Best EnterpriseJoy Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #68 - Mapping the Invisible Work on Your Calendar 4:58

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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the six categories of invisible work and show you how to spot them in your own calendar. You’ll learn why these unseen activities matter, how uneven loads create burnout risks, and a simple four-step scan to surface where your energy is really going. References: 1) Sensemaking in Organizations: https://w…

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Episode #67 - The Invisible Work of Leadership 4:40

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In this episode, we dive into the hidden side of leadership, the work that never makes it to dashboards or OKRs but holds organisations together. From Karl Weick’s sensemaking to Linda Babcock’s research on non-promotable tasks, from Tanya Reilly’s “Being Glue” in engineering teams to Paul O’Neill’s safety-first turnaround at Alcoa, we explore how …

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Episode #66 - The Adaptability Toolkit (Weekly Wrap-up) 4:59

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In this weekly wrap-up episode, we stitch adaptability into a practical toolkit. From Monday’s distinction between flexibility, agility, and adaptability, to Tuesday’s litmus test, to Wednesday’s SLICE experimentation engine, Thursday’s levers of decision velocity and resource mobility, and Friday’s simple rules. You’ll walk away with a one-page ad…

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Episode #65 - Simple Rules 4:54

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In this episode, Vishal unpacks why simple rules are a leader’s best weapon in complex systems. Backed by research, this episode shows how three to five crisp heuristics can outperform thick manuals and guide decisions without bottlenecks. From wildfire management’s legendary LCES rule set to corporate playbooks that focus on boundaries, priorities…

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Episode #64 - Decision Velocity & Resource Mobility 4:33

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In this episode, Vishal explores why adaptability fails without Decision Velocity and Resource Mobility. Backed by research and examples from Jeff Bezos and Piyush Gupta, this episode urges leaders to halve their “signal-to-decision” time and free up capital and talent for new bets. You’ll walk away with practical litmus tests and a simple one-page…

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Episode #63 - SLICE - Experimentation as an Operating System 4:59

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In this episode, Vishal introduces SLICE (Select, Learn, Implement, Chronicle, Expand) as a practical operating system for experimentation. This episode explores how adaptability comes from a repeatable rhythm of trustworthy experiments. You’ll hear how SLICE helps leaders build experimentation into their organisation’s DNA and makes innovation a h…

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Episode #62 - The Dynamic Capabilities Checklist 4:42

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In this episode, Vishal unpacks adaptability through the lens of dynamic capabilities; sensing, seizing, and transforming. Drawing from strategy research and the real-world case of DBS Bank’s digital transformation, this episode breaks theory into a practical checklist: how to spot early signals before they erupt, convert them into committed bets, …

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Episode #61 - Adaptability ≠ Agility ≠ Flexibility 4:54

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In Episode of The EnterpriseJoy Podcast, Vishal untangles three terms leaders often confuse; adaptability, agility, and flexibility. Drawing on research and real-world cases, he explains why flexibility is about range, agility is about pace, and adaptability is about evolution. You’ll hear how Netflix’s pivot to streaming wasn’t just agility in act…

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Episode #60 - Designing for Adaptability 4:38

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In this Sunday setup of The EnterpriseJoy Podcast, we dive into Designing for Adaptability. Vishal unpacks why adaptability is no longer a leadership buzzword but a survival toolkit, backed by decades of research showing volatility has doubled since the 1980s. You’ll hear how strategy scholars define “dynamic capabilities” and why leaders like Adob…

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Episode #59 - The Trust Toolkit (Weekly Wrap-up) 4:18

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In this wrap-up episode, we bring the week on trust to a close by consolidating everything measurement, behaviours, outcomes, and routines into a one-page Trust Toolkit you can carry into your Monday leadership meeting. Vishal explains how to blend metrics like the ABI model, behavioural and organisational trust inventories, and psychological safet…

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Episode #58 - External Trust for you AI Growth Strategy 4:49

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In this episode, we step outside the walls of the organisation and explore how external trust becomes a growth lever for AI. Using the three lenses of Assure, Explain, and Control, Vishal unpacks how frameworks from ISO and the EU AI Act are shaping the market’s expectations of risk, transparency, and governance. You’ll hear why assurances turn “tr…

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Episode #57 - The Trust Operating System 4:49

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In this episode, we move from talking about trust as a value to embedding it as a system. Vishal unpacks how decision logs, blameless post-mortems, and working agreements transform trust into repeatable routines that reduces friction, increases predictability, and accelerates learning. You’ll hear why transparent artefacts signal fairness, how debr…

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Episode #56 - Trust to Outcomes 4:59

