Mosongo Moukwa: Leading with Significance and Creating a Legacy Through Connection

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership positions, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He is the author of Be a Leader of Significance: Build Your Legacy, Leave an Impact, was featured in Business Today and is a regular contributor to Business Standard.

In this episode, we talk with Mosongo about his career journey, the importance of leadership and human connection, his unexpected transition from research scientist to manager, and the value of psychological safety in leadership. We also explore why he wrote Be a Leader of Significance, the key ideas from his book, and how impactful leadership is achieved through meaningful interactions and trust-building. We discuss the significance of small gestures and moments of connection in fostering team engagement and development, and touch on Mosongo’s most exciting upcoming projects.

Links from the episode: 

• Mosongo’s personal site
• Mosongo’s book Be a Leader of Significance
• Mosongo’s LinkedIn Profile

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