Nishta - Demystifying Leadership

Join us in this insightful conversation with Venkata Subbarao Chunduru, a seasoned leader with 25 years of experience in the field of traffic and transportation. From developing iconic infrastructure like the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and Mumbai Metro Rail to advancing sustainable traffic management solutions with ASTraM in Bangalore, Venkata has been at the forefront of India's most ambitious projects.Key Topics Covered:Community-Centric Challenges: Understanding the impact of traffic congestion on community well-being and exploring Venkata’s commitment to creating sustainable solutions.Personal Journey & Passion: A glimpse into Venkata’s dedication to the traffic and transportation industry, fueled by a deep-rooted passion for safer, more efficient urban mobility.Leadership Insights: Venkata shares valuable lessons in leading large teams, setting and achieving critical project milestones, and nurturing a culture of innovation within the industry.About the Speaker:Venkata Subbarao Chunduru holds a Master’s in Transportation Systems Engineering and is a Certified Independent Director. He actively shares his insights and expertise aiming to educate and inspire professionals in the field.Proud Moments & Key Achievements:Successful completion and go-live of major infrastructure projects like Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Hyderabad and RFID-based container tracking systems for Indian ports.Recognition for his team's outstanding performance and strategic contributions to community-driven solutions.Leading turnaround situations and making tough decisions to ensure project success.Continuous Striving for Excellence: Venkata emphasizes the ongoing need to alleviate urban congestion, improve road safety, and invest in capacity building to support the next generation of industry experts.Notable Projects:Bandra-Worli Sea LinkMumbai Metro RailHubli-Dharwad BRTS ITSBhubaneswar Smart CityNECE Corridor Toll Management in BangaloreASTraM - Actionable Intelligence for Sustainable Traffic Management in Bangalore

#Nishta #LeadershipConversations #season2 #Episode9 #Part1 Join us in this insightful conversation with Venkata Subbarao Chunduru, a seasoned leader with 25 years of experience traffic and transportation field. From developing iconic infrastructure like the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and Mumbai Metro Rail to advancing sustainable traffic management solutions with ASTraM in Bangalore, Venkata Subbarao has been at the forefront of India's most ambitious projects.Key Topics Covered:Personal Journey & Passion: A glimpse into Venkata’s dedication to the traffic and transportation industry, fueled by a deep-rooted passion for safer, more efficient urban mobility.Community-Centric Challenges: Understanding the impact of traffic congestion on community well-being. Some good news for #Bangaloreans as well. Also, what are the career options, and growth opportunities available in the traffic and transportation Industry?We explored these and more in Part 1 of our Nishta Conversation. Venkata Subbarao Chunduru holds a Master’s in Transportation Systems Engineering and is a Certified Independent Director. He actively shares his insights and expertise aiming to educate and inspire professionals in the field.#TrafficManagement #TransportationEngineering #UrbanMobility#SustainableInfrastructure #SmartCity #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureDevelopment #LeadershipInEngineering #ProjectManagement #CityPlanning #UrbanDevelopment#PublicSafety #SmartSolutions #FutureOfTransportation

In this episode, Suba sits down with Deenadayalan, loving called Deen, an influential leader known for conducting impactful social experiments aimed at driving positive societal change. Deen's work embodies Big Picture visioning, where he identifies key areas for transformation and translates vision into actionable change. His innovative approach highlights how leaders can align their strategies with a purpose-driven mission to benefit society at large.With over 50 years of experience in HR, research, supply chain, IT, and NGO governance, Suba delves into Deen’s insights on leadership, change management, and creating sustainable solutions for both organizations and communities. Deen’s focus on transformative leadership and societal impact is sure to inspire leaders to think beyond conventional boundaries.🔑 Key Topics:Big Picture visioning in leadershipEnabling societal change through actionTransformative leadership strategiesPurpose-driven leadershipSocial experiments for societal impact🔥#BigPictureLeadership #SocietalImpact #VisionaryLeadership #ChangeManagement #TransformativeLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #LeadershipForChange #LeadershipConversations #SustainableLeadership #LeadershipExperiments

