Secrets to Win Big With Arjun Sen

Bruce Somers, Jr. is the Chief Storyteller at Sincbox, a company Bruce founded after a decade in the direct response TV field. He pioneered the brand response category and, to date, has directed and produced over 500 campaigns for clients such as DIRECTV, VISA, Microsoft, Citibank, United Airlines, Starbucks, Dell, Bounce, Cascade, Dawn, CoverGirl, Hamilton Beach, Epson, Disney, Whirlpool, Weber Grills, Omaha Steaks,... to name a few. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Every person has a brand. You need to build it and guard it with everything you have. Brand power starts with authenticity, as brands can’t be something they are not. When a brand makes a mistake, admit it with transparency, sincerity, and authenticity. This can increase brand loyalty. Hurdles are thrown in our way to give us an opportunity to think harder and improve what we are trying to accomplish. A winner is a loser who tried one more time. All we are, are our stories; it is our stories that get us to where we are today. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/B8MAM0RaJnk

Liz Weber is a strategic leadership advisor and works with C-Suite leaders and boards on strategic and succession planning to simplify the process, accelerate implementation, and enhance impact organization wide. Liz has written leadership books, has supervised business activities in 129 countries, and has consulted in over 20 countries. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Start with goal clarity, which leads to cultural clarity. - To drive growth, understand what needs to be focused on and in what order. - Gaining confidence and credibility leads to earning trust. - First ask questions; then stop talking and listen; then rephrase the questions. - Understand how the pieces connect for the domino effect to go in the right direction and not the wrong direction. - Think, behave, and lead differently in different positions of leadership. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/yeCFxLaYqVQ

Peter Voss, a Pioneer in AI who coined the term ‘Artificial General Intelligence’ and the CEO and Chief Scientist at Aigo.ai. For the past 15 years, Voss and his team at Aigo have been perfecting an industry disruptive, highly intelligent and hyper-personalized Chatbot, with a brain, for large enterprise customers. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Unlike AI, for humans, reasoning is an evolutionary afterthought. Data can direct but not decide. - Flowcharts don’t often cover the way people actually want their problems solved. - Studying human intelligence can be a powerful tool to improve AI. - AI needs infusion of common sense. - When software starts to think, learn and reason, it can lead to a better life for everyone. - The ultimate goal is to have technology benefit humanity. - A fundamental limitation of current AI systems is that they cannot learn in real time and cannot think about their own cognitive abilities. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/2GTv_QhwChQ

Peter Voss, a Pioneer in AI who coined the term ‘Artificial General Intelligence’ and the CEO and Chief Scientist at Aigo.ai. For the past 15 years, Voss and his team at Aigo have been perfecting an industry disruptive, highly intelligent and hyper-personalized Chatbot, with a brain, for large enterprise customers. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Unlike AI, for humans, reasoning is an evolutionary afterthought. Data can direct but not decide. - Flowcharts don’t often cover the way people actually want their problems solved. - Studying human intelligence can be a powerful tool to improve AI. - AI needs infusion of common sense. - When software starts to think, learn and reason, it can lead to a better life for everyone. - The ultimate goal is to have technology benefit humanity. - A fundamental limitation of current AI systems is that they cannot learn in real time and cannot think about their own cognitive abilities.

Professor Ravikumar Bhaskaran is a legendary figure for IIT Kharagpur alumni who graduated between 1982 and 2005 when he was the Professor in Charge of Training and Placement. He was responsible for making IIT Kharagpur the nation most sought after IIT campus for recruitment, a position the Institute enjoys even today. I graduated from IIT Kharagpur in 1986 and was fortunate to benefit from the vision and leadership of the genius and leadership of Prof. Bhaskaran. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - The excitement to face a challenge and the intent to deliver is enough to get the ball rolling. - Learn to grab the opportunities that come your way. - Make an impact by living up to the trust that others place in you. - Discipline and standards can make one stand out in a crowd. - The smallest of small details matter to put up the best show. - Building bonds plays a major role in earning trust. - There is no place for discrimination when you’re fully committed to serve. - Not imposing conditions and graciously accepting results can sometimes work better than persuasion in the long run. - Self-evaluation leads to figuring out your true passion, which in turn leads you in the direction where you shine and blossom. - Human emotions are very tricky. Hesitation and panic can often lead to desperation. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/C7f7lW-TMss

