What Successful Leaders Get WRONG About Career Growth

Send us a text

Success in your career doesn't just come from mastering skills—it comes from mastering your mindset. In this powerful conversation with Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, we uncover two game-changing principles that can rapidly accelerate growth for any professional ready to step outside their comfort zone.

Krishnan shares real-world stories from his journey scaling a 10-person startup into a 2,000-person global enterprise. The insights are bold, practical, and surprisingly human.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• The hidden cost of playing it safe, and how risk-taking can create exponential opportunities
• Why mindset consistently trumps skill set in career success and leadership
• A practical way to reframe fear and anxiety
• The unexpected career advantage of working through crisis situations
• How engaging with people outside your company can unlock clarity, strategy, and innovation
• One overlooked reason leaders stall—and how to break free

If you're hungry for growth, this episode reveals what separates those who rise from those who remain stuck.

Connect with Krishnan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnanvenkata/

Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.

Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.