Beyond Likes & Followers: Winning People the Carnegie Way

As we step into 2026, success means more than grades, skills, or social media validation. In this episode of Campus Conversations, first-year Computer Science Engineering students Vaagdevi and Vaishnavi explore a timeless truth: technical knowledge may get you noticed, but people skills determine how far you go.

Drawing inspiration from Dale Carnegie's classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, this episode connects powerful principles of human behaviour with real college-life experiences—group projects, friendships, disagreements, and everyday leadership moments. From handling criticism and building genuine connections to influencing opinions without ego and leading with empathy, the hosts unpack Carnegie's ideas in a way that feels practical, relatable, and deeply relevant to students.

Blending insightful quotes, real-life reflections, and simple takeaways, this conversation reminds us that true influence isn't about likes or followers—it's about trust, respect, and kindness.

Start your year with a mindset shift.
Because in the race for success, character matters as much as competence.

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