Facing My Fear

Facing my fear

Filming my Udemy course yesterday forced me to confront something I struggle with. I can speak to large rooms with ease, but a camera unsettles me. I showed up anyway. Because growth often waits on the other side of fear.

Foodking Sarathbabu – From Slums To Boardrooms

Foodking Sarathbabu - From Slums To Boardrooms

I met the inspirational Foodking Sarathbabu last afternoon. His leadership journey from the slums of Chennai to India’s leading boardrooms is powerful, but it was his humility and warmth that stayed with me.

Silence At The Top Creates Noise Below

Silence at the top creates noise below

I’ve noticed that silence at the top creates noise below. When leaders don’t spell out priorities or intent, teams begin guessing. Assumptions multiply, clarity fades, and confusion fills the space.

An “Odyssey” To Remember!

An Odyssey To Remember!

I stopped by the Odyssey bookstore yesterday. I was curious to see if my book was on the shelf. It was. What I didn’t expect was seeing it in the “Best Sellers” section!

India Lifts The Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup

India Lifts Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup

Watching India lift the Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup was a proud moment. What stood out wasn’t just individual brilliance, but calm decision-making, shared trust, and players stepping up when it mattered.

20,000 and Counting…

20,000 and counting

Crossing 20,000 connections on LinkedIn made me think about why I write here. These days, it’s less about garnering likes and more about starting conversations. Less about saying something clever, and more about saying something honest.

CKK – The Unassuming Leader

Leadership Presence Without Distance

Meeting CKK, Co-Founder and CMD of Naturals Salon & Spa, reminded me that leadership feels human. No hierarchy. No pretence. Just ease and genuine listening. Leadership is as much about accessibility as it is about ability.

Leadership Mindset Shapes Teams

Leadership Mindset Shapes Teams

Early in my leadership journey, I learned that teams do not copy a leader’s skills. They absorb a leader’s mindset. Every day, through calm, curiosity, and accountability, leaders shape culture long before results ever show up.

The Inner Game Journey Continues

The Inner Game Journey Continues

When I self-published “The Inner Game of Leadership”, I wasn’t thinking far ahead. Partnering with Notion Press feels like a natural continuation, allowing the ideas to travel further than I could have managed independently.

Do Your Bit

Do Your Bit

Leadership does not always come with a title. Sometimes it shows up through small, visible acts of care. Watching an auto driver carry his beliefs so openly reinforced a simple truth for me. Impact begins when we choose to do our bit.