The true role of a consultant!

The true role of a consultant is to deliver massive value in a short period of time. That means solving complex problems with smart, effective solutions, building the client’s internal capability and maturity, and ultimately making their own role redundant—so the...

Do we need to make this decision now?

One of the first questions we should ask before making any decision is: do we need to make this decision now? And if not now, by when should it be made? Not all decisions require immediate action. However, delaying decisions comes with a cost—the cost of delay. This...

Talk to an outsider!

Our minds are conditioned to chase the same old things—just more of them. More money, more power, more influence, more peace, more leisure.It’s the same old pattern, just amplified. As if there’s nothing else out there. But the truth is, our potential is vast—almost...

Right and wrong!

What was considered right a few centuries ago may be seen as wrong today—and what we deem wrong now might be perfectly acceptable in another culture or society. Right and wrong are often subjective, shaped by time and place. So rather than getting caught up in endless...

Quality of our decisions!

We don’t get to choose our parents, teachers, birthplace, workplace leaders, our children’s personalities, or our birth and death dates. We have little control over the opportunities we’re given or the events that shape our lives. At a macro level, much of life is...

Being kind does not mean being weak!

Excess of anything is harmful. As leaders, being overly cheerful, flexible, or trusting can sometimes be mistaken for weakness. It doesn’t help anyone. Our team might assume we’re easy to push over or that substandard performance is acceptable. While we may believe...

This is the game I am in!

The first quarter of life is for understanding the game we’re in.The second, for playing it—and trying to win.The third, for protecting what we’ve earned.The fourth, for handing it over and saying goodbye. Our problems are real, and they hurt.Our joys are...

Focusing on how we serve others!

By default, we often receive respect based on the labels and roles we carry—our job titles, relationships (like being a parent or teacher), material possessions, or positions of authority (like a police officer on the road). These tags naturally command a level of...

Short-term ego boost!

Fancy clothes, lavish dinners, mansions, luxury goods, executive titles, team headcounts, birthday gifts and wishes — all these things can help us feel special. They stroke the ego and remind us that we matter. But it’s a shallow and costly way to get a short-term ego...