Purpose in
Leadership
Building confidence, creating opportunities, and enabling others to perform at their best.
The future will demand leaders who are more accessible, adaptable, and human in the way they build influence and drive outcomes.
Guided by the philosophy that true leadership is about building confidence, creating opportunities, and enabling others to perform at their best, Mr. Savijit Sharma believes that leadership is rooted in people rather than titles.
As Director, People & Culture at The Coca-Cola Company, he shares that seeing leadership as more than providing direction became the foundation of his leadership philosophy and continues to shape every decision he makes today.
Recognized as one of the Most Inspiring People & Culture Leaders in India 2026, Mr. Savijit Sharma shares his views on how traditional workplace norms are evolving in today’s changing business landscape in an exclusive conversation with Corporate Trendz.
“I believe the traditional notion that leadership is defined primarily by hierarchy and positional authority will gradually disappear. For many years, this model served organisations well by providing structure, accountability, and consistency. But the world of work has changed fundamentally, and the limitations of that approach are becoming increasingly evident.”
“I have always believed in bringing creativity and innovation into the workplace, and what I see emerging is a clear shift away from rigid, top-down structures toward environments that encourage connection, experimentation, and shared ownership. The leaders who succeed in that environment will be those who lead through trust and relevance rather than authority alone.”
