Portrait featuring Sherry Singh, former CEO, Mauritius Telecom

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Why our guest?

02:37 - Sherry’s definition of leadership

05:28 - An exceptional leader

07:36 - Why do we lack guts?

08:10 - Exceptional leaders are born, not made

11:26 - People follow leaders

12:34 - Speed versus impulse

15:45 - Building a team

16:41 - Inspiring leaders throughout history

18:31 - Leaning into setbacks

25:45 - Why we should learn to fail well

28:45 - The art of communication

32:44 - Know your audience

34:36 - Learn to listen

36:09 - Addiction to technology

41:35 - Dubai and Singapore

43:50 - Sherry’s leadership style

45:06 - Leading with impact

46:05 - Mauritius Telecom

49:41 - Building a brand

50:41 - Getting into the knitty gritty

53:21 - Strategy: gift or skill

54:44 - Starting with the end in mind

58:15 - Implementing a strategy

59:34 - Applying strategy to personal life

01:02:51 - What is success?

01:06:45 - Sherry’s purpose in life

01:08:34 - Mauritius for our children

01:11:49 - Mauritians are innovators

01:17:53 - Wish for the Budget 2025/26