Ep. 3 - A Story of Airplane, Katana, & Japanese Watermelon | Yusuf Didi Setiarto on Leadership

What does it take to be a transformational leader? The answer might be an airplane, a katana, and a Japanese watermelon. In this third episode of The Reading Chamber, we (Prasetya Dwicahya and Pramudya Oktavinanda) sit down with Yusuf Didi Setiarto, the Director of Legal and Human Capital at PLN, Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company and one of the biggest companies in Indonesia, to uncover the key elements of making lasting impacts through leadership and culture building. Together, we explore leadership books that can help us to articulate our values and mission, inspire our team through clear communication, and ensure our vision is effectively brought to life. With years of experience leading at the highest level and selection of well curated leadership books, Pak Didi and us will discuss timeless wisdom and actionable insights for aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals alike. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that bridges the gap between leadership theory and real-world execution—and discover how strong leadership can ignite transformation in any organization. 🎥 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of Indonesia’s leading figures in corporate leadership and human capital management. 👉 Subscribe to ‪@TheReadingChamber-ID‬ for more inspiring discussions about books and the ideas shaping our lives! #Leadership #TheReadingChamber #Inspiration Featured books in this episode: 1. Joglo Leadership: Gaya Kepemimpinan Bijak dan Harmoni by Yusuf Didi Setiarto 2. Radical Candor by Kim Scott 3. Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan 4. What It Takes by Charles D. Ellis 5. No Rules Rules by Reed Hasting and Erin Meyer 6. Managing The Professional Service Firm by David H. Maister