Discussing "Leap Frog": Efficiency at the Workplace | In Conversation with Dr Priyank Narayan

Interviewed by: Jatin Tatia The podcast starts with understanding the motivation behind the Author's drive to create this book. The converstaion entailed the experience of the professor which is collected and propogated through his book. The podcast highlights the key insights of the book. we discussed that the initial step towards personal growth is to cultivate grit, a quality that involves persevering through challenges and setbacks. In addition to this, it is important to develop the ability to tolerate boredom, as it can be a necessary precursor to creativity and learning. The second practice centers around using insights from behavioral economics to steer yourself towards making better decisions. Another key practice involves embracing intellectual humility and recognizing the limits of your own knowledge. The podcast also highlights the value of cross-disciplinary thinking and the power of combining ideas from different fields to generate new insights. it's also important to recognize the value of interdisciplinary thinking. By exploring and integrating insights from different fields, you can gain a more nuanced understanding of complex problems and develop innovative solutions. This approach can be especially valuable in the corporate ecosystem, where companies increasingly seek out employees with diverse skill sets and perspectives. By embracing an interdisciplinary mindset, you can position yourself for greater success and growth within your career. The podcast also gives a take on mindful choices. Given the constant barrage of distractions and misinformation in modern life, it is crucial to be selective in the choices you make and focus on what truly matters to you. Finally, the last practice involves adopting an entrepreneurial mindset and proactively seeking out opportunities to achieve your goals. Professor Priyank Narayan is a seasoned entrepreneur and an educationist who brings with him rich experience in organization building. He is an alumnus of AIM, Manila, and IIM Ahmedabad, and is currently a visiting faculty at IIT Delhi, Department of Management Studies. Being the Founder of IndiaPreneurship, which identifies Indian entrepreneurial opportunities to the world, he is adept at giving incredible insights for entrepreneurial success which finds application in the broader sense of life as well. Professor is also the Founding Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Ashoka University, a leading liberal arts university. Priyank teaches courses on Design Thinking, Innovation Management, and Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset. Image source: https://www.inc.com/john-rampton/15-ways-to-increase-productivity-at-work.html

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