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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
MAKE COMPLEX THINGS SIMPLE
One of my mentors once told me that, in business, the most challenging task is to MAKE COMPLEX THINGS SIMPLE. It was only through experience that I could grasp the …
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 …
Does spirituality help in corporate life?
Since my early childhood, I was fond of visiting temples. I realized that I wasn’t too religious. It was the tranquility that mattered to me. The sound of bells and …
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 …