Leadership & Teamwork @ TRICE

Project Overview:
This project explored the real-world leadership journey of Mr. Naveen, an empathetic and visionary entrepreneur who transitioned from senior corporate management to founding TRICE, a startup focused on community-based commerce. The study centers on how he led his team through adversity using core principles of emotional intelligence, aligning with Daniel Goleman’s framework.

Key Emotional Intelligence Themes:
1. Empathy
Prioritized the well-being of delivery teams during the COVID-19 crisis.

Supported team members leaving for personal reasons, with dignity and continued goodwill.

2. Motivation
Celebrated small wins to build momentum and confidence within the team.

Inspired innovation during crises (e.g., outsourcing dev work to maintain salaries).

3. Self-Regulation
Remained calm and transparent during funding challenges.

Avoided sugarcoating, instead encouraging open dialogue and shared problem-solving.

4. Self-Awareness
Acknowledged personal vulnerabilities as a leader.

Resisted ego and invited team feedback even on his own ideas.

5. Social Skills
Maintained a flat hierarchy and close bonds with employees across roles.

Encouraged collaborative brainstorming and respectful disagreement.

Project Video: Leadership Scenes Dramatized
Scene 1: Leading a virtual team during COVID, with deep empathy and clarity.

Scene 2: Post-COVID funding crisis — Mr. Naveen hosts a transparent team meeting, invites ideas, and implements collaborative solutions.

These scenes were written and performed based on real incidents shared by Mr. Naveen, reflecting his emotionally intelligent approach during high-stress moments.

Interview Highlights:
"You need to empower them to fail. Only then they grow."

"Celebrate small wins — it’s big for them even if it’s small to you."

"Be clear. Listen more. Speak less."

"Startups must collaborate. Feedback saves bad ideas before wasting time."

"The future belongs to storytellers and people with unique passions."

Key Learnings:
Emotionally intelligent leadership builds resilience and loyalty.

Authentic communication is more powerful than strategies alone.

Leaders must be vulnerable, attentive, and empowering.

Storytelling is a core trait of modern leadership — for teams, investors, and customers.