I am scared of facing the dragons, Suba. Hence, a lot resistant to taking up coaching.”Both the client and I smiled softly. We knew the deeper meaning of these sentences. This was a follow-up conversation after the discovery call I had with a client in June 2023. The client wanted to be coached but was hesitant because of the inner work she was supposed to do between sessions.Further conversation gave her the clarity into taking up coaching, we just completed the first agreement last month – 1 year of coaching journey.We met over a coffee during the weekend as a catch-up call after a few weeks’ gap – which I diligently do to check their energy when they are away from the coaching space. Any form of unnecessary dependency is not good for my client's growth.“Suba, remember me talking about the dragons last year, I am glad I chose to come out of my shell and so allowed the dragons to come out too. And, you must write about it in your newsletter.” we both laughed out loud as she said that.Growth is a delicate dance where you balance risk and rewards, stability and change, pushing forward yet controlling, and challenges and opportunities knocking on the same door.When it comes to Leadership Growth, one may have to dance with two left or right feet too.A few reasons frequently pop up in my coaching conversations why ‘RESISTANCE’ is part of the DNA of many leaders today* Difficulty moving away from established routines and practices* Disagreement on goals and resource allocation within the leadership team* Skepticism or unwillingness from stakeholders to support new initiatives* Reluctance to take risks or make bold decisions due to potential negative outcomes* Challenges in delegating responsibilities and trusting team members* Difficulty aligning new strategies with existing organizational culture or values* Hesitance to address or act on critical feedback from employees or peers* Resistance to upskilling or training due to perceived inadequacy or discomfort* Avoiding difficult conversations or decisions to prevent disagreements or tensionFollow/Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subalakshminarasimhan/Check out: www.subalakshminarasimhan.com Connect/Follow: #Resistance #Resistanceinleadership #Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #Wellness #StressManagement #innerconflict #taskmaster #leader #leadership

I am scared of facing the dragons, Suba. Hence, a lot resistant to taking up coaching.”Both the client and I smiled softly. We knew the deeper meaning of these sentences. This was a follow-up conversation after the discovery call I had with a client in June 2023. The client wanted to be coached but was hesitant because of the inner work she was supposed to do between sessions.Further conversation gave her the clarity into taking up coaching, we just completed the first agreement last month – 1 year of coaching journey.We met over a coffee during the weekend as a catch-up call after a few weeks’ gap – which I diligently do to check their energy when they are away from the coaching space. Any form of unnecessary dependency is not good for my client's growth.“Suba, remember me talking about the dragons last year, I am glad I chose to come out of my shell and so allowed the dragons to come out too. And, you must write about it in your newsletter.” we both laughed out loud as she said that.Growth is a delicate dance where you balance risk and rewards, stability and change, pushing forward yet controlling, and challenges and opportunities knocking on the same door.When it comes to Leadership Growth, one may have to dance with two left or right feet too.A few reasons frequently pop up in my coaching conversations why ‘RESISTANCE’ is part of the DNA of many leaders today* Difficulty moving away from established routines and practices* Disagreement on goals and resource allocation within the leadership team* Skepticism or unwillingness from stakeholders to support new initiatives* Reluctance to take risks or make bold decisions due to potential negative outcomes* Challenges in delegating responsibilities and trusting team members* Difficulty aligning new strategies with existing organizational culture or values* Hesitance to address or act on critical feedback from employees or peers* Resistance to upskilling or training due to perceived inadequacy or discomfort* Avoiding difficult conversations or decisions to prevent disagreements or tensionFollow/Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subalakshminarasimhan/Check out: www.subalakshminarasimhan.com Connect/Follow: #Resistance #Resistanceinleadership #Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #Wellness #StressManagement #innerconflict #taskmaster #leader #leadership

