Secrets to Win Big With Arjun Sen

Jaspreet Randhawa is a FinTech entrepreneur and the CEO of Win This Fight. She founded a global software platform for anti-money laundering due diligence and is simultaneously involved in a foundation to help combat human trafficking. Jaspreet has more than 20 years of executive level experience in the global financial services technology industry and has extensive experience leveraging different technologies and their applications to solve business problems. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Knowledge and wisdom reaches its true potential when you take it to make an impact in the life of others. - Happiness comes from making others happy. - In any business you have to LIKE the people you are around. This cannot be faked. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/05YsV_luWjM

Ken Calwell is the CMO & SVP of Innovation at Compassion International and responsible for Compassion’s fundraising, marketing, and innovation. Prior to this, Ken held senior leadership roles at Domino’s Pizza, Wendy’s, and Papa Murphy’s. Ken started his career at Pillsbury, and then Pizza Hut and I was fortunate to work with him at Pizza Hut. It is simply fascinating how Ken brought the highest level of branding expertise to the non-profit industry along with his passion and vision. Listen to how Ken started at the age of 13 with his own lawn mowing business and built it without marketing, only with service, to achieve 10 years of double digit year over year growth; and how he built on that service mindset to make a big impact for major restaurant chains and non-profits. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Start with clarity on WHO you are serving. Then move to WHY they need you. Dream Big, Test Small, Learn Fast, Repeat over and over. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/fW2rfo2VMP4

Bob Eury, recently retired from his role as President and CEO of Central Houston and its affiliated organizations, Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) and Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA). Bob is a champion of downtown and its rebirth as a central hub, and is beloved for his ability to unite political, civic, and business leaders. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Creation starts with a bigger purpose. Weave your way through a crisis. Anybody who is looking for a quick success: It simply does not happen. The big secret is 'How do you find a way to keep going'. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here.

Recently Arjun was reflecting on how we have all started trusting this one entity in our life and that entity is technology. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: What are the three dimensions of trust? How technology providers can live up to the trust their customers put on them. Why it is important to take trust seriously, as when you break trust, it is broken forever. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here.

Swapan Seth is a brand, marketing and creative consultant. He is also an author, a columnist with leading lifestyle magazines, an art collector, a wine collector. He lives between Gurgaon and Naldehra in India. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Start your branding journey with the purpose of delighting. Every brand must find its own voice that connects. Be easily inspired, keep your windows open. Always ask the question: “What do I need to know?” Find clients that are courageous. Every person has a story that is worth gathering.

Sunil Gupta, M.D. is a nationally recognized retinal surgeon, a successful entrepreneur, and a healthcare pioneer. He thrives on bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare and business landscape to solve complex challenges and deliver the triple aim of accessible, affordable, and quality patient care. He is founder and manager of one of the largest retinal practices and research organizations in the United States, Retina Specialty Institute. He is the co-founder and chief medical officer of USRetina — one of the largest bunkers associations of retina physicians in the United States, a rapidly growing association of more than two hundred member practices representing over $2.5 billion in revenue. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Surround yourself with big thinkers. - Pivot your thoughts around what you want to impact. - Start somewhere but follow that with bigger thinking.

Divya Shukla is a student of Carnegie Vanguard High School Class of 2022. In the first seventeen years of her life, she has made impact in the lives of others, that make her an emerging leader of tomorrow. Here is a simple example: She had some severe eye challenges while growing up. But instead of just finding a solution for herself with the help of her parents, she worked with the University of Houston Optometry Research, in a role that is offered primarily to graduate students and has published articles like “Behavioral Measures in Myopic and Non-Myopic High”. What impressed me is this young leader does not stop at finding a solution for herself but goes above and beyond to make an impact inn the lives of others around. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Research is going beyond Google, it is a mindset of constantly learning. More important than how to stay out of trouble is how to get out of trouble. How to enjoy being in the middle of the present, as that is the future you wanted to be in. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ZX52xCYAozY

Rishon graduated from the Wharton School with a degree in entrepreneurial management. From concert promotion, to co-founding Brick Wall Management, 10x Management and 10x Ascend, he has imbued his passions with purpose. Rishon’s first book published by HarperCollins Leadership was released in Sept 2020. Game Changer: How To Be 10x in the Talent Economy, reveals the strategies companies and individuals can take to become 10x.  Here are some key insights from this week’s show: How doing small things, minute by minute, can change one’s life. How seeing your team as talent and not employees unlocks bigger opportunities. How to follow the platinum rule: Treat others the way they would like to be treated. Prefer to watch the video? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/8ZPwmFDTsmU

