Leadership as a Profession with Rakesh Khurana

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Leadership as a Profession with Rakesh Khurana

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Summary:

In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain interviews Harvard professor Rakesh Khurana. Together they discuss about leadership, humility, and organizational culture. Drawing on personal stories and academic insights, Khurana explores the role of serendipity, the importance of adaptive and humble leadership, and the challenges facing modern institutions. He reflects on bureaucracy, the need for community and belonging, and the evolution of business education. The conversation highlights the value of courage, deep listening, and embracing discomfort as essential leadership qualities for navigating today’s complex world.

Show notes:

Rakesh Khurana’s Faculty profile
Book “Searching for a Corporate Savior: The Irrational Quest For Charismatic Ceos” by Rakesh Khurana
Book “From Higher Aims to Hired Hands” by Rakesh Khurana
Book “Inequality" by Christopher Jencks
Book “The Strength of Weak Ties" by Mark Granovetter
Book “Politics and Vision" by Sheldon Wolin
The MBA Oath Initiative

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