The bedside clock flashed 5:12 am. My phone was ringing and I instinctively answered it. “I need to talk. Nothing is working out. Can we talk?” Half in a daze, I was trying to figure out what was happening. It was a friend whom I hadn’t spoken to in 6 months. “My entire business is… Continue reading The Dharma of a Leader
Category: Thoughts
Be Human, Be An Imperfectionist
Perfectionism is the greatest trap we fall in. Our entire society, our businesses, our culture runs on this idea. We’re all lesser for it. This past week, I had a meeting scheduled with a successful entrepreneur in Atlanta. Before the call, I started hoping he wouldn’t attend the call. I was unsure of what value… Continue reading Be Human, Be An Imperfectionist
Love in the Time of Corona
In these times of great anxiety, we need something to ground ourselves, give us hope in our ability to get through this. Our relationships are the greatest source of resilience and strength. The man came to see the woman, a long lost lover. He came from the town into the big city, without much money.… Continue reading Love in the Time of Corona
The President and The Swami
It was a cold November evening in London. The sun had started to set by 4 PM. Our days would start at 8 AM when the sun was barely visible. By the time the day would end, it would be dark again. But on this particular day, after a hasty dinner, a group of fresh… Continue reading The President and The Swami
How to Lead: Empathy, Trust & Respect
Our models on leadership are broken. We know a lot about WHAT it takes to be a leader. We know good leaders are meant to have a vision, motivate others, forge a path, and take their team there. There are also many truisms related to leadership. For example, Simon Sinek says ‘Leaders Eat Last’. They… Continue reading How to Lead: Empathy, Trust & Respect
How SMBs can embrace Stakeholder Capitalism
In this post, you will see why small & medium sized businesses need to engage in stakeholder capitalism and how to do it. When you pull back through the political drama of the World Economic Forum, there is one key point that the forum is advancing. It’s this: businesses need to exist for more than… Continue reading How SMBs can embrace Stakeholder Capitalism
How to Create Clarity in Any Situation
Cutting through the clutter of indecision is the most energizing feeling you can create for yourself everyday. I want to show you how to create this clarity on demand. If you’re leading the rudder of your life, or if you’re leading other people , feeling clear about what you’re doing and what you’re being is… Continue reading How to Create Clarity in Any Situation