Modi recounts his humble beginnings, illustrating how early deprivation forged resilience, work ethic, and a deep empathy for ordinary citizens.
Modi shares anecdotes that reveal his humility, especially in interactions with President Trump, and his self‑identification as a servant rather than a powerful figure.
Sunil outlines three leadership styles—coach, mentor, and inspirational—and stresses that commitment and collective responsibility outweigh raw talent. He shares how accountability within the squad drives performance.
Amodei explains how Anthropic maintains cohesion and mission-focus as it scales, emphasizing transparency, direct communication, and avoiding corporate politics.
Brian shares his framework for evaluating successful CEOs, emphasizing lovability, obsession, chip-on-shoulder mentality, deep knowledge, and being a perpetual student. This reflects the evolving nature of leadership in fast-moving industries.
Brian shares his collection of memorable leadership principles forged through experience, from 'don't nibble the sandwich' to 'never waste a good crisis' - each with hard-won lessons behind them.