Harsh Mariwala

When we talk about high performance, we often discuss strategy, capital, and execution. We rarely talk about discipline of the mind. In a moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati with Amitabh Bachchan, Kumar Mangalam Birla shared that he used to chant the Hanuman Chalisa three times daily and write “Ram Ram” on post-its until his office walls were filled. This is not about ritual. It is about repetition. It is about mental conditioning. It is about anchoring the mind before leading at scale. Leaders don’t just build businesses. They build inner stability. Perhaps chanting is not a sign of weakness. Perhaps it is a tool for focus, clarity, and resilience. Before questioning whether it works, ask: Are we training our minds as intentionally as we train our strategies? #Leadership #MentalDiscipline #SpiritualIntelligence #HighPerformance #SuccessHabits

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Investors don’t invest in ideas. They invest in numbers. Rahul Mehra, Co-founder of Roadcast, busts one of the biggest startup myths. Watch this if you’re building something. #podcast #StartupFunding

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What can Krishna's role as a divine orchestrator teach us about leading change in education? This insightful piece, penned by Karan Maheshwari—Director of Samsonite South Asia & Managing Director of Maheshwari Investors, and Vinay R Sanjivi—Head of Programs, ShikshaLokam, dives into the timeless wisdom of the Mahabharata. It explores how Krishna's support and guidance for Arjuna in his battle offer powerful lessons for moving from fragmented efforts to an orchestrated way of solving complex educational challenges. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gYuWakJr Khushboo Awasthi | Neeraj Doddamane | Shwetha Kamath | Sonal Bhasin | Luv Kumar

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Gut-Nutrition is the most critical part of mental health. It need to be prioritised more. It’s the primary intervention of #MentalHealth. Then rest of the things will come.

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To have an impact, one must possess value and visibility. Greater exposure leads to greater financial gains. Today's episode of 'WISDOM FOR SURVIVAL' promises to be enlightening. Watch the full video on Facebook #Hope BuildersTv Mathias Yashim DBA, MBA, MA, Ashoka Fellow Courage Agbeti Churchill Amos Umar Maikano Simeon George Mainalogistics and transportation services maina Florence Danladi Precious Yashim Jacinta Omoudu Don Felix EMMANUEL ISAAC Roxbourg EdTech Accelerator Jobberman Nigeria McGraw Yakubu

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Strategy can take you to the boardroom. But mindset keeps you there. In this episode,Chitradurga Murthy, Leadership & Executive Coach | NLP Coach | Independent Director, Motilal Oswal | Past President, ICF Mumbai Chapter, reveals the mindset shifts leaders must embrace to truly thrive at the top. If you're aiming for influence, not just a seat, this one's for you. Watch the insight: https://shorturl.at/KYTIh Full episode drops this Friday — stay tuned! Divya Momaya Neha Shah #BoardroomLeadership #WhereLeadersThrive #ExecutiveMindset #MentorMyBoard #Leadership #GovernanceLeadership #TeamLeader #MindsetShift #MindMap #Podcast #IndependentDirector #InstituteDirector

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✨ Partner Perspectives | UAE–India Start-Up Series ✨ IIM Calcutta Innovation Park has long been a driving force in nurturing early-stage ventures and helping them find their global footing. Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal reflects on how the #UAEIndiaStartUpSeries is creating new channels for founders to learn, connect, and grow across borders. 🌍 #UAEIndia #PitchPartnerProsper #Innovation #StartUpEcosystem #IIMCIP

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Anurag Rai is a psychologist and executive coach – and he knows a thing or two about resilience. In Episode 2 of our podcast ‘Who’s Steering This Thing?’, Anurag shares how he himself overcame adversity when things seemed hopeless, and his expertise on how he now coaches others to do this, the importance of reframing challenges, and what makes an effective leader. Watch or listen to the full episode now: Youtube: https://bit.ly/4oibaPQ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3U9QlZk Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44GcVh2 Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4lgMPYj

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The best leaders celebrate success… but they do not let success change their balance. History offers a remarkable leadership lesson from the life of Ashoka. At one point in history, Ashoka stood at the absolute peak of power. After the fierce Kalinga War around 261 BCE, he had achieved what most rulers only dream of. The Mauryan Empire had become one of the largest empires the Indian subcontinent had ever seen. Victory drums were beating, territories had expanded, and his authority across the region was unquestioned. For any ruler or leader, this would have felt like the ultimate high. But what Ashoka saw after the battle changed him forever. The battlefield of Kalinga was silent. Thousands of soldiers and civilians had lost their lives. Families were broken. Cities were destroyed. What was meant to be a moment of triumph quietly became a moment of deep reflection. History records that Ashoka walked through that battlefield and realised something profound. The greatest victory of his life had also become his deepest leadership lesson. That day he understood a truth many leaders discover only with experience. One great victory is just one day. One difficult phase is also just one phase. Neither should define who you are. Instead of getting carried away by power and conquest, Ashoka transformed himself. He chose the path of Dharma, compassion and governance through values. The same emperor who once expanded his empire through war later became known for spreading principles of ethical governance, responsibility and welfare across his vast kingdom. For anyone in management or leadership, this story carries a timeless reminder. Celebrate success, but stay grounded. Face challenges, but stay steady. Because leadership is not built on one extraordinary day. It is built on the ability to remain balanced across many days. And sometimes the wisest leaders remember that one good day is simply one good day. #Leadership #ManagementLessons #LeadershipThinking #IndianHistory #Wisdom #Perspective #StayGrounded

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What if doing good was treated like building a real business? The Tata Social Enterprise Challenge by Tata Group and IIM Calcutta backs early-stage ventures solving problems across healthcare, education, agriculture, and clean energy. With mentorship, grants, incubation, and national visibility, it gives founders the credibility and capital to scale impact sustainably. Less charity, more smart solutions that last. If you’re building for change, this is where purpose gets the push it deserves.

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