SparX by Mukesh Bansal The Harsh Truth About Women in Leadership | Mukesh Bansal | SparX
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Oct 4, 2025 Roopa Kudva, former head of CRISIL and leader at Omidyar Network India, shares her insights from her book, Leadership Beyond the Playbook. She discusses the importance of crafting a personal leadership identity based on values and experiences. Roopa highlights the challenges women face in leadership roles and the need for more female representation in India. She emphasizes the significance of mental health in leadership, advocating for vulnerability and open conversations. Her journey and reflections offer valuable lessons for aspiring leaders.
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Write Your Own Leadership Playbook
- Leadership has no universal playbook; craft your own identity from values and experience.
- Use reflection and the DIY kit to create a customized 90-day leadership plan.
The Toughest Leadership Transition
- The hardest jump is from senior management to top management due to two major mindset shifts.
- You must shift from bottom-up to top-down thinking and manage many new stakeholders simultaneously.
Build Breadth Through Stretch Assignments
- Carve out time for reflection and deliberately seek broad, cross-functional experiences.
- If organizations won't stretch you, proactively ask for rotations or added responsibilities.