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In this episode, we connect trust directly to business results you can measure. Research shows that higher trust reduces turnover, strengthens engagement, and sharpens performance. You’ll hear why trust acts as an early-warning system for attrition, how fair process and transparency fuel employee commitment and innovation, and why teams with strong…

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Episode #55 - Trust Behaviours in Action 4:37

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In this episode, we move from measuring trust to living it through behaviours leaders practise daily. Drawing on Frances Frei’s “Trust Triangle,” we explore how authenticity, logic, and empathy form the three legs of trust, and why a wobble in any one weakens the whole. This episode includes practical micro-habits to apply this week: framing decisi…

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Episode # 54 - Measuring Trust 4:48

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In this episode, we take trust out of the “soft skill” bucket and put it into the measurable category where it belongs. You’ll hear how the ABI model (ability, benevolence, integrity) providing a reliable lens to assess trustworthiness, and why inventories like the Organisational Trust Inventory, the Behavioural Trust Inventory, and McAllister’s co…

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Episode #53 - Building Trust as an Organisational Capability 4:48

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In this opening episode of the week, we reframe trust as an economic driver and a measurable capability. Backed by Stephen M. R. Covey’s insights and decades of organisational research, we explore why high-trust teams consistently outperform, how the ABI model (ability, benevolence, integrity) explains trust dynamics, and why psychological safety i…

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Episode #52 - Silos Orchestration Reflection Toolkit 4:44

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In this wrap-up episode of The EnterpriseJoy Podcast, Vishal brings the week together with a Reflection Toolkit, a one-page-one-hour practice your team can start right away. Using Alan Mulally’s turnaround at Ford as proof, the toolkit blends service blueprinting, value stream mapping, shared outcome scorecards, Team APIs, psychological safety cues…

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Episode #51 - Metrics That Melt Silos 5:00

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When silos each chase their own scoreboard, organisations slow down. In this episode, Vishal explores how just five well-chosen measures can align entire enterprises around outcomes that matter. These “Friday Five” metrics shift the conversation from “my team delivered” to “our system must improve,” melting silos into collective accountability. Ref…

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Episode #50 - Making Collaboration Safe & Sustainable 4:35

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In this milestone 50th episode, Vishal unpacks why even the best-designed pods and scorecards collapse without psychological safety. Drawing on research from Amy Edmondson, Google’s Project Aristotle, and the Center for Creative Leadership, he explains how trust enables teams to span boundaries and solve problems at scale. Expect practical rituals …

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Episode #49 - Designing the System for Flow 4:43

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In this episode, Vishal explores how to design organisations that deliver flow rather than friction. From Conway’s Law to value-stream pods, Team APIs, and evidence-backed metrics like DORA and the Flow Framework, you’ll discover how structure and communication shape the very product you build. References: 1) How Do Committees Invent? https://www.m…

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Episode #48 - Building Shared Outcomes 4:59

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In this episode, Vishal shows you how to move from silo diagnosis to alignment by building a shared outcomes scorecard. Drawing on research from Harvard, McKinsey, and the Balanced Scorecard tradition, you’ll learn how to craft 3-5 metrics that cut across functions, blend personal delivery with collective accountability, and shine a spotlight on fl…

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Episode #47 - Diagnosing Silos With Evidence 4:59

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In this episode, we get hands-on with diagnosing silos. Vishal walks you through mapping a real customer or risk journey, separating work from waits using value stream mapping, and applying Little’s Law to ground the numbers. Backed by decades of research in lean, queueing theory, and even lessons from healthcare handoffs, this episode gives you a …

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Episode #46 - Orchestrating Excellence Across Silos 4:59

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In this week’s opener, Vishal pulls back the curtain on silos from why they form and how they quietly erode enterprise performance, to what leaders can do to orchestrate excellence across them. Backed by research from McKinsey, MIT Sloan, Harvard, Google’s Project Aristotle, and lessons from Satya Nadella’s Microsoft, this episode sets the stage fo…

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Episode #45 - The Decision-as-Bets Playbook (Weekly Wrap) 4:02

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In this episode, Vishal ties together this week’s “Decision-as-Bets” journey into a simple, powerful playbook you can carry forward. From framing calls as bets (with base rates, assumptions, and tripwires), to using the one-way/two-way door test, running regular updates and Brier scores, and sizing decisions with expected value. Listen in and give …

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Episode #44 - Thinking in Expected Value 4:51

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In this episode, we level up your “bets” by introducing Expected Value thinking, a surprisingly simple yet powerful shift: multiplying upside by probability, subtracting downside by its likelihood, and comparing it across options. You’ll discover how low-probability, high-payoff moves can beat safe channels on paper, how “safe” choices can hide asy…

