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When was the last time you took a deep breath? According to Ajit Dodani, your answer might reveal why you're struggling to lead effectively in today's hyperconnected world.

In this powerful conversation, Forbes Coach and Empathify You founder Ajit Dodani takes us on his remarkable journey from growing up in his family's century-old ice cream business in India to becoming a leadership expert who teaches Fortune 500 companies how to build sustainable high-performance cultures.

Dodani's story is one of resilience and transformation. After moving to America at 19, he experienced both remarkable success and devastating setbacks—including finding himself homeless in Los Angeles with just $507 to his name. It was in these moments of crisis that he discovered the power of presence, breathing techniques, and emotional regulation that would later become foundational to his leadership philosophy.

The conversation explores Dodani's groundbreaking "Trust Formula," developed during his 16 years as a CFO at Benetton, where he meticulously documented the traits that build and break trust in organizations. He shares practical insights about shadow values—those unconscious drivers that often contradict our stated values and sabotage our leadership effectiveness.

Particularly timely is Dodani's framework for AI adoption: PI×HI×AI (Personal Intelligence × Human Intelligence × Artificial Intelligence). As he explains, "AI has become the IQ equalizer. Today, within minutes, anyone can know what previously took years to learn." This shift makes human skills increasingly valuable in the workplace—especially the ability to be fully present.

You'll learn practical techniques like box breathing (four counts in, hold, six counts out) that can reset your nervous system during stressful situations, and why successful leaders follow ultradian rhythms rather than pushing through exhaustion. As Dodani puts it, "In a world of hyperconnection and information overload, the person who becomes most human wins."

Connect with Ajit on LinkedIn to access his resources, workshops, and keynotes on trust-building, high-performance cultures, and humanizing AI adoption. What one breathing practice could transform your leadership today?

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