Neeli Bendapudi is an American academic and the 18th president of the University of Louisville. She replaced James R. Ramsey who resigned after a scandal that implicated him. Bendapudi is the first non-white president of the University and is noted for her attention to developing a culture of openness.

President of the University of Louisville Neeli Bendapudi joined Carly for a conversation about leadership, collaboration, how to build empathy, and how to inspire in the midst of tough circumstances. The conversation covers:

• How Neeli's education after growing up in India transformed her life and unlocked her potential
• The incredible sacrifice her extended family made for her
• How Neeli navigated the scandals of Louisville after assuming her new role
• How to set priorities with both a "start doing" and a "stop doing" list
• How to became a "black-belt in collaboration"
• How empathy builds leadership
• Why Neeli sets big goals to make a big impact in the world, and how it helps her team get closer
• How diversity of thought and perspective builds strong teams

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