Insights from the
Commander's Desk
Thoughts on Leadership, Personal Growth, and
Empowerment
Thoughts on Leadership, Personal Growth, and
Empowerment
I’ve seen it too many times. A group of smart professionals, brought together to solve tough problems but something’s missing. They don’t trust each other. They don’t ask questions openly. They hesitate to speak up.
Here’s something no one tells you early in your leadership journey: You don’t need more time. You need more energy.
Most of us are stuck chasing time, squeezing in one more meeting, one more call, one more to-do. But it isn't time that drives results. It is actually the Energy utilised.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, knowledge and technical skills alone are no longer enough. Many young professionals, despite their degrees and qualifications, struggle to apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios.
For decades, intelligence and technical skills have been considered the primary drivers of success. Organizations have built their foundations on structured processes, data-driven decisions,
Leadership isn’t about titles, power, or the number of followers you command. It’s about responsibility, commitment, and the ability to inspire trust—whether you’re leading a global corporation or simply guiding your family through life’s challenges.
Imagine this: A six-month-old baby encounters a crawling cockroach. No screams, no panic – just pure curiosity. Now imagine the same scene, but with parents frantically rushing in, screaming and creating chaos. That baby grows into an adult who jumps at the mere sight of a cockroach. Sounds familiar?
Leadership is an age-old subject of fascination and debate. Is it a science, with defined principles and methodologies, or an art, rooted in intuition and personal
It’s not a trick question, but it often leads to silence. And reflection. Because while both growth and development sound positive (and they are), they’re not quite the same. Understanding the difference is where true self-improvement begins.
That’s what a senior manager once told me during a leadership coaching session. A high performer, admired by his peers, always hitting targets. From the outside, he was in control.
In my work with professionals and leadership teams, one truth keeps surfacing: your mindset shapes your outcomes more than your skills do. You could have all the talent and tools in the world , but without the right leadership mindset, progress stalls.
They say how you start your morning decides the rest of your day. And they are absolutely right. Your morning routine is not just a habit , it is your key to the entire day. Over the years, I’ve seen leaders rise, teams transform, and individuals conquer their fears , all by getting mindful with how they start each day.
Attitude shapes the trajectory of our lives, defining how we perceive challenges, seize opportunities, and build a meaningful future. But to cultivate the right attitude, you first need a vision.
From the moment we are born, we are given labels—our name, nationality, religion, and identity. We grow up hearing who we are and what we should believe, rarely
What separates those who merely survive from those who truly thrive? It’s not just talent, luck, or external circumstances—it’s mindset.
Not long ago, during one of my leadership retreats, a participant,let’s call him Ravi, approached me during a tea break. A CXO at a leading tech firm,
Gratitude seems simple, but it has amazing power to change how we feel and live.
Lending a hand to someone in need doesn't just benefit the recipient—it can significantly enhance your own happiness and wellbeing.
In our search for a good life, almost everyone wants to be happy. Yet happiness can be hard to find—it's a tricky mental state that has interested researchers, thinkers,
"Life is full of choices, and I decide which choice to make." Do you believe this? Some might say their circumstances—bosses, finances,
In today’s fast-moving business world, success isn’t just about individual brilliance anymore. It’s about collaborative problem solving, strong teamwork, and working toward shared goals with clarity and intent. Whether you’re part of a growing startup or a global company, the power of collaboration can be the difference between progress and stagnation.
Over the years, I’ve found inspiration in boardrooms, balance sheets and even in the jungle. Yes, the wild has more to teach us than we often give it credit for. The best corporate wisdom sometimes comes not from a strategy consultant,
When it comes to building a purpose-driven company, culture isn’t just a keyword, it’s the heartbeat. Culture is the invisible force that shapes behavior, fuels motivation, and sets the tone for leadership and teamwork. If you want your company to do more than just exist, if you want it to thrive and inspire, you have to get culture right.
For thousands of years, human civilization evolved through different economic eras. We transitioned from being hunter-gatherers to an agrarian society,
Globalization has created workplaces teeming with religious diversity, yet conflicts are rare in businesses. Why? It’s because organizations often separate religion from
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