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Podcast: New Books in Business, Management, and Marketing
Episode: How Company Leaders Can Move Forward By Taking a Step Back
Description: I chat with the social entrepreneur and former Google & Twitter executive Rishi Jaitly about how his deep passion for history has shaped his career as a leader in global tech companies. Rishi talks about the importance of imagination, creativity, empathy, and taking a step back for leaders looking for perspective on big decisions. We discuss what roles zeitgeist, personal immersion, and genuine curiosity played for Rishi and other Google and Twitter leaders as they engaged with government officials and tech users in India. Rishi shares how following his love for history led him to unexpected places that opened up ne...