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Tej Lalvani Instagram - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!
Tej Lalvani Instagram - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!
Tej Lalvani Instagram - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!
Tej Lalvani Instagram - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!
Tej Lalvani Instagram - My career today looks very different to how it started. When I think back to those early days working at McDonald’s, I’m grateful for everything it taught me 🙏 

#firstjob #entrepreneur #motivation
Tej Lalvani Instagram - “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

I’ve built a wonderful community here on Instagram and on LinkedIn, and I’d love to be able to do some good with it.

If you’re an entrepreneur, please leave a comment below with a quick introduction to you and what you do – not for me, but for each other! 

If I can use this community to facilitate some networking, that’s a huge good deed, and a massive opportunity to meet some incredible talent.

So please, use this post to reach out, pitch yourself and make those all-important connections.

Thank you 🙏
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024!

Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024!

Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024!

Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀
Tej Lalvani Instagram - A true pleasure to meet the fantastic @anthonyjoshua recently. Boxing is a sport that fascinates me because of the sheer discipline and dedication that these guys have to show in order to reach the top. Full respect — and even more so to Anthony for being such a warm and humble person 🙌 🥊
Tej Lalvani Instagram - From my family to yours, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas spent with their loved ones 🎄❤️

#christmas #festive #family
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Thank you for choosing me to be your Valentine each and every day. I'll forever be grateful for the love we share, @tara_lalvani ❤️
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Rule number one… 

#success #action #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The most intelligent people you know are the quickest to admit when they are not an expert.

#business #entrepreneur #leadership
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Stop reading this.

Go.

Now.

#ceo #leadership #motivation
Tej Lalvani Instagram - There is no such thing as overnight success, only those who persevered long enough to see their hard work pay off.

#business #entrepreneur #success
Tej Lalvani Instagram - “We’re here for a good time, not a long time.”

It’s a difficult lesson to learn when you’re young, and one with limited impact in your later years – but it’s always important.

Your time is precious – use it wisely.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Let's stop saying we "support" women.
Let's stop just "talking" about their businesses.
Let's stop merely "saying" their credentials are good enough.

Instead, let's use our privilege wisely! Let's buy from them, hire them, and create spaces for their voices to be heard.

Let’s make International Women’s Day 2024 a day of action, not just talk, so that International Women’s Day 2025 can be one of celebration instead of once again highlighting a failure to address the inequality that has plagued us for decades.

Enough talk. It’s time for action.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Be proud of what you have achieved. Do not belittle the achievements of others. Celebrate equally.

#humble #humility #gratitude #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani Instagram - There are plenty of days when I would love to have no problems to face.

But, as a leader, those problems are my job. They are my purpose.
Tackling them and steering us through to the solution is why I am in the position I am.

If there are no problems to face, I’ve either retired or I’m losing my touch. 

#business #challenges #leadership
Tej Lalvani Instagram - I spent the majority of my childhood between India and the UK, and whilst growing up in a multicultural background had its challenges…

I still view it as the greatest gift I could have ever been given.

From a young age, it instilled in me a deep appreciation of inclusivity and open-mindedness. I always noticed when someone went the extra mile to make me feel included and valued, or when they showed a genuine interest in my perspective on things.

These were often just small exchanges, the likes of which I am sure most people wouldn’t even remember – but each one undoubtedly shaped my perspective on the type of leader that I would want to be someday.

They taught me that differences should be celebrated, that every individual’s unique background is a strength, and that to create an environment in which everyone is welcomed is to create a powerhouse.

Embracing diversity isn’t just about personal choice, or the “right thing to do” – it’s a strategic advantage that contributes to the overall success of a thriving, interconnected team.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - When I asked my wife @tara_lalvani if I could invest in her company, she said no.

It was a smart move, we both knew she was onto a winner – @beautifect ⭐️

#business #entrepreneur #invest
Tej Lalvani Instagram - This is leadership.

Hope you’re all enjoying the Euros ⚽

Good luck to England tonight!

#leadership #euros #england #football
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Always listen to your gut.

Usually, it’s thinking what your brain will think once it catches up.

#instinct #intuition #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Success is always, always sweeter when celebrated with the people who you care about the most.

#success #love #relationship
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The planet we live on is a blessing – yet so many of us, myself included, can go days barely taking a step outside of an office, a train, or our homes.

If this sounds like you, and you’re feeling a little down, take some time this weekend to reconnect and engage with the natural world around you.

It always revives me in a way I can’t quite describe.

#disconnect #business #family
Tej Lalvani Instagram - You will never be perfectly prepared to launch your business.

Launch it now, and figure out the rest as you go – better to course correct than to start late and miss the opportunity altogether.

#risk #entrepreneur #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Trust me, you have the ability to make your dreams a reality.

It’s just about finding what empowers you to be your best.

#genius #entrepreneur #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - One of my favourite quotes: If you say you can, you’re right. If you say you can’t, you’re also right.

#mondaymotivation #motivation #inspiration #lifequote #business #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani Instagram - An underrated skill that sets leaders apart is the ability to find little moments of peace in a chaotic schedule.

You will have impossibly busy days.
You will work late.
You will end up throwing your schedule out the window.

If you can find time to relax in spite of it, burn out is going to seriously struggle to touch you. 

#leadership #ceolife #balance
Tej Lalvani Instagram - It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life 🤷🏽‍♂️

#determined #entrepreneur #resilience
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The unglamorous truth of entrepreneurship is that you will need to put in a lot of work before you see any results.

If you can persevere, however, your work will be paid back ten times over.

#entrepreneur #businessmindset #businesstips
Tej Lalvani Instagram - I don’t care where you’re from. 
I don’t care where in your career you are.
I don’t care how much you know or don’t know.
I don’t even care if you’ve just made a catastrophic mistake.

Everyone on my team is treated with the same respect.

If your company culture refuses to give someone respect until they’ve ‘earned’ it, it’s a culture that is going to push away the kind, the compassionate, and the intelligent and leave you with the vindictive, the spiteful, and the callous.

Respect should be given from day one, never withheld.

Only then can true innovation and creativity thrive.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Every leader should have at least a basic understanding of how their product or service works.

I may not be a nutritionist, but I’m intimately familiar with the inner workings of Vitabiotics as a company, a process and a product, having worked my way through every department of the business.

I’m by no means an expert, and I couldn’t take over in one of our labs, but it means that if we have an issue, I don’t have to waste time learning how things are supposed to work before we can start fixing it.

#vitabiotics #ceolife #growth
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Good friends have your back no matter what. The best friends tell you when you’re making a huge mistake.

#feedback #honesty #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Every ancient oak grew from a seemingly insignificant acorn.

Do not dismiss a seed of opportunity.

#opportunities #entrepreneur #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Caution is often wise, but opportunities move fast.

If you can’t think of a serious reason to not take a chance, go for it before someone else takes advantage of your delaying.

#opportunities #leadership #ceolife
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Do it.
Do it.
Do it.

#perserverance #determination #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - If you want to make the most of your team, don’t pit them against each other.

#competition #collaboration #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani Instagram - When measuring productivity, looking at time spent vs. what was produced only tells you so much.

Instead, analyse the circumstances.

What was it about your super-productive day that made it so productive?
What was it about an unproductive day that made it such a challenge?

Is it mindset? Is it how much sleep you get? Is it environment? Is it working under time pressure?

Productivity is personal, and boosting it is too.

Take the time, and find the ingredients for the most productive ‘you’.

#productivity #busy #balance
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Life can, at times, feel like a current pulling you along.

Sometimes, this is great, and riding the waves feels like you’re hurtling towards success.

But at the times when you feel yourself getting dragged in the wrong direction, take some time to remove yourself and re-asses.

It doesn’t need to be a holiday – just take a few hours to yourself and mentally start from the top.

#leadership #selfcare #ceolife
Tej Lalvani Instagram - It’s easy to get swept up in the idea that you must take every opportunity with both hands. 

But if you know you aren’t the right person for the job, it was never an opportunity in the first place – only a waste of time, and not just yours.

Challenge yourself, yes. 
But remember the value of your time.

#boundaries #business #mindset
Tej Lalvani Instagram - An overwhelmed CEO = sluggish processes, wasted time, needless holdups, unempathetic leadership, confused direction, an aura of stress that trickles down, and an outward appearance of unprofessionalism.

The solution?

Delegate. Delegate. Delegate.

No leader is the best person to handle everything. Trying to be the exception to that rule is only going to lead to disaster.

You can’t be a leader with no team. And if you’re not making use of that team, you’re not leading.

Lead.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - In case you needed to hear this today.

#noregrets #growthmindset #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - If you hire someone to advise you, listen.

It’s as simple as that.

#accountability #advice #leadership
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The biggest lesson I’ve learned in 2023 👇🏽

Give people the benefit of the doubt.

