Fear. We’ve all felt it—fear of failing, of losing what we have, of stepping into the unknown. It can paralyze us and make problems feel overwhelming. But here’s something I’ve learned: the solution is almost always the same—strip the problem…
Leadership Isn’t Just a Role. It’s a Reflection. “Your team doesn’t respond to your words. They respond to your presence.” We spend years learning how to manage, motivate, and lead others. But the real journey of leadership doesn’t start with…
Dear Younger Me, Today, I turn 50. That number once felt impossibly far away—but here I am, looking back on five decades of life, and I wish I could sit across from you, put a hand on your shoulder, and…
The Currency of Leadership: Building Trust Equity Through Care In today’s world of leadership playbooks and performance metrics, we often forget the one asset that truly moves people: trust. Not the kind that comes with titles or roles, but the…
We live in a world that tells us to eliminate stress — automate it, delegate it, avoid it. The promise is that once we’ve removed the pressure, we’ll finally find peace. But what if we’ve misunderstood stress? What if the…
For much of my early life, motivation was clear—it was about getting what we never had. Even the simplest things—buying new clothes, going out to eat, or owning a proper pair of shoes—felt like milestones. I played badminton tournaments barefoot…
I was raised in a lower-middle-class family in India, where the core value was simple: spend less and save as much as you can. These values were instilled in me from a young age, and I begrudgingly embraced them, often…
Fear. We’ve all felt it—fear of failing, of losing what we have, of stepping into the unknown. It can paralyze us and make problems feel overwhelming. But here’s something I’ve learned: the solution is almost always the same—strip the problem…
Some careers transcend their immediate sphere, leaving behind lessons that resonate universally. Ravichandran Ashwin’s journey in cricket is one such example. His recent retirement from professional cricket might seem like a sporting milestone, but for me, it felt unexpectedly personal—a…
The Grip of Insecurity Insecurities can cling to us like shadows, making us feel stuck in place. We’ve all had those moments where we question ourselves, holding on tightly to the things that make us feel insecure, hoping that if…