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 …

Cold Coffee and Change!

Before I start a deep work cycle, I need a cup of hot coffee.It helps me focus. It has been a habit since my college days.Nothing has changed in the …

Potential to Promote!

I remember a senior who celebrated his promotion with many. We went to a high-end restaurant with him and enjoyed the party. Yet, something inside me was pinching. I knew …

Life on a notification!

There was a time in my corporate career when staying busy 24X7 made me feel awesome. It may sound contradictory today when we advocate strongly for work-life balance. Yet, in …

Good advice can be Game-changing.

Our apartment’s bathroom tiles have gathered an annoying red stain. Whenever I used the bathroom, two questions came to my mind – how did this happen, and how can this …

Courage and Confidence

Exactly nine years ago, I decided to try something new. Despite warnings of difficulty, I found myself in Denver, CO, USA, with two friends, planning to drive to Glenwood Springs …

Corporate and Accountability

Yesterday, I was walking my dog in the morning. I did not see the security person around at the tower entrance. Later in the day, I checked and found the …

Learning from everyday things

As a consultant, I would do a lot of road trips between Mumbai – Pune – Mumbai. Client work or a proposal presentation made me take the Expressway. I will …