As a leader, so much of my job is encompassed by having to make snap decisions, and assume intentions – and whilst honing this skill can be a positive thing, it can also be a catalyst for cynicism.

This year, there have been a few experiences, both personal and professional, that have reinforced to me the value of empathy and compassion.

Recognising that situations are often far more complex than they seem has been eye-opening. Giving people the benefit of the doubt not only allows for time to reach a broader understanding, but also instils a sense of trust and openness, giving people the space they need for personal and professional growth.

Of course, there is a time and a place for this – I’m not suggesting that you turn a blind eye to anything, or start acting as a doormat.

But a little compassion can go a very long way.

#newyear #lifelessons
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Anything worth having has to be earned.

#goals #sacrifice #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - When I was younger, I would look at ageing as a race against time.

I needed to get things done as fast as I could while I was still young, before I got old and therefore worse at what I do best.

In reality, however, it just isn’t true.

As you age, you learn and you grow, and you become more comfortable with your strengths, your weaknesses and how best to approach them all.

Ageing is not a slow process of decline – it’s the journey to becoming your best.

#age #growth #growthmindset
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Recent family time with @tara_lalvani ❤️
Tej Lalvani Instagram - It really can be this simple!

#entrepreneur #business #startup #advice #businessadvice #dragonsden
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Don’t forget to give yourself credit.

Small wins are still wins – don’t let them slip by un-celebrated.

You deserve it.

#selflove #confidence #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - I encounter a lot of people whose end goal is wealth and success.

In my opinion, that is not a goal.

A goal needs to be reachable. Achievable. Doable.

‘More money’ is a finish line that moves two steps away for every step you take.

Yes, success is important and should be valued. Wealth is a powerful tool in order to achieve that success and grow it by orders of magnitude.

But your end goal, your North Star, should be happiness. 
Contentment.
Fulfilment.
Peace.

I have known far too many successful entrepreneurs who achieved all their wildest dreams and more…and it was never enough.

Because you cannot have ‘more’. In the same way, it cannot be ‘tomorrow’.

Take some time. Consider yourself.

Work out what will be enough. 

Never lose sight of it.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - You can let failures define you or you can see it as a necessary part of your development. Your choice!

#mondaymotivation #business #entrepreneurship
Tej Lalvani Instagram - There has never been a better time to launch a business.

You don’t have to do a ‘mega-buy’ to get products on shop shelves, you can sell directly to the customer.

You don’t have to beg a journalist to write about you, you can promote yourself on social media.

The barriers to entry have never been this low.

Take the leap.

#business #entrepreneur #leap
Tej Lalvani Instagram - As I approach 50, I’ve been reflecting on my journey to this point, and it’s shifted my perspective on youth.

As a young man, youth felt like an opportunity.

It felt like a period where I was on the clock, time was ticking down, and I had to rush to achieve as much as I could before I ran out of my ‘youngness’.

In reality, youth is more of an attitude.

If you look after your body and mind, invest in your health, and follow the things that spark passion inside you – the numbers matter very little.

I’m thankful that my younger self understood this enough to know the importance of staying healthy – and thankful that my passions have not gone anywhere as I’ve aged.

I may be older and wiser – but I’m still just as excited for the future.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - To all of you who will be working this weekend while your peers have a couple of days off…

Entrepreneurs.

Those in the service industry.

Civil servants.

We see you and we appreciate you!

#weekend #motivation #business #lifestyle
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The difference between anxiousness and excitement is often just a matter of perspective.

Yes, things could go badly.
But they could also surprise you with how well they go.

You won’t find out until you try.

#anxiety #entrepreneur #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The ‘winner’ who never faced adversity is a failure waiting to happen.

Don’t be disheartened when things don’t work out first time – it’s a vital part of the process.

#leadership #hardship #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - While it might not be a lesson explicitly taught, it’s one of the most valuable skills you can develop.

#leadership #skills #lessons #journey
Tej Lalvani Instagram - It’s always a good time with my friend @touker_suleyman around! 🤣

What’s your favourite Touker quote from The Den?!

#dragonsden #entrepreneur #business #toukersuleyman
Tej Lalvani Instagram - As a leader of an international business, travel is part of my job.

But I always try to remind myself to recognise it for the opportunity that it is.

Our world is beautiful, and is full of wonder both natural and manmade.
Travelling it broadens the mind and develops perspective.

A work trip is never just a work trip. It’s an opportunity to better yourself, and connect with the place we all call home.

When that opportunity presents itself, grip it with both hands.

#travel #internationaltravel #worktrip
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Come prepared or don't come at all. 

#prepared #business #mindset
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Perseverance is key but there is also often a ‘right time’ to quit. It’s a skill that will set you apart from others if you can develop it.

#entrepreneur #businessadvice #lifestyle #lifequotes #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The first step to self-awareness is being honest with yourself.

#clarity #honesty #selfawareness #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - It will do you wonders…
Tej Lalvani Instagram - One of the hardest things to do as an entrepreneur is to acknowledge when something isn’t the right fit.

Maybe you’re not the right person for the job.
Maybe the opportunity wasn’t what you thought it was.
Maybe you’ve outgrown the position.

I know from experience that this can be hard to take – it can feel like a failure, or like you’re giving up.

But knowing your own capabilities, and stepping away from experiences that aren’t serving you shows a capacity for self-awareness and evaluation, one of the greatest strengths that you can demonstrate as a leader.

Learn when to stick it out – and when it’s time to let go.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Whether it’s wealth, family, technological progress, societal change – own it.

And make it your North Star.

#motivation #business #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Earning the respect of others isn’t rocket science! Don’t overcomplicate it.

#advice #lifestyle #business #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Waiting for the ‘right time’ to come along before you start your business is going to leave you waiting forever.

Start now!

#business #entrepreneurship #motivation #lifestyle
Tej Lalvani Instagram - There’s a reason why so many entrepreneurs and CEOs have a self-imposed uniform.

Steve Jobs and his infamous turtlenecks.
Mark Zuckerberg and his grey t-shirts.
Jack Dorsey and his all-black outfits.

Minimalist, focused thinking.

Your brain can only handle a certain number of decisions per day.

When you cut down on unnecessary ones, you’re empowered to focus on what’s going to have a real impact.

Routine doesn’t just bring you comfort and stability.

#decisions #entrepreneurship #focus
Tej Lalvani Instagram - We all make mistakes – that’s inevitable.

It’s how we respond to them that sets us apart.

If you have to be told before you try to put something right, you’ve got work to do.

#selfreminder #selfgrowth #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Are you living your life for you, or are you living it trying to please everyone else?

#lifequotes #inspiration #thoughtoftheday
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Procrastination is an exponential time-sink.

Because it’s like walking in the wrong direction.

You have to get back to where you started to start making real progress.

Focus and discipline today will save you stress tomorrow.

Image credit: @jaozolins 

#progress #procrastination #effort #focus #discipline
Tej Lalvani Instagram - How to know if a job is still right for you…

#business #ceo #entrepreneur #lifeadvice
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Utilise everything in your toolbox to get you where you want to go.

Tag someone below who acts like an entrepreneur 👇 

#entrepreneur #mindset #leadership
Tej Lalvani Instagram - I share a lot about business, but one of my biggest interests personally is all things aviation! ✈️ 

What are your passions?

#aviation #enterprise #planes #planesofinstagram
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Striking a perfect work-life balance is about giving due time to your work commitments while also cherishing moments with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, and ensuring you recharge. 

That’s how you thrive both in your career and your personal life.

#worklifebalance #ceolife #leadership
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Investors are not just looking for a product.

They’re looking for the right personality to make it a success.

I’ve seen good products in the hands of rude or abrasive entrepreneurs. 

And I’ve seen people who could probably sell beans to Heinz.

#entrepreneurship #idea #leadership #product
Tej Lalvani Instagram - They say travel broadens the mind – but what they mean is that experiencing life from another perspective gives you a deeper understanding of empathy and humanity.

That, to me, is the most important ingredient in a good person.

And it’s something you can train.

#empathy #leadership #humanity
Tej Lalvani Instagram - As an entrepreneur, your greatest asset isn’t your business.

It is yourself.

Treat it with the care and attention it deserves.

#entrepreneur #business #selfcare
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Perfection is impossible without feedback.

Feedback is impossible without launching.

Go for it. You can iron out the kinks later.

#ceo #leadership #perfection
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Business does not naturally lend itself to physical health.

Many of us spend much of the day sat still at a desk, staring at a screen, probably with pretty terrible posture (guilty).

I’m not saying you need to be hitting the gym every lunchtime – but remember to do something to get your blood pumping and your muscles moving every day.

Whether it’s walking a portion of your commute, taking calls on your feet, or heading to a local park at lunch instead of eating at your desk – it doesn’t have to be a full body workout.

Just keep it moving.

#ceo #business #selfcare
Tej Lalvani Instagram - A harsh reality? Maybe. But a reality nonetheless.

