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Dreamers and Unicorns 2.0Dreamers and Unicorns is a weekly podcast that demystifies Dreamers & Unicorns. A startup is a Dreamer. They grow up to be Unicorns. But every Dreamer does not become a Unicorn. Most Unicorns die before becoming Market Shapers. Abhijit Bhaduri is a leadership coach and the author of the new book ‘Dreamers and Unicorns’ who talks to those who take the road less travelled.This is an HT Smartcast Original.

Dreamers and Unicorns 2.0

Dreamers and Unicorns is a weekly podcast that demystifies Dreamers & Unicorns. A startup is a Dreamer. They grow up to be Unicorns. But every Dreamer does not become a Unicorn. Most Unicorns die before becoming Market Shapers. Abhijit Bhaduri is a leadership coach and the author of the new book ‘Dreamers and Unicorns’ who talks to those who take the road less travelled.

This is an HT Smartcast Original.



 
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Mae Thomas - presenter, podcaster, music fiend, founder of Maed in India and lover of all things weird, alternative and abnormal - uncovers with author Abhijit Bhaduri, what it means to be a 1st mover in an industry not yet properly established in a country, what it takes to further one's cause and how to always be open to change.

In this conversation with author and host Abhijit Bhaduri, our guest Lizzie Chapman, co-founder of Zestmoney opens up about her love for India, what she thinks about the Indian customer, issues she had while setting up the business. She aims to create a financial product for the next billion.

In a post-COVID world where status quo changes every second, transitions are bound to catch us off guard every now and then. Whether or not the transitions are welcomed one needs to navigate their careers in a way that answer two key questions - where to play and how to win.

Meet Joy Bhattacharjya, who remains a curious learner to this day. Discover how his interest in history, science, literature, and films informed his career in the business of sports. Also, find out how he's aiming to push his horizons beyond the game, in this spirited conversation with the author, Abhijit Bhaduri.

Once a dreamer always a dreamer! Meet Aditya Ghosh - a person whose name is synonymous with Indigo Airlines. In this candid interview with Abhijit Bhaduri, he unveils his secret to success. Shall we give you a hint? It's culture. Tune in to know how!

Who is a Dreamer? Who is a Unicorn? and Who is a Marketshaper? All these questions will be answered as Abhijit Bhaduri gives you a sneak peek into the new season of his podcast - Dreamers and Unicorns 2.0. New episode releases every Wednesday. Stay tuned!

Dreamers & Unicorns by PeopleStrongDreamers & Unicorns is a podcast that explores the future of work, workers and workplaces, as part of the New Code of Work series by PeopleStrong.Hosted by digital transformation coach Abhijit Bhaduri, this…

Dreamers & Unicorns by PeopleStrong

Dreamers & Unicorns is a podcast that explores the future of work, workers and workplaces, as part of the New Code of Work series by PeopleStrong.

Hosted by digital transformation coach Abhijit Bhaduri, this show brings you conversations with those special people who’ve made their life’s work, their love. We hope to understand the struggles, the failures, the risks and the successes of these mythical unicorns who've made their dreams a reality. And translate them into actionable insights that are relevant in the new world of work.

"We are all entrepreneurs. It's not about the organisation structure, it's not about whether you get a salary or not, and it's not about the financial stakes. It's about how you navigate the world" In the season finale of Dreamers and Unicorns, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Sairee Chahal about women in workspaces.

"Policies don't make culture, it is the demonstration of behaviour on a consistent basis which go on to shape the culture of the place." In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Pratik Kumar about the myths, realities and what we know about the future of Industry 4.0.

Don't define yourself in terms of a job and a predictable career and so forth. Think more in terms of experiences, and a portfolio of projects. In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Ravi Venkatesan about what the workspaces of the future will look like.

"Words like "unsure", "I don't know", "Maybe", "let me try" they are assets in the art world." In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns by PeopleStrong, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Shantanu Moitra about creativity and forging a career in creative fields.

"The human skills or the emotional skills, adaptability, resilience, curiosity, creativity, all those kinds of skills are absolutely very difficult to teach. Not only are they're difficult to teach, but they're also equally difficult to assess" In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns by PeopleStrong, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Anuj Kacker about the importance of learning new skills and vocational careers.

Quitting your job for gig work, to be independent, is truly one of those adult decisions you get to take in life that you truly get to own. In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Joshua Karthik about how you should prepare for quitting your day job to become a gig worker.

"It is the job of the founder to build a very high level of ownership in each and every employee, especially in the current context where we are living in a very, very dynamic and volatile environment."

"Don't take your business more seriously than the customer does" In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns by PeopleStrong, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to R Balki about striking a balance between technology and creativity. R Balki is a filmmaker and screenwriter known for movies like Cheeni Kum, Paa, Pad Man and his latest hit, Mission Mangal.

"Don't let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do" In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Anita and Harsha Bhogle about leadership lessons from sports. Anita is the founder of BizPunditz, a digital learning content library where experts share their knowledge and experience on topics like leadership, innovation, self-development and entrepreneurship through videos.

