Leaders
Bharti Rajpal: A People-Centric Leader & Growth-Centric Professional
Bharti Rajpal
General Manager, Rentkart India
The real estate domain has always been synonymous with diligence and diversity, which demand a lot confidence in action to tackle the challenges catapulted by the industry. To emerge as a trendsetter in any specific domain, the insight about the industry as well as the visionary mindset weighs much more than bookish knowledge. Bharti Rajpal has comprehended this elementary fact right during her early surfing period across the real estate market. With a unique leadership style and communication skills, she is emerging as one of the stalwart real estate leaders in the country and is eminently recognized for result-oriented strategies that reflect efficacy in corporate leasing and commercial real estate. Bharti's enthusiastic nature and the sturdy professional relationships she built over years, molded her into a strong brand identity for Rentkart - one of the leading real estate companies in the country.
Her ability to communicate an inspiring vision, design effective problem-solving strategies, and ensure each employee knows that he/she truly matters to the organization, is inspirational. Here is the excerpt of Bharti's interview with us.
Give a brief on Rentkart India. Highlight some interesting factors about the company.
With a decade of knowledge-based rich experience, Rentkart is recognized as India's leading commercial real estate company backed by proficiency in commercial leasing, advisory, and consultancy in the domains of corporate services, retail leasing, investment advisory, warehouse leasing, and more. Our customer-centric approach, commitment to timelines, and the quality of our processes have resulted in a very large and loyal client base comprising of Multinational Corporations, as well as several small & medium enterprises. Presently, we are adding true and lasting value to businesses while focusing on increasing customer client satisfaction and credibility. Our capability in delivering the best services has gained us the reputation of being a reliable and efficient firm. Rentkart's quality and effectiveness of services have helped it to create a niche in the commercial spaces and gain a unique identity in the industry.
What are some important features and expertise a leader should have? What is your guiding leadership philosophy?
Leadership styles and approaches often vary widely across organization sizes, industries and sectors. However, one common trait that a leader must have is the ability to build a great team that is happy. Apart from this, it's crucial to have integrity as a character and be the epitome of empathy, humanity, trust, and humbleness.
My focus and expertise both lie in creating workplaces that are conducive for people to perform and be happy. My ability to communicate my visions and pass on creative approaches to solve problems is my biggest strength. I strive to understand people's problems by putting myself in their shoes.
Let's talk reality! We can't simply eliminate all demands and pressures of work, but we can at least foster organizational cultures that are positive and encouraging to employees. Trust me, positivity and a good vibe really matter and every leader should be capable of giving such energy to make the entire team feel everything will be okay. Also, I believe in translating my creativity and adaptability. While being available for them all the time, my goal has been to create a workplace that brings people's best foot forward.
Throw some light on your journey before Rentkart.
My corporate career happened because I dreamt of it and I stayed determined. But ironically, if you would have asked this two years ago, I would have never thought that I would be a corporate professional. Although I have been very much inclined towards working in the segment, I ended up joining the teaching line after pursuing English honors, MA, and BEd. I got an opportunity to work with some of the best international schools like Amity and others. However, I decided to move and pursue my dream. Leaving a permanent job was filled with a lot of No's instead of Yes from my family, friends, relatives, and everyone else. But I did what felt right and took steps out of my comfort zone. I wanted to grow and achieve a lot and didn't fear taking the risk. Since then, there is no turning back. Today, here I am at Rentkart; truly enjoying every opportunity, and making myself & my family feel proud. My family always knew that I had a spark to achieve something great. Hope I am living up to their expectation and that's my greatest milestone.
“Honesty, approachability, impartiality, and humbleness, are some of the critical life lessons that bharti imbibes in every walk of her life”
Highlight your responsibilities at Rentkart and your contribution to the company.
As a General Manager, I oversee the daily business operations of the company and train other low-level managers and staff. While developing and implementing growth strategies, my ultimate aim is to increase the bottom line and top line of the company. In the few months of my journey with the company, the best contribution from my side would be the high-performing team. The dextrous troop of professionals I have spotted is extremely capable of delivering excellence. As a person with a high degree of and managerial capabilities, I always focus on motivating the team as they are the asset for our growth. Nevertheless, retaining them within the company and helping them grow as professionals is also important.
Bharti Rajpal, General Manager, Rentkart
Bharti has comprehended this elementary fact right during her early surfing period across the real estate market. With a unique leadership style and communication skills, she is emerging as one of the stalwart real estate leaders in the country and is eminently recognized for result-oriented strategies that reflect efficacy in corporate leasing and commercial real estate.
Bharti Rajpal, General Manager, Rentkart India
With the right blend of head & heart, Bharti is a person who perfectly embodies the saying, `Rise while lifting others'. Having products, profits, and people at the forefront, she aims at happy clients, employers, and employees.
Words of Gratitude
I am grateful to my family, who are the strong pillars of support; even at times when I completely detach myself due to work. I owe a great deal of appreciation to each one of them. All of their encouragement and belief has helped us reach so many of my goals.