

Leveraging Military Skills in Corporate Leadership
Inclusive leadership, military transition, corporate culture, teamwork dynamics, leadership strategies, personal growth, cross-department collaboration, motivation and resilience, employee value, diversity and inclusion.
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood hosts Taran Kumar, who shares his compelling journey from the battlefield to the boardroom. Taran’s unique experiences as a former army officer who transitioned into the corporate world provide a fresh perspective on leadership, teamwork, and inclusivity. Joanne and Taran explore the challenges he faced adjusting to corporate culture and how his military background equipped him with skills that have become invaluable in the business environment.
Taran Kumar, based in Ahmedabad, India, is a former hotelier turned army officer and now a leadership coach and startup mentor. He embarked on his military career after succeeding in the Union Public Service Commission exam, which led to a rigorous Service Selection Board process. Taran sustained significant injuries during a high-altitude conflict, which profoundly affected his outlook on life and leadership. His reputation for genuine care and adaptive leadership greatly influenced his soldiers, fostering an environment of trust and support. Known as the "force multiplier," Taran applies the lessons he learned in the military to the corporate world, advocating for inclusivity and team unity.
The discussion delves into the crucial aspects of corporate culture that often get overlooked, like the importance of cross-departmental communication and valuing non-revenue generating departments. Taran makes insightful analogies to football and chess, illustrating the critical role each employee plays within an organisation. The episode highlights how the hierarchical and trust-based structure of the military can inform and enhance corporate practices, aiming for a more inclusive and cohesive work environment.
Joanne and Taran touch upon themes of personal growth and the belief that hard work can lead to career advancement. They discuss the necessity of involving diverse teams in corporate planning, showcasing how everyone’s input can drive success. The episode empowers listeners to rethink their approach to leadership and teamwork, drawing from Taran’s experiences of resilience and adaptability.
A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of valuing every role within an organisation for its long-term success. Listeners will be inspired by Taran’s journey and his advocacy for inclusive workplace culture, gaining practical insights on how to implement these values in their own professional lives. Whether in the battlefield or the boardroom, the essence of strong leadership and teamwork remains the same. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on The Inclusion Bites Podcast.
Overcoming Colonial Mindsets: “In fact, you know, every country that comes out of a colonial mindset takes time for that thing to get over. And India was no exception for that.”
— Taran Kumar [00:03:04 → 00:03:15]
The Importance of Self-Reliance in National Defence: “So it is very important for any nation to be self reliant on these aspects. Then only you can defend yourself.”
— Taran Kumar [00:09:52 → 00:10:01]
**The Diversity of Belief Systems**: “We have got more than 33,000 gods and none of us is forced to follow 1 God.”
— Taran Kumar [00:15:25 → 00:15:31]
The Value of Life and Loyalty: “Once life is gone, you can’t get it back.”
— Taran Kumar [00:26:05 → 00:26:07]
Survival and Uncertainty: “At that point in time, when the blood was oozing out and my body was aching, I was not too sure.”
— Taran Kumar [00:33:40 → 00:33:45]
Corporate Disconnect: “In the corporate world, many a times, the corporate vision is not passed down to the lowest player in the food chain of that corporate organisation.”
— Taran Kumar [00:43:58 → 00:44:10]
The Importance of Inclusive Organisational Structures: “There are so many organizations which are I call them as, nonrevenue generating. They are the ones which are eating revenues, but they are so important for the growth of that organization.”
— Taran Kumar [00:44:55 → 00:45:08]
The Importance of Internal Promotion: “Why don’t you promote people from your own organisation? Why are you not taking action in the right time frame before it’s too late?”
— Taran Kumar [00:46:38 → 00:46:44]
“Overproduction Woes: The production manager or the project manager became a bit more enthusiastic and he started producing things in overdrive. Much beyond the capacity of the sales team to sell, although he was doing a great thing by increasing the productivity, but in the bargain, instead of making more revenues, company was investing more in their warehousing because they had to now stack these items somewhere.”
— Taran Kumar [00:54:04 → 00:54:31]
The Power of Inter-Departmental Collaboration: “We’ll see that these two streams will have more people coming and picking up stuff from their shelves than what they would be picking up from the shelf of the retail stores.”
— Taran Kumar [01:00:22 → 01:00:30]
| Joanne Lockwood SEE Change Happen | |
| Tarun Kumar Force Multipliers | |
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Leveraging Military Skills in Corporate Leadership
Inclusive leadership, military transition, corporate culture, teamwork dynamics, leadership strategies, personal growth, cross-department collaboration, motivation and resilience, employee value, diversity and inclusion.
