Listening deeply!

When I convince myself that I already know the answer — that I’ve got it, or that my answer is better — I have no reason to listen. The brain, by default, prefers to save energy and chase entertainment. Listening feels like hard work once the signal goes off: “I got...

When we stand firm for who we are!

Fans pour their time, energy, and heart into their idols. This one-sided love asks for nothing back. They wait in the cold, lose sleep, and feel fulfilled just by watching from afar. Logic has no place here. It’s raw emotion — love and devotion in its purest form. To...

If we fail the people we fail the project!

Imagine this: I promise to drive you to your destination by 10 AM, charge $500, and drop you exactly where you want to go. Halfway, we hit unexpected traffic. To keep my promise, I take risky shortcuts, rush the journey, and push hard just to get you there “on time.”...

Why life feels empty?

Maslow helped humanity with a simple triangle of needs: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and finally, self-actualisation. Logically, once food, water, and shelter are met, we move toward safety. With safety comes the space for deeper relationships, confidence,...

Freedom with Grounding!

Freedom is our ability to choose according to our values and beliefs. Children long to be free to play without limits. Adults dream of freedom from responsibilities. Employees seek freedom to express ideas and solve problems in their own way. This pursuit of freedom...

Beware of Success!

Success can deceive us. It makes us believe we are extraordinary, that the victory is ours alone. Confidence swells into delusion, and arrogance follows close behind. Sustained success breeds comfort. We begin to take it easy, mistaking entitlement for achievement....

To Truly Give Back!

To truly give back, I must first admit that nothing I have is mine alone. Everything I hold is the result of countless contributions—past, present, and still unfolding. What I return is not something I created by myself, but what I have received through others. So,...

Guarding the Guardians!

The presence of boards, advisory committees, and governance layers doesn’t guarantee wisdom.Organisations with elaborate oversight still make poor decisions. Projects collapse under the watch of Steering Committees and independent assurance reviews. Families and...

Change management is not a job title!

Change Management is Not Just for Change Managers! Change is constant. It’s all around us—shaping our environment, societal norms, culture, language, and technology. We are always evolving, whether we realise it or not. That’s why change management isn’t a skill...