Sanjiv Patel on Resilience Unravelled, Authenticity, and Transformational Leadership

In this episode of Resilience Unraveled, host Russell welcomes guest Sanjiv Patel, a transformation expert and first-generation immigrant from Kenya, to discuss his journey and insights. Sanjiv shares his experiences in banking, financial services, and his transformative MBA journey that led him to his current focus on helping organisations and individuals achieve clarity, authenticity, and purpose. They explore the CAP method and the importance of resilience, especially during business challenges. Sanjiv also discusses his personal resilience journey, which includes overcoming severe COVID-19. The conversation delves into the role of authenticity in leadership, the impact of MBA programs, the current challenges organisations face, and the importance of human connections in an increasingly AI-driven world. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:49 Sanjiv's Background and Early Career 02:27 The Start of the Resilience Journey 03:50 Challenges in the Telecom Venture 07:13 Ethical Dilemmas and Business Integrity 13:53 Lessons Learned and Reflections 15:50 The Value of an MBA 17:35 Reevaluating MBA Practices for Modern Needs 18:19 Bridging Academia and Industry 19:25 The Importance of Evidence-Based Decision Making 20:25 Introducing the Three Rs Model: Reflect, Reframe, Reset 24:58 Leadership Heals: A New Model for Authentic Leadership 26:22 Challenges in Modern Leadership and AI 29:39 The Debate on Authenticity in Leadership 36:06 Final Thoughts and Contact Information You can contact us at info@qedod.com Resources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com