Notes from the trail

I write about growth, clarity and leadership. Short reflections to help you pause, reset and move forward with greater intention.

Stubborn on Vision
Leadership

Stubborn on Vision, Flexible on Details

Entrepreneurs often lose sight of their original vision when short-term pressures mount. Jeff Bezos’s approach shows why staying committed to long-term vision while adapting the details can turn risky decisions into powerful successes.

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Freedom To Fail
Leadership

Freedom To Fail…!!!

True innovation begins where fear ends. When organisations give people the freedom to fail, they unlock curiosity and creative risk-taking. The greatest breakthroughs emerge not from playing safe, but from cultures that trust individuals to try, stumble, and try again.

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The Art of Uncovering Hidden Talents
Leadership

The Art of Uncovering Hidden Talents

Great leaders uncover hidden talents others overlook. From Ravichandran Ashwin to Sachin Tendulkar, history shows how timely guidance reshapes potential. Uncovering hidden talents is not about correction, but about seeing possibility early and helping it grow with clarity and belief.

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Leadership & Mimicry
Leadership

Leadership & Mimicry!

Leadership influence often shows up through imitation. People mirror the behaviours and attitudes of those they admire. This quiet process of leadership mimicry reminds us that example carries more weight than instruction, and leaders shape others even when not trying.

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Know To Let Go
Sales & Marketing

Know When To Let Go

Perseverance drives sales effort, but unchecked persistence can blur judgment. When salespeople cling to every prospect, qualification suffers. Strong selling comes from balancing effort with clarity, recognising when a lead is no longer viable, and moving on with discipline.

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Give Your Very Best
Motivation

Give Your Very Best… TODAY!!!

In his TEDx talk, Ric Elias reflects on a plane crash that reshaped his priorities. His message is simple and urgent. Give your best today to the people and work that matter, because there may be no tomorrow!

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