Dr. Baktari is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Jonathan Baktari MD has been a triple board-certified physician with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Barron’s, and many other national publications. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Exponentially increase the impact on the lives of people by leveraging technology. - Continuously reducing barriers for people to get what they need, is a win. - Appreciate and honor the trust given to you. Always deliver on it. - Strive to deliver the same product experience to every person, every time, and in every situation. - Always care, and always put out the best game every time. - Conduct yourself without the expectation of anything. - Leadership is a technical skill. It is required on top of a great personality who is respected, has good ethics, and morals. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/I6tydz9g1hE

Witty Bindra has over 25 years of global experience developing & executing business strategies for various technology products & services companies. He is a successful Tech Startup and currently a Global Business Executive for Microsoft Alliance at Kyndryl that covers Strategic Markets (42 countries) & ANZ region, responsible for growing global partnerships with Microsoft. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Relationships start when they need them, not when you need them. - Trust and respect is built over time. - Be passionate and committed to the cause. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4KkCWR5xH0

Oni Sen is my baby brother, and I am one of the luckiest people on the planet to see this cool person blossom and evolve in life. Oni is storyteller, who has directed some of the most watched and most acclaimed mini-series in India. Oni graduated from the National Institute of Design (NID) which I think is the toughest institute in the whole planet to get in. Since then he has directed numerous ad films and mini-series. Oni is known for his ability to understand human emotions, and for his skill in finely unfolding narratives, he is also a photographer and illustrator. What wows me every time is his unique style of storytelling and how he stands out to be only him, and not compromise to be one of the pack. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Keep stories relatable and that will engage the audience. - Silence at times tells more than words. - Know what you want people to feel before you start telling a story. - The ultimate reward for a storyteller is when people connect to the story. - We are a resonance of our actions. - A simple story, told simply, is the toughest story to tell. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/lFX_n2K2H_A

Welcome to ‘Secrets to Win Big’ Season 8. The journey started on July 15th 2020. There have been 168 conversations. I have been fortunate to talk to people, from all walks of life, from nearly all over the world. My VIP Guests have shared dimensions of their lives which helped me take my learning to the next level. Simply remarkable and fascinating! When I reflect on why I started this podcast, the concept was very simple. I felt the only way I can learn about things that I do not know is by having conversations. In this message I want to share with you what is Winning Big to different VIP guests and the big learnings from all of these conversations. Thank you for your support and excited to start another season of amazing conversations. Arjun

Partha Chatterjee is a Technology Leader in Energy and recognized for his work in Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation, Energy Transition, Data and Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. He is a prolific speaker, always sharing his insights at the global level. Partha always finds time to give back, be it to causes locally in Houston or in all corners of US or back in India. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - The biggest thing we can do is to leverage our skills and knowledge for the greater good of humanity. - If a person’s only drive in life is to become the richest person in the world, then there could be a problem. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/jmxk1Ee1ioE

Ramon Ray, CSP is a successful entrepreneur, in-demand, motivational speaker and event host. He is the founder of SmartHustle.com and SmallBizTechnology.com and a regular contributor to Entrepreneur.com, BlackEnterprise.com and a host at Breakfast with Champions. Ramon’s authored five books, including “Celebrity CEO”, is a small business expert, who is an in-demand thought leader on personal branding as a tool for small business success. He inspires and educates thousands through his articles, podcasts, and in-demand media interviews. And I am one of those thousands. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Start with Genuine Enthusiasm to invite everyone, remember that everyone shows up differently. - Be excited. Start with childlike curiosity. - Live a life of zero self-doubt. Don’t be afraid of failure. - Always keep yourself in the game. - Always choose to forgive quickly, value relationships, and invest in the future. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/PfRukJXt4fk

