E03: Challenge, Connect, Empower: Managing Exceptional Talent

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My Best Hire

Rajeev Soni

9 episodes

1 week ago

On this show, we decode how great leaders identify exceptional talent, and how outstanding professionals become invaluable to their organizations. Through in-depth conversations with executives and business leaders, we uncover both sides of the success equation - helping leaders build stronger teams while showing professionals how to stand out and make a lasting impact. Whether you're building teams or looking to advance your own career; join us as we explore the stories of remarkable talent and the leaders who recognized their potential.

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E03: Challenge, Connect, Empower: Managing Exceptional Talent | Bindi Dharia

My Best Hire

34 minutes 18 seconds

8 months ago

E03: Challenge, Connect, Empower: Managing Exceptional Talent | Bindi Dharia

Bindi Dharia, a Harvard MBA and impact sector veteran who discusses her experience with an exceptional hire, Pramit Banerjee. The conversation explores how Pramit's work significantly contributed to the development of India's Social Stock Exchange and transformed Bindi's team at Ashoka University's Center for Social Impact and Philanthropy.

Key Quotes

"When you're picking rock stars out there, it's not about what they can do. It's about what you can give them and why they should join." - Bindi Dharia
"I used to say Pramit is like gold." - Bindi Dharia
"If I would have taken another person who was not a super performer, they would have done only one at a time... This person needed three, four different things simultaneously." - Bindi Dharia

Key Moments

Pramit joining during a critical period when the team faced high attrition and an important government project deadline
His research report becoming the foundation for India's Social Stock Exchange
How Pramit introduced systematic reflection practices that improved the entire team's effectiveness
Bindi's discussion about challenging top performers rather than limiting their growth

Takeaways

Look for personality traits like entrepreneurial spirit and ownership rather than just specific skills when hiring
High performers need to be challenged with multiple projects to prevent boredom
Facilitate rather than manage exceptional talent by connecting them to resources and opportunities
Invest in people's growth even if it means they may eventually leave your organization
Implement structured reflection processes to improve team performance
Exceptional hires often bridge gaps between research and actionable implementation
Top performers can raise standards for the entire team
Understanding your boss's pain points and addressing them without being asked is key to becoming indispensable

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to My Best Hire

00:56 Bindi Intro

01:21 Bindi Dharia's Career Journey

02:05 Identifying Exceptional Talent: Pramit Banerjee

03:09 Pramit's Impactful Contributions

06:38 The Social Stock Exchange: A Game Changer

10:34 Skills and Attributes of High Performers

14:07 Fostering Team Growth and Reflection

19:44 Building a Strong Professional Relationship

22:36 Facilitating Growth and Opportunities

26:29 Lessons Learned from Pramit's Performance