Ep. 78 - What Employees Wish Their Leaders Knew with Lalita Dixit

In this thought-provoking episode, HR expert Lalita
Dixit joins Majeed to flip the script on leadership.
With 29 years in the corporate world and experience reporting to
21 different managers, Lalita brings a rare perspective: that of
the employee.


She’s not a manager, but she’s seen leadership done
brilliantly—and disastrously. Drawing from her upcoming book "I'm
Not a Leader", Lalita shares what every organization needs to
know about cultivating real leadership, preventing burnout, and
elevating employee experience from the ground up.
Key Takeaways:



Why leadership isn’t about title, but behavior




The #1 mistake organizations make when promoting people into
leadership roles




How poor resource planning leads to burnout and stunts
employee growth




The power of feedback from the people being led—not just
metrics from above




A fresh approach to evaluating leaders: empathy, trust, and
people-first thinking




Lalita’s HR philosophy in three powerful words:
Leaders Make Leaders


Notable Quotes:

“I’ve never been a manager, but I’ve had 21 of them—and I’ve seen
what works and what doesn’t.” – Lalita Dixit
“Toxic leaders use fear. Great leaders use trust.” – Lalita
Dixit
“We promote people for delivering results, but forget to ask—can
they lead people?” – Lalita Dixit
“Leadership should be about developing others—not just directing
them.” – Majeed Mogharreban
“If you see something, say something. That’s how change happens
inside organizations.” – Lalita Dixit


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