My Management Mantra: This boss says the best place to prepare for leadership is on the job

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Aditya Ghosh, CEO, Oyo Hotels & Homes – South Asia gives us an insight into his management mantra.

How do corporate leaders manage? Where do they draw inspiration from? ‘My Management Mantra’ is CNBCTV18.com‘s series of interviews with experienced leaders who run large companies and oversee a large workforce. This one features Aditya Ghosh, CEO, Oyo Hotels & Homes – South Asia.

1. What time do you like to be at your desk?

If desk means emails and work messages and starting to work … then around 5.30 am … in an increasingly virtual world, a hard wood desk is becoming an ornament.

2. Where is the best place to prepare for leadership: at business school or on the job?

On the job. I never went to business school.

3. Describe your management style.

Hopefully to always lead by example.

4. Are tough decisions best taken by one person or collectively?

One person with various inputs from others.

Inspiration is all around us. We just have to have the eyes to observe and not just see, and ears to listen and not just hear.

5. Do you want to be liked, feared or respected?

Both to be respected and liked.

6. What does your support team look like?

An incredible team that makes me look very good.

7. A business outside of aviation or a business leader that you draw inspiration from?

Inspiration is all around us. We just have to have the eyes to observe and not just see, and ears to listen and not just hear.

8. Which management book has influenced you the most?

I like reading but am not a regular reader of management books.

9. Do you socialise with your team outside of work?

Yes.

10. What would your key management advice be?

To have a healthy dose of fear, take pride in creating something new and the deep realisation of how many people you impact.

This piece was first published when Ghosh was president and whole-time director, Indigo Airlines.

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