• By Mabel Pais

Seton Hall University has released its Spring 2025 edition of their Business Leadership Magazine, ‘IN THE LEAD.’ The magazine explores the theme of ‘INNOVATION in LEADERSHIP’ to achieve success, with thought-provoking advice provided from some of today’s top global business leaders in a variety of fields. Readers can access all the content from the link at https://issuu.com/setonhallmagazine/docs/in_the_lead_magazine_spring_2025.

This issue explores how forward-thinking leaders across industries are redefining leadership through technology, strategy and bold decision-making. Thought-provoking articles examine the advantages and challenges of founder-led companies and draw connections between strategic risk-taking life choices and business success.

‘In The Lead’ is a magazine focused on sharing leadership perspectives from the field, with content that is curated from leaders across industries and focused on sharing lessons learned from real-world experiences versus academic literature.

“This issue of ‘In the Lead’ explores the many faces of innovation, offering a rich collection of perspectives from leaders across industries. You will find that innovation takes on many definitions — each shaped by the unique context of its contributors,” explained RUCHIN KANSAL, M.B.A., in his Letter from the Editor.

FOUNDING EDITOR, RUCHIN KANSAL

The founding editor, Ruchin Kansal (ruchinkansal.com), is a professor of practice at Seton Hall University’s Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, as well as teaches Management at the Stillman School (Business School at Seton Hall). He is the founder of Kansal & Co., a business advisory practice. Prior, he led the Business Leadership Center at the Stillman School of Business, and held senior leadership roles at Siemens Healthineers, Boehringer Ingelheim & Deloitte, with a distinguished record in strategy and innovation, digital health, strategic partnerships, and business launches, and co-founded The Ganesha Group (theganeshagroup.com) to solve the most pressing corporate leadership challenges.

Ruchin is an educator, a C-suite executive, and a leadership coach with strong business, strategy, innovation, and digital acumen. He enjoys working with leaders to enable change and build a better society. He is a speaker and is frequently featured in news media and publications.

“I’m a builder at heart. I am at my best when I am building new companies, business units, products, and high-performing teams.”

“I coach bright, ambitious and well-meaning individuals in becoming transformative leaders. I do so by helping them find their purpose and the courage to drive for change that they, their organizations, and their employees deserve” – Ruchin Kansal

The Ganesha Group’s philosophy is that specialists get the job done, whether they are Physicians, Lawyers, Scientists, Public Servants, or Special Forces. They become specialists through years of mastering their craft and intense training.

Special leaders empower people to get the job done. They lead organizations with a clarity of vision, are driven by results, and build cultures where employees and customers thrive.

A PEEK INTO SOME ARTICLES OF ‘IN THE LEAD’

Some of the articles of note are ‘Quantum Leap’ by Reena Dayal Yadav, ‘Real Estate’s Next Frontier’ by Pay Wu, and ‘The Heart of Innovation’ by Apurv Gupta.

Reena Dayal Yadav – Article: ‘Quantum Leap’

In the article ‘Quantum Leap’ by Reena Dayal Yadav, founder CEO for QET Council of India, she writes on building innovation pathways and shaping the future of quantum technology in India. In her article she emphasizes “building innovation pathways and shaping the future of quantum technology in India.”

“Innovation occurs at various spheres of influence — at an individual level, within companies, across industries, or even at the ecosystem level in a country. It can arise naturally and spontaneously from human ingenuity, emerge out of necessity, or, in the case of industries, be spurred by competition, the desire to carve new niches, or disrupt markets altogether.”

“In emerging technologies, understanding ecosystems and using Innovation Management strategies play a key role in shaping how these technologies develop and at what speed.”

“With a career spanning three decades, I have spent two of those focusing on innovation management, particularly in emerging technologies. This work has involved different spheres of influence, but for the past decade or so, my primary focus has been on emerging technology ecosystems.”

Pay Wu – Article: ‘Real Estate’s Next Frontier’

‘Real Estate’s Next Frontier’ by Pay Wu, co-founder of MWBE Unite Inc., writes on redefining spaces for changing society by creating inclusive and sustainable communities.

Pay Wu is an executive who excels at strategy and execution. In 2022, she co-founded MWBE Unite Inc., a 100 percent minority and female-owned firm focused on increasing supplier diversity and workforce diversity in commercial real estate. She led the outsourcing business for Cushman & Wakefield in the East region, and has been an executive leader at Deloitte, American Express and TD Bank. In 2020, she was named a “Woman of Influence” by Globe Street.

In her article, ‘‘Real Estate’s Next Frontier,’ Wu states that “Real Estate is a cornerstone of the economy contributing nearly 20 percent to the US gross domestic product. Its significance extends beyond asset value, playing a crucial role in the tax base of municipalities. However the COVID-19 pandemic sparked extensive debate about the industry’s downward trajectory, driven in part by digitization and online transformations that are redefining the purpose of physical spaces. While market discussions often center on declining valuations, they also reveal opportunities for renewal and reinvention.”

Apurv Gupta – Article: ‘The Heart of Innovation’

APURV GUPTA, physician, is the founder of ‘A Loving Organization Consortium’ and an advisor to the ‘Trustworthy Technology and Innovation Consortium.’

He is Vice President of Medical Intelligence 10.

In his article, ‘The Heart of Innovation’ (Case Study) looks at how empathy, compassion and human connection drive organizational growth.

He says, “In a loving organization, employees can express ideas without fear of judgment or failure. This is a breeding ground for innovation and encourages experimentation and learning from mistakes.”

He continues, “LOVE AND innovation are seemingly disparate concepts. On the surface, love is an emotional, human experience, while innovation suggests a mechanical, cerebral process focused on problem-solving and improvement.”

“However when we drive deeper, we discover that love fuels innovation, while innovation amplifies our ability to express and experience love. Together they are instrumental in shaping human progress, fostering creativity, and enhancing well-being.”

The Buccino Leadership Institute

Buccino Leadership Institute develops leaders who aren’t afraid to speak truth to power and who serve before they are asked to be served. Their confidence is recognizable and their vision contagious. That’s what it means to be a Seton Hall leader.

Stillman School of Business

The Stillman School’s mission is to cultivate principled leaders through an educational experience that transforms concepts into business practice.

IN THE LEAD

‘In the Lead’ magazine is a collaboration between the University’s Buccino Leadership Institute and the Stillman School of Business’s Department of Management. The publication reaffirms Seton Hall’s commitment to fostering innovative, ethical and impactful leadership, noted Kansal, the founding editor. It is a semi-annual magazine focused on sharing leadership perspectives from the field, with content that is curated from leaders across industries. ‘In the Lead’ seeks to inform future leaders, generate global dialogue on leadership and build a community that sees more effective leadership as a prerequisite to building a better world.

To read more and the rest of the articles, visit https://issuu.com/setonhallmagazine/docs/in_the_lead_magazine_spring_2025

Mabel Pais writes on Education, Business, Social Issues, Health and Wellness, Spirituality, The Arts and Entertainment, and Cuisine.