In times of crisis, people always turn to leaders for direction. It's also a testing time for leaders.  We have seen some heads of state mislead their people and make false proclamations. At the same time, few leaders have emerged as torchbearers in crisis management.

Srijata Bhatnagar has made a career being a guide and mentor to leaders. She believes that leadership is a skill, not some inborn talent that only a few a lucky to have.

A work and leadership experience that shook me led me on a path to understanding leadership better. There is no perfect leader but one thing is sure - we can all become better leaders if we care.

In our conversation, I got a chance to ask her:

a) How can you teach someone leadership

b) What can you learn from a bad work/leadership experience

c) What set her off on this unique path

d) How do leaders approach her

e) How easy, or tough, is it to change after assuming a position of leadership

d) What will the post-COVID 19 leaders look like

I hope this conversation sets you on the path to becoming a better leader.