Leadership Lessons from a Startup Founder | Leadership in the 21st Century

In this illuminating episode, we sit down with Smriti Krishna Singh, founder of KristalBall (https://www.kristalball.com), to explore the unique leadership challenges and philosophies required to build and scale a successful startup in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

With candid insights from the frontlines, Smriti shares her approach to leadership as a founder. We discuss cultivating an open collaboration environment while providing a steady vision as a decisive leader. We dive into nurturing leadership capabilities across the team, balancing adaptability with consistency, and the role of emotional intelligence.

Smriti reflects on hard-won leadership lessons from failures and setbacks and the evolving leadership styles shaping the modern startup workspace. Plus, we explore hiring strategies for building out an effective leadership bench.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, founders facing scaling hurdles, or anyone leading innovative teams, this conversation offers a masterclass in the grit and agility required to steer a startup to success through the lens of one CEO’s remarkable journey.

Don’t miss these authentic, 21st-century leadership insights from someone walking the walk every day in the startup trenches.

00:00 Intro
01:20 Why behind the startup
03:34 Philosophy as a Startup Founder
09:52 Unique challenges faced
13:59 Cultivating leadership capabilities in the team
15:28 Adaptability
17:20 Most essential traits to look for in senior leaders
20:17 Modern Startup Culture Learnings
23:09 How coaching helped to become a leader
25:45 Tips for new startup founders
30:09 How to contact KrystalBall
30:59 Thanks

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