"The new code of work is bringing HR into the mainstream and making sure it's not just an enabler function, but it's actually driving productivity, joy, energy and meaning" In this episode of Dreamers and Unicorns, Abhijit Bhaduri talks to Pankaj Bansal about the New Code of Work.

 


 
SHRMSHRM has been the voice of all things work. This Unabashed conversation between Neha Pant (Sr Knowledge Advisor at SHRM) and Abhijit Bhaduri shows that it is possible to talk about the most difficult and complex ideas in a manner that is both re…

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SHRM has been the voice of all things work. This Unabashed conversation between Neha Pant (Sr Knowledge Advisor at SHRM) and Abhijit Bhaduri shows that it is possible to talk about the most difficult and complex ideas in a manner that is both relevant and interesting. Listen for yourself and find out. Go ahead.

The Indian CHRO - How to build the Talent Pool According to the latest study by Spencer Stuart only 9% CHROs of the 160 companies that were analyzed served on a board of directors. That number seems to be at odds with the importance of the HR function in a post Pandemic world.

While 'pandemic' and 'quarantine' became the most commonly used words in 2020, another buzzword making the rounds has been 'pivot'. Most businesses have pivoted in 2020 - which simply means have found alternative ways to stay afloat and also build resilience in the process.

Can Informal learning be the next frontier for Organizational Learning and Development? What started as a video sharing app for teens in China in 2016 quickly got reimagined as TikTok in 2017. In two years it grew to dominate 150 countries and have 75 languages to engage the users.

Can Informal learning be the next frontier for Organizational Learning and Development? What started as a video sharing app for teens in China in 2016 quickly got reimagined as TikTok in 2017. In two years it grew to dominate 150 countries and have 75 languages to engage the users.

Should you benchmark an organization's culture? Can the best practices of one company be replicated in another? The book that triggered this conversation is 'No Rules Rules' written by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer. Reed Hastings is the founder and CEO of Netflix. Netflix is famous for its unlimited vacation policy and no policy on business expenses.

New business models create new roles in organizations. Sometimes an unusual designation maybe just an early warning for the changes that are coming to your own job. Take the members of HR teams in Organizations for example. Are they Human Resources professionals? Or workplace experience designers or talent ninjas or learning experience facilitators?

UNABASHED CONVERSATIONS on Rethinking Generational Labels. In this episode, Neha Pant (Senior Knowledge Advisor, SHRM India) and Abhijit Bhaduri (Coach, Talent Management Advisor, and Author) have a candid conversation about all the different generational labels, their relevance in Corporate India, and the next big idea of looking at this aspect of diversity from a different lens.

Does remote work turn employees into virtual gig workers? In the wake of the pandemic, as work and talent become location free, the core of work experience would change. We have all become digital nomads where the employer's workplace has become invisible.

Does your Boss Influence your Career? Good bosses make us realize our true potential, bad ones put us in self-doubt and leave us hating the job. Bosses can make all the difference yet most organizations assume that managing people is something everyone 'just learns'.

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“Dreamers are people who are getting started with a new idea, trying to figure out how to raise capital, find product-market fit, and get employees willing to work for something really risky. It is the first phase.” He explains unicorns are not necessarily because of the evaluation, who have a national presence and try to venture beyond the national boundary, maybe in a couple of other countries.

On the last two categories of companies, he says, “Market shapers are people where the consumer or customer lines up to get the product or service. These are the people we are willing to go to. Even if they didn’t have a marketing machine, we would still line up and buy those products and services. These are people who have had disproportionate growth; they change the way we live and work.” The last category, Incumbents, which is “not a bad word”, are those who need to find the product-market fit and the right set of employees anew. They need once again to reinvent themselves. Whether it’s a market shaper, a unicorn, or an incumbent, if you don’t keep that dreamer alive, it’s only a question of time before you become irrelevant.

Leadership brand is where you meet a team, not just an individual, and are inspired and eager to work with the person running that team. The talent brand comprises self-directed learners defining the next big thing. They are at the cutting edge, exploring new things in the process and creating new things. The culture brand is what sustains this growth. Otherwise, the best people learn from you and leave you.

On Hiring

Most hiring focuses on if the person can do the job or not but the most important and incredibly underrated aspect of hiring is to look at is would people enjoy working with this person, even if the person is an individual contributor. If the person cannot get into an engaging conversation without being aggressive, that one person can create a toxic environment at both the physical and virtual workplaces. The individual drive of a person, the need to excel and go beyond perfection is far more important than how articulate that person is as this shows one’s ability to work unsupervised and motivation to work because one enjoys it.

Read more at: https://yourstory.com/2020/12/talent-culture-new-growth-drivers-says-abhijit-bhaduri

In a candid and fun conversation, Abhijit Bhaduri drops pearls of wisdom on handling the digital workplace. From collaboration to creativity, we discuss a range of topics that relate to the work from anywhere culture. Abhijit Bhaduri is an author, coach and a talent management expert.

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