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Ranjay Gulati

Professor at Harvard Business School and author specializing in organizational strategy and leadership, featured to discuss his research and book on everyday courage in business.

Top 10 podcasts with Ranjay Gulati

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267 snips
Sep 30, 2025 • 32min

How to Lead with Courage in Chaotic Times

Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor and author, explores the vital role of courage in today's business landscape. He defines courage as taking action amidst fear and uncertainty. Drawing from his research, he discusses strategies that leaders can use to cultivate courage, such as creating a positive narrative, building self-confidence, and embracing small steps for learning. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and emotional regulation, while also warning against the fine line between courage and recklessness.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 27min

When Scaling Your Start-Up, Don’t Lose What Makes It Special

Learn from Harvard Business School professor about retaining the soul of your startup when scaling. Key topics include strategic business intent, customer connection, and employee experience. Real-world examples from Netflix, Apple, and Warby Parker highlight the importance of maintaining core values during growth.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 27min

How Lyft’s CEO Got the Company Moving Again

Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor and author of 'How to Be Bold', joins to discuss how Lyft’s new CEO, David Risher, tackled declining market share and low morale. They delve into bold leadership during challenges, emphasizing innovation and customer focus as keys to reviving the company. Gulati shares strategies on fostering collective courage within teams and navigating uncertainty, showing how leaders can turn fear into a competitive advantage. This conversation is rich with insights on growth and resilience in the rideshare industry.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 42min

1100: How to Be Bold in the Face of Uncertainty (According to Science) with Dr. Ranjay Gulati

Dr. Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor and author of 'Deep Purpose,' explores the science behind everyday courage. He delves into how to activate courageous actions during uncertainty and differentiates between instant and deliberate bravery through compelling examples. Ranjay introduces the critical 'Nine C's of Courage' and emphasizes the importance of personal narratives in shaping our responses to fear. He also shares practical techniques for building confidence and cultivating a culture of courage within teams.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 28min

Inspire Employees Through Deep Purpose with Ranjay Gulati (A Replay)

Ranjay Gulati, author of Deep Purpose, shares insights on how organizations can unlock their potential through purpose. Topics include the power of purpose, translating purpose into the organization, managers creating purpose, finding meaning in work, and the importance of clear organizational purpose.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 29min

How Etsy Became Profitable — Without Sacrificing Its Purpose

Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati, an expert in leadership and strategy, discusses Etsy's journey towards profitability without losing its core values. He shares insights on how new CEO Josh Silverman initiated a purpose-driven turnaround, facing tough decisions like layoffs to rebuild trust. The conversation highlights the balance Etsy maintains between social responsibility and financial success, the importance of enhancing buyer experience, and how a genuine organizational purpose can drive both employee engagement and customer loyalty.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 55min

Ranjay Gulati | Purpose and Performance: The Surprising Connection Between Deep Purpose and Financial Success

Exploring the intersection of purpose and profit in leadership, finding balance in work and life, shaping business impact, and academia's role. Navigating purpose and profit in business, and the power of purpose in driving success. Authenticity, love insights from TV, and unconventional career paths are also discussed.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 59min

Prof. Ranjay Gulati of Harvard Business School on How to Be Bold

Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor and author of How to Be Bold, explores the nature of everyday courage. He discusses how courage can be cultivated through training and mental practices, using examples from WWII and Marine Corps training. Ranjay shares insights on navigating uncertainty, coping with chaos, and the importance of social support in fostering bravery. He also highlights the energizing power of conviction and stresses focusing on the process over outcomes to sustain performance in challenging situations.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 54min

413: Best-selling author and Harvard Business School professor, Ranjay Gulati — Courageous Leadership

Best-selling author and Harvard Business School professor, Ranjay Gulati, discusses the importance of purpose, courageous leadership, and taking responsibility in organizations. He shares inspiring stories of successful leaders and emphasizes the role of self-leadership and gratitude in finding courage and pursuing dreams.
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Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 20min

What It Really Means to be Purpose-Driven | Dr. Ranjay Gulati

Dr. Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor specializing in resilient organizations, shares profound insights on the interplay between purpose and profit. He emphasizes the necessity of a clear purpose in driving collaboration and strategic decision-making. Gulati reflects on how personal heritage can shape organizational objectives, while critiquing 'purpose posturing' in corporate missions. With compelling stories and practical advice, he illustrates how aligning individual values with organizational goals can inspire transformative leadership and foster sustainable success.

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