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DR. SHANILA LAIJU

Leading with compassion and innovation: Dr. Shanila’s journey

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Group Chief Executive Officer

Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres

India 🇮🇳

inspirational leader
Dr. Shanila Laiju
Dr. Shanila Laiju

ABOUT DR. SHANILA

Dr. Shanila Laiju leads Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres with a deep commitment to healthcare excellence and innovation. Her journey from a dentist to a healthcare executive is marked by her dedication to patient care and employee welfare. Known for her strategic leadership and effective communication, Shanila emphasizes nurturing talent and fostering a positive workplace culture, reflecting her belief in the power of empathy and teamwork in leadership.

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YOU CAN BE BOTH COMPASSIONATE AND STRONG. LEADING PEOPLE IS A SKILL, AND IF YOU DO THAT RIGHT, THERE'S NO WAY YOU CAN MISS BEING SUCCESSFUL.

Dr. Shanila Laiju

DR. SHANILA IN A NUTSHELL

Group Chief Executive Officer

Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres

area of expertise

Medical / Health / Pharma India 🇮🇳

companies Dr. Shanila has worked for

leadership

DR. SHANILA AS A LEADER

Dr. Shanila believes that true success is the achievement of professional and personal goals that align with her values and contribute positively to the lives of others. Her leadership philosophy centers on compassion, strong decision-making, and fostering a positive work environment. She is dedicated to nurturing her team, listening to their inputs, and making decisions that benefit both the organization and its people.

Leadership is not about control, but inspiration and empowerment.

Great leaders listen, lead by example, and foster collaboration.

The future of leadership is inclusive, adaptive, and purpose-driven.

When I think of a leader, I think of someone who embodies integrity, empathy, and visionary thinking.

Dr. Shanila Laiju
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TRUE LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT MAKING DECISIONS THAT ALIGN WITH VALUES, FOSTERING A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND ENSURING LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY.

Dr. Shanila Laiju

SHANILA ON BUILDING TRUST AND TEAM ACCOUNTABILITY

Dr. Shanila’s leadership philosophy centers around trust and accountability. She believes in being an integral part of her team, taking their inputs, and involving them in decision-making processes. This approach not only fosters trust but also ensures that team members feel responsible for their work. By treating her employees well, she ensures that they, in turn, treat customers well, embodying the company's tagline, "We’ll treat you well".

DR. SHANILA ON ADAPTING TO NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES

Dr. Shanila faced one of her biggest challenges when stepping out of her comfort zone to accept the CEO role. Despite being a successful COO, the mental strain and fear of the unknown were significant obstacles. Through deep conversations with mentors and analyzing the opportunity from a technical perspective, she realized that stepping out of her comfort zone was the best decision. This experience taught her the importance of embracing new challenges and trusting in her abilities.

Dr. Shanila Laiju
Dr. Shanila Laiju
Dr. Shanila Laiju
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ACTIVE LISTENING IS A WONDERFUL SKILL TO HAVE, ONE THAT CAN GREATLY BENEFIT ANYONE IN THEIR CAREER. BEING PRESENT AND FOCUSED IS ALSO THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO ANYONE YOU ARE WORKING WITH.

Dr. Shanila on becoming a better leader

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