Thirty Minute Mentors Episode 272: NTT DATA CEO Abhijit Dubey
Mar 25, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Abhijit Dubey, CEO of NTT Data, a leading $30 billion IT services provider, shares insights from his remarkable journey. He emphasizes the key traits of effective leadership, such as strategic clarity and active listening. Abhijit highlights the importance of integrity and trust in fostering a strong organizational culture. The conversation also delves into the challenges of 'last mile execution' and the need for clear communication. Lastly, he offers valuable advice on hiring and innovation in leadership.
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Four Life Stages Shaping Dubey
- Abhijit Dubey shares four life stages that shaped his values: early hard work, humility at IIT, resilience in Algeria, and trusted advisor skills from McKinsey.
- A key moment was flying to Tokyo to help NTT, illustrating the importance of answering every call for help.
Build Trust with Bold Honesty
- Listen actively, follow through on commitments, and stand up for your beliefs to build trust as a leader.
- Focus advice on what benefits the business and individual, even if initially unpopular, to earn respect over time.
Integrity Shapes Culture
- Integrity sets the tone for company culture and directly correlates with high performance.
- Abhijit enforces a zero-tolerance policy on ethics violations: one strike and you're out for ethical breaches.