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…
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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.…
US Election 2020 Gives Us Normalcy and Predictability — Exactly What We Need
What a sight for sore eyes it has been to see happy crowds dancing in the streets, impromptu parades of cars honking in jubilation, and people exhibiting downright joy upon learning the 2020 election results. Citizens in San Francisco, New…
Using Kindness to Build Kinship and a Better World
The world doesn’t seem so kind these days. There is anger, blame, finger-pointing, and hostility. In our quest to be heard, be an ally, protect our rights or effect change, we are troubled on the inside. We can’t address today’s…
We Must Stop Being Quiet and Speak Up Against Racism
These are no longer unprecedented times; these are troubling times. We wake up each day to face a new COVID-19 challenge, but that doesn’t mean other important issues can be put on hold. We must still tend to life, and…
The Flip Side of Adversity: COVID-19, a Wake-Up Call
The world is reeling under the COVID-19 crisis. The coronavirus seems to call the shots and demand how we live as humanity, invoking its mandate for people, society, businesses and all species. Something unexpected (and very interesting) is emerging out…
5 Ways Technology Will Change to Improve Lives in the 2020s
The 2010s saw swift and numerous changes in technology. At times, it was relentless. As we enter the 2020s, we have found ourselves wading through a digital landscape full of technology — some near-obsolete, some powerful. Can we ever get…
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,…
Gratitude for Our Differences
Thanksgiving begins the season of reflection, expressing gratitude and thanks. At Thanksgiving, many of us gather with family, friends and others we bond with. We spend time with people with whom we feel a connection. We express our gratitude to…
Good Enough is Not Enough
The eighth annual Global Economic Summit in Hyderabad, India opened with promising news about the rise of women entrepreneurs. While an increase from five million women-owned businesses in 1997 to eleven million in 2016 in the US is positive, is…
Finding Humanity in Social Media
When it comes to social media, the right hashtag can send a tweet soaring. Hashtags are all about getting the word out. #HurricaneHarvey, #PuertoRico and #MumbaiRains are painfully fresh after a banner year for natural disasters. Social media is the…
A view on the advancing world of secondary education
I remember when my son had his high school group projects 5-6 years ago, the house used to be filled with his friends who crammed into his room to complete the project in multiple sittings. Some did group discussions, some…
Reflections from the high school grad parties…
June is a busy season for high school grad parties and I attended several over the past couple of weeks. These grads are bright, young Generation Zs who are ready to enter college and create the foundation to make their…
Global Indian Citizen – 2
Addressing the tenth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Jan. 8, 2012 in Jaipur, India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fulfilled one of the most important demands from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) – the right to vote and hence, the ability to participate in…
2011 – The year of People Power
Globally, if there is one element that stands out during 2011, it has to be People Power. Activism at the grassroots level around the world clearly set a new benchmark in recent times, with unprecedented levels of people’s involvement in…
US school education: long way to go
Any country’s long term growth and competitiveness has a direct dependency on the quality of its students in its schools. In spite of the major red flag that US high school students are falling behind compared to their global counterparts,…
Celebrate life and create more birthdays*…
Listening to stories from people impacted by cancer at an event organized by American Cancer Society (Discovery Ball 2011, Chicago ) was extremely emotional and touching. They shared stories of loved and dear ones : father, mother, brother, sister, husband,…
Generation Y – making an impact…
Generation Y is Generation Is… Living it, experiencing it, making a mark, taking bold decisions and complete responsibilities, leveraging digital world to help them connect and driving higher level of motivation, conviction and willingness to succeed – meet Vidhya, a…
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