5 inspiring traits mentors have: What I learned from Andy Goodman
This weekend I met my mentor, Andy Goodman. Well, I do not know if the term ‘mentor’ would sufficiently define our relationship, for he has…
Tag: Leadership
Skilling for growth: for individuals and a society
Earlier this week I was on the panel of the India Global Forum (IGF) boardroom on education and skills in the Indian context. To put…
What influences the influencers?
#peopleledbypurpose Adam Smith and Henri Fayol have been a staple in most management classes. They influenced a generation of leaders, including me. While Smith recommended…
Leaders as influencers: The age of storytellers
Like all introverts thrust into the leadership limelight, I often struggled with words. But over the years, they have become something that I have come…
‘Stand up’ – a lesson in leadership
I thought I was going to lose my job. It was early in my career and I was the Administration Officer of an MNC in…
Speak up – when most needed.
It was one of those late night conference calls, with some top leaders of the company on it. A delicate matter to discuss. Some months…
The theory of abundance and its butterfly effect on the success
It sounds utopian when we say there are enough resources and opportunities to go around to meet all needs – with a catch, of course,…
Of ‘Completed Staff Work’
Of ‘Completed Staff Work’ Richa is one of those professionals you really want on your team. She is blessed with a quality that makes her…
Words in Difficult Times!
Words in Difficult Times! It was one of those difficult days as Ram slowly made his way to his work-station. People were hesitant to come…
A Second Chance
A Second Chance It was her last day at work. She had done the rounds of her friends, her colleagues and paid her necessary visits…