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood hosts Taran Kumar, who shares his compelling journey from the battlefield to the boardroom. Taran’s unique experiences as a former army officer who transitioned into the corporate world provide a fresh perspective on leadership, teamwork, and inclusivity. Joanne and Taran explore the challenges he faced adjusting to corporate culture and how his military background equipped him with skills that have become invaluable in the business environment.
Taran Kumar, based in Ahmedabad, India, is a former hotelier turned army officer and now a leadership coach and startup mentor. He embarked on his military career after succeeding in the Union Public Service Commission exam, which led to a rigorous Service Selection Board process. Taran sustained significant injuries during a high-altitude conflict, which profoundly affected his outlook on life and leadership. His reputation for genuine care and adaptive leadership greatly influenced his soldiers, fostering an environment of trust and support. Known as the "force multiplier," Taran applies the lessons he learned in the military to the corporate world, advocating for inclusivity and team unity.
The discussion delves into the crucial aspects of corporate culture that often get overlooked, like the importance of cross-departmental communication and valuing non-revenue generating departments. Taran makes insightful analogies to football and chess, illustrating the critical role each employee plays within an organisation. The episode highlights how the hierarchical and trust-based structure of the military can inform and enhance corporate practices, aiming for a more inclusive and cohesive work environment.
Joanne and Taran touch upon themes of personal growth and the belief that hard work can lead to career advancement. They discuss the necessity of involving diverse teams in corporate planning, showcasing how everyone’s input can drive success. The episode empowers listeners to rethink their approach to leadership and teamwork, drawing from Taran’s experiences of resilience and adaptability.
A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of valuing every role within an organisation for its long-term success. Listeners will be inspired by Taran’s journey and his advocacy for inclusive workplace culture, gaining practical insights on how to implement these values in their own professional lives. Whether in the battlefield or the boardroom, the essence of strong leadership and teamwork remains the same. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on The Inclusion Bites Podcast.
Overcoming Colonial Mindsets: “In fact, you know, every country that comes out of a colonial mindset takes time for that thing to get over. And India was no exception for that.”
— Taran Kumar [00:03:04 → 00:03:15]
The Importance of Self-Reliance in National Defence: “So it is very important for any nation to be self reliant on these aspects. Then only you can defend yourself.”
— Taran Kumar [00:09:52 → 00:10:01]
**The Diversity of Belief Systems**: “We have got more than 33,000 gods and none of us is forced to follow 1 God.”
— Taran Kumar [00:15:25 → 00:15:31]
The Value of Life and Loyalty: “Once life is gone, you can’t get it back.”
— Taran Kumar [00:26:05 → 00:26:07]
Survival and Uncertainty: “At that point in time, when the blood was oozing out and my body was aching, I was not too sure.”
— Taran Kumar [00:33:40 → 00:33:45]
Corporate Disconnect: “In the corporate world, many a times, the corporate vision is not passed down to the lowest player in the food chain of that corporate organisation.”
— Taran Kumar [00:43:58 → 00:44:10]
The Importance of Inclusive Organisational Structures: “There are so many organizations which are I call them as, nonrevenue generating. They are the ones which are eating revenues, but they are so important for the growth of that organization.”
— Taran Kumar [00:44:55 → 00:45:08]
The Importance of Internal Promotion: “Why don’t you promote people from your own organisation? Why are you not taking action in the right time frame before it’s too late?”
— Taran Kumar [00:46:38 → 00:46:44]
“Overproduction Woes: The production manager or the project manager became a bit more enthusiastic and he started producing things in overdrive. Much beyond the capacity of the sales team to sell, although he was doing a great thing by increasing the productivity, but in the bargain, instead of making more revenues, company was investing more in their warehousing because they had to now stack these items somewhere.”
— Taran Kumar [00:54:04 → 00:54:31]
The Power of Inter-Departmental Collaboration: “We’ll see that these two streams will have more people coming and picking up stuff from their shelves than what they would be picking up from the shelf of the retail stores.”
— Taran Kumar [01:00:22 → 01:00:30]
| Joanne Lockwood SEE Change Happen | |
| Tarun Kumar Force Multipliers | |
The post Battlefield to Boardroom appeared first on SEE Change Happen: The Inclusive Culture Experts.
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