Team commitment and motivation can be challenging when a team has an obsessive boss.• The team may become fatigued due to the constant pressure to work long hours and meet the boss’s unrealistic expectations.• The mental and physical health of the team can be affected by the high-pressure environment created by an obsessive boss.• A healthy work-life balance can challenge the team when the boss expects them to always be available and prioritize work over personal life.• The team may find it difficult to grow professionally under an obsessive boss because of a lack of opportunities for skill development or career advancement.• An obsessive boss can contribute to a negative organizational culture characterized by fear, distrust, and employee morale.The consequences are clear: constant stress, physical and emotional exhaustion, and an inability to recharge. This path inevitably leads to burnout, and such behavior requires deep work with professionals such as coaches, counselors, and therapists depending on their state.How can you better manage these burdens, set healthier boundaries, and prioritize your well-being? Let's open the conversation and share strategies to support each other in this journey. What steps would you like to take?#Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #Wellness #StressManagement #innerconflict #obsessiveboss #employeemorale #highpressureenvironment #highstressenvironmentCheck out: www.subalakshminarasimhan.com Connect/Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subalakshminarasimhan/

When employees are continually criticized, they start doubting their abilities and feel undervalued.☀This relentless pressure to meet unrealistic standards without positive reinforcement erodes their confidence and motivation.☀Team members may become overly cautious, stifling creativity and innovation. ☀This atmosphere h]ampers individual performance and affects team productivity, leading to frustration and burnout.☀The lack of recognition and support results in emotional hashtag#exhaustion. ☀Teams expend significant emotional energy trying to meet their boss’s expectations without a respite. ☀Over time, this leads to severe burnout, characterized by physical fatigue, mental exhaustion, and a sense of helplessness.Let me share some signs of hypercritical bosses.❎They focus excessively on faults and mistakes, overlooking any positive aspects. This behavior is evident when they regularly point out errors in other’s work, even minor or insignificant ones, and rarely praise them.❎They set unrealistic standards that are difficult or impossible to meet. Such behavior leads to disregarding the effort and progress made by the teams.❎They tend to micromanage (in the name of feed-forward), taking control of tasks that should be delegated and constantly checking in on every detail. ❎Their lack of trust in their team’s abilities contributes to a stressful and demotivating work environment.Have you come across such bosses? How did you handle it? How can you better manage these burdens, set healthier boundaries, and prioritize your well-being? Let's open up the conversation and share strategies to support each other in this journey. What steps would you like to take?-----Follow/Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subalakshminarasimhan/Check out: www.subalakshminarasimhan.com Connect/Follow: #Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #Wellness #StressManagement #innerconflict #taskmaster #leader #leadership #micromanagingpersonality #micromanagingleadership

Some leaders take the burden, challenges and everything from all around leading to Burnout. Why do they do that?1.      They derive satisfaction and purpose from uplifting others, believing they must solve problems and meet demands. 2.      Childhood conditioning plays a role too; early experiences may have taught them that their worth is tied to their ability to help and be responsible. They have seen their parents, relatives, neighbors, and teachers behave in certain ways and perceive that to be the way of living, kind of role-modeling them.3.      Deep-seated fears of rejection and low self-worth further drive them to take on more than they can handle, believing their value depends on their usefulness. Additionally, a need to maintain control over situations to prevent chaos often leads them to overextend themselves.We are exploring the Taskmaster Personality in this video.The consequences are clear: constant stress, physical and emotional exhaustion, and an inability to recharge. This path inevitably leads to burnout, a state Balachander is all too familiar with. And, such behavior requires deep work with professionals such as coaches, counselors and therapists depending on the state they are in.How can you better manage these burdens, set healthier boundaries, and prioritize your well-being? Let's open up the conversation and share strategies to support each other in this journey. What steps would you like to take?Follow/Connect: #Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #Wellness #StressManagement #innerconflict #taskmaster #leadership #leader Check out: www.subalakshminarasimhan.com Connect/Follow:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/subalakshminarasimhan/