Being Human Is Better Than Being Right: The Quiet Power of Sanjeev Sahgal's Leadership
Sanjeev Sahgal’s leadership story is defined by quiet power, deep sincerity, and systems that prioritize trust over control. From selling fax machines to leading people strategy across Motorola, Genpact, Target, the World Bank Group, Mercy Corps, and now Assurant, he has built a career grounded in presence, clarity, and curiosity, not charisma. His philosophy centers on designing cultures where people feel safe, supported, and seen, using trust as infrastructure and humility as strategy. Across continents and crises, his impact has remained the same: he reshapes organizations by reshaping how they treat their people.