Tricia Benn is the Chief Executive Officer of C-Suite Network, the most influential network of business leaders, and the General Manager of The Hero Club, an invitation-only membership organization for CEOs, founders, and investors. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Great leaders deliver success that matters. People are incredible. When you connect into what makes people incredible, the team delivers at unexpected levels. Values are what you do in hard times. Focus and serve the people that you want to benefit from your success. Standing still in a crisis is inviting death. When we let go of fear, we keep moving in an upward trajectory. It is not a failure when something doesn’t work, it is the learning that helps us keep moving forward. Don’t seek perfection in business. Have the agility to play with ideas that inspire. Leadership is all about delivering promises, not just making them. There is nothing wrong with trying and not getting there. Real rebellion is thinking differently and standing alone for something of importance. Keep it real about who we are and what we are doing. Hold on to the leaders, who make you feel like you can achieve anything. Find what you love and find the path to what you love. Don’t stop, as nobody on the planet other than you yourself can stop you. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Oj-KG6C-1O4

Researcher, Award Winning Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, Meridith Elliott Powell is the CEO of MotionFirst, an innovative company designed to help organizations, professionals, and entrepreneurs turn uncertainty to competitive advantage. She is the developer of the THRIVE SYSTEM, a highly researched, proven methodology that solves the biggest problem facing business today. Meridith Elliott Powell is the Chair Elect of the National Speakers Association. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Listen to your clients and secure your base even when you are thriving. Start with hope and create a roadmap for getting there. Always fill the hole your competition is not filling. Follow values unapologetically. Be dedicated to continuing to invest in your relationships. Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/8siXesJpAvI

Over the past 25 years, Sri has been at the forefront of innovation leading high tech products and businesses. He spent over two decades at Hewlett Packard serving as founder and CPO of CloudPrint, the company’s wearables and IOT business. He would go on to serve in executive roles at SharkNinja and Berkshire Grey respectively, and served on leadership roles in taking both companies public. Now, as CEO at Kenmore, Sri is leading the trusted appliance maker’s foray into the home electrification and smart home markets. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - It’s not how often you fall, but how quickly you get up and run that defines you. - A leader ensures nobody is left behind before crossing the finish line. - Think of failing as an opportunity. You will find the shortest path to success through failure. - Failure leads us through unique paths that serve as shortcuts to success. - Retaining enthusiasm and positivity even when things don’t go our way is the key to success. - In every walk of life, be it conversation or relationship, never take more than you can give. - Evaluate leaders on two quadrants: Mindset and Expertise. - The framework for mindset consists of 3 C’s: Consistency, Competence, and Connection. - We must remember that brands are made by humans. Great brands appeal to human instincts. - In every walk of life, be it conversation or relationship, never take more than you can give. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/h0shusb1_BM

Pratt Dey is a Global Director of AWS where he had led several of the company’s most important strategic initiatives. He currently leads a global team for Strategic Partner Engagements and has led AWS’ strategic collaboration with industry leading Channel Partners and technology startups for multi-year agreements to go to market and co-sell differentiated cloud solutions. Additionally, he has global responsibility for the governance and interlock with corporate development for due diligence and equity investments into early-stage startups. Pratt is founder and President of the Board, ActOn since 2013. ActOn is a 501(c)(3) non-profit platform for global education and investment in the performing arts. On a personal note, I know Pratt from IIT Kharagpur days, where we went to Engineering college together. I feel fortunate to see his career and life evolve and blossom over the years. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Success is never final, neither is failure fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts. - Live at the intersection of value, love, what you are good at, and what you aspire to be. - Find your instinct and trust it. - Simplify things and then scale your success. - Think big to see opportunities to better everything you do. - Never feel you are done, always learn and continue to evolve. - The drive and desire to get better makes us appreciate what we have. - Create an opportunity that correlates with the true equity of your DNA. - Reinvent with a purpose. - Understanding people is by listening actively. - Drive growth and scalability by multiplying your capabilities and skills through others. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/en5VtMFQ2Ks

