Navigating Challenges with Positivity | Dr. Karuna Shankar Pande | TEDxDSU
With over two decades of experience in leadership roles at Amazon, Dr. Karuna Shankar Pande shared a deeply inspiring talk about embracing positivity in the face of adversity. From handling high-stakes operations to managing teams through uncertainty, he emphasized the transformative power of mindset. His message encouraged students and professionals alike to lead with compassion, optimism, and a solution-oriented approach—even when the going gets tough. Dr. Karuna Shankar Pande is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of expertise in supply chain management, operational excellence, and leadership. He currently serves as the Vice President of Operations – International at Amazon India, where he leads operations across 1,800+ delivery stations in 350+ towns. His career spans major companies like ITC, PepsiCo, JK Tyre, SABMiller, and AB InBev.Holding a Mechanical Engineering degree, an MBA in Operations, and a PhD in Supply Chain, Dr. Pande combines academic depth with hands-on experience. He is passionate about leadership, people development, and unlocking human potential. As a certified Executive Coach and author of three books, including *Latent Output* and *Management Karma*, Dr. Pande emphasizes the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving success. His leadership approach focuses on resilience, empowerment, and turning obstacles into opportunities for growth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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