The Mindset Shift That Defines Great Leaders

What truly changes when you move from being a strong performer to becoming a great leader?

As professionals step into larger roles — especially in product and business leadership — the expectations shift dramatically. It is no longer just about delivering outcomes, but about owning direction, influencing decisions, and thinking at an enterprise level.

Join us for an engaging Industry Connect session with Ankur Verma,Career & Leadership Transition Coach, as we explore “The Mindset Shift That Defines Great Leaders.” Drawing from over 17 years of leadership experience across global enterprises, startups, and executive coaching, Ankur will share practical insights on what truly separates high performers from high-impact leaders.

In this thought-provoking session, he will unpack the real transition leaders must make — from managing tasks to owning business outcomes, from stakeholder management to stakeholder influence, and from product thinking to general management thinking.
The conversation will focus on developing enterprise-level perspective, strengthening decision-making under ambiguity, and preparing for leadership roles that demand accountability beyond execution.
For experienced professionals transitioning into product and strategic roles, this session will offer a clear lens on the mindset evolution required to lead with confidence, ownership, and impact.

Key Takeaways from the session:

• Preparing for leadership roles that demand business accountability, not just feature delivery
• Moving from stakeholder management to stakeholder influence
• How to think like a GM, not just a product manager
• The exact mindset differences between high performers and high-impact leaders