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R. Gopalakrishnan

Host

Anupal Banerjee

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Episode 1: Decision Dilemma

Big decisions demand more than just data—when should you trust your gut?

In this premiere episode of The Leadership Equation Podcast, Anupal Banerjee sits down with R. Gopalakrishnan, former Executive Director at Tata Sons, to explore the fine balance between analysis and intuition in leadership.

What’s inside this episode?

  • Why data and intuition aren’t opposites—they work together
  • The ‘edge of the cliff’ moment every leader face
  • How to overcome the fear of getting it wrong
  • What happens when intuition fails—and why ‘failing fast’ isn’t always the answer

R. Gopalakrishnan shares real leadership moments, including a tough call at Tata that tested his instincts, revealing the emotional side of decision-making and how leaders can hone intuition as a skill

Watch now and subscribe for more insightful leadership conversations. Episode 2 dives into why some companies endure while others fade, and Episode 3 unpacks how leaders can prepare for the future.

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Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decision-dilemma-with-r-gopalakrishnan/id1805333727?i=1000701348978

Guest

R. Gopalakrishnan

Host

Anupal Banerjee

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