As a business leader, I have often viewed productivity hiccups and downtime as adversaries. I had my tried-and-true way of doing things and had the best approach to handling business — or so I thought. That was before I found…
Category: Leadership
The Unexpected Gifts of 2020
The year 2020 may be the most extraordinary year of our lives. It’s hard to see its gifts as we trudge through adversity and deal with loss. Still, if we look, we can all find some silver lining, however small.…
Bring on the Creative Strategists
The havoc wreaked in the first half of 2020 has inspired new business models all around the world. In the early days of COVID-19, we saw remote work and curbside pickup quickly rise to the occasion, but we didn’t know…
The Changing Face of the World
These are, to put it mildly, challenging times. Our structured ways of living, of conducting commerce, and of engaging in social interaction are collapsing before we can create new ways to replace them. The deluge of information, hot takes, and…
US Women’s Soccer Win at World Cup 2019 is about Athleticism, Equality and Integrity
The US Women’s National Soccer Team is celebrating an incredibly awesome win. Four-time World Champions in Women’s Soccer ! WOW !! The team’s athleticism and competitive prowess are amazing and a thrill to watch for all. What gets to me the most is the absolute heart,…
How to Bring Authenticity to the Client’s Journey of Transformation
I had the honor of participating in a dynamic panel at the NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum 2019 in Mumbai on February 21st. The panel, CEO’s role in Transforming Growth in a Customer First World, included Accenture India Chairperson and Senior…
A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way
A little gratitude goes a long way. Gratitude, even in small amounts, can enhance our lives by shifting our perception of our situation and circumstances. The good news is that nothing about our situation and circumstances actually needs to change…
Self-Improvement Through Self-Doubt
One of the most powerful things we experience is seeking to improve ourselves. We can surely reboot or start over completely, though that does take much, much longer time. I do believe we can turn a situation or shortcoming around…
Zensar – A Transformation Case Study at Harvard Business School
Harvard University is awe-inspiring. The oldest university in the US exudes an air of establishment and great minds. It’s post-Spring Break in April and near the close of the current academic year, the campus feels alive. Cambridge, Massachusetts is chillier…
The Integrity of Stepping Up
Mr. Zuckerberg’s pledge to fix Facebook’s muddied news feed comes after a highly contentious, polluted year of news stories bombarding Facebook users. Many hornets’ nests have been stirred up by special interest groups, troublemakers and internet trolls for a variety…
Keynote at Zensar’s Global Customer Conclave 2017
It was a delight to host our customers and partners from all over the world over the last 3 days at Pune, India during our Global Customer Conclave 2017. The theme of this conclave – Return on Digital™ was aptly…
Tagged with: Blockchain, Cloud, Digital, Experience Design, GCC, KOSH, Living Digital, Return on Digital, ROD, RPA, Vinci, ZenLabs, Zensar
What organizations can learn from Kenyan marathon runners
When Stanley Biwott and Mary Keitany crossed the finish line to win the men’s and women’s races respectively in the recent New York City marathon on November 1st, it again highlighted how Kenyan runners have dominated the world of marathons…
Continuous Learning
Over the past five weeks in July, I have experienced new ways to learn, absorb, assimilate and imbibe. Across three independent events in India and the US, I had the opportunity to interact with some awesome, high-energy people. In India,…
Tagged with: Aspirations, Awesome Teams, Conviction and Passion, Ideas, IIT, Leadership, Learnings, Reflections
Do we ask the right questions?
On a recent flight, I had an engaging conversation with the CEO of a large global company. After broadly discussing the business environment and how he is leading his organization through the changes taking place globally, I asked him about…
2015 – Welcome to the second half of this decade!
The middle of this decade is here. Much has been achieved in the first half and much more is expected from the second. While there are several key areas of focus which deserve attention and can create impact as we…
Tagged with: 2015, Big Impact, Healthcare, Ideas, Innovation, Internet, IoT, Leadership, Mobility, Youth
Keep an open mind
Last week I visited one of the top universities in the US, renowned for its educational programs and world class research facilities. All the meetings were pre-planned, well organized and proceeded as per the schedule. It was a phenomenal experience…
What do you do when things explode?
My daughter, a high school junior, asked me yesterday whether I had heard about the NASA rocket which exploded midair. My response was yes; I saw the headlines and read about it online. She continued to ask what you would…
Two August Heroes
Many a time you meet people who leave a significant impression with you. Some by their ‘change the world’ attitude, some by their courage and gutsy approach, some by their humility – irrespective of how successful they are – and…
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