{"podcast":{"title":"Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta","slug":"choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737","podcast_index_feed_id":4623737,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta","website_url":"https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QH0UkTd-vOGrvA6Jr8EEcjFfaxrwwYeMGxSHgpDqclg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2OTc0LzE2NjQ5/NDk0MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Sumit Gupta","episode_count":325,"summary":"As a leader, you are always making choices. Even when you think you have no choice. And if you are unable to make a decision, you are choosing to stay in a state of indecision. The only question is - are your choices taking you where you want to go? I am Sumit Gupta, and this is \"Choosing Leadership\" - a podcast for high performers with big dreams - who know deep inside that there is more. This is a podcast for people who know they are more powerful than the level they are currently playing. I have spent a long time feeling powerless, and that is why I see where you are powerful even when you cannot. I dare to say what most people would not. I dare to speak to the \"tremendous power\" which you already have rather than what you believe are your strengths and limitations. This podcast is called \"choosing leadership\" - because that is what leadership is - a choice. The choice to step into the unknown. The choice to see fear as a friend. The choice to take courageous action rather than waiting for readiness. Join Sumit in exploring this question when it comes to your leadership. In each moment of life, are you Deploying Yourself or not? In each moment of life, are you Choosing Leadersh…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737"},"episode":{"title":"Leadership Journeys [281] - Kishan Ananthram - “Give more than you take and never forget where you came from.”","slug":"leadership-journeys-281-kishan-ananthram-give-more-than-you-take-and-never-forget-where-you-came-from","published_at":"2026-04-20T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737/leadership-journeys-281-kishan-ananthram-give-more-than-you-take-and-never-forget-where-you-came-from","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-4623737","url":"https://10genpartners.com/choosing-leadership-podcast/","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/2b800ffd/5761f89a.mp3","summary":"This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name. What does it really take to build something meaningful that lasts for decades? In this episode of Choosing Leadership, Sumit Gupta sits down with Kishan Ananthram to unpack the mindset, values, and courage required to lead through uncertainty. Kishan shares hard-won lessons from a 30-year entrepreneurial journey—from choosing people over profit, to letting go of control so others can rise. If you are navigating growth, pressure, or the fear of making the wrong call, this conversation will challenge you to lead with more conviction, clarity, and heart. It is a powerful reminder that great leadership is not about playing safe—it is about choosing what matters most, even when it is uncomfortable. You can find Kishan Ananthram at the links below https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishanananthram/ kishan.ananthram@ionidea.com In the interview, Kishan shares “Leadership is not about the title you hold—it’s about the choices you make when comfort and courage collide.” “My father taught me two things: always aim for the top, and in every relationship, give more than you take.” “Building a business is not just about profit; it’s about creating something that people can trust with their future.” “There were moments I could have walked away with the money, but real leadership meant staying—for th…","meta_description":"This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. 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