Interview with Kapil Agrawal

Grateful, but Ambitious — Leadership Lessons with Kapil Agrawal In this powerful episode of One Sharp Sword, host Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Kapil Agrawal, a strategic leader whose career spans top companies like Uber, Capital One, and SnapLogic. From his small-town beginnings in India to Silicon Valley boardrooms, Kapil’s story is a masterclass in balancing gratitude with ambition — and leading with confidence and empathy. Together, they unpack what it means to be “grateful, but ambitious,” embracing discomfort as a signal of growth and learning how humility, optimism, and authenticity fuel long-term success. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why being grateful but ambitious is the key to sustainable leadership How discomfort can be a powerful indicator of progress The mindset needed to lead through uncertainty with confidence and optimism Why empathy isn’t just kindness — it’s a business strategy How great leaders create future leaders through mentorship and modeling How setbacks become stepping stones when you believe in yourself 💬 Key Takeaway: True leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Gratitude grounds you. Ambition drives you. And empathy connects you.