Some Lessons You Only Learn After Failing

Rishi Rana—CEO of Cyara and former global product leader at Microsoft—shares the leadership lesson you just can’t learn in a classroom.

His career has been incredible having shared the stage with Bill Gates. Tripled revenue in a brutal turnaround. Led global teams under immense pressure.

But what stands most in our interview?

...how he talks openly about the missteps—failed launches, fractured teams, moments where it could’ve all fallen apart.

It's a message for any leader trying to stay steady in the storm.

He shares:

✅ How to rebuild trust when things go sideways.

✅ The key to making clear decisions in the middle of chaos.

✅ A strategy to get teams focused on outcomes—not noise.

If you’re navigating complexity and want to lead with more clarity, grit, and impact—this for you.

Out now on Lead the Team: CEO-tested tools and strategies to lead your team better!

👉 Ever had a leadership moment that nearly broke you—but shaped you instead?

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Follow Rishi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishi-rana-2397a9/

Learn more about Cyara: https://cyara.com/

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