People Quotient

Rohit Bassi

Conversations with CEOs, Investors, and Executives from around the world focused on the most important asset in every organization - People. The intention is to bring best practices from around the globe on how to build high performing teams. read less
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Episodes

Healthy Leaders Make Better Decisions
2d ago
Healthy Leaders Make Better Decisions
Olly Bridge discusses how he helps leaders transform into healthy corporate athletes that make better decisions. He has worked with Formula 1 Champions and Olympians and now works with leaders to transform their physical, mental, and spiritual health because he strongly believes that healthy leaders are able to manage energy reserves, focus when needed, and deliver on better decisions for their companies and employees. Backed by science and data, and having worked with high powered clients, Olly shares his insights on how leaders can get healthy with simple and effective steps allowing them to transform their decision making capabilities. Watch the full episode for all his practical, proven, and easy to implement advice. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:19 Introduction to High Performance 3:01 Fitness of Business Leaders 5:16 It’s All About Energy Management 7:15 Corporate Burnout & Recovery 10:38 The Three-Legged Stool of Health 12:22 Practical Steps for Corporate Athletes 13:23 Using Data For High Performance 17:18 Better Health - Better Decision Making 20:01 Role Modelling in Leadership 23:11 Habit Stacking for Better Health 24:57 Creating a Culture of Health in Organizations 28:09 Final Thoughts on Prioritizing Health Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: Website: www.p-quotient.com LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #ollybridge #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #ceos #leadership #people #highperformance #businessgrowth #health #decisionmaking #highperformance #finance #business #businessleadership #management #team #teambuilding #formula1 #f1 #olympics #gymnast #australia #uk
Distinctive Behaviors of High Performing CEOs
Sep 30 2024
Distinctive Behaviors of High Performing CEOs
Kim Powell studied 17,000 leaders to identify distinctive behaviors of high performing CEOs. In this episode she breaks down how she tapped into a database created by the leadership advisory firm, ghSMART containing more than 17,000 assessments of C-suite executives, including 2,000 CEOs to determine what distinctive behaviors can identify CEOs that will be high performing in their roles. She went on to co-author a New York Time bestseller where she shares detailed insights from her findings. Having worked at Boston Consulting Group previously and with a keen interest in leadership behaviors, Kim has spent a large portion of her life working with CEOs and identifying opportunities to improve their performance. She breakdown specific skills, attributes, mindsets, and behaviors that can help identify distinctive leaders. This is a must watch for CEOs, investors, and anyone looking to improve their leadership skills. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:13 Introduction 2:08 Strategy to People 4:41 Analyzing Data 17,000 Leaders 7:25 Behaviors of Exceptional Leaders 9:40 DARE Framework For Exceptional Leaders 12:24 Less Significant Predictors of Leadership 15:15 EQ vs IQ In Leadership 17:17 Leadership Styles in Changing Environments 19:58 Decision Making Speed Vs Quality 24:12 Ruthless Prioritization Speedier Decisions 28:53 Coachable Vs Intrinsic Leadership Traits 31:09 Finding Leaders Within Your Organization 33:03 Role of Awareness in a Leader 36:53 Traits of Private Equity CEOs 41:28 Self Development as a Leader 43:40 Best Practices: Dos and Donts Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: Website: www.p-quotient.com LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #kimpowell #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #ceos #leadership #people #highperformance #businessgrowth #talent #usa #privateequity #finance #business #businessleadership #management #team #teambuilding #newyorktimes #newyork #usa
Lessons From Wall Street & Soccer In India
Sep 24 2024
Lessons From Wall Street & Soccer In India
In this episode, my guest, Yogi Maurya, Chairman of Fateh Hyderabad AFC, breaks down common lessons between business and soccer. He started his career on Wall Street in real estate and investing, moving to India to follow his passion for soccer. From being a leading player at #columbia University to the co-captain of the #wharton soccer team, he has experienced the lessons of soccer first hand as an athlete. As a coach and owner of a team, Yogi took his lessons from his business days on wall street to apply them to soccer. But he realized, that it was soccer that taught him more about the world of business. He shares all his insights and advice between the two worlds with us on this exclusive podcast. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 1:18 High Finance To Football 3:26 Sports and Business: The Intersection 6:02 Private Equity Lessons on Sports 10:27 Building High-Performing Teams 14:37 Leadership With Teams 17:54 Managing Egos While Supporting Them 24:39 Effective Communication and Coaching Styles 25:38 Preparation, Motivation, Calmness 29:44 Balancing Cultural Fit vs Individual Flair 32:21 Leadership Self Development Tools 39:08 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: Website: www.p-quotient.com LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #yogimaurya #RohitBassi #peoplequotient #soccer #india #wallstreet #finance #business #businessleadership #highperformance #sports #leadership #management #team #teambuilding
Scaling Healthcare Non Profit: Patient Care Vs ROI
Sep 17 2024
Scaling Healthcare Non Profit: Patient Care Vs ROI
