Playing A Powerful Leadership Game with Archana Sundareshan.

09/10/2025 50 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Playing A Powerful Leadership Game with Archana Sundareshan.

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ROAR Mindset: Leading Through ChaosPlaying A Powerful Leadership Game with Archana Sundareshan. In this episode of Roar Mindset: Leading Through Chaos, host Peter Brandenburger talks with Archana Sundareshan, a versatile technologist, creative, philanthropist, and trekker. Archana shares her journey from an influential role at Intel to exploring the deeper facets of leadership through the lens of power, game theory, and the transformative experience of trekking. Together, they discuss redefining power as internal energy, the finisher's mindset, work-life integration, and the minimalism learned from trekking. Archana shares a few tips she learned from trekking that apply to leadership.  Peter and Archana reflect on the importance of living in the present, the significance of mutual support, and the profound impact of community on leadership.Check out Archana’s travel stories and DIY guides at www.somedaynomadic.comExplore her photography in her published book The Moments I Took a Pause, with her second book currently in the worksShe is now ideating on Aurum Walls by Archana Sundareshan, a luxury concept that transforms photography into timeless, curated walls. 00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset00:26 Meet Ana Sunder: A Multifaceted Leader01:24 Exploring Leadership and Power03:29 The Concept of Power and Self-Doubt06:08 The Trekking Metaphor for Leadership09:21 Ambitions and Game Theory17:52 Applying Game Theory to Leadership23:56 Personal Challenges and Career Reflections25:07 Rediscovering Purpose and Work-Life Integration26:27 A Life-Changing Call and New Beginnings26:47 Balancing Career and Personal Life27:30 The Power of Technology and Purpose28:22 Identity Beyond Work29:43 Game Theory and Life Milestones30:40 Non-Linear Life Paths and Career Setbacks35:45 Leadership Lessons from Trekking and Travel42:25 The Importance of Community and Relationships48:18 Final Reflections and Future Discussions