Suneel Gupta is “ the new face of innovation .”

— The New York Stock Exchange

Below : Suneel Gupta talks with his brother Sanjay Gupta , a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN

BOOKS and TV l Backable : The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You : Suneel Gupta ’ s popular first book offers readers insight from the world ’ s elite thinkers about persuading others to “ buy in ” to business ideas . l Everyday Dharma : 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do : Gupta ’ s latest book , released in late 2023 , codifies his mission to help people reset , reignite and re-engage through a timeless practice of alignment called Dharma . l Business Class : As host of a business docuseries created by American Express , Gupta showcases entrepreneurs and business visionaries who embody struggle and resilience .

l Favorite spa treatment ? A facial massage is really partnered with Michelle Obama to reach people who special . I tend to carry a lot of tension in my face , so could not afford this type of program . having a facial massage can be really cathartic . l Most inspiring leader ? Bob Marley , who said that the l Best advice for a positive habit to prioritize ? Find day you stop racing is the day you win the race . It takes comfort in the discomfort . As leaders , we can ’ t run away me out of a world of comparison and makes me reflect from the uncomfortable things , but we can find comfort on How do I do my best work ? in the discomfort . In moments of discomfort , I place a l Lifelong dream you ’ re pursuing ? Being a great father . hand over my chest ; in a world that doesn ’ t seem to be I have two girls — 11 and 6 years old — and I don ’ t always giving me much love , it ’ s a reminder that I can always get it right . give love to myself . l Brilliant tip for business travel / conventions ? Make a l Something fun you ’ ll do while you ’ re in Phoenix ? little space for your workout clothes , even if means having to re-wear something else .

Taking a hike — I love the hiking in that area . l Best innovation you ’ ve made in your own career ? l Something unexpected that will be in your suitcase Biggest innovation failure ? I founded a company called when you head to Phoenix ? A microphone — because Rise — a 1:1 wellness coaching platform now owned by I often do podcasts from my hotel room . Amazon . The whole process was riddled with failure — l Mindset shift that made the most positive effect for but you learn a tremendous amount from the mistakes your own life ? Taking little moments for yourself is not you make . My proudest moment was when we selfish . n

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