CriyaCon2023: Recap Series - Part I

Did you just miss out on a fantastic conference in the heart of San Fransisco? No worries, we've got you covered!

So, last week, our Flagship Conference, #CriyaCon2023, brought together some of the most influential product & AI leaders together in the heart of San Fransisco!

#CriyaCon2023?kicked off with a captivating Keynote speech by Deboshree Dutta, Founder & CEO of?Criya that set the tone for the rest of the event.

We covered sessions like:

• Building your leadership brand
• AI-first thought leaders building disruptive products,
• Leading teams to successful launches
• The future of coaching

The sessions flowed seamlessly from one to the next, with plenty of time for networking and discussion. It left all of us so energized that we still have all the testimonials and love pouring in along with a lot of queries from people who couldn't make it! So, we decided to create a short 4-part series on #CriyaCon2023 and we're ready with part 1!

PART 1 - BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP BRAND

In today’s fast-paced world, competition is fierce and attention is scarce!

To truly stand out, leaders have to constantly create value by focusing only on the things that matter the most.?Facing conflict, adversity, and ambiguity with decisiveness and confidence.

And, that’s exactly the discussion that we kicked off the #CriyaCon with!

Here is what we addressed in the first session at #CriyaCon, along with some thought-provoking questions that it led to :

• How do you avoid politics as a leader at a large company?
• Does your Title really matter?
• How to think about not just your work but the perception of it?

The featured panellists for the session, Jennifer Liu , Natasha Prasad and Divya Ashok hosted by Vidya Srinivasan , shared their insights on these issues and talked about why more than the ‘Titles’ that come with the leadership, whom you become and where it takes you, matters more than the title itself.

One of the key takeaways about the question of managing politics at work led to a refreshing approach stated by the panellist Jeniffer Liu. She talked about how she learnt to see politics at work differently than avoiding it.

“Shift your mindset! Showing off your work is just as crucial as doing the job itself. Your team's success depends on it!”, She articulated.

As a leader, if your job is 60-70% execution, reserve the remaining time to highlight your achievements to executives, other teams, and stakeholders. It's an essential part of your role! It's a part of your job description.

The panel also addressed crucial issues about the self-imposed pressure of having to get everything right as a leader, the importance of mental health, and the struggle of juggling too many important growth-driving decisions with the personal life.

Being in leadership, is, truly a challenging role that requires a variety of skills and qualities to be successful.

According to a study by Harvard Business Review, only 19% of leaders are viewed as effective by their employees. In today's fast-paced and dynamic business environment, effective leadership is more important than ever, and leaders should be celebrated for their contributions to their organizations and society as a whole.

We’re excited to give you a recap of #CriyaCon and talk about all the highlights, in case you missed it! Stay tuned for the next edition of the Newsletter.