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The Leadership Enigma

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  • The Leadership Enigma

    AI Won’t Save You… Unless You Do This First | Ashok Ramchandran

    06/04/2026 | 30 mins.
    AI isn’t just a tool it’s a complete rethink of how we work.

    In this episode, we go beyond the buzzwords and break down what AI really means for leaders today. From re-engineering processes to building future-ready organisations, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about AI adoption.

    💡 Key takeaways:

    Why adding AI on top of old systems doesn’t work
    The biggest misconception leaders are making right now
    Why “future fitness” matters more than AI itself
    How great leaders are adapting (and what others are missing)

    If you’re a founder, leader, or just trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing world — this is a must-watch.

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    AI Will Replace You… Unless You Do This First | Shaji Mathews

    23/03/2026 | 27 mins.
    AI isn’t coming… it’s already here.

    In this episode, we sit down with a global CXO leading a 300,000+ workforce across 60 countries to break down what it really takes to build an AI-ready organisation.

    From completely reshaping business models to retraining entire workforces, this conversation reveals the uncomfortable truth:

    👉 If you don’t adapt, you risk becoming irrelevant.

    We go deep into:
    - Why AI is fundamentally changing how business works
    - The real risk of doing nothing (and why companies won’t survive it)
    - How leaders are training hundreds of thousands of people for AI
    - The mindset shift required to stay competitive
    - Why “human + AI” is the future — not AI alone

    This isn’t theory. This is what’s happening inside one of the world’s biggest organisations right now.

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    Building a Gas Empire | Raj Kumar

    09/03/2026 | 23 mins.
    In this episode, we sit down with Raj Kumar, former leader at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and now founder of his own gas company, to unpack the real behaviours required to operate at CXO level.

    This isn’t theory. This is lived experience from the energy sector — one of the most complex and high-pressure industries in the world.

    We cover:
    - The mindset shift from executive to owner
    - The behaviour required to lead at scale
    - Why strategy fails without discipline
    - Decision-making under pressure
    - Corporate leadership vs entrepreneurial leadership
    - What most professionals misunderstand about becoming a CXO

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    Decoding The World! | Ozan Ozkural

    23/02/2026 | 46 mins.
    🚨 Attention Leaders, Executives & Entrepreneurs! 🚨

    The world is changing faster than ever AI, quantum computing, geopolitical battles, inflation, and global crises are reshaping everything.

    In this exclusive session, we break down:
    ✅ The human condition in leadership: fear, greed, and confirmation bias
    ✅ Why courage beats comfort in decision-making
    ✅ The AI supercycle & energy, water, and infrastructure risks
    ✅ How businesses can survive asymmetric commercial wars
    ✅ The Stockdale Paradox: brutal reality + optimism

    If you’re in the boardroom, running a company, or shaping the future, this isn’t just theory—it’s practical foresight you can act on now.

    🔥 Watch till the end to learn the #1 trait leaders need to survive 2026: COURAGE.

    💡 Engage with us: Comment your leadership challenges, subscribe, and join the conversation. The future doesn’t wait—and neither should you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    Manjul Tilak | Authentic Leadership in the Age of AI | Why HR Must Lead the Mindset Shift

    09/02/2026 | 24 mins.
    In this episode, we talk about why organisations that don’t adapt to AI risk falling behind, and how HR can lead one of the most important transformations organisations are facing today.

    From storytelling and humility in leadership to real, practical AI use cases within HR 💡, this conversation challenges traditional ways of thinking about leadership and change.

    We also explore why mindset, authenticity, and human skills will matter even more as AI becomes part of everyday work 🤝 — and why HR has a critical role to play in shaping that future.

    👉 Watch till the end for powerful advice on staying relevant, confident, and future-ready 🚀
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About The Leadership Enigma

For 30 years I've uncovered the best and worst of human behaviour and endeavour.Now it's time to truly understand what we mean by leadership in a chaotic world. I've delivered live events to over 60,000 around the world as a leadership expert, author, opinion columnist and barrister. Each week I'll explore the power and potential of the human being with global experts, academics, rising stars, ambitious upstarts and disruptors across sectors, disciplines and geographies as we explore 'The Leadership Enigma.'Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner or seasoned corporate executive, this show will uncover the tools, techniques, strategies and lessons learned to catapult your leadership capabilities in preparation for success in a constantly changing landscape. The Leadership Enigma is an award winning globally ranked show powered by LaunchPod Studios. www.leadersenigma.comYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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