Michael Brown is CEO and chairman of the board at Skyline Robotics, a window washing business using automated robots. Their flagship robot, OZMO, is disrupting the $40B window cleaning industry. Michael’s 35-year career has been focused on business services and distribution roll-ups. He has led two previous companies with revenue over $400 Million and have generated over $5 Billion. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: When you see a problem, find the solution and path to change. There is always an easier better solution; be the first get there. Grow your business by owning your lane, not just adding more lanes. Move quickly from prototype to commercialization, as reality teaches us things you cannot learn in a lab. Find a team of rational people who believe in something bigger. Empowerment starts with trusting. Live at the intersection of excitement and nervousness. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/zMXasfeQ2jU

David Sanchez is the Founder and CEO of Digitalis Medical and Miracle Recovery. On one hand, David is helping healthcare brands build their profits and visibility through digital marketing. Through Miracle Recovery, he works to save lives from addiction. From being a nurse in the ER to saving lives from addiction, David is committed to making a huge impact in communities, while also driving huge results for companies. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Impacting lives and making a living helping others is the biggest win you can have. - Doing something different starts with wanting to make an impact. - Do what gives you that feeling of "this is what I was born to do". - To inspire people, start with a common vision and keep the vision fresh. - Be humble enough to receive direction without taking it personally. - Stay open, stay humble. - Learn what works best for you in life. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/EURVphNLxyQ

William Santana Li is the co-founder and CEO of Knightscope, a company focused on reducing crime in America with robots. He is a veteran entrepreneur and former executive at Ford Motor Company. He is also the founder of GreenLeaf, a company that grew to become the world’s second-largest automotive recycler. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Founders are laser focused on one objective and their message never changes. - Always pick something you are deeply behind and support it irrationally. - The key to making it is having single minded focus to get up and keep going after what you want, knowing there is no going back. - It is important to think of every problem cross functionally and see the company as a whole. - The world of startups works on three things: People, cash, and relationships. - The ability to say “No” starts from scope clarity. - Failure to say no can be a BTE (Business Terminating Event). - Use attitude, stamina and grit to brush off every setback. - A company’s success relies upon its employee’s willingness to achieve whatever needs to get done. - Raising capital from the right set of investors is important to blossom in the long run. - Deciding on board members solely based on who wrote the largest check, without having the long-term interest of the company in mind, is a poor way of setting up a governance structure. - The Founder’s diet is comprised of getting punched in the face for breakfast, kicked in the stomach for lunch, body slammed for dinner, and then you got to wake up the next morning with the big smile on your face, get on the camera, and go back at it again. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/a_EnOWmduZw

Mental Training Expert Dr. Patrick Cohn has been an athlete his entire life and now a mental game coach. Dr. Cohn’s passion for sports and sports psychology started early in life and continued to grow as he participated in sports. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida, where he provides mental toughness training to individual and team athletes. He’s with high profile teams and athletes, such as the Miami Dolphins, NASCAR winners, NHL Players, NFL Players, National Motocross Champions, as well as PGA Tour professional golfers. It has been my pleasure and honor to watch Dr. Cohn be the Jerry Maguire to top athletes where he is the mind behind big sports wins. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Think Big to Win Big. - Be emotionally even to set yourself up for wins. - Confidence is having the skills and knowledge to win. - The key to success is to redefine winning when you are not winning. - See yourself win. - Winning is not an end. - Be in the moment. Stay away from dwelling in past mistakes. - You only fail when you do not try your best. - Beware of internal distractions more than external ones. - Accept the fact that we often do not make the best decisions when under pressure. - Pressure is what we perceive individually. - Dealing with failure is about learning and growing and not about dwelling on what is lost. - If the highs are too high, then the lows become too low. Always stay on an even keel. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/zg06lP1TTOY

Brooke Foley is the CEO of the Jayne Agency. Brooke is a Brand Strategist, Agent of Intrigue, Creative - Obsessed with Clarity, Alignment and learning to elevate equity everywhere you can. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - Clarity is everything. - Find inspiration behind every rock. - Give yourself permission to only work with those aligned with your values. - Be enchanted and be captured by the present. - Always dream and then put things into action. - Listen to listen, and not listen to talk. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/BzIJBvFsVJk