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Only 7% Become CEOs… This Is What They Do Differently | Shiv Shivakumar | The PVT Show Podcast

September 4

56 mins

Episode Description

ONLY 7% BECOME CEOs… THIS IS WHAT THEY DO DIFFERENTLY | Shiv Shivakumar | The PVT Show #50

On Teachers' Day, learn from a leader who has spent over four decades learning, leading and shaping the future - Shiv Shivakumar, one of India's longest-serving CEOs.

The PVT Show celebrates its 50th MILESTONE EPISODE with a conversation filled with timeless lessons on leadership, decision-making, careers and growth. In this special 50th episode, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Shiv Shivakumar for a deeply insightful conversation on leadership, careers, decision-making, talent, failure, technology, adaptability and the mindset required to build for the future.

TOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH THIS CEO MASTERCLASS:

• Discover the mindset required to grow from a manager into a leader and eventually a CEO

• Learn why questioning assumptions is at the heart of better decision-making

• Understand how attitude, ownership, teamwork and the ability to handle failure reveal true talent

• Explore why leaders and organisations must continuously adapt, experiment and pivot

• Learn why the CEO's role is not just to make decisions, but to build energy, develop people and rethink the future

WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE #50:

• The journey from wanting to be a marketing leader to becoming a CEO

• The importance of staying relevant and continuously learning

• Why taking calculated risks can transform a career

• Why failure and resilience are essential for growth

• Why organisations must learn to pivot before it is too late

• Why future CEOs must learn to rethink and reimagine the future

KEY SEGMENTS

(00:00) – Introduction & Teachers' Day Tribute

(01:19) – Guest Intro | Shiv Shivakumar

(02:27) – Shiv Shivakumar's Books & Leadership Philosophy

(08:08) – Being a Lifelong Learner

(11:37) – Taking Risks & Making Your Talent Fungible

(13:56) – How to Spot Real Talent Beyond CVs

(17:07) – Building a Pivot Mindset Before Crisis Hits

(20:40) – The Making of a CEO

(29:03) – Critical Signals Every CEO Should Watch

(38:58) – Dealing With Jealousy, Insecurity & Difficult Bosses

(55:10) – How Should a Leader Be Remembered? (Final Wisdom)

(55:57) – The PVT Show Channel Intro

(56:22) – Outro

ABOUT THE GUEST – SHIV SHIVAKUMAR:

Shiv Shivakumar is one of India's longest-serving CEOs and a highly respected business leader, author and mentor. With more than four decades of leadership experience, he has worked across diverse industries and continues to contribute through advisory boards, business schools, mentoring and writing.

Former Chairman & CEO of PepsiCo India

Senior Vice President at Nokia

Group Executive President at Aditya Birla Group

Board Member & Strategic Advisor

Author of "The CEO Mindset", "The Art of Management" & "The Right Choice"

🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST – POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR:

Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

[www.poonamvijaythakkar.com](http://www.poonamvijaythakkar.com)

ABOUT THE SHOW – THE PVT SHOW PODCAST:

The PVT Show Podcast is a space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas where leadership, mindset, behaviour, purpose and lived experience meet.

Bilingual: Hindi & English.

BOOKS BY SHIV SHIVAKUMAR (Buy Now):

The CEO Mindset: https://amzn.in/d/0fsmpzlO

The Art of Management: https://amzn.in/d/04UsLKEE

The Right Choice: https://amzn.in/d/0bJpydzY

CONNECT WITH SHIV SHIVAKUMAR:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivshivakumar

X (Twitter): https://x.com/shivshivakumar

🔗 CONNECT WITH POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR & THE PVT SHOW:

Website: [www.poonamvijaythakkar.com](http://www.poonamvijaythakkar.com)

Email: [connect@poonamvijaythakkar.com](mailto:connect@poonamvijaythakkar.com)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo