Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead I had the privilege of studying in the United States in the early 1990s, and subsequently worked there for a few years. Over the past three decades, I’ve been actively engaged in business with USA, building a strong professional connection. In addition, my longstanding involvement with the Indo-American Chamber …
Navigating the Shift from Relationship-Driven to Transaction-Based Work Culture in a Virtual World There is one word that drives a lot that I do, people that I deal with, choices that I make, businesses that I run: TRUST. Trust is something that I value both in personal relationships and in business. It is something that …
Time to Embrace the Future of Business Strategy In the early 90’s I first came across AI, ML and Robotics, during my master’s studies in the USA. Although it was touted as the next big thing that would take over humankind, nothing big happened until a few years ago. AI or Artificial Intelligence (AI) is …
Gen Z or Generation Z are the newest entrants to the workforce. Born between 1997 and 2012, this is a generation that is already making a momentous impact on how companies are operating. They also have a huge say on how leadership must evolve – in order to accommodate them. Gen Z brings a unique …
Leadership best practices to build team loyalty A decade ago, this question could have been answered quickly, with no ounce of thought. However, we live in an era that is defined by AI and rapid technological advancements coupled with shifting workforce dynamics. Today, one might question the relevance and existence of loyalty in workplaces. This …
In May this year, I took the plunge, both literally and figuratively. Yes, I finally jumped off a plane to an amazing skydiving experience, something I always wanted to do! More than just the sheer thrill of the jump, to me, it was a profound reminder of some of the values that have driven me …
A Journey of Influence and Transformation Are leaders always obnoxious, difficult, and nasty? Are entrepreneurs only self-serving? Is leadership only driven by performance metrics and always task oriented? These are some common myths that you face when you talk to people and questions that I encounter in my leadership sessions. I have often wondered, how …
In my 3 decades of work life, I have seen a significant change in the number of women at work place. Even for jobs , which were considered non-traditional for women when I was growing up, like corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, sports, drivers, conductors, petrol pump assistants, police, armed forces, pilots etc., we are seeing a …
With an apparent slowing down of the Indian IT Majors over the past few years, one wonders where the era of third party outsourcing is headed. The story began in the late 1980s when Texas Instruments (TI) set the stage for outsourcing in the country. It marked the commencement of India’s outstanding journey towards becoming …
Leading with emotional Intelligence Daniel Goleman said, ‘Leadership is not domination, but the art of persuading people to work toward a common goal.’ Having built and managed high performing teams over the last 30 Years, I cannot but agree more with this statement! I have often seen in my career that despite the knowledge a …