Ramesh Razdan, Global CIO/CTO of Bain & Company, joins David Wright to share how a foundation of humility, gratitude and servant leadership has shaped his journey from rural Kashmir to leading global technology transformation. They discuss managing change at scale, fostering collaboration across geographies and functions and how emerging technologies like AI can unlock personalized solutions in areas like healthcare.
Key Takeaways:
(03:10) Leaders must prioritize their physical and mental well-being.
(08:55) Career progression requires readiness, not just achievement.
(09:45) Growth is shaped by how we respond to challenges.
(14:18) Collaboration between business and tech is essential for impact.
(16:13) Adapting to rapid change is a critical leadership skill.
(20:28) Innovation opens new possibilities for long-standing problems.
(24:13) A growth mindset enables resilience in complexity.
(27:22) Leadership today depends on communication, not control.
(32:04) Sustainable success begins with self-care and perspective.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshrazdan/
Bain & Company | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bain-and-company/
Bain & Company | Website
http://www.bain.com
“Search Inside Yourself” by Chade-Meng Tan
https://www.amazon.com/Search-Inside-Yourself-Unexpected-Achieving/dp/0062116932
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates on Time Management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxKB-1G2v1w
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