#entrepreneurship #ceo #entrepreneur #businessadvice #mentality #successquotes
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Never underestimate the importance of peace.

Even in the most hectic of times, having your safe space where work cannot touch you will keep you grounded, objective and cool-headed.

No one makes good decisions in a panic.

#peace #entrepreneur #calm
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Thoughts on my superhero alter-ego? 😂 🦸🏽‍♂️
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Do what you need to do to get it done.

#Passion #fuel #success
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Let’s be honest, taking out personal time can feel like a luxury. 

Here’s the secret: it’s not. It’s an investment. 

Schedule dedicated time with your loved ones and your dog, be it a family dinner, a walk in the park, or a simple cuddle session on the couch. 

This not only strengthens those bonds but also sets a powerful example for your team.

#worklifebalance #leadership #timeoff
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Promotions and progression are vital tools for retaining talent and rewarding hard work – but you can’t throw them around constantly.

That doesn’t mean, however, that your employees stop being talented and worthy of praise in the ‘cooldown’ periods between financial rewards.

Never forget the other tool in your belt – a sincere thank you.

Just because you can’t hand out another payrise right now, it doesn’t mean your employee doesn’t deserve recognition and praise for their work.

#leadership #gratitude #employeeretention
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Harsh truths are not always pleasant to hear.

Because, in my experience, we usually already know them. We just haven’t yet admitted them to ourselves.

If you want to take yourself up a (or several!) level, take the initiative and be the voice that holds you to account before someone else needs to.

A faster, more accountable and more focused you awaits.

#selfcare #selfgrowth #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - We should let go of the belief that each day must be more productive than the last.

Consistency in this approach will bring significant benefits over time.

#consistency #productivity #showup
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Don’t wait for someone else to do you a good turn.

Appreciate the generosity of others, but never rely on it.

Plans can change, people’s lives can get complicated, and support can waver.

But you can always do something for yourself.

Whether it’s something as big as a wise investment, or something as small as remembering to prepare a lunch for tomorrow.

Have your own back, and you’ll never face a day alone.

#growthmindset #future #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - What habits are you trying to form at the moment?
Tej Lalvani Instagram - Intend to give your best, and expect nothing in return. 

Kindness or generosity are wonderful things, but you cannot plan on them as given.

Instead, anticipate what you can guarantee, and be ready for things to either be as you expected, or pleasantly surprising.

#leadership #perspective #resellience
Tej Lalvani Instagram - I love to travel, because it forces me to challenge preconceptions and consider alternate ways of thinking.

But that experience does not need to be forced in order to happen.

Humans are very good at settling into their opinions and views as fact, and it can mean you end up with tunnel vision and really struggle to adapt when you hit a hurdle.

Keep your mind open, and be ready to embrace new solutions when you encounter a better one.

#travel #worklifebalance #business
Tej Lalvani Instagram - When I first started at @vitabiotics, I was seen as young and inexperienced – and in retrospect, I was. 

I didn’t know the ins and outs of running a business.
I didn’t know what it took to manage people.
I didn’t know how to manage people effectively.
I didn’t know what the business was doing effectively, and where there were areas for improvement.

So – I decided to get stuck in, and learn.

I worked my way through nearly every department – even operating forklifts for a while.

I got to know the everyday requirements, team culture, and operational side of the business inside and out, eventually becoming COO before taking over the role of CEO. 

Is this the conventional route to leadership? Probably not.

But was it the one that allowed me to gain the greatest understanding of what the business needs to continue running successfully? Absolutely.

And I am forever grateful for it.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - There is no ‘finished’ when it comes to building a business – because you’re not building it in a vacuum.

You’re adapting it to shifting sands, always.

#leadership #adapting #ceo
Tej Lalvani Instagram - 64% of US unicorns were founded or co-founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.

And honestly, I’m not surprised.

Growing up as an immigrant is a journey of innovation and adaptation in a system that is not quite designed for you. You have to bend and mould yourself to fit through hoops that were expecting someone else, constantly feeling like you have something to prove.

At the same time, immigration and the desire for a better life so regularly go hand-in-hand. You learn very early on to make the most of every single opportunity offered to you, viewing success and self-betterment as a non-negotiable.

There is a huge amount of resilience, drive, and work ethic that you gain from growing up as an immigrant – all of which are key components of being a successful entrepreneur.

So no, I don’t think this is a coincidence.

I think it’s a testament to the power of the human spirit.
Tej Lalvani Instagram - We’re all prone to moments of frustration.

When you’re a leader, handling those poorly has a direct impact on the team around you.

Good mental health and mindfulness skills are essential to leadership.

#mentalhealth #leadership #mindfulness
Tej Lalvani Instagram - The world is your classroom. Get out there and learn.

#business #growthmindset #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani Instagram - It is in times of adversity that you will learn the most – both about yourself, and the people closest to you.

#adversity #resilience #entrepreneur
Tej Lalvani - 1.5K Likes - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!

1.5K Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel! Wishing you both the very best!
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Tej Lalvani - 1.5K Likes - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!

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Caption : What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel! Wishing you both the very best!
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Tej Lalvani - 1.5K Likes - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!

1.5K Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel! Wishing you both the very best!
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Tej Lalvani - 1.5K Likes - What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 

It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel!

Wishing you both the very best!

1.5K Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : What an incredible weekend celebrating @umarkamani and @nadakamani’s big day 💍🙌 It was a real pleasure to be part of such a wonderful ceremony, great attention to detail yet with a warm and intimate feel! Wishing you both the very best!
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Tej Lalvani - 1.5K Likes - My career today looks very different to how it started. When I think back to those early days working at McDonald’s, I’m grateful for everything it taught me 🙏 

#firstjob #entrepreneur #motivation

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Caption : My career today looks very different to how it started. When I think back to those early days working at McDonald’s, I’m grateful for everything it taught me 🙏 #firstjob #entrepreneur #motivation
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Tej Lalvani - 1.1K Likes - “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

I’ve built a wonderful community here on Instagram and on LinkedIn, and I’d love to be able to do some good with it.

If you’re an entrepreneur, please leave a comment below with a quick introduction to you and what you do – not for me, but for each other! 

If I can use this community to facilitate some networking, that’s a huge good deed, and a massive opportunity to meet some incredible talent.

So please, use this post to reach out, pitch yourself and make those all-important connections.

Thank you 🙏

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Caption : “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” I’ve built a wonderful community here on Instagram and on LinkedIn, and I’d love to be able to do some good with it. If you’re an entrepreneur, please leave a comment below with a quick introduction to you and what you do – not for me, but for each other! If I can use this community to facilitate some networking, that’s a huge good deed, and a massive opportunity to meet some incredible talent. So please, use this post to reach out, pitch yourself and make those all-important connections. Thank you 🙏
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Tej Lalvani - 785 Likes - Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024!

Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀

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Caption : Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024! Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀
Likes : 785
Tej Lalvani - 785 Likes - Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024!

Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀

785 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024! Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀
Likes : 785
Tej Lalvani - 785 Likes - Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024!

Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀

785 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : Grateful for the light and love that surrounded me and my wife @tara_lalvani as we kicked off 2024! Excited to see what this year holds and how I can make every moment count. Let the fun begin! 🚀
Likes : 785
Tej Lalvani - 762 Likes - A true pleasure to meet the fantastic @anthonyjoshua recently. Boxing is a sport that fascinates me because of the sheer discipline and dedication that these guys have to show in order to reach the top. Full respect — and even more so to Anthony for being such a warm and humble person 🙌 🥊

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Caption : A true pleasure to meet the fantastic @anthonyjoshua recently. Boxing is a sport that fascinates me because of the sheer discipline and dedication that these guys have to show in order to reach the top. Full respect — and even more so to Anthony for being such a warm and humble person 🙌 🥊
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Tej Lalvani - 570 Likes - From my family to yours, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas spent with their loved ones 🎄❤️

#christmas #festive #family

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Caption : From my family to yours, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas spent with their loved ones 🎄❤️ #christmas #festive #family
Likes : 570
Tej Lalvani - 552 Likes - Thank you for choosing me to be your Valentine each and every day. I'll forever be grateful for the love we share, @tara_lalvani ❤️

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Caption : Thank you for choosing me to be your Valentine each and every day. I’ll forever be grateful for the love we share, @tara_lalvani ❤️
Likes : 552
Tej Lalvani - 538 Likes - Rule number one… 

#success #action #business

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Caption : Rule number one… #success #action #business
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Tej Lalvani - 531 Likes - The most intelligent people you know are the quickest to admit when they are not an expert.

#business #entrepreneur #leadership

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Caption : The most intelligent people you know are the quickest to admit when they are not an expert. #business #entrepreneur #leadership
Likes : 531
Tej Lalvani - 509 Likes - Stop reading this.

Go.

Now.

