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62. Waqar Shaikh: Mastering the Marathon of Technology Leadership - Discipline Drives Success
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Ever wondered how the discipline from your morning jog could be the secret sauce behind your work achievements? Waqar Shaikh, an accomplished tech executive and endurance athlete, joins us from Karachi's bustling streets to the innovative corridors of T-Mobile, Google Cloud, and Accenture, unraveling this intricate web. His story is a testament to how applying sports principles to professional life can inspire growth, instilling vital traits such as persistence and meticulous attention to detail.
Childhood memories often include scraped knees and impromptu games of tag, but for Waqar, they were the building blocks for his illustrious career. We reminisce about how unstructured play and team sports imprinted essential social skills and a sense of community, which later translated into corporate success. Through Waqar's lens, we appreciate the unexpected twists of mentorship and seize opportunities that can define our path, whether in the field or in the boardroom.
As our conversation weaves through the stamina of running to the endurance required in the workplace, the parallels are clear: both demand consistency, routine, and self-care. We explore how these shared principles shape us into better athletes and more effective professionals, with Waqar's own journey providing a blueprint for balancing a tech-savvy career with a passion for pushing physical limits. Join us for this insightful synthesis of athleticism and innovation, where the four C's - Creativity, Curiosity, Communication, and Collaboration - emerge as cornerstones of fulfillment in both life and career.
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