Influence without Authority
“Managing pricing challenges in the Indian market, I recall my German boss’s funny quips on the stark contrast…
Managing Oneself
Success in the modern world depends a lot on how well one introspects and understands themselves. Technical skills…
Building Resilience
Imagine you are the boxer in the ring. You have been hit hard by the opponent. You are…
A Masterclass in high impact Questions from Azim Premji
Some moments stay with you for life not because they were loud, but because they were profoundly quiet…
Hunger to Learn
The distance between not knowing and knowing, or between not skilled and skilled, is the space of learning….
What if the youngest person in the room had the clearest mental map !
Have you ever noticed, in a room full of professionals with experience levels ranging from 2 to 20…
What a transformation !!
As the year draws to a close, my wife and I embarked on a short yet profound spiritual…
What would you decide?
The pretty picture above is the view seen from my current house that I moved in recently so…
Unintended consequences
Unintended consequences !! Are Politicians and policy makers stupid? That was the headline of one of the blogs…
“The Great Tsunami Incident: A Lesson in Japanese Customer Centricity”
This is a picture of me on a visit to the headquarters of the Japanese Soya sauce company…
Hammer in your Hand, everything looks like a Nail !!
What Advice Would TODAY’s Gururaj give to the Gururaj of YESTERDAY? I vividly recall embarking on my consulting…
Social Capital
Fauda Season 4 was released this week and I rewarded myself with some binge watching of the gripping…
Pursuit of Excellence
Many of us wonder what is this pursuit of excellence and how does one really go about achieving…
How to think like a Scientist
Ever wondered how scientists think? Science is a metal toolbox for solving problems. These tools make you powerful…
The Three Equations for a Happy Life
Covid-19 and the pandemic lockdown forced us into questioning our lives and their source of happiness. It gave…