Ex: What is one truth you believe in that most people disagree with you on?
Alok: In my mind, truth is very personal and is based on personal circumstances and point of view.
Ex: What is the one subject you think aspiring leaders should learn?
Alok: Understanding people, organization, development, and culture.
Ex: One thing you believe is absolutely necessary for sustained growth
Alok: Total conviction in a larger goal/vision of what you or the organization want to achieve.
Ex: Leadership quotes that you live by (Can be multiple)
Alok: Following are the quotes I believe in the most:
● People are the most important resource.
● Devil is in the detail.
● Planning and execution are key to success.
Ex: What has been your biggest learning in the pandemic?
Alok: The pandemic has given us a great opportunity to re-think about ourselves and see the society/world through a different prism. I as an individual have learned a lot during this time. One of the most important learnings we’ve seen is that the bigger the crisis is, it demands strong leadership. Another key learning is the importance of being agile and quickly adapting to the environment.
Ex: Some productivity apps and technologies you use in your daily life?
Alok: In the current environment, entire work has moved online where we are witnessing usage of digital productivity tools such as Slack/Zoom/Google Drive/emails/MSOffice/WhatsApp/Google Sheets and the good old phone call like never before! Apart from this, my Fitbit has been a constant for me. I have been using it to track my activity, sleep, and heart health amongst other things. With the introduction of Fitbit Premium last year, I can count on personal guidance from
the Fitbit app and coaching all in place. I love the fact that it evolves with every user, gets smarter over time, and delivers a personalized experience.
Ex: What is your technology detox like?
Alok: Can there really be any technology detox these days? Almost everything has some ‘technology’ involved. Reading a book is probably the best technology detox or for that matter meditation. I also go on a technology detox with the help of technology though since I stream meditation sessions and breathing exercises from my Fitbit.
Ex: With so many wearables available in the market, what makes Fitbit different?
Alok: At Fitbit, we have embraced the evolution of fitness – the Future of Fit. We believe that wellness is no longer restricted to physical fitness. We are looking at fitness and wellness holistically! In our view, the concept of fitness has expanded manifold and today more than ever, it is imperative to take into account mental fitness, heart fitness, sleep fitness – just as much as physical fitness. We believe this is one of the many things that gives us an edge.