Leadership Beyond Strategy l ANDREW BUZINSKY ON EGO, GROWTH, ACCOUNTABILITY & THE BHAGAVAD GITA

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What can the Bhagavad Gita teach a military officer, a CEO, and a modern leader facing uncertainty?In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore timeless leadership lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, the inner battles revealed in the Bhagavad Gita, and the practical wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita for decision-making under pressure. The Bhagavad Gita begins with a warrior frozen by doubt, and the Bhagavad Gita continues to offer profound insights for leaders navigating complexity, responsibility, and change.Ankur is joined by Andrew Buzinsky, former Canadian Armed Forces Reserve officer, business leader, and executive coach, for a powerful conversation on leadership, accountability, growth, and resilience.Together they explore:• Why leaders often struggle to act despite having more information than ever before• The danger of waiting for perfect certainty before making decisions• Military leadership lessons that apply directly to business and organizational growth• Fixed mindset vs growth mindset during times of uncertainty• How fear, self-doubt, and overthinking create an invisible inner battlefield• Why burnout is often psychological, not just workload-related• The transition from technical expert to people leader• The hidden risks of identity becoming attached to success, position, or performance• How ego slowly evolves into arrogance and disconnects leaders from reality• The importance of customer relationships, team trust, and cognitive diversity• Why accountability means carrying responsibility while sharing credit• The role of coaching, mentorship, and self-awareness in leadership developmentAndrew also shares personal stories of leading through crisis, scaling a company from $12 million to over $120 million, navigating executive pressure, and learning that leadership is ultimately about people, not titles.This episode is for entrepreneurs, founders, executives, managers, engineers, and professionals who want to lead with greater clarity, courage, and wisdom.Because the battlefield was never outside.It was