IIM Leadership Lesson - Session 1

 I was excited to be part of the Leadership training at the IIM Kozhikode, the opening session had a key Note from Mr. Nishant Saxena  ( Ex CEO - CIPLA , CFO P&G) an IIM / NIT alumni.

One of great session with lot of Practical insights !! He managed to squeeze his time and spare some time for us !!

He took us through the Seven timeless skills to be possesed !!!

1. Self Management

Knowing Vs Doing.

2. Clarity

* In Finding the Problem 

3. Focus

* Choose Bigrocks and Move them

* Ability to Say No 

* Block time to Focus

4.Accountability

5.Balance

6. Rejuvenation. ( Physical / Mental / Financial / Emotional/ Spiritual)

Some Books Recomended:

1.Self Management by Daniel Goleman

2. What makes a Leader by  Daniel Goleman

( https://hbr.org/2004/01/what-makes-a-leader) Subscription only

3. The leadership pipeline By  Daniel Goleman

IIM Leadership Lesson - Session 2

 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐞, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 – 𝐈𝐈𝐌 𝐊𝐨𝐳𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞:

🌱 Growth = Curiosity
Leaders grow by asking better questions.

🔍 Search Mode vs Scroll Mode
Intentional learning beats passive consumption.

🤝 Dealership vs Leadership
Transactions manage. Transformation leads.

🧠 Mind vs Brain
The brain processes; the mind chooses direction.

⚡ Knowing vs Doing
Action is the real differentiator.

🔁 Habituation
We become what we repeatedly do.

🪜 Law of Least Resistance
Comfort slows growth. Challenge accelerates it.

📐 3B Framework
Belief → Behaviour → Business

🎯 Non-Performing Assumption(NPA)Perspective
Position vs Disposition | Expertise vs Flexpertise | Influence vs Confluence

Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a daily practice.

Which of these resonated with you the most? Share your thoughts !!

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