First published in The Hindu, 1 Feb 2025 A list of intelligent people who have done foolish things is fairly long. US President, Bill Clinton, having an affair with an intern, former McKinsey MD, Rajat Gupta for engaging in insider…
Mihir, a colleague who definitely falls into the frenemy camp, is making a presentation in front of blue-chip clients. You’re in the conference room along with your boss and the clients. Mihir starts off with a bang, exuding his usual…
Our planet’s crying out. Each day, as we toxify the atmosphere with greenhouse gases, Earth’s cries are getting shriller and more strident. From heatwaves to floods to droughts to forest fires, practically every continent is feeling the impact of climate…
First published in The Hindu, 4th January 2025 The ubiquity of New Year resolutions suggest that we continually try to better ourselves. Though there is nothing wrong in wanting to refine ourselves, we tend to equate more with better. In…
If you thought bullying was limited to playgrounds and classrooms of school-going children, think again. Though the taunts and teasing may be less overt, bullying can also dog adults in workplaces.
It’s appraisal time and you brace yourself for the inevitable. “You need to be a better team player,” writes your boss while acknowledging some of your contributions and even commending you on a couple of projects. However, the coveted promotion…
First published in The Hindu, 1st December 2024 Though most of us associate exceptional oratorical skills with passion, a facility with words and proper intonation, there’s another facet of effective communication that doesn’t garner much attention. We can emphasize a…
One of the pet peeves of employers is that individuals who are skilled in a field, be it computer science, accounting, or engineering, often lack “soft skills.” This is an umbrella term for a motley collection of skills relating to…
Do you aspire to lead your team and gradually climb the ranks to more senior positions? Do you have it in you to be a leader? How can you tell? As you’ve probably realized, effective leaders have different styles and…
Though technology has pervaded many aspects of our lives, including schooling, the practice of teaching hasn’t changed radically over the past half-century. Education is still largely adult-directed, with key decisions made using a top-down approach