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This four-part series brings together Ajit Prabhu, Co-Founder and CEO of Quest Global, and Bob Safian, Founder of The Flux Group and host of the Rapid Response podcast, in a conversation moderated by Quest Global’s Chief Strategy Officer, Yumiko Clevenger Lee.
Across these episodes, the three explore what it means to lead in a world defined by volatility, rapid technological shifts, and rising expectations from teams and customers alike. The conversations go beyond leadership frameworks to examine the personal disciplines, mindset shifts, and long-term thinking required to build companies that endure.
Viewers will find practical reflections on adaptability, deliberate decision-making, organizational alignment, and the realities leaders face when navigating the next unknown. Each episode offers a focused lens into a core leadership challenge, making the series relevant for leaders at every level.
Episode 1 – Adaptability: The leadership superpower
Change has become the defining condition of modern leadership. In this episode, Ajit and Bob discuss why adaptability is no longer optional, and how leaders who embrace flux outperform those who resist it. They explore the idea of “Generation Flux” and draw on industry shifts—from the industrial revolutions to AI—to illustrate why the ability to evolve quickly shapes long-term success.
Episode 2 – Why Great Leaders Slow Down
Speed is important, but clarity is transformational. Ajit and Bob talk through why thoughtful, unhurried problem-solving is essential in an environment where noise can easily overwhelm judgment. Ajit shares how Quest Global’s leadership creates intentional space for reflection, debate, and alignment, and how these pauses strengthen decision-quality and team cohesion.
Episode 3 – Building a Centenary Company
Sustaining a company beyond a founder’s lifetime requires a different level of conviction and patience. In this conversation, Ajit and Bob examine the tension between quarterly pressures and century-long vision. They discuss what drives long-term value creation, how leaders protect culture during scale, and why thinking in decades—not quarters—can become a competitive advantage.
Episode 4 – The Hardest Phase Is Always the Next One
Even experienced leaders face uncertainty as they move into new stages of growth. Bob shares an insight he once received: The hardest phase is always the next phase, because you haven’t lived it yet. Together, Ajit and Bob explore why leadership challenges evolve, how leaders stay grounded amid ambiguity, and what courage looks like when the path ahead is not yet defined.
Click here to watch all four conversations.