#ceo #leadership #motivation

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Caption : Stop reading this. Go. Now. #ceo #leadership #motivation
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Tej Lalvani - 505 Likes - There is no such thing as overnight success, only those who persevered long enough to see their hard work pay off.

#business #entrepreneur #success

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Caption : There is no such thing as overnight success, only those who persevered long enough to see their hard work pay off. #business #entrepreneur #success
Likes : 505
Tej Lalvani - 503 Likes - “We’re here for a good time, not a long time.”

It’s a difficult lesson to learn when you’re young, and one with limited impact in your later years – but it’s always important.

Your time is precious – use it wisely.

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Caption : “We’re here for a good time, not a long time.” It’s a difficult lesson to learn when you’re young, and one with limited impact in your later years – but it’s always important. Your time is precious – use it wisely.
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Tej Lalvani - 476 Likes - Let's stop saying we "support" women.
Let's stop just "talking" about their businesses.
Let's stop merely "saying" their credentials are good enough.

Instead, let's use our privilege wisely! Let's buy from them, hire them, and create spaces for their voices to be heard.

Let’s make International Women’s Day 2024 a day of action, not just talk, so that International Women’s Day 2025 can be one of celebration instead of once again highlighting a failure to address the inequality that has plagued us for decades.

Enough talk. It’s time for action.

476 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : Let’s stop saying we “support” women. Let’s stop just “talking” about their businesses. Let’s stop merely “saying” their credentials are good enough. Instead, let’s use our privilege wisely! Let’s buy from them, hire them, and create spaces for their voices to be heard. Let’s make International Women’s Day 2024 a day of action, not just talk, so that International Women’s Day 2025 can be one of celebration instead of once again highlighting a failure to address the inequality that has plagued us for decades. Enough talk. It’s time for action.
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Tej Lalvani - 466 Likes - Be proud of what you have achieved. Do not belittle the achievements of others. Celebrate equally.

#humble #humility #gratitude #entrepreneur

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Caption : Be proud of what you have achieved. Do not belittle the achievements of others. Celebrate equally. #humble #humility #gratitude #entrepreneur
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Tej Lalvani - 447 Likes - There are plenty of days when I would love to have no problems to face.

But, as a leader, those problems are my job. They are my purpose.
Tackling them and steering us through to the solution is why I am in the position I am.

If there are no problems to face, I’ve either retired or I’m losing my touch. 

#business #challenges #leadership

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Caption : There are plenty of days when I would love to have no problems to face. But, as a leader, those problems are my job. They are my purpose. Tackling them and steering us through to the solution is why I am in the position I am. If there are no problems to face, I’ve either retired or I’m losing my touch. #business #challenges #leadership
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Tej Lalvani - 413 Likes - I spent the majority of my childhood between India and the UK, and whilst growing up in a multicultural background had its challenges…

I still view it as the greatest gift I could have ever been given.

From a young age, it instilled in me a deep appreciation of inclusivity and open-mindedness. I always noticed when someone went the extra mile to make me feel included and valued, or when they showed a genuine interest in my perspective on things.

These were often just small exchanges, the likes of which I am sure most people wouldn’t even remember – but each one undoubtedly shaped my perspective on the type of leader that I would want to be someday.

They taught me that differences should be celebrated, that every individual’s unique background is a strength, and that to create an environment in which everyone is welcomed is to create a powerhouse.

Embracing diversity isn’t just about personal choice, or the “right thing to do” – it’s a strategic advantage that contributes to the overall success of a thriving, interconnected team.

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Caption : I spent the majority of my childhood between India and the UK, and whilst growing up in a multicultural background had its challenges… I still view it as the greatest gift I could have ever been given. From a young age, it instilled in me a deep appreciation of inclusivity and open-mindedness. I always noticed when someone went the extra mile to make me feel included and valued, or when they showed a genuine interest in my perspective on things. These were often just small exchanges, the likes of which I am sure most people wouldn’t even remember – but each one undoubtedly shaped my perspective on the type of leader that I would want to be someday. They taught me that differences should be celebrated, that every individual’s unique background is a strength, and that to create an environment in which everyone is welcomed is to create a powerhouse. Embracing diversity isn’t just about personal choice, or the “right thing to do” – it’s a strategic advantage that contributes to the overall success of a thriving, interconnected team.
Likes : 413
Tej Lalvani - 412 Likes - When I asked my wife @tara_lalvani if I could invest in her company, she said no.

It was a smart move, we both knew she was onto a winner – @beautifect ⭐️

#business #entrepreneur #invest

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Caption : When I asked my wife @tara_lalvani if I could invest in her company, she said no. It was a smart move, we both knew she was onto a winner – @beautifect ⭐️ #business #entrepreneur #invest
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Tej Lalvani - 406 Likes - This is leadership.

Hope you’re all enjoying the Euros ⚽

Good luck to England tonight!

#leadership #euros #england #football

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Caption : This is leadership. Hope you’re all enjoying the Euros ⚽ Good luck to England tonight! #leadership #euros #england #football
Likes : 406
Tej Lalvani - 400 Likes - Always listen to your gut.

Usually, it’s thinking what your brain will think once it catches up.

#instinct #intuition #business

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Caption : Always listen to your gut. Usually, it’s thinking what your brain will think once it catches up. #instinct #intuition #business
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Tej Lalvani - 379 Likes - Success is always, always sweeter when celebrated with the people who you care about the most.

#success #love #relationship

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Caption : Success is always, always sweeter when celebrated with the people who you care about the most. #success #love #relationship
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Tej Lalvani - 379 Likes - The planet we live on is a blessing – yet so many of us, myself included, can go days barely taking a step outside of an office, a train, or our homes.

If this sounds like you, and you’re feeling a little down, take some time this weekend to reconnect and engage with the natural world around you.

It always revives me in a way I can’t quite describe.

#disconnect #business #family

379 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : The planet we live on is a blessing – yet so many of us, myself included, can go days barely taking a step outside of an office, a train, or our homes. If this sounds like you, and you’re feeling a little down, take some time this weekend to reconnect and engage with the natural world around you. It always revives me in a way I can’t quite describe. #disconnect #business #family
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Tej Lalvani - 377 Likes - You will never be perfectly prepared to launch your business.

Launch it now, and figure out the rest as you go – better to course correct than to start late and miss the opportunity altogether.

#risk #entrepreneur #business

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Caption : You will never be perfectly prepared to launch your business. Launch it now, and figure out the rest as you go – better to course correct than to start late and miss the opportunity altogether. #risk #entrepreneur #business
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Tej Lalvani - 369 Likes - Trust me, you have the ability to make your dreams a reality.

It’s just about finding what empowers you to be your best.

#genius #entrepreneur #business

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Caption : Trust me, you have the ability to make your dreams a reality. It’s just about finding what empowers you to be your best. #genius #entrepreneur #business
Likes : 369
Tej Lalvani - 355 Likes - One of my favourite quotes: If you say you can, you’re right. If you say you can’t, you’re also right.

#mondaymotivation #motivation #inspiration #lifequote #business #entrepreneur

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Caption : One of my favourite quotes: If you say you can, you’re right. If you say you can’t, you’re also right. #mondaymotivation #motivation #inspiration #lifequote #business #entrepreneur
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Tej Lalvani - 338 Likes - An underrated skill that sets leaders apart is the ability to find little moments of peace in a chaotic schedule.

You will have impossibly busy days.
You will work late.
You will end up throwing your schedule out the window.

If you can find time to relax in spite of it, burn out is going to seriously struggle to touch you. 

#leadership #ceolife #balance

338 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : An underrated skill that sets leaders apart is the ability to find little moments of peace in a chaotic schedule. You will have impossibly busy days. You will work late. You will end up throwing your schedule out the window. If you can find time to relax in spite of it, burn out is going to seriously struggle to touch you. #leadership #ceolife #balance
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Tej Lalvani - 325 Likes - It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life 🤷🏽‍♂️

#determined #entrepreneur #resilience

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Caption : It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life 🤷🏽‍♂️ #determined #entrepreneur #resilience
Likes : 325
Tej Lalvani - 311 Likes - The unglamorous truth of entrepreneurship is that you will need to put in a lot of work before you see any results.

If you can persevere, however, your work will be paid back ten times over.

#entrepreneur #businessmindset #businesstips

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Caption : The unglamorous truth of entrepreneurship is that you will need to put in a lot of work before you see any results. If you can persevere, however, your work will be paid back ten times over. #entrepreneur #businessmindset #businesstips
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Tej Lalvani - 299 Likes - I don’t care where you’re from. 
I don’t care where in your career you are.
I don’t care how much you know or don’t know.
I don’t even care if you’ve just made a catastrophic mistake.

Everyone on my team is treated with the same respect.

If your company culture refuses to give someone respect until they’ve ‘earned’ it, it’s a culture that is going to push away the kind, the compassionate, and the intelligent and leave you with the vindictive, the spiteful, and the callous.

