In this episode, we're speaking with Brigadier Sushil Bhasin ( @BrigSushilBhasin ) a seasoned army officer turned leadership coach, who brings a wealth of experience from the battlefield to the boardroom. With a distinguished military career and a passion for mentoring, Brigadier Bhasin now specializes in military-style leadership, a unique approach that blends discipline, strategy, and resilience. We dive deep into the principles of leadership that have been honed through years of serving in high-stakes environments, discussing how these lessons can be applied in today’s corporate and personal development spheres. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, or looking to develop your own leadership skills, Brigadier Bhasin’s insights will inspire and empower you to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content. ✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷 Connect with us: [email protected] 📢Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ 📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/ X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/ 📢 Follow Brigadier Sushil Bhasin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushilbhasin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrigSushilBhasin/ X: https://x.com/SushilBhasin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigsushilbhasin/ Timestamps: 02:19 - Bhavya x Brigadier Bhasin begins 03:33 - Brigadier's background in the defence   07:03 - Learning leadership since Day 1 in the Army   08:38 - What can corporate leaders learn from the Army   10:08 - Similarities between Army & corporate   13:43 - Military appreciation    15:18 - Simon Sinek as an inspiration   18:38 - Trust & its importance   21:43 - Risk assessment and management   23:06 - A story about quick decision-making   25:43 - The 2008 Taj Hotel incident   27:13 - Indian Army & US Marine Corps  28:48 - What is “good” corporate culture?   30:33 - Corporate's weakness/what is a leader's job?   35:48 - The need for precision & timing in corporate   37:28 - Foresight in management   39:28 - Why is it difficult to be a corporate leader today?   42:00 - 5 Qualities of a successful leader   45:18 - Can corporate leaders act like army leaders?   49:03 - How can you motivate your team?   53:28 - Influencing   54:03 - Where do leaders go wrong in execution   59:58 - Streak of ruthlessness   01:02:08 - Do leaders think more about their org than themselves?   01:05:17 - Are these values applicable to small companies?   01:11:08 - Don't involve your family in your business   01:15:58 - “I do it myself best” attitude of entrepreneurs   01:21:38 - “Don't tell them how to do” — delegation   01:25:18 - Focus funnel — tools   01:29:53 - Does discipline equate to productivity?