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Share your background and how you ended up in this field with us.
Education which doesn’t lead to employment was not my cup of tea hence, while pursuing a B.Sc (Hons), I (Tarun Kumar) heard about hotel management and changed my career. I joined IHM Pusa New Delhi, the Premier institute for Hotel management, and my life changed as I got acquainted with the glamorous hotel industry, learned soft skills, mannerisms, and courtesies, let go of my ego, and imbibed the culture of hospitality – this was a life-changing moment. I always thought my life was meant for better things, but the five-star culture was not even faintly on the horizon.
What happened to be the watershed moment in my career was my decision to opt for the Armed Forces while I had spent just about two years in the glamour industry and had a distinguished career spanning over three decades. During my stint in the Indian Army, I was in active combat battling terrorists in the Northern Sector, defending territorial integrity at the highest battlefield – Siachen Glacier, where, in the process, I became a battle casualty during hostile operations.
My calling to share my life’s lessons was answered when I was selected to be an instructor at the premier National Defence Academy – The cradle of Military Leadership. I was fortunate to have international exposure to soldiering, conflict management, and strategic negotiations by being a UN peacekeeper at the UN Mission in Sierra Leone. My life’s philosophy is, “If you’re irritated by every rub, how will you ever be polished”, Says Mr Tarun Kumar
So I condensed my experience and learnings from the Army into a Corporate program named “Battlefield 2 Boardroom Strategies”. Armed Forces have this unique distinction of producing some of the best leaders in the world – brave, decisive, selfless, and dedicated. Today, corporations are dealing with challenges similar to those faced by the armed forces. Hence the lessons learned in the military are more valuable and transferable than ever.
Valuable insights and suggestions/ learnings from your own mistakes and how they can be avoided.
In the military, the pressure is real, you make a mistake, and chances are you may lose a life. In corporate, there are very few real life and death decisions. I realized that clients are the life of a company, and although we can make thousands of clients happy, one unhappy client can kill a business. This aspect is more relevant in the contemporary social-media-driven world. I’ve lost some outstanding soldiers and friends, all in the line of duty, because of some mistakes that could be attributed to errors of judgment or plain destiny. Yet when I look back, One could see a pattern that was not visible then, or probably one was too engrossed that it remained out of peripheral vision and cost precious life. We commit similar mistakes where the business leaders don’t see it coming, and a consultant with experience could help.
1-2 teachings in general about the business environment and people around
The longer I have been in the Leadership domain, the more people have asked about leadership. “Leadership” ultimately comes down to creating trust within an organization. Good leaders are people whom followers trust. Leaders take organizations past the level that the science of management says as impossible.
Developing leadership qualities in others is a unique way to ensure success in today’s competitive world because the one asset that is truly appreciated within any organization is people.
Systems become outdated, buildings deteriorate, and machinery wears, but People can grow, develop, and become more effective if they have a leader who understands their potential value.
Networking is critical in the field of consulting. People need to get comfortable and mutual trust must be established between the parties to pave a smooth way and flow of communication. If your clients trust you, half the job is already done.
Did your family support you in any way? How can families nowadays support the budding entrepreneurs in their children?
My spouse and children supported my decision to hang my uniform and do what I’m good at – improving lives. I’m only doing ONE thing- finding ways to improve people’s lives. I love inspiring and making people do things they never thought possible.
Were the resources available enough for you to kick-start your business?
In my line, the most critical resource is knowledge. I must keep myself updated about the trends and changes in the business environment. To support other entrepreneurs, I must know their background and line of work. The internet, social media, and online platforms have enriched our resources. Another thing that I’m good at is connecting the dots or solving the jigsaw puzzle, which comes naturally.
My website, LinkedIn connections, and a little bit of word of mouth have been enough to set me on the right path. I wish to grow exponentially and procure more resources that make business a pleasant experience.
The cliché drives me – “The more I give, the more I receive.”
What were the Major Challenges you faced in your business, and how did you overcome them?
Success depends on how you use your Time. If you use your time more efficiently than your opponent, you can take more actions and overwhelm their ability to respond.
If this sounds esoteric, consider how it works in business. A larger opponent does not defeat a company; it is defeated by a faster opponent who can respond to changing conditions more rapidly.
Success in the business landscape depends on values, culture, training, and adaptability, Four essential ingredients of organizational growth. If you incorporate them into your work environment, magic is waiting. The problem in the corporate world is that everyone knows about it, but no one knows how to incorporate it because these things are not taught in the Ivy League; these are learned on the ground by not moving up the ladder but by blood, toil, and sweat.
What is your business all about?
Force multipliers mean a factor or a combination of factors that allow you to accomplish more incredible things than without them. In short, I’m your growth facilitator.
I work with entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, and organizations to help them emerge as a Leader by overcoming their limiting beliefs, enabling them to scale up their performance, leading to commanding the respect they so rightfully deserve.
For over three decades, it has been my passion to help people RE-DISCOVER themselves and take their lives to another level, irrespective of where they already are.
I bridge the gap between corporations, and the Military teachings, which help budding entrepreneurs find solutions to operate and grow their businesses by leaps and bounds seamlessly.
What makes your business industry so Unique?
India is on the verge of an entrepreneurship breakout. we have 111 unicorns in October 2023, and many more are in the offing. The passion that keeps me going is once I realize that if I can’t be the King, let me be the Kingmaker. I’m hugely passionate about the concept of human brilliance – we become what we believe. I help budding entrepreneurs and small business owners break the glass ceiling and boldly venture into spaces where no one had gone before.
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One piece of advice that you would like to give everyone.
In today’s cut-throat competitive world, I believe focusing on building communities is essential. Rather than converging on being successful, let’s all work on fabricating communities that help each other and make it easy for everyone to get on the right track. Leaders are those who inspire others to lead the way. Leaders are very unique people; what makes them unique is how they think. If you want to be celebrated as a leader, you need to change how you see yourself and the world. Lastly, I would like to quote a line from my book – The Winning Edge:
“It’s not what happens to you; it’s what happens in you that matters.”
Company Details:
Website: https://www.forcemultipliers.in
Email: tarun@forcemultipliers.in
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTicm3AMBo/?igshid=6bgl7nslsawf
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tarunk17
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Force-Multipliers-576958532760685/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarunk17
FAQ
Who is Mr Tarun Kumar?
Tarun Kumar is the Leadership Coach, Motivational speaker, and the Founder of Force Multipliers.
What Does Force Multipliers Exactly do?
Force Multipliers Provides One Stop Solutions to build Leadership Coaches, Team Building, Startup Mentoring, Corporate Training, Growth Strategies, Solving the issues of Startups, SMEs and Corporations.
What is the name of the book of Mr. Tarun Kumar?
“THE WINNING EDGE” Unleash The Leader Within
How to Contact Mr Tarun Kumar?
You can reach their team through, tarun@forcemultipliers.in
