From Burnout to Breakthrough Managers Can Find Joy in the Most Chaotic of Times
Today, the stakes are high in the business landscape, and managers bear the brunt. From project delays to team dynamics, managers have to deal with everything. So, it becomes easy for the weight of responsibility to overshadow the joy of leadership. However, embracing the tough days can transform even the toughest days into opportunities for…
Suryansh
Leadership Lessons From Kumar Mangalam Birla
Imagine being 28, unexpectedly thrust into the leadership of a sprawling business empire after the sudden loss of your father. Critics doubted your ability and comparisons with a legendary predecessor loomed large. This was the reality Kumar Mangalam Birla faced in 1995. With scepticism in the air, Birla had to decide quickly—either adapt and lead…
abhinav singh
Leadership Lessons From Anand Mahindra – Truly A Millenials’ Role Model
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, it reaches his head. But if you speak in his language, it touches his heart.” This quote perfectly sums up Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, a leader who has mastered both communication and people management. Whether it’s his humorous posts on Twitter…
Empathy is Good Business: A Winning Formula for the Modern Workplaces
In 2021, during the height of the pandemic, the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, made headlines when he pledged to support employees by offering extended remote work options and mental health resources. His approach wasn’t just about logistics but a demonstration of empathy. At a time when uncertainty and anxiety were at an all-time high,…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
Leadership Lessons from Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, often makes headlines for his heartwarming, off-the-billionaire-book gestures. Recently, he hosted one of India’s grandest weddings, where he was spotted serving food to guests—just like any ordinary father would. Years ago, a picture of him went viral, showing him seated humbly among employees in his office,…
Mastering the Multicultural Maze: Cultural Intelligence is Shaping Leadership in Asia
Around 96% of companies globally boast a diverse workforce regarding religion, gender and culture. The same is the case in Asia. Leaders need more than technical expertise in today’s interconnected world, where a workforce constitutes employees from all walks of life. Today, leaders must deeply understand cultural nuances to navigate a diverse workforce. A past…
Breaking the Age Barrier: Reverse Mentoring’s Role in Redefining Corporate Success
Companies worldwide are grappling with fostering mutual understanding and collaboration among multigenerational workers as the global workforce becomes increasingly multigenerational. A recent study from the World Economic Forum suggests that by 2025, 70% of all company workforces will comprise millennials and Gen Z. This demographic shift has left companies in constant flux. Companies must harness…
Leadership Lessons from Karsanbhai Patel – The Man Who Built Billion-Dollar Legacy From BackyardÂ
Washing Powder Nirma,Washing Powder Nirma,Doodh Si Safedi,Nirma Se Aaye,Rangeen Kapde Bhi,Khil Khil Jaaye,Sabki Pasand Nirma. If you were born in the 90s, you can definitely relate to this tune, and we bet you read that in the same melody it was once broadcasted. After all, every 90s kid grew up with this commercial etched into…
Shipra Prajapati
Laughter: A Corporate Remedy
The fast-paced life of the corporate world often brings pressure and stress, and in a stressful environment, humour works as a remedy like no other. Data shows that leaders with a good sense of humour are more likely to inspire creativity, foster stronger team dynamics, and improve employee morale. A 2022 study by Harvard Business…
Vipin
Legacy or Loss?: What Ratan Tata’s Passing Means for India’s Self-Reliance?Â
Across India, the name Tata is linked to the everyday life of a commoner. It’s on the tea packets that energise the mornings, the salt sprinkled on the food, the bus ferrying people to work and the hotels where they unwind in the evening. No other name profoundly embodies the hopes and shortcomings of the…