Beyond Salary & Designation: The Wealth That Matters
“What keeps you going?”A former colleague asked me this when she learned I completed 18 years in my current workplace.“A few things, but mostly, it’s the team,” I replied.“Like…
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Amid Sorrow: A Reflection On Loss And Unfairness
“Sir, my mother is no more.”I woke up to find this text on my phone sent by a team member at the start of this week.My colleague’s mother had been suffering for the last few months.…
A Parent’s Dilemma In Letting Go
How do you cope with decisions contrary to your first instinct, especially concerning your child?My wife and I received an email from our daughter’s school that shared details about an…
How Celebrating Success Can Inspire Next Generation
Have you experienced a feeling of deep satisfaction seeing a fellow awardee win that feels greater than your award?I felt this on April 30, 2023.That evening, I was honoured, and so…
When So Much Happens After So Long In Such Little Time
A lot can happen in less than a month. April was one such month.Some were professional, some personal, and some in between.Juggling RolesI have been playing a dual role at work…
How A Chance Opportunity Turned Out To Be A Career-Defining Moment
I woke up one day to find a DM on LinkedIn. It was from Kavin S, a recent connection."It would be great if you could share some posts about a few transformative events in your…
Tackling Tough Conversations: Lessons Learnt From A Humongous Challenge
Do you procrastinate tough conversations?You’re an efficient team lead; you know your and your team’s strengths and weaknesses well and allocate jobs based on individual skill and…
Are You the Big Boss Who Checks In On Team Members In Distress?
Are you the big boss who reaches out to a team member in distress or ill health?Not just those who are in your inner circle or directly report to you, but two or three levels below or…
The Myth Of The Easier Past: How Every Era Has Its Own Struggles
Let me guess: You feel stress has compounded manifold in the current times compared to how it was during your growing-up years, and your parents had a much easier time in school and college…
From I to We: Why Teamwork Matters More Than Individual Talent
As a leader, do you believe it is all about YOU?You think you make all the difference, and your team’s success stems from your efforts and accomplishments. If you are around, you expect…