Episode 56 | What Ratan Tata Taught Me: S Devarajan on his Tata Elxsi Journey

"If you can't get passionate about the goal, then you're chasing the wrong goal." Timeless leadership lessons from this energising episode of the Say Again podcast. Host Amrita Tripathi chats with S. Devarajan — former MD & CEO of Tata Elxsi and Cisco India, founder of Transmation Consulting, and author of Design to Win — for one of the most candid deep-dives into leadership, perseverance and the power of relationships. Hear about a dramatic turnaround for his former company Tata Elxsi, what he learned directly from legends like Ratan Tata (including how to advocate for what he believed in) and why empathy, EQ and passion matter more than ever for modern leaders. If you're a founder, senior leader, team manager, or someone building a meaningful career, this conversation will stay with you.