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Interview with Kapil Agrawal

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Grateful, but Ambitious — Leadership Lessons with Kapil Agrawal

In this powerful episode of One Sharp Sword, host Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Kapil Agrawal, a strategic leader whose career spans top companies like Uber, Capital One, and SnapLogic. From his small-town beginnings in India to Silicon Valley boardrooms, Kapil’s story is a masterclass in balancing gratitude with ambition — and leading with confidence and empathy.

Together, they unpack what it means to be “grateful, but ambitious,” embracing discomfort as a signal of growth and learning how humility, optimism, and authenticity fuel long-term success.

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why being grateful but ambitious is the key to sustainable leadership

  • How discomfort can be a powerful indicator of progress

  • The mindset needed to lead through uncertainty with confidence and optimism

  • Why empathy isn’t just kindness — it’s a business strategy

  • How great leaders create future leaders through mentorship and modeling

  • How setbacks become stepping stones when you believe in yourself

    • 💬 Key Takeaway:
    True leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Gratitude grounds you. Ambition drives you. And empathy connects you.

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    OneSharpSwordBy Dr. Wayne Pernell, CEO and Founder, DynamicLeader, Inc.
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