My guest, Mark Harrison, CEO of Australian Prostrate Center (APC) shares his insights on scaling healthcare non profit. APC is on non profit with a mission to help men with prostrate cancer and support those who cant afford private insurance. He shares how his experiences from the non-profit worlds of private equity and finance have helped him lead a mission driven team to make a huge difference in mens health. He and his team are dedicated to helping deliver patient care that is at par with private healthcare and despite being a non profit, delivery a quality of care that meets top healthcare levels. This episode is full of foundational leadership insights baked in its simplicity and practicality. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 1:05 Introduction 2:55 Mission and Vision Setting 5:54 Adding Value and Capital Raising 8:43 Pressure Testing and Decision-Making 10:34 Core Values and Mission in Decision-Making 12:28 Balancing Purpose with Financials 15:42 Fundraising Strategies and Investor Relations 17:50 Demonstrating ROI 20:04 Shifting Landscape of Capital Raising 22:43 Attracting and Retaining Talent 26:14 Impact of Positive Patient Feedback 33:49 Finding Funding Sources Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: Website: www.p-quotient.com LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #markharrison #RohitBassi #peoplequotient #ceos #changemanagement #leadership #peoplequotient #management #business #nonprofit #health #menshealth #australia #leadershipdevelopment #ceo #transformation #prostrate #mission
Taking Care Of Olympians
Aug 13 2024
Taking Care Of Olympians
My guest, Dr. Ankit Shah has built a practice that is Caring for Olympians. As a team cardiologist for #USASwimming Team and Consultant for #USAOlympic and #Para-Olympic committee, he has been caring for olympians that competed in the 2024 Paris games and advised other elite athletic teams such as Baltimore Ravens (NFL), Baltimore Orioles (MLB), and Washington Capitals (NHL). He also works with weekend warriors and patients from all walks of life. While taking care of his patients is something he does as part of his private practice, he has also built a patient centric team that has the right ethos to take care of all types of athletes. He shares what he has learnt from olympians, high-performing athletes and teams, and his insights around being a solopreneur with no formal business training. Join me to celebrate folks like Ankit who take care of top athletes and ordinary folks alike and do their best to keep us functioning at our top performance. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 1:12 Introduction 3:27 Cardiac Care For High-Performance Athletes 6:00 Building a Concierge Medical Business 7:55 Learning from High-Performing Athletic Teams 10:38 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Solopreneur 14:17 Shoot For Less Imbalance Vs Perfect Balance 16:27 Present Execution Vs Future Planning 21:40 Focused Vision & Practice Dreaming 25:06 Attracting and Retaining Talent 29:08 Cultural Fit and Values Alignment 34:10 The Role of a Supportive Team and Advisors 34:22 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts #ankitshah #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #olympics2024 #olympics #paris2024 #athletes #sports #highperformance #peoplequotient #PeopleQuotientPodcast #Leadership #TeamBuilding #peopleleadership #managementprinciples #managementskills #NFL #NHL #MLB
Secrets of Investing In Founder-Led Companies
Aug 10 2024
Secrets of Investing In Founder-Led Companies
Investing In Founder-Led Companies is what my guest, Jorge Gross, Managing Partner at Private Equity firm Trivest, and a Wharton Business School graduate, in the US dives into in our conversation on the People Quotient podcast. He shares how investing (private equity and otherwise) in founder-led companies requires attention to the needs of the founder beyond price and how listening and understanding the business, evaluating opportunities, and thoughtful investing can help founder-led companies flourish. Jorge shares lots of insights about investing in companies, partnering with founders, listening to the needs of the founders and the employees, and leading with respect and empathy. He highlights practical advice that he shares with his teams as he develops the next generation of investors. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:13 The Evolution of Private Equity 7:09 Competition in Private Equity 9:05 Investing in Founder-Led Businesses 10:19 Advice for Those Considering Private Equity 14:32 Adding Value to Founder-Led Businesses 21:55 Identifying Capabilities and Cultural Alignment 24:56 Collaborative Decision-Making and Cultural Fit 27:50 Managing Change While Building The Team 29:04 The Importance of People in Private Equity Investments 30:54 Coaching and Mentoring the Executive Team 37:41 Running a Private Equity Board 40:18 Founders Partnering With Private Equity 45:34 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #jorgegross #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #peoplequotient #PeopleQuotientPodcast #Investing #money #privateequity #finance #Leadership #TeamBuilding #TalentAcquisition #peopleleadership #managementprinciples #managementskills
Leaders Don't Need Titles
Jul 30 2024
Leaders Don't Need Titles
Leaders Dont need titles is the core message of my guest, Mark Valena, in this conversation. Mark explains why true leaders dont need titles as they try to influence people and motivate their teams. As an experienced CEO, CFO, and a Board Member, he explains how as leaders we dont need to rely on titles both to influence people and to find other leaders in our companies. He shares his experiences, insights, and coaching for CEOs and Board members as they come together to build high-performing teams and companies. Watch the full episode and dont forget to SUBSCRIBE to the People Quotient Podcast. Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:18 Introduction 3:37 Being A CEO 4:59 CFO To CEO 9:45 Why CFOs Can Make Great CEOs 14:54 Expectations from CEOS 19:54 Servant Leadership 25:47 Building High-Performance Teams 28:17 CEOs Role In Talent Acquisition 33:11 Self-Reflection and Leadership 34:53 Change And Discomfort 37:21 Building Trust In Team 38:59 Boards in the Australian Market 42:45 Board Governance Best Practice 50:42 Role of A Board Member 54:17 How Boards Help Management Win 55:41 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts 58:15 Advice for Board Members 1:00:11 Advice for CEOs in Forming Boards Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #markvalena #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #peoplequotient #PeopleQuotientPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #TeamBuilding #TalentAcquisition #emotionalintelligence #PrivateEquity #authority #managementprinciples #managementskills #boards #humility
