Serving as an inspiration to global organizations, Kian Gohar empowers leaders through innovation, leadership, and a strategic approach to creative problem solving to plan for the future of work. In today’s show, Kian discusses the impact that disruption can have on a business and how leaders can create high performance teams using the Muscle Radical Adaptability approach.Key TakeawaysVik’s life and work background and an overview of his book.What it takes to be an excellent CEO.Specific details on how to align values and culture in an organization.Why CEOs need to connect with their people at all levels.How CEOs need to track the hard and soft KPI’s in an organization.How CEOs mobilize the organization towards a common goal.Why CEOs must engage and interact with their board members and stakeholders.Why CEOs must take control of their energy to have a positive impact on the organization.Quotes"I knew that I needed to take care of myself if I was going to be able to run this company effectively. And so I started a regimen of exercise and meditation" - Michael“I'm a mission-driven person. As a result, I want to combine my skills as anentrepreneur and develop businesses that tackle global challenges.”. - Vik“We’re going towards an economy with fewer centralized platforms, whichmeans that people will be able to connect, transact, and communicate more directly with one another.” - Vik Book Mentioned in The EpisodeCEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the RestGet the Books here:Official: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/ceo-excellence Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Excellence-Mindsets-Distinguish-Leaders/dp/1982179678Featured in this EpisodeVikram MalhotraSenior Partner, McKinsey & Company. Advisor to CEOs, top teams, and Boards on strategy, transformation, organizational effectiveness, and growth | Co-Author of CEO ExcellenceProfile: https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/vik-malhotra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-malhotra/Website: https://www.mckinsey.com/ Michael KurlandCEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc.,Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurlandWebsite: www.branded-group.com A Word from Our HostThank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Brandon Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading on-demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters00:00 Introduction01:07 Vik’s Background and what does he do?03:21 Vik’s experience for over 36 years and putting it into his book06:25 Vik’s Book, “CEO Excellence” and what it is all about.08:03 Vik telling what does it takes to be an excellent CEO13:53 Getting the stockholders and shareholders on the same page during the pandemic16:07 Mike, as a CEO, can connect more with his people down the line19:55 Viks sharing how CEOs aligned and tackle the soft stuff in an organization22:53 Viks Sharing how to mobilize the organization as CEOs25:08 How should CEOs engage and interact with their board members26:42 Viks Shares how CEOs are connecting with their stakeholders in three things30:26 CEOs on managing their energy35:13 How to find and reach Vik35:34 Conclusion This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.https://www.heartcastmedia.com/

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