Dilip G. Saraf | CEO, Executive Coach, Career Transitions Unlimited
- Dilip is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Coach of Career Transitions Unlimited.
- He is LinkedIn’s top career coach now in his fifth year in five industries.
Podcast
Overview
Leadership, a timeless and multifaceted concept, serves as the compass guiding individuals and organisations through the dynamic landscape of success and growth. As we embark on a journey to explore the realms of leadership, we delve into the wisdom and experiences of seasoned leader, Dilip G. Saraf. Join us as we embark on a quest to understand, dissect, and appreciate the nuances of leadership – an art that shapes individuals, transforms organisations and leaves an indelible mark on the tapestry of success.
[00:44] – About Dilip G. Saraf
- Dilip is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Coach of Career Transitions Unlimited.
- He is LinkedIn’s top career coach now in his fifth year in five industries.
- He has authored five books and over 600 blogs on leadership and career topics.
[03:22] – How has the definition of leadership evolved over the years?
- The concept of leadership has not changed, the definition of leadership has evolved.
- People often confuse leadership with management and sometimes struggle to accept the label of being a leader.
- Leadership is a natural skill, while management is a nurtured skill.
[08:00] – How does one differentiate between leadership potential and immediate leadership capability?
- Leadership potential is evident when individuals face challenges with a natural leadership instinct.
- It is not easily hidden and manifests as an episodic manifestation of leadership during critical moments.
- Immediate leadership capability, on the other hand, involves acquiring management skills as a nurtured skill to complement innate leadership abilities.
- Effective leadership requires tapping into one’s leadership talent and subsequently acquiring management discipline.
[16:37] – What is the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in today’s corporations to shape tomorrow’s leaders?
- DEI is critical but companies should avoid a superficial adoption of these principles as a bandwagon effect.
- True effectiveness comes from diverse perspectives.
- Equity is providing equal voice and inclusion is creating an environment where individuals, regardless of differences, feel included.
- Companies ought to go beyond token efforts and truly understand and operationalize the concepts of DEI.
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- Dilip is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Coach of Career Transitions Unlimited.
- He is LinkedIn’s top career coach now in his fifth year in five industries.
- He has authored five books and over 600 blogs on leadership and career topics.