Accelerated Growth Needs Trust Based Relationships
Jul 24 2024
Accelerated Growth Needs Trust Based Relationships
Find out why accelerated Growth Needs Trust Based Relationships. How to build Trust based relationships is the primary message of this episode with my guest Renee Rump. Accelerated growth is what every #CEO wants and Renee shares how a CEO needs to build trust based relationships to achieve that. Developing trust and building relationships is one of Renee's major strengths and she shares exactly how she has done that repeatedly in companies she has led. She also shares the challenges and solutions of becoming a CEO of a founder led company. Also, as CEO of multiple Private Equity backed businesses, she shares the importance of trust based relationships with the financial sponsors how it leads to accelerated growth for the business. A must watch episode for founder led companies, CEOs who take over from founders, private equity backed CEOs, and investors. Find out all about why accelerated growth needs trust based relationships and how to make that happen. Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:18 Introduction 4:17 Leading In Unfamiliar Territories 9:09 Building and Leading With Trust 17:00 Scaling Trust Based Culture 19:18 Effective Talent Acquisition 24:32 Leveraging Behavioural Tools Augment Process 27:33 Letting Go And Trusting Your Team 30:42 Being Authentic and Honest With Employees 33:17 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #reneerump #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #peoplequotient #PeopleQuotientPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #TeamBuilding #TalentAcquisition #Successionplanning #emotionalintelligence #PrivateEquity #peopleleadership #managementprinciples #managementskills
Always Be Recruiting
Jul 17 2024
Always Be Recruiting
Always Be Recruiting is the clear message from my guest, Hanley Holcomb. From Wall Street to investing, operating, and now executive recruitment, Hanley Holcomb, a Partner at Signal Partners shares his advice on why CEOs should always be recruiting and how the recruiting industry is always developing with the market. He shares what it takes for companies to win in today’s talent war. Whether he is helping a CEO to find their COO or CFO, or helping a Private Equity fund look for MDs or Associates, Hanley leverages his toolkit to bring top talent to his clients. In this episode he also shares the common mistakes companies make when it comes to both talent acquisition and retention. Leading with Empathy and Respect, Hanley has built a practice that consistently yields positive outcomes for his clients as it relates to finding the best talent for their scale, size, and needs. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:34 Supporting Private Equity & VC Hiring 7:02 Market Insights 9:12 Creating an Effective Interview Process 12:56 People Due Diligence 16:51 Understanding Candidate EQ 17:50 Evaluating EQ and Coaching Clients on EQ 24:21 Having Clarity Before Hiring 28:43 Engagement with a Recruiting Partner 31:47 Navigating Chaos During a Transaction 36:54 ROI on Hiring A Recruiting Firm 43:24 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #hanleyholcomb #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #executiverecruiting #succession #recruiting #talentacquisition #leadershipprinciples #peopleleadership #managementprinciples #managementskills #peopleskills #Talentmanagement #Leadership #PeopleQuotient #Softskills #ManagementPrinciples #managementprinciples
Employer Credibility: Key To Acquiring Top Talent
Jun 19 2024
Employer Credibility: Key To Acquiring Top Talent
Learn how to build top teams with credibility and alignment in this episode of the #peoplequotient podcast. My guest Samantha Foster, is MD and Global Leader of the Industrials Practice at #ZRG, a leading global recruitment firm with 30 offices across five continents. Samantha, an engineer by training, shares her recipe, insights, and practices to help companies build top teams from C-suite down. She shares how credibility and alignment between management in a critical component to build top teams and to scale companies. This is a must watch for both employers and candidates looking to team up to build great companies. A trusted advisor of CEOs, Boards, and Investors, Samantha breaks down some of the best practices of talent acquisition to build high-performing teams. Chapters: 1:30 From Engineer To Recruiter 4:45 Recruiting – The Sales & Marketing With Human Side 10:45 Building and Maintaining Relationships 14:45 Key To Successful Talent Acquisition 19:45 Presenting A Winning Offer 25:30 Understanding Candidate Motivations 28:15 Coaching Small Businesses 32:15 The Importance of Clarity 40:45 Coaching Candidates 44:30 Do’s And Don’ts Get to know more about me by following us in our social media profiles: LinkedIn: @RohitBassi Instagram: @people.quotient #samanthafoster #rohitbassi #peoplequotient #executivecoaching #recruiting #talentacquisition #leadershipprinciples #peopleleadership #managementprinciples #managementskills #peopleskills #Talentmanagement #Leadership #PeopleQuotient #Softskills #ManagementPrinciples #managementprinciples