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Episode #43 - Building Update Systems That Keep You Right 4:59

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In this episode, we build the “low-drama” systems that keep your bets honest; a simple cadence of decision logs, evidence-first reviews, authentic dissent, premortems, and short after-action debriefs. Drawing on research from forecasting tournaments, medicine, and organisational psychology, you’ll get a practical operating rhythm that turns your le…

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Episode #42 - Moving Fast Without Being Reckless 4:51

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In today’s episode of The EnterpriseJoy Podcast, we explore Amazon’s one-way vs. two-way door framework, a simple but powerful way to decide when to move fast and when to slow down. You’ll learn how to classify decisions, match the right process to the right “door,” and apply real-options thinking so you make bolder moves without leaving a trail of…

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Episode #41 - Writing your Decisions as Bets 4:59

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In this episode, we turn decision-making into a measurable discipline with the Bet Card, a one-page framework to make your calls explicit, quantify your odds, expose your uncertainties, set review points, and score your accuracy over time. Backed by research on base rates, overconfidence, and the power of incremental updates from the Good Judgment …

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Episode #40 - The Science Behind Better Bets 4:59

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In this episode, we move from the “why” to the “how” of thinking in bets, the science that separates disciplined decision-makers from lucky guessers. We explore the power of base rates, the pitfalls of overconfidence, and the cultural shift needed to overcome outcome bias. Drawing from Kahneman and Tversky’s foundational research, Moore and Healy’s…

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Episode #39 - Thinking in Bets 4:09

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We kick off the week about “Thinking in Bets”, where leadership decisions aren’t about chasing the mythical “right call”, it’s about making smarter, adaptable bets under uncertainty. Backed by research from Kahneman and Tversky on cognitive biases, Annie Duke’s work on “resulting,” Bezos’ one-way/two-way door principle, and the Good Judgment Projec…

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Episode #38 - The Data-less Decision Making Playbook (Weekly Wrap-up) 4:59

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This week, we’ve dealt with the messy art of making decisions when the data isn’t complete, from bias checks and robust scenario planning to gut-testing, pre-mortems, and creating a culture of learning over blame. In this wrap-up, I’ll hand you a simple, seven-day playbook you can run with your team starting Monday. Just clear, actionable steps to …

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Episode #37 - Accountability Without Certainty 4:59

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When the outcome goes wrong, who really owns the decision? In today’s episode of The EnterpriseJoy Podcast, we explore how smart leaders build systems that learn from imperfect decisions instead of punishing them. From McKinsey’s accountability maps to Bain’s RAPID model, and the life-saving rituals of “Just Culture” in hospitals, we uncover real-w…

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Episode #36 - Building Decision Infrastructure 4:59

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When your data is incomplete and time is ticking, decisions can’t wait; but they can be made smarter. In this episode, we move from intuition to infrastructure and explore how high-impact leaders and organisations build decision systems to act with clarity. From Gary Klein’s pre-mortems to decision journals and Amazon’s “two-way door” principle, th…

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Episode #35 - When Gut Beats the Model 4:59

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In this episode, Vishal dives into the surprising science of expert intuition showing how, in uncertain and fast-moving environments, trained gut instincts often outperform even the most complex models. Drawing from the work of Gerd Gigerenzer and Gary Klein, you’ll learn when to lean on heuristics, how recognition-primed decisions work in high-sta…

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Episode #34 - Decision Frameworks for Uncertainty 4:59

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In today’s episode, Vishal breaks down three decision-making frameworks built for situations when the data isn’t enough. He shares a few field-tested decision-making frameworks successfully used for military strategy, climate forecasting, and product development. You’ll learn when to aim for robustness over precision, when one more user test is jus…

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Episode #33 - The Psychology of Indecision 4:59

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Why do we freeze up on decisions we know we should take? In this episode, Vishal explores the reasons leaders delay and lack of data is hardly ever the reason. Hidden psychological biases like the illusion of validity, confirmation bias, and anticipated regret probably has a larger role to play and being aware about these can help you spot the diff…

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Episode #32 - Making Decisions Without Perfect Data 5:00

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This week, we’re taking aim at one of the biggest myths in leadership: that more data = better decisions. In this Sunday setup, Vishal explores why perfect data is rarely available when it matters most and how leaders like Andy Grove made high-velocity, high-impact calls using partial signals, not polished forecasts. Drawing on research from behavi…

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Episode #31 - The Strategic Flexibility Playbook (Weekly Wrap-up) 5:00

