Manager as a coach
Great managers don’t try to be the best player on the field.They make sure everyone else plays better….
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…
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…
Influence without Authority
“Managing pricing challenges in the Indian market, I recall my German boss’s funny quips on the stark contrast…
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…
Building Resilience
Imagine you are the boxer in the ring. You have been hit hard by the opponent. You are…