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Interview with Ashiana Housing Directors Vishal, Ankur & Varun Gupta

October 16, 2025

Most lead­er­ship chal­lenges aren’t caused by a lack of intel­li­gence or effort. They’re caused by a lack of clar­i­ty — and the dis­ci­pline to focus on what tru­ly matters.

In this inter­view, Kevin sits down for a can­did con­ver­sa­tion about what it real­ly takes to lead and grow in com­plex envi­ron­ments. Draw­ing from decades of work­ing along­side CEOs and senior teams, he explores why sim­plic­i­ty is so hard, why fac­ing real­i­ty is non-nego­tiable, and how lead­ers can cut through noise to make bet­ter deci­sions — both in busi­ness and in life.

This isn’t the­o­ry or hype. It’s a prac­ti­cal, hon­est look at the habits and mind­sets that sep­a­rate lead­ers who stay stuck from those who cre­ate sus­tained momentum.

Here are some high­lights cap­tured in clips:

Ear­ly Start of Ashiana
Entry Into Seniors Housing
Scale of Ashiana
Or watch the full inter­view here:

About Lawrence & Co.
Lawrence & Co. is a growth strategy and leadership advisory firm that helps mid-market companies achieve lasting, reliable growth. Our Growth Management System turns 30 years of experience into practical steps that drive clarity, alignment, and performance—so leaders can grow faster, with less friction, and greater confidence.

About Kevin Lawrence
Kevin Lawrence has spent three decades helping companies scale from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. He works side-by-side with CEOs and leadership teams across North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Europe, bringing real-world insights from hands-on experience. Kevin is the author of Your Oxygen Mask First, a book of 17 habits to help high-performing leaders grow sustainably while protecting their mental health and resilience. He also contributed to Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0). Based in Vancouver, he leads Lawrence & Co, a boutique firm of growth advisors.