Playing to your inner algorithm: Nish Patel [94]

About this episode

Nish Patel discusses the importance of self-leadership and resilience shaped by his unique experiences.

What does it take to lead yourself—before you can lead anyone else? You start by knowing yourself, being yourself, and showing up as yourself. From scaling startups to stepping away for a “blank canvas” sabbatical, Nish Patel has spent his career reimagining what leadership can look like in an age of rapid change. In this episode, he shares how living with a rare neurological condition became his greatest teacher—shaping his perspective on resilience, perspective, and the human side of innov...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Lakusta, Nadia Carta

Guest: Nish Patel

Topics covered

• leadership
• resilience
• self-awareness
• innovation
• neurological condition

Keywords

• leadership
• self-awareness
• resilience
• innovation
• neurological condition
• sabbatical
• startups

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