Results vs Flair: What Matters More?

Jul 19, 2026 • 53 Min Video
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Haaland vs. Mbappé vs. Kane

What separates the world's best strikers from the rest? Is it consistency, explosive talent, adaptability, or the ability to elevate those around them?

In this episode, the hosts of Through Ball Banter look beyond goals and highlights to explore what leaders can learn from football's elite. From Erling Haaland's relentless execution and Kylian Mbappé's fearless pace to Harry Kane's vision and composure, they examine the distinct strengths that define greatness—and why there is no single formula for success.

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Shashi Kesavan is a leader at Leaderonomics with extensive expertise in the media space. He is currently the Head of Operations at Eqwip, an e-learning service provider that creates interactive content hosted on an AI-powered learning management system. He is also the Co-founder and Producer of Through Ball Banter, a local Malaysian football podcast that brings humor to the heated rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool.

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