As a newly minted MBA graduate, I wanted to conquer the corporate world – FAST! I undervalued experience and always emphasized capability. I was rushing to get more of everything …
Is Your Workplace Toxic, Or You Are Reading It Wrong?
Why start with the poster of the Movie – “Dangal” on a topic related to workplace toxicity? Let me set some context here. Transform Ahead®️ Leadership Circle (TLC) is a …
The Superstar Boss Who Never Took People Along!
A friend narrated this story a few days ago. He is part of an MNC of high repute. He started this job around a year ago. In the firm, whenever …
Skills vs. Attitude: Why you shouldn’t bullsh*t your way into a firm.
I prepared well for the interview. I was ready for difficult technical questions. I stepped into the firm’s office with a high level of confidence. To date, I have not failed a technical …
Don’t Push Them Off a Cliff: Why Understanding Your Team’s Limits Boosts Performance
Great managers know their teams aren’t machines. We all have a capacity for work, and exceeding that limit leads to burnout and plummeting motivation. The key to keeping your team …
Can Work Be the Best Part of Your Day?
I took a leap of faith to join an Industry role in a leadership position while leaving behind my Consulting life. Consulting was a rewarding journey. Moving to an unknown territory was …
From Dal-Roti to Biryani: How Tutoring Fueled My Independence
My engineering days were the toughest but most satisfying times of my life. I was living on a shoestring budget. I did not have the luxury to ask for financial help from …
Lost in the Crowd: How Following the Pack Weakens You!
I was a new team member. The leader of the team had a strong personality. People would hardly open their mouths when he was in the room. They would generally …
Taming the Dragon: Strategies for dealing with a Toxic Boss
A bad boss can turn even the most fulfilling job into a daily nightmare. Toxic leadership, characterized by negativity, condescension, or bullying, can erode morale, stifle creativity, and negatively impact …
The joy of Micro-management!
Do you find joy in being micro-managed? I bet you don’t. Most leaders would resoundingly say “no” to that question. Yet, when it comes to managing their team, many leaders …