Susan Lintonsmith is a business executive with 30 years of leading change and driving results as CEO at Quiznos and Elements Massage, and in leadership positions at Red Robin, WhiteWave Foods, Coca-Cola, and Pizza Hut.  Susan currently leads the business for AtYourGate, an online food ordering and delivery service for airports, and is a board member for The ONE Group, which operates high end restaurants. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: How to stand out from the first day of your career. Build relationships that result in people wanting to work with you. How to shift the role of marketing from tactical to strategic. Find something simple that can catch fire. March ahead when you hear the word “NO”. Prefer to watch the video? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/aMy7k-Sy7k8

Greg Graber is the CEO and Founder of Heritage Restaurant Brands, the franchisor of 35 restaurants including Huckleberry's Breakfast and Lunch, Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse and Perko’s Café Grill. Greg is a results-driven restaurant executive with extensive senior leadership experience. His diverse management portfolio includes Operations, Marketing, Facilities & Construction, Development, Purchasing, HR and New Product Development. Greg has held executive positions for a variety of segments in the restaurant industry including polished casual, family, buffet and casual dining. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: What are the pillars of your business? How to be the same brand to both customers and team members. Why you cannot wait for a crisis to happen to start doing the right thing. Prefer to watch the video? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/XrwOADaXn-s

David Williams is CEO of Shelters to Shutters, a national 501 (c) 3 organization that transitions individuals and families from homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by educating and engaging the real estate industry to provide employment and housing opportunities. David brings has 30 years of experience leading prominent nonprofit organizations. He has had a long career serving in key roles at some of the nation's most-respected non-profits with his most recent position as President & CEO of Genesys Works, a national youth career readiness program. Previous to Genesys Works, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish America. Under Williams' leadership, the organization realized record growth with national office annual revenue more than quadrupling.  He spent 11 years at Habitat for Humanity International, rising to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer after starting his nonprofit career as Executive Director of the Houston Food Bank. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Problems and solutions are both right in front of you, you just have to pause and listen. Success in a non-profit must have clearly defined ROU, as people invest their time and money in it. Why it is important to demonstrate the value of a non-profit at an individual level. Success in any organization comes from leading people to create a culture of a joyful and productive place to work in. Prefer to watch the video? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/7O6lKRYZZwU

Rob O’Brien along with his two brothers Bill and Paul founded Floyd’s barbershop in 1999. Today there are over 125 barbershops nationwide. The three brothers pioneered the modern-day barbershop focused on expert cuts and an amplified experience. In my personal interactions with Rob, I have been impressed by his vision and how he connects it to making the brand stronger.   Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Commitment starts before you take the first step. Never worry about not knowing industry norms. Creating your brand starts with creating a better customer value. In most value brands, customers don't feel valued. Everyday, feel you're getting started again. Do not overreact to mistakes. The big secret is management by walking around. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/kOD7_Amk5ag

Kyle Smith is the CEO and President of Reell Precision Manufacturing where he has led the business successfully over the last 15 years. Kyle did his PhD in solid state chemistry from Brown University and thrives at the intersection of business and science/technology. He always wins by putting himself in positions to work with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams, leading groups to significant accomplishments and doing everything with energy, intensity, and integrity. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Culture is the heart beat of all people. Don’t get means and ends mixed up. Form and function are different. Knowing yourself is key. No margin, no mission. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/-usWuTfSxUk

Orianne Collins is a globally acclaimed jewelry designer, a lifetime philanthropist and former wife of music legend Phil Collins. Jewelry designed by Orianne are influenced by her heritage and her travels around the world studying various cultures and craftmanship techniques, inspiration imbuing jewelry design with symbolism, color and eclectic elements. Orianne has made it her purpose in life to encourage people to “Never Give Up,” no matter what happens in life. She wants to show people if they push themselves every day, they can achieve whatever it is that they desire. Orianne has received the UNICEF Humanitarian Award Clarins in 2005, one of the highest humanitarian awards given for Orianne’s contribution to social causes and impacting the lives of children worldwide.  Here are some key insights from this week’s show: How to realize your objectives and take it to the next level. How to have a dream and then add the drive to achieve that dream. How to move forward to face the challenges of tomorrow and not get stuck with the challenges of yesterday. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/W_nki_oDnTE

Nigel Travis served as Non-Executive Chairman of the holding company for Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins and previously he served as Chief Executive Officer of Dunkin’ Brands and as Executive Chairman of the Board. Previously, Nigel served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Papa John’s International and a variety of senior positions with Blockbuster and Burger King. At present, Nigel serves on the board of directors of Advance Auto Parts and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. He is the author of The Challenge Culture: Why the Most Successful Organizations Run on Pushback. He is also Chairman of Fooda, and Servpro, both private companies and serves as Chairman and Co-Owner of Leyton Orient Football Club, a professional football club in England. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Avoid the legacy trap. - Compromise is never a weak term. - Recognize inherent conflicts and bridge the conflict. - Alliances start with doing something together. - Always have a culture and start by making it positive. Prefer to watch the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ehDLNj3Yns0