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Month: February 2020

Start With “I Don’t Know”

I thought I had strong business acumen until I took some wrong calls. I thought I had good relationship management skills until I erred on some people decisions. I thought I was good at leadership until I took some wrong Read more…


Effort And Intention

Writing every day does not make one a better writer. Practicing music every day does not make one a better musician Cooking every day does not make one a better cook. Just meeting more people does not make one better Read more…


Who Is On Your Board

Big Corporates and Start-ups alike all have a Board to help the CEO or the Founder run the institution. Having a strong Board of Directors- Leaders with pedigree and a track record of success and experience- is super valuable for Read more…


A Day Of Prayer

A dear friend much younger to me, has been hospitalised a couple of days back in a critical condition and she is battling for her life, as I write this post. I just got to know of this news this Read more…


Doing Vs Reflecting

In the very busy life I have, how much time do I give myself for personal reflection? I have all these plans. I want to do well at my work. I want to grow as a person. I want to Read more…


Understanding Perspectives

Often during some coaching conversations around conflict resolution, I bring up this question to illustrate an interesting point. “What does ASAP(as soon as possible) mean for you?” Its absolutely fascinating the range of responses I get for this question ASAP-1 Read more…


Think Win-Win

In my Mid 30s I was a combative, competitive sort of a person focussed on making myself look good and successful in all work endeavours. I often got into situations where others in the team felt that I was being Read more…


Crisis Always Has A Silver Lining

Scene 1 I was to present to the global head of the business and about 10 of the senior most members of the organisation. I was young and on a fast track. I had a reputation and the management team Read more…


Talking Is Easy, Communicating Takes Effort

When I was a kid, people in my family told me that I was glib. I could speak about anything. I used to think that was a compliment. I  could say whatever I  had in mind without sweating over the Read more…


What Do You Believe About Yourself?

My Belief:I am great at Problem Solving My Reality: I solve problems very well My Belief: I am not good at networking My Reality: I struggle at networking My Belief: I am not very good at writing. My Reality:I could Read more…