The Power of People Leadership - Vajira Weerasekara

In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Vajira Weerasekara, a business leader and author, talks about his definition of success and his career journey. Vajira believes that success is not an endpoint but a journey that involves resilience and courage. Most importantly, he values the learning and growth that comes from the process. Vajira shares his background, including growing up in Sri Lanka and his transition into technology. He also discusses his experience at Microsoft and Red Hat, emphasising the importance of people leadership and creating an environment where individuals can thrive. Vajira believes in building high-performing teams by fostering a safe and supportive environment and practising empathy. Vajira Weerasekara shares his insights on leadership, charity work, and personal growth. He emphasises the importance of clear communication and setting clear timelines as a leader. He also discusses the value of honesty and making tough decisions when informal coaching doesn't work. Vajira talks about his charity, Let Kids Fly, which focuses on providing education and support to underprivileged children in Sri Lanka. He shares his personal experience with cancer and how it changed his perspective on life, prioritising what truly matters. Vajira's key themes include exploration, decisiveness, empathy, servant leadership, and continuous learning.


Resources We Discuss:
Vajira’s Books:
The Life of the Run - https://life-of-the-run.raisely.com/
Motivating Mavericks - https://amzn.to/46AQgDi
Vajira’s Charity - Let Kids Fly - https://letkidsfly.org/

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