051 - Say "Yes, And!" to Leadership, Listening, and Change with Anish Mahajan

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend (all the way back to childhood!) Dr. Anish Mahajan for a fascinating conversation about leadership, listening, and leading through uncertainty. Anish has led at the highest levels of healthcare and public health, from helping implement the Affordable Care Act to leading a major public hospital through the COVID crisis in Los Angeles. What I loved about this conversation is how much of it applies far beyond healthcare. We talk about why great leaders listen first, how to navigate skepticism and resistance, what it means to lead with humility, and how to make decisions when the stakes are high and the answers are unclear. Whether you lead a team, run a business, or are simply trying to respond better to change, this episode is packed with practical wisdom. Key Takeaways Great leaders listen before they lead Relationships are foundational to effective leadership Skepticism and curiosity can coexist In times of crisis, leaders must return to the core mission Leadership requires both collaboration and decisiveness Change is easier when people feel heard Sometimes the hardest path creates the biggest impact Links Connect with Dr. Anish Mahajan: https://www.anishmahajan.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://pod.link/1767790956 Virtual Book Launch Party for Say "Yes, And!" to Change: https://avishparashar.com/BookLaunchParty