When we started U&I, we thought we needed one perfect mentor to guide us.

We never found them.

Instead, we learned from dozens of the world’s best leaders — through books, talks, and videos — and used those lessons to build U&I into a movement impacting thousands across India.

In this episode, we share:

Why not finding a single mentor turned out to be an advantage

How to learn from leaders you’ve never met

Adapting global lessons to the nonprofit space in India

Practical takeaways for anyone starting something new

It’s proof that you don’t have to wait for the “right” guide to begin.

#Leadership #SocialImpact #Nonprofit #GrowthMindset

There’s a quiet revolution happening in corporate India and it’s not about profits. It’s about purpose.

In this episode, we unpack how corporate volunteering is shifting from a “nice-to-have” CSR activity to a strategic tool for employee retention and engagement.

Why are more companies investing in giving back? Because the data says it works:

🔹 96% of companies report more engaged employees

🔹 52% drop in employee turnover

🔹 93% of volunteers feel happier at work

We explore what’s driving this change, the “social fulfillment gap” many employees experience, and how meaningful volunteering can create impact both within and beyond office walls.

Tune in to find out how your company can turn purpose into its greatest asset.

#CorporateVolunteering #PurposeAtWork #EmployeeEngagement #CSR #UandI

Is influence something you’re born with or something you build?

In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind real influence.

Not the kind that comes from titles or connections, but the kind you earn through trust and capability.

From a personal stories to Princeton research on warmth and competence, we explore why the most influential people aren’t always the loudest but they’re almost always the most trusted.

#Leadership #SoftSkills #TrustBuilding #Influence #PowerSkills