Gautam Mukunda

Join Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School, as he shares insights from his book, 'Picking Presidents.' He discusses the leadership lessons drawn from presidential elections, highlighting the paradox of leader selection and the contrast between filtered and unfiltered presidents. Mukunda also explores the pressures behind career choices in diverse cultures and how personal experiences shape leadership. Delve into the importance of adaptability in governance and the evolution of America through effective leadership.

Gautam Mukunda, a research fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, delves into Cynthia Carroll's groundbreaking leadership decisions at Anglo American. He discusses her unprecedented choice to suspend operations at a South African platinum mine to prioritize worker safety, a move that significantly altered the company's culture. Mukunda highlights the challenges faced in the mining industry, including navigating ethics, safety, and workforce diversity, illustrating the profound impact of decisive action in times of crisis.