siliconindia | | June - July 20208IN MYOPINIONLeaders constantly reinvent and challenge themselves. As I approach 15 years as a venture investor, and ten years prior to that as an entrepreneur, here are some tips from leaders and thinkers who have inspired me.· Vulnerability is a strength: Recently, I have gotten to know John Chambers, legendary former CEO of Cisco and author of "Connecting the Dots." He tells the story of how he inadvertently disclosed that he was dyslexic because of an open mic, when he was consoling a young girl who was too nervous to ask him a question. Rather than being criticized for this disclosure, it helped him become a more empathetic leader, while still running one of the most valuable companies in the world. Lately, he is using this skill to help countries like India and France as well as states like West Virginia with their digital transformation.· Unleash the power of introverts: Susan Cain's TED talk has been viewed over 24 million times and her book "Quiet" has SIX TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIPBy Navin Chaddha, Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur and Company Builder, Mayfield FundNavin Chaddha
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