Respect should be given from day one, never withheld.

Only then can true innovation and creativity thrive.

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Caption : I don’t care where you’re from. I don’t care where in your career you are. I don’t care how much you know or don’t know. I don’t even care if you’ve just made a catastrophic mistake. Everyone on my team is treated with the same respect. If your company culture refuses to give someone respect until they’ve ‘earned’ it, it’s a culture that is going to push away the kind, the compassionate, and the intelligent and leave you with the vindictive, the spiteful, and the callous. Respect should be given from day one, never withheld. Only then can true innovation and creativity thrive.
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Tej Lalvani - 298 Likes - Every leader should have at least a basic understanding of how their product or service works.

I may not be a nutritionist, but I’m intimately familiar with the inner workings of Vitabiotics as a company, a process and a product, having worked my way through every department of the business.

I’m by no means an expert, and I couldn’t take over in one of our labs, but it means that if we have an issue, I don’t have to waste time learning how things are supposed to work before we can start fixing it.

#vitabiotics #ceolife #growth

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Caption : Every leader should have at least a basic understanding of how their product or service works. I may not be a nutritionist, but I’m intimately familiar with the inner workings of Vitabiotics as a company, a process and a product, having worked my way through every department of the business. I’m by no means an expert, and I couldn’t take over in one of our labs, but it means that if we have an issue, I don’t have to waste time learning how things are supposed to work before we can start fixing it. #vitabiotics #ceolife #growth
Likes : 298
Tej Lalvani - 295 Likes - Good friends have your back no matter what. The best friends tell you when you’re making a huge mistake.

#feedback #honesty #entrepreneur

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Caption : Good friends have your back no matter what. The best friends tell you when you’re making a huge mistake. #feedback #honesty #entrepreneur
Likes : 295
Tej Lalvani - 268 Likes - Every ancient oak grew from a seemingly insignificant acorn.

Do not dismiss a seed of opportunity.

#opportunities #entrepreneur #business

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Caption : Every ancient oak grew from a seemingly insignificant acorn. Do not dismiss a seed of opportunity. #opportunities #entrepreneur #business
Likes : 268
Tej Lalvani - 265 Likes - Caution is often wise, but opportunities move fast.

If you can’t think of a serious reason to not take a chance, go for it before someone else takes advantage of your delaying.

#opportunities #leadership #ceolife

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Caption : Caution is often wise, but opportunities move fast. If you can’t think of a serious reason to not take a chance, go for it before someone else takes advantage of your delaying. #opportunities #leadership #ceolife
Likes : 265
Tej Lalvani - 261 Likes - Do it.
Do it.
Do it.

#perserverance #determination #business

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Caption : Do it. Do it. Do it. #perserverance #determination #business
Likes : 261
Tej Lalvani - 260 Likes - If you want to make the most of your team, don’t pit them against each other.

#competition #collaboration #entrepreneur

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Caption : If you want to make the most of your team, don’t pit them against each other. #competition #collaboration #entrepreneur
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Tej Lalvani - 254 Likes - When measuring productivity, looking at time spent vs. what was produced only tells you so much.

Instead, analyse the circumstances.

What was it about your super-productive day that made it so productive?
What was it about an unproductive day that made it such a challenge?

Is it mindset? Is it how much sleep you get? Is it environment? Is it working under time pressure?

Productivity is personal, and boosting it is too.

Take the time, and find the ingredients for the most productive ‘you’.

#productivity #busy #balance

254 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : When measuring productivity, looking at time spent vs. what was produced only tells you so much. Instead, analyse the circumstances. What was it about your super-productive day that made it so productive? What was it about an unproductive day that made it such a challenge? Is it mindset? Is it how much sleep you get? Is it environment? Is it working under time pressure? Productivity is personal, and boosting it is too. Take the time, and find the ingredients for the most productive ‘you’. #productivity #busy #balance
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Tej Lalvani - 249 Likes - Life can, at times, feel like a current pulling you along.

Sometimes, this is great, and riding the waves feels like you’re hurtling towards success.

But at the times when you feel yourself getting dragged in the wrong direction, take some time to remove yourself and re-asses.

It doesn’t need to be a holiday – just take a few hours to yourself and mentally start from the top.

#leadership #selfcare #ceolife

249 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : Life can, at times, feel like a current pulling you along. Sometimes, this is great, and riding the waves feels like you’re hurtling towards success. But at the times when you feel yourself getting dragged in the wrong direction, take some time to remove yourself and re-asses. It doesn’t need to be a holiday – just take a few hours to yourself and mentally start from the top. #leadership #selfcare #ceolife
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Tej Lalvani - 247 Likes - It’s easy to get swept up in the idea that you must take every opportunity with both hands. 

But if you know you aren’t the right person for the job, it was never an opportunity in the first place – only a waste of time, and not just yours.

Challenge yourself, yes. 
But remember the value of your time.

#boundaries #business #mindset

247 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : It’s easy to get swept up in the idea that you must take every opportunity with both hands. But if you know you aren’t the right person for the job, it was never an opportunity in the first place – only a waste of time, and not just yours. Challenge yourself, yes. But remember the value of your time. #boundaries #business #mindset
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Tej Lalvani - 246 Likes - An overwhelmed CEO = sluggish processes, wasted time, needless holdups, unempathetic leadership, confused direction, an aura of stress that trickles down, and an outward appearance of unprofessionalism.

The solution?

Delegate. Delegate. Delegate.

No leader is the best person to handle everything. Trying to be the exception to that rule is only going to lead to disaster.

You can’t be a leader with no team. And if you’re not making use of that team, you’re not leading.

Lead.

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Caption : An overwhelmed CEO = sluggish processes, wasted time, needless holdups, unempathetic leadership, confused direction, an aura of stress that trickles down, and an outward appearance of unprofessionalism. The solution? Delegate. Delegate. Delegate. No leader is the best person to handle everything. Trying to be the exception to that rule is only going to lead to disaster. You can’t be a leader with no team. And if you’re not making use of that team, you’re not leading. Lead.
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Tej Lalvani - 241 Likes - In case you needed to hear this today.

#noregrets #growthmindset #business

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Caption : In case you needed to hear this today. #noregrets #growthmindset #business
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Tej Lalvani - 240 Likes - If you hire someone to advise you, listen.

It’s as simple as that.

#accountability #advice #leadership

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Caption : If you hire someone to advise you, listen. It’s as simple as that. #accountability #advice #leadership
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Tej Lalvani - 226 Likes - The biggest lesson I’ve learned in 2023 👇🏽

Give people the benefit of the doubt.

As a leader, so much of my job is encompassed by having to make snap decisions, and assume intentions – and whilst honing this skill can be a positive thing, it can also be a catalyst for cynicism.

This year, there have been a few experiences, both personal and professional, that have reinforced to me the value of empathy and compassion.

Recognising that situations are often far more complex than they seem has been eye-opening. Giving people the benefit of the doubt not only allows for time to reach a broader understanding, but also instils a sense of trust and openness, giving people the space they need for personal and professional growth.

Of course, there is a time and a place for this – I’m not suggesting that you turn a blind eye to anything, or start acting as a doormat.

But a little compassion can go a very long way.

#newyear #lifelessons

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Caption : The biggest lesson I’ve learned in 2023 👇🏽 Give people the benefit of the doubt. As a leader, so much of my job is encompassed by having to make snap decisions, and assume intentions – and whilst honing this skill can be a positive thing, it can also be a catalyst for cynicism. This year, there have been a few experiences, both personal and professional, that have reinforced to me the value of empathy and compassion. Recognising that situations are often far more complex than they seem has been eye-opening. Giving people the benefit of the doubt not only allows for time to reach a broader understanding, but also instils a sense of trust and openness, giving people the space they need for personal and professional growth. Of course, there is a time and a place for this – I’m not suggesting that you turn a blind eye to anything, or start acting as a doormat. But a little compassion can go a very long way. #newyear #lifelessons
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Tej Lalvani - 225 Likes - Anything worth having has to be earned.

#goals #sacrifice #business

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Caption : Anything worth having has to be earned. #goals #sacrifice #business
Likes : 225
Tej Lalvani - 222 Likes - When I was younger, I would look at ageing as a race against time.

I needed to get things done as fast as I could while I was still young, before I got old and therefore worse at what I do best.

In reality, however, it just isn’t true.

As you age, you learn and you grow, and you become more comfortable with your strengths, your weaknesses and how best to approach them all.

Ageing is not a slow process of decline – it’s the journey to becoming your best.

#age #growth #growthmindset

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Caption : When I was younger, I would look at ageing as a race against time. I needed to get things done as fast as I could while I was still young, before I got old and therefore worse at what I do best. In reality, however, it just isn’t true. As you age, you learn and you grow, and you become more comfortable with your strengths, your weaknesses and how best to approach them all. Ageing is not a slow process of decline – it’s the journey to becoming your best. #age #growth #growthmindset
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Tej Lalvani - 219 Likes - Recent family time with @tara_lalvani ❤️

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Caption : Recent family time with @tara_lalvani ❤️
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Tej Lalvani - 217 Likes - It really can be this simple!

