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Battlefield to Boardrooms: Decoding Military Leadership Lessons with Brigadier Sushil Bhasin | Ep 26 Part 1


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In this episode, we're speaking with Brigadier Sushil Bhasin ( @BrigSushilBhasin ) a seasoned army officer turned leadership coach, who brings a wealth of experience from the battlefield to the boardroom. With a distinguished military career and a passion for mentoring, Brigadier Bhasin now specializes in military-style leadership, a unique approach that blends discipline, strategy, and resilience.

We dive deep into the principles of leadership that have been honed through years of serving in high-stakes environments, discussing how these lessons can be applied in today’s corporate and personal development spheres. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, or looking to develop your own leadership skills, Brigadier Bhasin’s insights will inspire and empower you to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
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Timestamps:

02:19 - Bhavya x Brigadier Bhasin begins

03:33 - Brigadier's background in the defence  

07:03 - Learning leadership since Day 1 in the Army  

08:38 - What can corporate leaders learn from the Army  

10:08 - Similarities between Army & corporate  

13:43 - Military appreciation   

15:18 - Simon Sinek as an inspiration  

18:38 - Trust & its importance  

21:43 - Risk assessment and management  

23:06 - A story about quick decision-making  

25:43 - The 2008 Taj Hotel incident  

27:13 - Indian Army & US Marine Corps 

28:48 - What is “good” corporate culture?  

30:33 - Corporate's weakness/what is a leader's job?  

35:48 - The need for precision & timing in corporate  

37:28 - Foresight in management  

39:28 - Why is it difficult to be a corporate leader today?  

42:00 - 5 Qualities of a successful leader  

45:18 - Can corporate leaders act like army leaders?  

49:03 - How can you motivate your team?  

53:28 - Influencing  

54:03 - Where do leaders go wrong in execution  

59:58 - Streak of ruthlessness  

01:02:08 - Do leaders think more about their org than themselves?  

01:05:17 - Are these values applicable to small companies?  

01:11:08 - Don't involve your family in your business  

01:15:58 - “I do it myself best” attitude of entrepreneurs  

01:21:38 - “Don't tell them how to do” — delegation  

01:25:18 - Focus funnel — tools  

01:29:53 - Does discipline equate to productivity?  

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