Grateful, but Ambitious — Leadership Lessons with Kapil Agrawal

In this powerful episode of One Sharp Sword, host Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Kapil Agrawal, a strategic leader whose career spans top companies like Uber, Capital One, and SnapLogic. From his small-town beginnings in India to Silicon Valley boardrooms, Kapil’s story is a masterclass in balancing gratitude with ambition — and leading with confidence and empathy.

Together, they unpack what it means to be “grateful, but ambitious,” embracing discomfort as a signal of growth and learning how humility, optimism, and authenticity fuel long-term success.

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why being grateful but ambitious is the key to sustainable leadership
  
  
• How discomfort can be a powerful indicator of progress
  
  
• The mindset needed to lead through uncertainty with confidence and optimism
  
  
• Why empathy isn’t just kindness — it’s a business strategy
  
  
• How great leaders create future leaders through mentorship and modeling
  
  
• How setbacks become stepping stones when you believe in yourself
  
  

💬 Key Takeaway:
True leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Gratitude grounds you. Ambition drives you. And empathy connects you.