Season 2, Episode 31 - Purposeful Leadership: Profitability - Goal or Control?

Introducing Logen Kanisan, a devoted actuary whose leadership is deeply rooted in his passion for mathematics.

With his mantra, “Maths is my guiding principle” Logen has carved a niche in the insurance ecosystem, leveraging his mathematical acumen to drive positive societal change.

Beyond calculations, he believes in the transformative power of numbers to shape decisions, strategies, and outcomes.

His commitment extends beyond the boardroom, as he champions the use of mathematics for the greater social good.

This episode we explored the journey of a leader who masterfully blends precision with purpose through the lens of mathematics.

Summary:
00:00 Introduction
03:03 Anticipation for Leadership Learning Festival
05:01 Introducing Logen: The Math Enthusiast
07:43 August’s Theme: Purposeful Leadership
09:55 Mathematics as a Guiding Principle
11:08 The Personal & Philosophical Connection to Math
14:11 Connecting The Dots with Numbers
16:07 The Pull Factor for Actuarial Science
17:07 Profitability as a Goal vs Control
20:21 Logen’s Corporate Philosophy & Profits
22:54 Investment Decisions Based on Customer Impact
24:13 Unlocking Customer Value: Key Indicators Revealed!
26:07 Decoding Profitability: Diving into Financial Basics
28:56 Profitability as a Control Measure: Real-Life Cases
31:54 The Taxi Industry: Disrupted and Reimagined
33:26 Striking the Balance: Profitability & Customer Satisfaction
37:11 The Perspective of The Disrupted vs The Disruptor
40:01 The Foundations of Business: Purpose & Profitability
42:18 Value-Based Leadership and Decision Making
43:52 Revisiting the "Why" of Business
46:33 The Reality of Business Pressures & Profitability
48:32 The Challenges Faced by CEOs and Business Leaders
49:32 The Two Operational Modes of Businesses
51:52 Essential Reserves: Safeguarding Business Stability
54:09 Solving Customer Problems as a Control Measure
56:04 Risk Savvy: Effective Management Strategies
1:00:34 Shocking Fact: Origins of the Term “Unicorn”
1:02:58 Maths: A Gift from the Universe
1:06:32 Closing Remarks & Event Reminder