On a recent flight to Dubai, I had an encounter that reminded me of the unseen impact leaders can have. As I was putting my bag in the overhead compartment, the gentleman next to me smiled. I assumed it was just a friendly gesture and smiled back. Once seated, he turned and asked, “Aren’t you …
Is entrepreneurship all about making money? This might seem like a no-brainer, right? Of course, entrepreneurship is about making money. Any business needs to turn a profit to survive. But if we think that’s all there is to it, we’re missing a big part of the story. There’s often something much deeper that drives entrepreneurs …
We live in a hyper-connected and fast-evolving business landscape, and one thing that I am sure of is that pure technical expertise, experience, your Ivy League/premium degrees, or even your super impressive resumes can only take you so far. So, what is the differentiator? What truly sets successful leaders apart from the rest is something …
In the early part of my professional career, I was always accustomed to receiving responses from people – they could be positive or negative – that didn’t matter, but people would respond for sure. However, in today’s fast-paced environment, I’ve increasingly noticed that it’s becoming typical not to hear back at all. It is becoming …
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 …