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Month: December 2024

Trust First

In my early forties, a colleague from our leadership team gave me feedback that hit hard: “I don’t think you’re trustworthy. You’re always on the fence, shifting your views with the wind. Others in the team also feel the same Read more…


Weekend Story-A Joke Repeated

A wise man was tired of the villagers’ endless complaints. So, one day, he decided to teach them a lesson. Gathering them together, he shared a hilarious joke. The crowd burst into laughter. After a moment, he repeated the same Read more…


“Can Do” ?

Can do

Your success or failure at some goal is most times because of your mental attitude more than your mental capacity. While skills and intelligence matter, it’s our mindset that determines whether we thrive or falter. Take, for instance, an employee Read more…


Small Gestures

small gestures

An old friend reached out to me unexpectedly, figuring out I was in Melbourne, just to say hi and reconnect. It felt good—really good. The thought of meeting him brightened my entire day. It got me thinking. If a simple Read more…


Reflection from the Stands at the MCG

Today, I had the privilege of witnessing the first day of the India-Australia Boxing Day Test match at the iconic MCG, the world’s second-largest cricket stadium. The atmosphere was electric, and the setting was truly incredible. It was a tough Read more…


Focus Inward

Focus Inward

Emotional maturity is about focusing inward—not wasting energy trying to prove yourself to others. It’s about knowing your worth, staying focused on your goals, and letting go of the need for validation. The moment you stop trying to change others’ Read more…


Be Flexible

Be flexible

When pursuing tough goals, failure is inevitable. But just because something doesn’t work out doesn’t mean you’ve failed or that the goal is unachievable. It simply means the approach didn’t work. Great execution is about being stubborn about your end Read more…


Weekend Story-Chasing Contentment

contentment

At an upscale social event, a successful executive, Rajan, stood alone, feeling empty despite his achievements. He had everything he thought he wanted—a thriving career, financial security, and material comforts—but something was missing. Noticing a monk standing quietly in the Read more…


There Is No Perfect Moment

perfect moment

I was chatting with a colleague who had recently joined us. In tech sales, getting comfortable with the process can feel overwhelming, so I asked him how things were going with his client conversations. His reply: “I’m working on getting Read more…


Friday Wisdom-Clock Of Life

Clock Of Life

Time is the one resource we can never get back. Its relentless tick, tick…. reminds us that every moment is precious, yet we often waste it worrying about the future or regretting the past. Whenever I feel stressed about some Read more…