EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 28 MIN
MYM 237 | Vinay Raman on Responsive Leadership, Human Insight & Seeing What Others Miss
from Make Your Mark Podcast · host Kay Suthar
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Vinay Raman to explore what it really takes to move companies and cultures from reactive to responsive. Vinay challenges traditional leadership thinking, starting with why he doesn’t even like the word employees. Instead, he sees people as experts the ones closest to the work, standing on the mountains where real insight lives. They talk about what business leaders can learn from Olympians, why progress comes from asking better questions (not having all the answers), what humans bring to the table that AI never will, and why perspective matters more than raw intelligence when it comes to growth and decision-making.What to expect in this episode:(00:00) – Reactive vs responsive leadership (04:30) – Why Vinay doesn’t call people “employees” (08:20) – What leaders can learn from Olympians (12:10) – Why the right questions matter more than answers (16:40) – What AI can’t do that humans can (20:30) – Perspective over intelligence in leadership (24:10) – The Business Blind Spots podcastAbout Vinay RamanVinay Raman is the CEO of CAARMO, Inc. and host of the Business Blind Spots podcast. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience, Vinay has led companies ranked twice on Inc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Companies list, sold a multi-million-dollar business, and won over $154 million in contracts. His work focuses on helping organisations align strategy, culture, and execution without losing the human element along the way.Connect with Vinay RamanFREE Gift: Free 30-day KPI Analysis to find your company alignment https://www.caarmo.com/Podcast: Business Blind SpotsConnect with Kay SutharBusiness Website: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/Podcast Website: https://www.makeyourmarkpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-suthar-make-your-mark/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/482037820744114Email: [email protected] Gifts from Kay Suthar:3 Ultimate Secrets to Getting Booked on Podcasts: https://getbookedonpodcast.com5 Simple Steps to Launch Your Podcast in 14 Days: https://14daystolaunch.com
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with Vinay Raman to explore what it really takes to move companies and cultures from reactive to responsive. Vinay challenges traditional leadership thinking, starting with why he doesn’t even like the word employees. Instead, he sees people as experts the ones closest to the work, standing on the mountains where real insight lives. They talk about what business leaders can learn from Olympians, why progress comes from asking better...
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