#entrepreneur #business #startup #advice #businessadvice #dragonsden

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Caption : It really can be this simple! #entrepreneur #business #startup #advice #businessadvice #dragonsden
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Tej Lalvani - 216 Likes - Don’t forget to give yourself credit.

Small wins are still wins – don’t let them slip by un-celebrated.

You deserve it.

#selflove #confidence #business

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Caption : Don’t forget to give yourself credit. Small wins are still wins – don’t let them slip by un-celebrated. You deserve it. #selflove #confidence #business
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Tej Lalvani - 214 Likes - I encounter a lot of people whose end goal is wealth and success.

In my opinion, that is not a goal.

A goal needs to be reachable. Achievable. Doable.

‘More money’ is a finish line that moves two steps away for every step you take.

Yes, success is important and should be valued. Wealth is a powerful tool in order to achieve that success and grow it by orders of magnitude.

But your end goal, your North Star, should be happiness. 
Contentment.
Fulfilment.
Peace.

I have known far too many successful entrepreneurs who achieved all their wildest dreams and more…and it was never enough.

Because you cannot have ‘more’. In the same way, it cannot be ‘tomorrow’.

Take some time. Consider yourself.

Work out what will be enough. 

Never lose sight of it.

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Caption : I encounter a lot of people whose end goal is wealth and success. In my opinion, that is not a goal. A goal needs to be reachable. Achievable. Doable. ‘More money’ is a finish line that moves two steps away for every step you take. Yes, success is important and should be valued. Wealth is a powerful tool in order to achieve that success and grow it by orders of magnitude. But your end goal, your North Star, should be happiness. Contentment. Fulfilment. Peace. I have known far too many successful entrepreneurs who achieved all their wildest dreams and more…and it was never enough. Because you cannot have ‘more’. In the same way, it cannot be ‘tomorrow’. Take some time. Consider yourself. Work out what will be enough. Never lose sight of it.
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Tej Lalvani - 213 Likes - You can let failures define you or you can see it as a necessary part of your development. Your choice!

#mondaymotivation #business #entrepreneurship

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Caption : You can let failures define you or you can see it as a necessary part of your development. Your choice! #mondaymotivation #business #entrepreneurship
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Tej Lalvani - 212 Likes - There has never been a better time to launch a business.

You don’t have to do a ‘mega-buy’ to get products on shop shelves, you can sell directly to the customer.

You don’t have to beg a journalist to write about you, you can promote yourself on social media.

The barriers to entry have never been this low.

Take the leap.

#business #entrepreneur #leap

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Caption : There has never been a better time to launch a business. You don’t have to do a ‘mega-buy’ to get products on shop shelves, you can sell directly to the customer. You don’t have to beg a journalist to write about you, you can promote yourself on social media. The barriers to entry have never been this low. Take the leap. #business #entrepreneur #leap
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Tej Lalvani - 212 Likes - As I approach 50, I’ve been reflecting on my journey to this point, and it’s shifted my perspective on youth.

As a young man, youth felt like an opportunity.

It felt like a period where I was on the clock, time was ticking down, and I had to rush to achieve as much as I could before I ran out of my ‘youngness’.

In reality, youth is more of an attitude.

If you look after your body and mind, invest in your health, and follow the things that spark passion inside you – the numbers matter very little.

I’m thankful that my younger self understood this enough to know the importance of staying healthy – and thankful that my passions have not gone anywhere as I’ve aged.

I may be older and wiser – but I’m still just as excited for the future.

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Caption : As I approach 50, I’ve been reflecting on my journey to this point, and it’s shifted my perspective on youth. As a young man, youth felt like an opportunity. It felt like a period where I was on the clock, time was ticking down, and I had to rush to achieve as much as I could before I ran out of my ‘youngness’. In reality, youth is more of an attitude. If you look after your body and mind, invest in your health, and follow the things that spark passion inside you – the numbers matter very little. I’m thankful that my younger self understood this enough to know the importance of staying healthy – and thankful that my passions have not gone anywhere as I’ve aged. I may be older and wiser – but I’m still just as excited for the future.
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Tej Lalvani - 206 Likes - To all of you who will be working this weekend while your peers have a couple of days off…

Entrepreneurs.

Those in the service industry.

Civil servants.

We see you and we appreciate you!

#weekend #motivation #business #lifestyle

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Caption : To all of you who will be working this weekend while your peers have a couple of days off… Entrepreneurs. Those in the service industry. Civil servants. We see you and we appreciate you! #weekend #motivation #business #lifestyle
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Tej Lalvani - 204 Likes - The difference between anxiousness and excitement is often just a matter of perspective.

Yes, things could go badly.
But they could also surprise you with how well they go.

You won’t find out until you try.

#anxiety #entrepreneur #business

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Caption : The difference between anxiousness and excitement is often just a matter of perspective. Yes, things could go badly. But they could also surprise you with how well they go. You won’t find out until you try. #anxiety #entrepreneur #business
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Tej Lalvani - 200 Likes - The ‘winner’ who never faced adversity is a failure waiting to happen.

Don’t be disheartened when things don’t work out first time – it’s a vital part of the process.

#leadership #hardship #business

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Caption : The ‘winner’ who never faced adversity is a failure waiting to happen. Don’t be disheartened when things don’t work out first time – it’s a vital part of the process. #leadership #hardship #business
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Tej Lalvani - 195 Likes - While it might not be a lesson explicitly taught, it’s one of the most valuable skills you can develop.

#leadership #skills #lessons #journey

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Caption : While it might not be a lesson explicitly taught, it’s one of the most valuable skills you can develop. #leadership #skills #lessons #journey
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Tej Lalvani - 195 Likes - It’s always a good time with my friend @touker_suleyman around! 🤣

What’s your favourite Touker quote from The Den?!

#dragonsden #entrepreneur #business #toukersuleyman

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Caption : It’s always a good time with my friend @touker_suleyman around! 🤣 What’s your favourite Touker quote from The Den?! #dragonsden #entrepreneur #business #toukersuleyman
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Tej Lalvani - 194 Likes - As a leader of an international business, travel is part of my job.

But I always try to remind myself to recognise it for the opportunity that it is.

Our world is beautiful, and is full of wonder both natural and manmade.
Travelling it broadens the mind and develops perspective.

A work trip is never just a work trip. It’s an opportunity to better yourself, and connect with the place we all call home.

When that opportunity presents itself, grip it with both hands.

#travel #internationaltravel #worktrip

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Caption : As a leader of an international business, travel is part of my job. But I always try to remind myself to recognise it for the opportunity that it is. Our world is beautiful, and is full of wonder both natural and manmade. Travelling it broadens the mind and develops perspective. A work trip is never just a work trip. It’s an opportunity to better yourself, and connect with the place we all call home. When that opportunity presents itself, grip it with both hands. #travel #internationaltravel #worktrip
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Tej Lalvani - 192 Likes - Come prepared or don't come at all. 

#prepared #business #mindset

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Caption : Come prepared or don’t come at all. #prepared #business #mindset
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Tej Lalvani - 189 Likes - Perseverance is key but there is also often a ‘right time’ to quit. It’s a skill that will set you apart from others if you can develop it.

#entrepreneur #businessadvice #lifestyle #lifequotes #business

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Caption : Perseverance is key but there is also often a ‘right time’ to quit. It’s a skill that will set you apart from others if you can develop it. #entrepreneur #businessadvice #lifestyle #lifequotes #business
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Tej Lalvani - 188 Likes - The first step to self-awareness is being honest with yourself.

#clarity #honesty #selfawareness #business

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Caption : The first step to self-awareness is being honest with yourself. #clarity #honesty #selfawareness #business
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Tej Lalvani - 179 Likes - It will do you wonders…

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Caption : It will do you wonders…
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Tej Lalvani - 177 Likes - One of the hardest things to do as an entrepreneur is to acknowledge when something isn’t the right fit.

Maybe you’re not the right person for the job.
Maybe the opportunity wasn’t what you thought it was.
Maybe you’ve outgrown the position.

I know from experience that this can be hard to take – it can feel like a failure, or like you’re giving up.

But knowing your own capabilities, and stepping away from experiences that aren’t serving you shows a capacity for self-awareness and evaluation, one of the greatest strengths that you can demonstrate as a leader.

Learn when to stick it out – and when it’s time to let go.

