Growing Pains at the Top: What it Takes to be a Transformational Leader

When Nandita Bakhshi started her career in the financial industry over 30 years ago, the word “leadership” was synonymous with the word “boss” and there was a very narrow definition of professionalism. Times have changed, and today’s leadership requires a higher level of engagement and deeper level of connection with employees. During a candid fireside chat moderated by leadership expert Lisa Ordoñez, Nandita will discuss her journey from part-time teller to the boardroom, why she believes focusing on the human element is such a critical aspect of effective leadership, and how leading with empathy helps attract and retain talent in today’s competitive business environment.