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This episode brings it all together, the leadership cues, decision loops, and operational systems, into one usable playbook for strategic flexibility. Vishal unpacks a four-phase framework adapted from Deloitte’s research, showing how leaders can sense, generate, build, and pivot with rhythm. With examples from 3M and evidence from McKinsey, Harvar…

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Episode #30 - Operational Enablers for Strategic Flexibility 5:00

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Most leaders talk agility. But without flexible systems, you’re just spinning ideas on square wheels. In today’s episode of The EnterpriseJoy Podcast, Vishal dives into the operational backbone of strategic flexibility, covering IT responsiveness, supply chain resilience, and internal alignment. With insights from large-scale research across global…

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Episode #29 - Decoding Ambidextrous Leadership 5:00

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What does it really take to lead with flexibility without confusing your team or killing momentum? In this episode, Vishal breaks down the science of ambidextrous leadership, the ability to know when to open up space for innovation and when to close in for execution. Drawing from research-backed frameworks, you’ll learn how the best leaders switch …

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Episode #28 - Structuring Flexibility: Culture, Teams & Decentralised Design 5:00

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Today’s episode gets into the operational heart of flexibility. Vishal explores how organisations can embed adaptability not just in strategy, but in structure and culture. You’ll learn the difference between structural and contextual ambidexterity, why decentralised decision-making works when paired with trust, and how to design systems that don’t…

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Episode #27 - Decision-Making Under Deep Uncertainty 4:59

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How do you lead when the future offers no clear answers, only unpredictable curves? In this episode, Vishal unpacks the essentials of decision-making under deep uncertainty using practical, research-backed frameworks like Scenario Planning and Robust Decision-Making. Learn why clarity in chaos doesn’t come from certainty, instead from preparation. …

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Episode #26 - Strategic Flexibility by Design 4:14

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When your plan breaks, do you pause or pivot? In today’s episode, Vishal unpacks the foundational idea of strategic flexibility, not as a last-minute scramble but as a deliberate, designed capability. You’ll hear how dynamic capabilities theory redefined modern strategy, and why the real winners aren’t the biggest players, rather the fastest re-con…

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Episode #25 - Strategic Flexibility in Uncertain Times 4:34

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When the ground shifts, do you freeze, or flex? In this Sunday setup, Vishal kicks off the week by exploring why strategic flexibility isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the new backbone of resilient leadership. This episode lays the foundation for a week of insights. If you’ve ever watched your best-laid plans unravel, this one’s your chance to pivot wit…

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Episode #24 - Saying No: The Weekly Wrap-Up 4:41

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In this reflective wrap-up of our “Strategy of Saying No” series, we revisit how leaders can protect focus, foster psychological safety, and say no, not just out of resistance but out of strategy. You’ll hear why “yes” can be expensive, how frameworks like ERASE build trust, and how the world’s top companies (like Apple) made bold progress by turni…

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Episode #23 - Saying “No” to Good Ideas (For Greater Ones) 4:57

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In this episode, Vishal challenges a common leadership instinct of saying yes to every good idea and shows how true strategic clarity comes from recognising opportunity cost. Drawing on economic theory and innovation research, we explore why saying no to safe, promising options can free up space for breakthrough initiatives. Vishal walks you throug…

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Episode #22 - Building No‑Friendly Systems 4:59

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Saying no once is brave. But turning “no” into a system? That’s leadership by design. In this episode, we explore how to hardwire boundaries into your team’s rituals, calendars, delegation norms, and feedback loops; so you don’t have to keep defending your time every week. Understand some research-backed ideas and practical systems that make “no” n…

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Episode #21 - “No” Enables High Performance (Tough Love Included) 4:44

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In today’s episode, Vishal uncovers the powerful impact of strategic “no”, not as a limitation but as a performance accelerator. Backed by robust research from Amy Edmondson’s work on psychological safety to studies linking clear boundaries with improved focus, you’ll discover how saying “no” can free up time, reduce stress, and reinforce strategic…

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Episode #20 - A Framework for Saying “No” Without Burning Bridges 5:00

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In this episode, Vishal breaks down the ERASE framework that helps leaders say “no” clearly and compassionately. We’ll explore why blunt or hesitant declines hurt more than the no itself, and expand the five-step framework for preserving trust while protecting your bandwidth. Grounded in studies from organisational psychology and leadership scholar…

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Episode #19 - Decoding the Hidden Cost of Saying "Yes" 4:48

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In this episode, Vishal unpacks the leadership trap we rarely talk about: the silent cost of saying yes too often. You’ll discover how good intentions can quietly derail your focus, strategic clarity, and team growth. And how a simple three-step reflection can help you reclaim your capacity one micro-declutter at a time. Reference: 1) Study on soci…