainablegrowth,fosteringinnovation,andstrengthening financialgovernanceinthecompaniesheleads.His experienceacrossindustriesandgeographiespositionshim asathoughtleaderwhocanprovideinvaluableinsightsinto thefutureofcorporatefinance,privateequity,andstrategic businessdevelopment.
Aswemoveintothefuture,MayannkJain’sinfluencewill continuetogrow,particularlyasbusinessesseekstrong financialleadershiptonavigateanuncertainglobal economy.Hiscombinationoffinancialexpertise,strategic foresight,andleadershipskillsmakehimanidealrole modelforaspiringfinanceprofessionalsandakeyfigureto watchinthecomingyear.
Formoreinformation,pleaseconnectwithMayannkvia emailatmayank2000@gmail.comorcallhim @+919810274702/9999111057
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Inthischangingworldwelivein,adaptabilityisthe hallmarkofgoodleadership.Allleaders,infact,whocan adapttochangeandcontinuouslyimprovewillsurvivethe testoftime.Take,forexample, Indra Nooyi,formerCEO ofPepsiCo,whoexhibitsthischaracteristicwithher "PerformancewithPurpose"mantra.PepsiCo,seeinghow marketsshiftedtohealthieralternatives,neededa transformation-theoutcomewastocreateafocuson healthyproductsbutstillkeepingitspositioninthe competition.Heradaptivestyleinleadershipunderlined stayingrelevantwithintheirdomainandproactively changingduetochangesfromtheirclients'behavior.The lessonhereisjustthat:leaderswhohavetheiropennessto learninginspireotherstogrowalongwiththem.
Leadershiprequiresagoodunderstandingofemotionsand emotionalmanagement.Leaderswhousetheiremotional intelligenceleadpeoplebettertocommunicate,collaborate, andtrust.Theprimeexampleofthiscomesfrom Satya Nadella,theheadofMicrosoft,whochangedthecompany's culturebyempathyandinclusiveness.Throughempathy, Nadellaregainedthesenseofpurposebackintotheworkers atMicrosoft,andtheinnovationthatfollowedin collaborationwasveryeffective.Emotionallyintelligent leaderscanconnectwithpeople,careabouttheirteam,and givethemasenseofbelonging,whichinturnachievesan extremelyfunctionalteam.
Goodleadersdonotcompromiseonethics.Theyknowhow longittakestorebuildtrustonceithasbeenbroken. Warren Buffett,oneoftheworld'smostrespectedinvestors, builthiscareerontheprinciplesofhonestyand transparency.ThecommitmenttointegritymadeWarren Buffettatrustedfigurenotonlyamongtheinvestorsbut alsobypeers.Decisionstakenbasedontheprinciplesof ethicsdepictthatforlong-termsuccess,thereliesabasisof trustandintegrityinleadershiplikethatofWarrenBuffett. Ethicalleadershipbringsloyaltyandrespect,twoessential ingredientsforsustainablesuccess.
Effectiveleadershipdependsmoreoncommunication. Leadershipisgoodcommunication.Goodleadersare effectivecommunicators,whobringaboutpeople's alignmentwiththeorganization'sgoals.Buttheydon'tonly talk-theylistenactively.Oneofthemostfamous"teamof rivals"leaderswasformer US President Abraham Lincoln Hehiredpeoplefromdifferentbackgroundswithdiversified perspectivesandlistenedactivelytothem.Thisopenness ledhimtoleadwithwisdomandempathyasheunitedthe nationatoneofitsmostchallengedperiods.Active listeningfromleaderscanindeedbuildrelationships, respect,andtrust,keyfactorsinanythrivinginstitution.
Leadershiphasmanytracks,thickwithagonyandfailure. Resilienceiscomingback,learning,andmovingforward fromfailures.Outofextremepoverty,sexualabuse,and professionalsetbacks, Oprah Winfrey rosetoaheightthat makesheroneofthemostinfluentialmediamogulsinthe world.Eveninadversesituations,shenotonlyusedher experiencesasfuelforsuccessbutalsomadeitacatalyst forinspiringothers.Leaders,whoareresilient,survive adversityandovercomeitwithstrengthanddetermination, encouragingtherestoftheirteamstodothesame.
The art of leadership is dynamic and multifaceted and cuts across the qualities ranging from vision to empathy, flexibility, ethical grounding, good communication, and resilience. Successful leaders understand that leadership is not a destination but a journey of continuous learning and growth. In following the example of an iconic leader, one seeks to develop the set of skills which can inspire, influence, and establish a lasting change.
Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.
- Earl Nightingale
