The T-20 World Cup is being played in India this month and it is non-stop entertainment time for all those who understand cricket and are passionate about it. There is a high level of interest and excitement, with endless debates around the toss, team selection, batting order, field placements and of course the umpiring decisions. …
Lights, Camera, Leadership- 2016
I have always considered myself a left-brained person with strong analytical and logical skills. This was further ratified by my 5 years of Engineering from BITS, Pilani and my MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. My logical brain told me that creativity is reserved for the artists, poets and writers. Then about 15 years ago, I became …
Hakuna Matata- 2017
I went on my first major trek last year in May to the Everest Base Camp. It was an exhilarating experience and took me out of my comfort zone in more ways than one. That experience made me decide to do another trek and I ended up choosing Mount Kilimanjaro as the next one. So …
Points to ponder – 2022
The last quarter of 2021 saw some semblance of normalcy returning in our lives- increased traffic on the streets, flight and hotel bookings were on the rise, festivals were being celebrated with gusto, and wedding venues were beginning to go full. There was a growing sense of optimism around the new year. That was, however, …
Old wine in a new can – 2021
I recently read an article which talked about a company importing and selling canned wine in India. This product is aimed at young adults and offers many advantages – it has a pocket-friendly price vs the traditional bottle, the 180-250 ml cans need less time to chill than the 750 ml bottle and one doesn’t …
An unbiased view – 2021
I am currently reading the book “The art of thinking clearly” by Rolf Dobelli. It is a very interesting book which talks about several concepts in a simple and clear manner, and makes us re-think the way we think. One of the interesting concepts that I picked up from the book is around “Biases”. The …
The Leadership Habit – 2021
As leaders, we are constantly time-starved – there are multiple demands on our time and energy- both of which are finite. Yet we are expected to lead by example, walk the talk and manage both people and performance. Therefore it is important for leaders to build and sustain good habits so that we can efficiently …
The difference between widows and widowers – 2021
Recently I received a message from various sources about a resource group for covid widows. Yes, widows- women who have lost their husbands and not married again. The male equivalent is widower- a man who has lost his wife and not married again. Some women felt that the word widows carried a negative connotation for …
2021: OF HOPE AND BEYOND – 2021
I recently watched Shawshank Redemption for the 3rd time – it’s one of those movies that you can watch again and again, and you would discover something new every time. The story in the movie in itself is pretty straight-forward. Andy is wrongly accused of a double murder and is sentenced to life at Shawshank …
True lives, true stories- 2017
The last four movies that I watched all turned out to be based on true life stories. Each of them was set in a different place and time, and in very different circumstances. Yet they all had some powerful messages and key learnings for us as we aspire to bring more meaning and a …