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 …
The India Story! India, a country with a population of more than 1.4 billion, is also the world’s largest democracy. In the last several years, India has been emerging as a global player in world. Be it in terms of economics, diplomacy or defense, India saw an upsurge this year. A few months ago, I …
Navigating the Leadership Journey Leadership is a role laden with power, responsibility, and authority. As a leader, you are expected to steer the ship through turbulent waters while keeping your team’s spirits high, even in the face of uncertainty. However, this position often comes with a sense of isolation and overwhelming pressure. The weight of …