The Anxious Achiever Leading For Human Agency With SAP's V.R. Ferose
Nov 6, 2025
V.R. Ferose, a two-decade SAP leader and founder of the Autism at Work program, emphasizes the importance of leading with love in today's workplace. He argues that heart intelligence is our greatest asset against AI, highlighting how empathy shapes effective leadership. Ferose shares insights on how genuine in-person connections foster real learning and opposes the erosion of creativity by AI. He also discusses the impact of social comparison on anxiety and the significant transformation brought about by the Autism at Work initiative in enhancing workplace dignity.
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Love As A Leadership Strategy
- Leading with love means protecting dignity and amplifying human agency, not being naive.
- V.R. Ferose argues this ethic is the most powerful business strategy in high-stakes workplaces.
Land Redistribution By Love
- Vinoba Bhave walked village to village getting landlords to adopt him and redistributed land to the poor.
- The campaign transferred millions of acres through peaceful, dignity-preserving means.
Be Strong While Leading With Care
- Stand up firmly to bullies and protect boundaries while maintaining humane intentions.
- Strength and love can coexist; defend yourself without hating the other person.
