FOOD FOR THOUGHT- IFC – Individual Financial Capability
In the C-suite, intuition is not a strategy. Hope is not a forecast. I was teaching Finance terms and application in Project Management for the MBA class this morning at IIT Madras, and it dawned on me. You cannot have any senior management who do not have this knowledge. If you cannot read a balance […]
Food for Thought – Embrace Your Superpower
There is a moment in everyone’s career—and life—when the floor drops out. The deal falls through. The project gets rejected. When things go wrong, it’s easy to feel abandoned by the universe. What if all this is a Signal. There should be a concept that God is too busy to solve everyone’s issue. So, he […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT- The Multitasking Olympics: Gold Medal goes to ME and everyone else
For the past few days, I’ve been operating in what I like to call “Juggling Mode.” The occasion? A family wedding of my nephew. Indian weddings are tiring, even when you are not the organizer. I am sitting seriously in a mandap, the priest is chanting sacred hymns, the air is thick with the scent […]
Leadership Isn’t a Title—It’s a Trust-Building Exercise.
In the world of work, the terms “leader” and “boss” are often used interchangeably, but they represent fundamentally different approaches—and it all hinges on one powerful word: trust. A boss holds a position of authority. They manage tasks, enforce rules, and oversee output. Their relationship with the team is often transactional, built on hierarchies and […]
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Where I have been – Ep.4 Indonesia Indonesia’s Harmony For the global expatriate arriving in Indonesia, often in the dynamic city Jakarta, the initial impression can be one of chaos where traffic snarls are notorious and the pressure on urban infrastructure is substantial. Yet, to dwell solely on these challenges is to miss the sincere […]
Food for thought – Where I have been – Ep3. Malaysia
To experience Malaysia is to embrace a beautiful, unforced simplicity. Malaysia offers an uncomplicated harmony that is both deeply comforting and richly stimulating. Our family was lucky enough to live in Malaysia from 2017-2023. For expatriates, particularly from India, Malaysia presents an exceptionally soft landing. Life here is easy not through extravagance, but through seamless […]
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WHERE I HAVE BEEN – Ep2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Next in the series of the countries is the country where I presently work. The United Arab Emirates is where ambition meets lifestyle. I came to Dubai in 2022 and have been working here since. I have made a lot of friends, have had a lot […]
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WHERE I HAVE BEEN – Ep1. INDIA I wanted to start a new series of posts/ blog where I can talk about the countries that I have travelled to. I am probably the most travelled person I know personally. In my 35 years of work that started at the age of 17, I have been […]
How did this get here? Episode 8. ELECTRONICS
The universal presence of electronics; from the smartphone in your pocket to the refrigerator in your kitchen; is a cornerstone of modern life. Consider the common refrigerator, a fixture in households worldwide. Its creation is a testament to global collaboration. The steel for its exterior might be manufactured in China from Iron ore that was […]
What does it take to be a “Leader of Substance”? For ASL’s Capt. Vijay Nicodemus , it comes down to strategic foresight, innovation, and unwavering operational excellence. We’re proud to see our COO recognised by CEO Insights Asia as one of the Top 10 Leaders of Substance 2025, a testament to his visionary leadership and […]
