In today’s episode, Laura sits down with Anant Nyshadham, a development economist and tenured professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Anant is also the co-founder of Good Business Lab, an organization dedicated to improving working conditions for frontline workers, particularly women, in various industries.

Anant’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up in a small town in Georgia, he faced systemic inequities and extreme poverty, which shaped his resilience and passion for justice. He shares his unexpected path from nearly dropping out of college to building a globally recognized social enterprise that partners with some of the world’s largest companies.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The importance of humility in leadership and how it can drive meaningful change.
• The role of frontline managers and workers in identifying solutions to improve productivity and retention.
• Innovative tools created by Good Business Lab to give workers a voice and enhance their working conditions.

Anant’s insights challenge us to rethink how we approach leadership and the impact we can have when we align our values with our work. This episode is packed with actionable tips and thought-provoking ideas that can help you lead with purpose and authenticity.

Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion! Tune in now to discover how you can make a difference in your organization and beyond.

Thank you for tuning in! If you haven’t listened to episode 191, where Laura shares the audio version of the prologue and introduction of this new book Values First Teams, then go back and check it out!

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More about Anant Nyshadham:

Anant Nyshadham is a development economist, tenured professor at University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and Co-founder of Good Business Lab. Anant’s research and the work of Good Business Lab have been focused on finding missed opportunities to invest in workers around the world, particularly on the frontlines in the Global South, to increase both welfare of workers and productivity of firms.