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Caption : One of the hardest things to do as an entrepreneur is to acknowledge when something isn’t the right fit. Maybe you’re not the right person for the job. Maybe the opportunity wasn’t what you thought it was. Maybe you’ve outgrown the position. I know from experience that this can be hard to take – it can feel like a failure, or like you’re giving up. But knowing your own capabilities, and stepping away from experiences that aren’t serving you shows a capacity for self-awareness and evaluation, one of the greatest strengths that you can demonstrate as a leader. Learn when to stick it out – and when it’s time to let go.
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Tej Lalvani - 176 Likes - Whether it’s wealth, family, technological progress, societal change – own it.

And make it your North Star.

#motivation #business #entrepreneur

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Caption : Whether it’s wealth, family, technological progress, societal change – own it. And make it your North Star. #motivation #business #entrepreneur
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Tej Lalvani - 175 Likes - Earning the respect of others isn’t rocket science! Don’t overcomplicate it.

#advice #lifestyle #business #entrepreneur

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Caption : Earning the respect of others isn’t rocket science! Don’t overcomplicate it. #advice #lifestyle #business #entrepreneur
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Tej Lalvani - 174 Likes - Waiting for the ‘right time’ to come along before you start your business is going to leave you waiting forever.

Start now!

#business #entrepreneurship #motivation #lifestyle

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Caption : Waiting for the ‘right time’ to come along before you start your business is going to leave you waiting forever. Start now! #business #entrepreneurship #motivation #lifestyle
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Tej Lalvani - 173 Likes - There’s a reason why so many entrepreneurs and CEOs have a self-imposed uniform.

Steve Jobs and his infamous turtlenecks.
Mark Zuckerberg and his grey t-shirts.
Jack Dorsey and his all-black outfits.

Minimalist, focused thinking.

Your brain can only handle a certain number of decisions per day.

When you cut down on unnecessary ones, you’re empowered to focus on what’s going to have a real impact.

Routine doesn’t just bring you comfort and stability.

#decisions #entrepreneurship #focus

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Caption : There’s a reason why so many entrepreneurs and CEOs have a self-imposed uniform. Steve Jobs and his infamous turtlenecks. Mark Zuckerberg and his grey t-shirts. Jack Dorsey and his all-black outfits. Minimalist, focused thinking. Your brain can only handle a certain number of decisions per day. When you cut down on unnecessary ones, you’re empowered to focus on what’s going to have a real impact. Routine doesn’t just bring you comfort and stability. #decisions #entrepreneurship #focus
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Tej Lalvani - 173 Likes - We all make mistakes – that’s inevitable.

It’s how we respond to them that sets us apart.

If you have to be told before you try to put something right, you’ve got work to do.

#selfreminder #selfgrowth #business

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Caption : We all make mistakes – that’s inevitable. It’s how we respond to them that sets us apart. If you have to be told before you try to put something right, you’ve got work to do. #selfreminder #selfgrowth #business
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Tej Lalvani - 172 Likes - Are you living your life for you, or are you living it trying to please everyone else?

#lifequotes #inspiration #thoughtoftheday

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Caption : Are you living your life for you, or are you living it trying to please everyone else? #lifequotes #inspiration #thoughtoftheday
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Tej Lalvani - 167 Likes - Procrastination is an exponential time-sink.

Because it’s like walking in the wrong direction.

You have to get back to where you started to start making real progress.

Focus and discipline today will save you stress tomorrow.

Image credit: @jaozolins 

#progress #procrastination #effort #focus #discipline

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Caption : Procrastination is an exponential time-sink. Because it’s like walking in the wrong direction. You have to get back to where you started to start making real progress. Focus and discipline today will save you stress tomorrow. Image credit: @jaozolins #progress #procrastination #effort #focus #discipline
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Tej Lalvani - 167 Likes - How to know if a job is still right for you…

#business #ceo #entrepreneur #lifeadvice

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Caption : How to know if a job is still right for you… #business #ceo #entrepreneur #lifeadvice
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Tej Lalvani - 165 Likes - Utilise everything in your toolbox to get you where you want to go.

Tag someone below who acts like an entrepreneur 👇 

#entrepreneur #mindset #leadership

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Caption : Utilise everything in your toolbox to get you where you want to go. Tag someone below who acts like an entrepreneur 👇 #entrepreneur #mindset #leadership
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Tej Lalvani - 163 Likes - I share a lot about business, but one of my biggest interests personally is all things aviation! ✈️ 

What are your passions?

#aviation #enterprise #planes #planesofinstagram

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Caption : I share a lot about business, but one of my biggest interests personally is all things aviation! ✈️ What are your passions? #aviation #enterprise #planes #planesofinstagram
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Tej Lalvani - 162 Likes - Striking a perfect work-life balance is about giving due time to your work commitments while also cherishing moments with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, and ensuring you recharge. 

That’s how you thrive both in your career and your personal life.

#worklifebalance #ceolife #leadership

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Caption : Striking a perfect work-life balance is about giving due time to your work commitments while also cherishing moments with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, and ensuring you recharge. That’s how you thrive both in your career and your personal life. #worklifebalance #ceolife #leadership
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Tej Lalvani - 157 Likes - Investors are not just looking for a product.

They’re looking for the right personality to make it a success.

I’ve seen good products in the hands of rude or abrasive entrepreneurs. 

And I’ve seen people who could probably sell beans to Heinz.

#entrepreneurship #idea #leadership #product

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Caption : Investors are not just looking for a product. They’re looking for the right personality to make it a success. I’ve seen good products in the hands of rude or abrasive entrepreneurs. And I’ve seen people who could probably sell beans to Heinz. #entrepreneurship #idea #leadership #product
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Tej Lalvani - 157 Likes - They say travel broadens the mind – but what they mean is that experiencing life from another perspective gives you a deeper understanding of empathy and humanity.

That, to me, is the most important ingredient in a good person.

And it’s something you can train.

#empathy #leadership #humanity

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Caption : They say travel broadens the mind – but what they mean is that experiencing life from another perspective gives you a deeper understanding of empathy and humanity. That, to me, is the most important ingredient in a good person. And it’s something you can train. #empathy #leadership #humanity
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Tej Lalvani - 156 Likes - As an entrepreneur, your greatest asset isn’t your business.

It is yourself.

Treat it with the care and attention it deserves.

#entrepreneur #business #selfcare

156 Likes – Tej Lalvani Instagram

Caption : As an entrepreneur, your greatest asset isn’t your business. It is yourself. Treat it with the care and attention it deserves. #entrepreneur #business #selfcare
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Tej Lalvani - 154 Likes - Perfection is impossible without feedback.

Feedback is impossible without launching.

Go for it. You can iron out the kinks later.

#ceo #leadership #perfection

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Caption : Perfection is impossible without feedback. Feedback is impossible without launching. Go for it. You can iron out the kinks later. #ceo #leadership #perfection
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Tej Lalvani - 154 Likes - Business does not naturally lend itself to physical health.

Many of us spend much of the day sat still at a desk, staring at a screen, probably with pretty terrible posture (guilty).

I’m not saying you need to be hitting the gym every lunchtime – but remember to do something to get your blood pumping and your muscles moving every day.

Whether it’s walking a portion of your commute, taking calls on your feet, or heading to a local park at lunch instead of eating at your desk – it doesn’t have to be a full body workout.

Just keep it moving.

#ceo #business #selfcare

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Caption : Business does not naturally lend itself to physical health. Many of us spend much of the day sat still at a desk, staring at a screen, probably with pretty terrible posture (guilty). I’m not saying you need to be hitting the gym every lunchtime – but remember to do something to get your blood pumping and your muscles moving every day. Whether it’s walking a portion of your commute, taking calls on your feet, or heading to a local park at lunch instead of eating at your desk – it doesn’t have to be a full body workout. Just keep it moving. #ceo #business #selfcare
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Tej Lalvani - 153 Likes - A harsh reality? Maybe. But a reality nonetheless.

#entrepreneurship #ceo #entrepreneur #businessadvice #mentality #successquotes

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Caption : A harsh reality? Maybe. But a reality nonetheless. #entrepreneurship #ceo #entrepreneur #businessadvice #mentality #successquotes
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Tej Lalvani - 152 Likes - Never underestimate the importance of peace.

Even in the most hectic of times, having your safe space where work cannot touch you will keep you grounded, objective and cool-headed.

No one makes good decisions in a panic.

#peace #entrepreneur #calm

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Caption : Never underestimate the importance of peace. Even in the most hectic of times, having your safe space where work cannot touch you will keep you grounded, objective and cool-headed. No one makes good decisions in a panic. #peace #entrepreneur #calm
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Tej Lalvani - 151 Likes - Thoughts on my superhero alter-ego? 😂 🦸🏽‍♂️

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Caption : Thoughts on my superhero alter-ego? 😂 🦸🏽‍♂️
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Tej Lalvani - 150 Likes - Do what you need to do to get it done.

#Passion #fuel #success

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Caption : Do what you need to do to get it done. #Passion #fuel #success
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Tej Lalvani - 148 Likes - Let’s be honest, taking out personal time can feel like a luxury. 

