In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Linda Tong — CEO at Webflow — to explore the profound leadership lessons from Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. 💫

Linda reflects on Jackson’s transformative journey with the Bulls — from introducing the zen approach to building ego-less, high-performing teams through mindfulness, presence, and “invisible coaching.” She breaks down the principles that shaped her own leadership style — putting WE before ME, visualizing like a champion, staying calm under pressure, and preparing mentally for tough seasons.

Through Linda’s lens, we dive into what it means to build teams rooted in trust, cultivate a culture that embraces vulnerability and focus, and lead from a place of clarity rather than control. Her insights offer a powerful look at how mindfulness can unlock 10X growth for modern organizations.

n this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Madhu Shalini Iyer — entrepreneur, Managing Partner at Rocketship.vc, and former data scientist — to unpack her contrarian perspective on Good to Great by Jim Collins. 💫

Madhu dives deep into why some companies make the leap while others stall, reflecting on themes like Level 5 leadership, confronting brutal facts, and balancing the three essential levers: doing what you're best at, solving problems you’re deeply passionate about, and building a sustainable economic engine.

Through her lens, we explore how founders can create equilibrium between a culture of discipline and the risk-taking spirit that defines entrepreneurship. Her insights reveal what it truly takes to scale with clarity, lead with conviction, and unlock 10X growth in today’s startup landscape.

In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Swati Bhatia, CEO Openbank US & Head of Retail Bank, Santander US, to explore the leadership wisdom inspired by Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Alan Eagle, and Jonathan Rosenberg. 💫

Swati reflects on the timeless principles shaped by legendary Silicon Valley coach Bill Campbell — from building deep trust to fostering team-first cultures — and how these strategies powered the rise of Apple, Google, LinkedIn, and countless startups. Through her perspective, we uncover what it truly takes to lead with heart, scale with integrity, and enable others to thrive.