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Why Constant Busyness Is Dangerous for Leaders
I recently met a friend who has done very well professionally. And during our meeting, he happened to take out his wallet. The wallet was so frayed at the edges that it seemed like it would disintegrate any time. But he was not self-conscious about...
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How to Stay Secure in Uncertain Times: Skills, Brand, and Network
In uncertain times amid looming job losses, you can fall back on ONLY three things: your skills, your brand, and your network. Everything else can...
Why Working Less Can Make You More Productive
In my past life, when I routinely worked 12-16 hour days, I had to occasionally stop work at 7 pm because of some contingency (e.g., doctor's...
The Startup Reality No One Talks About: Pain Behind the Glory
When I did my first startup, just updating my LinkedIn profile to "Founder, XYZ" got me tons of congratulatory messages. But soon, I realized that...
What Yuvraj Singh Teaches Us About Transformation
When I first saw Yuvraj Singh in Bandra Gold's gym in Mumbai, around 2010, he was in poor form and sadly, a little pot-bellied. He was out of favour...
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Politeness vs Intent: The Truth About Workplace Behavior
On transitioning to the corporate world from the rough and tumble of policing, I imagined that it would be very nice working here since people were so polite and formal. In policing, people can be quite blunt and rough. Shouting at subordinates was...
Why Everything Seems Easy Until You Actually Do It
When I was a cop, everybody else told us how to manage the city traffic better. Now that I am an entrepreneur, VCs seem to know exactly how entrepreneurs should scale their businesses. 😊 And lest it sound accusatory, let me confess this -- when I...
The One Leadership Trait That Can Skyrocket Your Career
If you assign a task to my colleague Saranya, there is one thing you will never hear from her: "It was not my fault." She takes such complete ownership that she will either get it done or get back to you if there is an insurmountable obstacle. In...
How to Handle Multiple Urgent Tasks Effectively
In my first job (in the Civil Services), virtually every task marked for my personal attention was 'urgent.' And then, the next task would also be, unsurprisingly, urgent. Some days, I got so fed up that having a law and order problem almost came...