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Month: August 2024

Leader Vs Follower Mindset

Leader Vs Follower

If you’re serious about advancing your career, focusing on leadership qualities is essential. To elevate your career, it’s worth reflecting on five traits that I believe distinguish a leader from a follower—and whether you’re nurturing them in yourself.


Humility

Humility

Came across this lovely article in HBR Titled ” If humility is so important, what are leaders so arrogant” via Tanmay Vora’s Blogpost It is an established fact- we all love working with leaders who are humble, and there is Read more…


Entitlement

entitlement

Where you are now and where you want to be—if you are ready to take action and do something about it, that’s ambition. Where you are now and where you want to be—if you think It’s someone else’s problem, that’s Read more…


Life Cycle Of Greed And Fear

Life cycle of greed and fear

There is a life cycle of greed and fear and it goes something like this. First you assume good news is permanent. Then you become oblivious to bad news. Then you ignore bad news. Then you deny bad news. Then Read more…


Accountability-It’s All On You

Accountability

Last week, while traveling to Hong Kong, I had some deep discussions with a teammate about personal productivity and leadership. A key takeaway was the power of accountability. To lead effectively starts with how you see yourself. Are you a Read more…


Weekend Story-In The Moment

in the moment

A man traveling across a field encountered a tiger. He fled, the tiger after him. Coming to a precipice, he caught hold of the root of a wild vine and swung himself down over the edge. The tiger sniffed at Read more…


Match Action With Ambition

actions and ambition

If you want something real bad just ensure your actions match your ambition. This principle applies whether you want to start a business, secure a spot in a PhD program, land a desirable job after graduating, or achieve your sales targets. Read more…


Outcome Over Ego

Outcome over Ego

Recently, I was involved in a commercial negotiation where a prospective client in a new geography requested some concessions due to budget constraints. In return, they promised a long-term commercial relationship and the strategic advantage of a foothold in a Read more…


When Big Wins Don’t Feel Like Enough !!

Big Wins

Last week, a teammate forwarded an image via WhatsApp: it was a customer confirmation for a tech solution we had pitched. Congratulations poured in from all sides. The sense of success was palpable. We had just secured a major breakthrough Read more…


Self-Awareness

Whenever I interview someone, a question I always ask is – What is that one skill or discipline you are exceptionally good at that you can bring to the job? Some of them struggle to give a clear answer. It’s Read more…