Slay The Demons Within

This Dussehra, let’s reflect on the demons we carry within us as leaders. Our ego, impatience and need for control can affect the way we lead. The first step is being honest about what we need to change.

Pressure Reveals Character

I’ve always found pressure revealing. When things go wrong and the stakes are high, the calm, patient and composed person we think we are gets tested. Pressure doesn’t build character. It shows us what was already there.

The Power Of Being An Outlier

I met World Cup-winning Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth over the weekend… For those of us who watched Indian cricket in the 1980s, Cheeka was impossible to miss. He was an outlier!

What Are We Protecting?

Sometimes leadership is as much about protecting what matters as it is about building what comes next. Trust, values, people and culture can take years to build… and very little time to lose.

Collaboration With Vrushali

I had a great meeting with Vrushali in Bangalore today. An exciting collaboration is in the works between us. Stay tuned…

A New Chapter Begins

After three decades of building businesses, leading teams and navigating setbacks, I’m beginning a new chapter focused on helping aspiring leaders and professionals navigate their own leadership journeys.

The Freedom We Create

I often think about the kind of environment we create as leaders. Do people around us feel free to speak up, question, experiment, make mistakes, and be themselves? Because good leadership should create independence, not dependence.

The Inner Game Starts With A Bang!

Five weeks after launching “The Inner Game of Leadership” on Udemy, I’m thrilled to see 145 students enrolled and a 5.0 rating. But beyond the numbers, I’m most grateful for the trust people have placed in me.

When An Ending Becomes A Beginning

During my walk, I came across mushrooms growing from an old, dead tree stump. It made me think about how endings in our lives can also become new beginnings. Sometimes, what comes next grows from what came before.

The Story You Tell Yourself

This post explores how the stories you tell yourself can shape your confidence, decisions, conversations, and leadership. I reflect on why noticing those stories is the first step towards seeing situations differently and leading with greater awareness.