Here’s the secret: it’s not. It’s an investment. 

Schedule dedicated time with your loved ones and your dog, be it a family dinner, a walk in the park, or a simple cuddle session on the couch. 

This not only strengthens those bonds but also sets a powerful example for your team.

#worklifebalance #leadership #timeoff

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Caption : Let’s be honest, taking out personal time can feel like a luxury. Here’s the secret: it’s not. It’s an investment. Schedule dedicated time with your loved ones and your dog, be it a family dinner, a walk in the park, or a simple cuddle session on the couch. This not only strengthens those bonds but also sets a powerful example for your team. #worklifebalance #leadership #timeoff
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Tej Lalvani - 148 Likes - Promotions and progression are vital tools for retaining talent and rewarding hard work – but you can’t throw them around constantly.

That doesn’t mean, however, that your employees stop being talented and worthy of praise in the ‘cooldown’ periods between financial rewards.

Never forget the other tool in your belt – a sincere thank you.

Just because you can’t hand out another payrise right now, it doesn’t mean your employee doesn’t deserve recognition and praise for their work.

#leadership #gratitude #employeeretention

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Caption : Promotions and progression are vital tools for retaining talent and rewarding hard work – but you can’t throw them around constantly. That doesn’t mean, however, that your employees stop being talented and worthy of praise in the ‘cooldown’ periods between financial rewards. Never forget the other tool in your belt – a sincere thank you. Just because you can’t hand out another payrise right now, it doesn’t mean your employee doesn’t deserve recognition and praise for their work. #leadership #gratitude #employeeretention
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Tej Lalvani - 148 Likes - Harsh truths are not always pleasant to hear.

Because, in my experience, we usually already know them. We just haven’t yet admitted them to ourselves.

If you want to take yourself up a (or several!) level, take the initiative and be the voice that holds you to account before someone else needs to.

A faster, more accountable and more focused you awaits.

#selfcare #selfgrowth #business

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Caption : Harsh truths are not always pleasant to hear. Because, in my experience, we usually already know them. We just haven’t yet admitted them to ourselves. If you want to take yourself up a (or several!) level, take the initiative and be the voice that holds you to account before someone else needs to. A faster, more accountable and more focused you awaits. #selfcare #selfgrowth #business
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Tej Lalvani - 144 Likes - We should let go of the belief that each day must be more productive than the last.

Consistency in this approach will bring significant benefits over time.

#consistency #productivity #showup

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Caption : We should let go of the belief that each day must be more productive than the last. Consistency in this approach will bring significant benefits over time. #consistency #productivity #showup
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Tej Lalvani - 144 Likes - Don’t wait for someone else to do you a good turn.

Appreciate the generosity of others, but never rely on it.

Plans can change, people’s lives can get complicated, and support can waver.

But you can always do something for yourself.

Whether it’s something as big as a wise investment, or something as small as remembering to prepare a lunch for tomorrow.

Have your own back, and you’ll never face a day alone.

#growthmindset #future #business

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Caption : Don’t wait for someone else to do you a good turn. Appreciate the generosity of others, but never rely on it. Plans can change, people’s lives can get complicated, and support can waver. But you can always do something for yourself. Whether it’s something as big as a wise investment, or something as small as remembering to prepare a lunch for tomorrow. Have your own back, and you’ll never face a day alone. #growthmindset #future #business
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Tej Lalvani - 139 Likes - What habits are you trying to form at the moment?

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Caption : What habits are you trying to form at the moment?
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Tej Lalvani - 139 Likes - Intend to give your best, and expect nothing in return. 

Kindness or generosity are wonderful things, but you cannot plan on them as given.

Instead, anticipate what you can guarantee, and be ready for things to either be as you expected, or pleasantly surprising.

#leadership #perspective #resellience

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Caption : Intend to give your best, and expect nothing in return. Kindness or generosity are wonderful things, but you cannot plan on them as given. Instead, anticipate what you can guarantee, and be ready for things to either be as you expected, or pleasantly surprising. #leadership #perspective #resellience
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Tej Lalvani - 137 Likes - I love to travel, because it forces me to challenge preconceptions and consider alternate ways of thinking.

But that experience does not need to be forced in order to happen.

Humans are very good at settling into their opinions and views as fact, and it can mean you end up with tunnel vision and really struggle to adapt when you hit a hurdle.

Keep your mind open, and be ready to embrace new solutions when you encounter a better one.

#travel #worklifebalance #business

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Caption : I love to travel, because it forces me to challenge preconceptions and consider alternate ways of thinking. But that experience does not need to be forced in order to happen. Humans are very good at settling into their opinions and views as fact, and it can mean you end up with tunnel vision and really struggle to adapt when you hit a hurdle. Keep your mind open, and be ready to embrace new solutions when you encounter a better one. #travel #worklifebalance #business
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Tej Lalvani - 137 Likes - When I first started at @vitabiotics, I was seen as young and inexperienced – and in retrospect, I was. 

I didn’t know the ins and outs of running a business.
I didn’t know what it took to manage people.
I didn’t know how to manage people effectively.
I didn’t know what the business was doing effectively, and where there were areas for improvement.

So – I decided to get stuck in, and learn.

I worked my way through nearly every department – even operating forklifts for a while.

I got to know the everyday requirements, team culture, and operational side of the business inside and out, eventually becoming COO before taking over the role of CEO. 

Is this the conventional route to leadership? Probably not.

But was it the one that allowed me to gain the greatest understanding of what the business needs to continue running successfully? Absolutely.

And I am forever grateful for it.

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Caption : When I first started at @vitabiotics, I was seen as young and inexperienced – and in retrospect, I was. I didn’t know the ins and outs of running a business. I didn’t know what it took to manage people. I didn’t know how to manage people effectively. I didn’t know what the business was doing effectively, and where there were areas for improvement. So – I decided to get stuck in, and learn. I worked my way through nearly every department – even operating forklifts for a while. I got to know the everyday requirements, team culture, and operational side of the business inside and out, eventually becoming COO before taking over the role of CEO. Is this the conventional route to leadership? Probably not. But was it the one that allowed me to gain the greatest understanding of what the business needs to continue running successfully? Absolutely. And I am forever grateful for it.
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Tej Lalvani - 136 Likes - There is no ‘finished’ when it comes to building a business – because you’re not building it in a vacuum.

You’re adapting it to shifting sands, always.

#leadership #adapting #ceo

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Caption : There is no ‘finished’ when it comes to building a business – because you’re not building it in a vacuum. You’re adapting it to shifting sands, always. #leadership #adapting #ceo
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Tej Lalvani - 135 Likes - 64% of US unicorns were founded or co-founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.

And honestly, I’m not surprised.

Growing up as an immigrant is a journey of innovation and adaptation in a system that is not quite designed for you. You have to bend and mould yourself to fit through hoops that were expecting someone else, constantly feeling like you have something to prove.

At the same time, immigration and the desire for a better life so regularly go hand-in-hand. You learn very early on to make the most of every single opportunity offered to you, viewing success and self-betterment as a non-negotiable.

There is a huge amount of resilience, drive, and work ethic that you gain from growing up as an immigrant – all of which are key components of being a successful entrepreneur.

So no, I don’t think this is a coincidence.

I think it’s a testament to the power of the human spirit.

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Caption : 64% of US unicorns were founded or co-founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. And honestly, I’m not surprised. Growing up as an immigrant is a journey of innovation and adaptation in a system that is not quite designed for you. You have to bend and mould yourself to fit through hoops that were expecting someone else, constantly feeling like you have something to prove. At the same time, immigration and the desire for a better life so regularly go hand-in-hand. You learn very early on to make the most of every single opportunity offered to you, viewing success and self-betterment as a non-negotiable. There is a huge amount of resilience, drive, and work ethic that you gain from growing up as an immigrant – all of which are key components of being a successful entrepreneur. So no, I don’t think this is a coincidence. I think it’s a testament to the power of the human spirit.
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Tej Lalvani - 133 Likes - We’re all prone to moments of frustration.

When you’re a leader, handling those poorly has a direct impact on the team around you.

Good mental health and mindfulness skills are essential to leadership.

#mentalhealth #leadership #mindfulness

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Caption : We’re all prone to moments of frustration. When you’re a leader, handling those poorly has a direct impact on the team around you. Good mental health and mindfulness skills are essential to leadership. #mentalhealth #leadership #mindfulness
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Tej Lalvani - 133 Likes - The world is your classroom. Get out there and learn.

#business #growthmindset #entrepreneur

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Caption : The world is your classroom. Get out there and learn. #business #growthmindset #entrepreneur
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Tej Lalvani - 133 Likes - It is in times of adversity that you will learn the most – both about yourself, and the people closest to you.

#adversity #resilience #entrepreneur

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Caption : It is in times of adversity that you will learn the most – both about yourself, and the people closest to you. #adversity #resilience #entrepreneur
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