A myth buster of the power of the understated There is a common perception in the world that a strong leader is not compassionate. While it is true that a good leader has to often take tough and unpopular decisions, there is clearly no correlation to being unempathetic or uncompassionate. In fact, I believe it …
The organizational culture is a reflection of the environment, behaviours, values, ideals and the language of those working in the workplace. In one of my previous blogs, I spoke about the importance of employee engagement and how highly engaged employees are 21% more productive. It is time to take a reality check to see if your organisation has a culture that is supportive of engagement. While Salary is important and is a hygiene factor, it …
End of the year thoughts Just when we were all feeling that the worst of the covid-19 nightmare was behind us, lo-behold, Omicron shows up!! As we near the end of 2021, we are once again thinking about new beginnings and resolutions for 2022. It is also a good time to stop and think about …
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with and leading varieties of people from different cultures and nationalities with different skills and attitudes. One thing that has been a common factor is that nothing replaces engagement when it comes to productivity. For any workplace, employee engagement is core. So, what is this engagement that one keeps hearing about? Why is …
Businesses have been badly hit due to the pandemic. As an entrepreneur-businessman, trying to manage with the lockdowns and staying afloat while meeting targets has not been an easy feat. I’ve been reading that almost all small businesses have experienced impact, and it will take time to recover to the pre-pandemic levels for sure. The …
Traditionally speaking, the answer would have been a resounding “Yes”! Especially in a culture like India where “respect for elders” is a core value. When we look at leadership in the current context, we surely have to give this a second thought. In India, age seems to play a significant role in determining many things. …
Some of the young leaders I coach, have shared with me how it has become difficult to build rapport in this virtual world. You can no longer walk up to someone’s cubicle have a quick word with them and sort out an issue. You cannot knock on the cabin door of your manager and share …
During my coaching sessions, I often hear my clients complain about their managers. While this is their reality and I do empathise with them, these grievances and moans are often driven by emotions and not backed by data. This is exactly how biases arise. Rather than targeting an individual, one should focus on the transaction …
COVID-19 Second wave and how does it impact India’s Image? In the past few weeks, I have received so many messages and calls from concerned friends, clients and colleagues all over the world. They are all watching the non-stop coverage on their media about the COVID-19 second wave, the challenges on our medical infrastructure and …
Predictive analytics in succession planning A true leader must ensure that he has a successor & must be dispensable in his role. In my journey as a leader, I have often seen that succession planning is a very sensitive subject. The best of leaders have struggled with this. Often insecurities, lack of self-confidence, fear of …