#452: Sonali Dutta on how a multifaceted career shapes one's leadership perspective

"Today, the opportunities are vast, and you can even turn your hobbies into a career. Our generation is financially better off, enabling us to provide a solid platform for the next generation to pursue their dreams and settle down."

Ever wondered how a diverse career spanning different industries and countries could impact one's perspective on leadership and the future of work? In this latest episode of The Shape of Work, join us in an insightful conversation with our esteemed guest, Sonali Dutta, National President of the Corporate Sustainability Council at WICCI, as she takes us through her incredible journey and shares the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.

From marketing research with IMRB to sales and advertising, Sonali's multifaceted experiences have shaped her understanding of processes, departments, and agreements. She also did her Master’s Degree from the Punjab University. As we explore her time working in Malaysia, we'll dive into the importance of effective communication, embracing technology, and business language proficiency for today's generation. Sonali also highlights the need for aligning policies with employees' expectations to minimise turnover.

Episode Highlights

• The importance of being financially independent and supportive
• The importance of empathy from a leadership perspective
• How has the work culture evolved?
• Advice for the younger generation

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.