S4e02 Unrelenting Curiosity with Tiger Tyagarajan
The Mindful Leadership Podcast with Shahana Banerjee · 2026-02-28 · 54 min
Episode notes
In this episode of the Mindful Leadership Podcast , Shahana Banerjee sits down with Tiger Tyagarajan, the former CEO of Genpact, to explore the transformative power of curiosity in leadership. Tiger shares his journey from a risk head at GE Capital to leading a global technology powerhouse, emphasizing a "treasure hunt" approach to learning from everyone around him. The conversation delves into the importance of building a legacy through leader-creation, the value of the scientific method in business, and why curiosity and trust remain the most vital human skills in an AI-driven world. Key Takeaways - The Treasure Hunt for Knowledge: Instead of seeking a single mentor, treat learning as a constant quest to gather insights and "clues" from every person and situation you encounter. - Don't Shut Down Ideas Prematurely: Even if you believe an idea is wrong, allowing it to "bloom" can build trust and help others reach the right conclusion through their own discovery. - Falling in Love with Problems: True innovation and joy in business come from falling in love with the problem before falling in love with a solution.