Leadership Lessons on Trust, Grit, and Voice
PodcastJune 30, 2025
CEO TECH LIVE - Season 2
In this episode of CEO Tech Live, host Ben Fanning sits down with Anjani Nandan, Vice President of Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure at Worldpac, a Carlyle portfolio company. From unexpected career shifts to leading global tech teams, Anjani shares the leadership lessons that shaped his approach to effective leadership strategies in high-pressure environments.
Their conversation explores leadership qualities like humility and resilience, emotional intelligence in leadership, and how building trust in leadership impacts team performance. Anjani also reflects on his own professional development—from staying silent to learning how to advocate for himself at critical moments.
Key Highlights:
- Risk-taking, resilience, and learning from early mistakes
- Trust as a leadership foundation—not a transactional outcome
- Advocating for yourself in tech leadership roles
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