Summary: Over the past 25 years, Sri has been at the forefront of innovation leading high tech products and businesses. He spent over two decades at Hewlett Packard serving as founder and CPO of CloudPrint, the company’s wearables and IOT business. He would go on to serve in executive roles at SharkNinja and Berkshire Grey respectively, and served on leadership roles in taking both companies public. Now, as CEO at Kenmore, Sri is leading the trusted appliance maker’s foray into the home electrification and smart home markets. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - It’s not how often you fall, but how quickly you get up and run that defines you. - A leader ensures nobody is left behind before crossing the finish line. - Think of failing as an opportunity. You will find the shortest path to success through failure. - Failure leads us through unique paths that serve as shortcuts to success. - Retaining enthusiasm and positivity even when things don’t go our way is the key to success. - In every walk of life, be it conversation or relationship, never take more than you can give. - Evaluate leaders on two quadrants: Mindset and Expertise. - The framework for mindset consists of 3 C’s: Consistency, Competence, and Connection. - We must remember that brands are made by humans. Great brands appeal to human instincts. - In every walk of life, be it conversation or relationship, never take more than you can give. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/h0shusb1_BM
