The Winwire

The Secret to Moving Hearts and Leading with Conviction | Chet Kapoor

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Ever feel like you're always a step behind in your leadership journey? Discover how belief can be the key to inspiring employees & mastering yourself.

In this episode of The Winwire, we're joined by Chet Kapoor, CEO of DataStax and former CEO of Apigee. With a career spanning from NeXT Computer to leading a $625 million sale to Google, Chet brings a wealth of experience in tech leadership and innovation.

Chet shares his unique philosophy on leadership, emphasizing the importance of "moving the human heart" and believing in ideas earlier than anyone else. He discusses how this approach has shaped his career and led to significant wins, including a pivotal $10 million deal with AT&T.

We also dive into Chet's strategies for balancing optimism with realism, managing self-doubt, and the art of presenting half-baked ideas. Plus, learn about his personal habits for effective self-leadership and decision-making.

Ready to transform your leadership style and become a true visionary? Listen now and discover how to believe early, inspire deeply, and execute flawlessly in your business endeavors.

 

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