TED Business The 7 pillars of unlocking potential | Anirudh Krishna
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Apr 21, 2025 
Anirudh Krishna, a public policy professor, dives into the fascinating world of talent cultivation. He discusses how certain communities, like Jamaica with its sprinters, create 'talent ladders' to nurture potential. The conversation highlights barriers that hinder success and the importance of supportive systems in education and mentorship. Anirudh also shares an inspiring story about a gifted boy named Chandru, emphasizing that investing in people leads to societal progress. This episode is a call to action for equitable opportunities and collaboration in talent development.
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Chandru's Untapped Potential
- Anirudh Krishna met Chandru, a talented boy with polio who excelled in math but lacked opportunity.
- Chandru's father believed no one from their village could become an engineer, highlighting systemic barriers.
Talent vs. Opportunity Gap
- Talent is everywhere but opportunity is not, causing many gifted people to go unnoticed.
- To fix this, societies need talent ladders to systematically develop potential fairly.
Seven Pillars of Talent Ladders
- Talent ladders have seven pillars: open access, continuous steps, role models, soft landings, multisector involvement, mixed motivations, and adaptability.
- These pillars ensure fair, structured pathways for nurturing talent to world-class levels.