There’s a lot of emphasis on skills these days. What you know. What you’ve shipped. How fast you can deliver. The stack you’ve mastered. The results you can point to on a slide. All of that matters, of course. Competence is table stakes. But it’s rarely the thing people remember most. What lingers is theContinue reading “The Feeling People Carry After Working With You”
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Dance Before the Music Starts
Most people wait for life to tap them on the shoulder before they take a step. They sit on the sidelines, hoping opportunity will notice them, call their name, and pull them into the spotlight. But that’s not usually how it works. Opportunity tends to wander toward the noise, the motion, the energy. It gravitatesContinue reading “Dance Before the Music Starts”
The Quiet Power of Respect
We live in a world that loves labels. CEO. Engineer. Doctor. Influencer. Titles have become shorthand for how we decide who deserves our time, attention, or kindness. But somewhere along the way, we’ve started forgetting one simple truth—respect isn’t something people should have to earn by flashing a designation. It’s something they deserve by simplyContinue reading “The Quiet Power of Respect”
The Kind of Winning That Feels Right
I’ve reached a point in life where I genuinely want everyone around me to win. Not in that polite, surface-level way people say when they don’t really mean it—but in a real, deep, soul-level way. I want my friends to get the jobs they’re dreaming about. I want my family to find peace and joyContinue reading “The Kind of Winning That Feels Right”
The Hidden Superpower of Great Leaders
We often grow up believing that leadership is about standing in the spotlight, showcasing extraordinary skills, and proving that we are the strongest or the smartest in the room. But the truth is, real leadership isn’t about dazzling people with your own brilliance. As Justin Wright puts it beautifully: “You don’t earn your team’s respectContinue reading “The Hidden Superpower of Great Leaders”
Why True Leaders Stay Kind When It’s Tough
There’s a quiet strength in kindness—especially when things get hard. We often think of leadership in terms of strategy, decisiveness, or charisma. But when the pressure mounts, deadlines tighten, or uncertainty looms, the real test of leadership shows up in something less flashy but far more powerful: kindness. “If you see a leader going kindContinue reading “Why True Leaders Stay Kind When It’s Tough”
Real Leaders Eat Last—and Applaud First
In the fast-paced world of business and technology, leadership is often mistaken for authority—being the loudest voice in the room, the final decision-maker, the person with the answers. But real leadership is quieter. More grounded. And far more courageous. The Quiet Strength of Accountability When things go wrong—and they will—true leaders don’t look for scapegoats.Continue reading “Real Leaders Eat Last—and Applaud First”
Your Boss, Your Bodyguard? Leaders Who’ve Got Your Back
Okay, so you know how sometimes work feels like dodging bullets? Bob Sutton wrote this cool piece, “Managing Yourself: The Boss as Human Shield,” that totally nails how awesome it is when your boss is like, your personal bodyguard against all that office craziness. And of course the illustration by Robert Ferraro summarises it soContinue reading “Your Boss, Your Bodyguard? Leaders Who’ve Got Your Back”
Managing vs Leading
In the realm of organizational dynamics, managing people and leadership are two distinct yet interconnected concepts. While both involve influencing individuals and achieving collective goals, they differ in their approaches, perspectives, and overall impact on the team or organization. Here are the key differences between the two A compelling example that illustrates the difference betweenContinue reading “Managing vs Leading”
Turning your back on the crowd…to Lead
When I first saw this quote on one of my friend’s Whatsapp story, I was filled with awe. I see so many people in leadership who spend a lot of time wanting to be “in the crowd” instead of leading the crowd. No doubt it is hard to turn our backs to the cheering crowdContinue reading “Turning your back on the crowd…to Lead”
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