Ankur, a leadership expert and former key figure at Groupon India, shares invaluable insights on effective leadership. He emphasizes that great leaders are 'idea machines' who continuously innovate. Ankur highlights the importance of being adaptable, stating, 'You're always on stage' in leadership roles. He also warns against the 'smart person trap,' urging leaders to focus on collaboration over competition. With personal anecdotes from his journey, he illustrates how to build a culture of inquiry and excellence.

In this episode of Voice With Warikoo, Ankur Warikoo delves into the hiring process at his startup, WebVeda. He highlights the two-part evaluation approach: a 20-question assessment and a newly introduced EQ test. Warikoo explains the significance of attachment styles—secure, anxious, dismissive, and disorganized—and emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation in potential hires. He outlines five key aspects of emotional regulation and shares why it's crucial for personal and professional success. Tune in to learn how emotional soundness can impact your career and life. 00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo 00:08 Overview of Podcast Topics 00:29 Hiring Process at WebVeda 01:22 Understanding Attachment Styles 02:29 Emotional Regulation Explained 05:12 Importance of Emotional Regulation 06:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 07:49 Subscribe and Review