“This is the Only Way We Do It.”

“This is the only way we have been doing it.” “This is the only way I have known.” “I haven’t seen anyone doing it differently.” These are some common refrains I get to hear when I question the status quo. ...

Why Good Leaders Are an Exception

Good leaders are in short supply. Turn your head whichever way and you will find good leadership a sad exception.Grabbing credit that rightfully belongs to others, withholding information, placing personal interest ...

On-the-Job Writing Skills

As you climb up the corporate ladder, a grasp on writing that reflects clarity and demonstrates accuracy and brevity is the least that is expected. It is an essential professional skill that must not be overlooke...

Soft skills are not a choice anymore

Bhavesh appeared for a job interview in an IT firm. He had all the technical skills for an on-site project the firm was recruiting candidates for. The next round of interview was with the client. The client rejec...

The Fine Art of Speaking

During a farewell event of a colleague at my office, a coworker was asked to speak a few words about her. He appeared terror-stricken at the sudden request. The look on his face and his reluctance to come forward...

Read Well if You Must Lead Well

At a book exhibition I was flipping through some latest publications when a nearby conversation between a boy in his early teens and his father got me interested. The boy was holding a Harry Potter book he wanted...