When Leadership Starts Running on Autopilot “I’m doing everything right, but it still feels heavy.” Ramesh says. I ask, “What feels hardest right now?” He thinks for a moment. “Decisions take longer....My team waits for me...I’m reacting all day.” I nod. “And when did that start?” Another pause. “I’...
Let Them See You Lead: The Power of Transparency in Teams I recently had a coaching conversation with a leader who was facing a challenge that’s all too common: trust issues within their team. The signs were obvious; team members were hesitant to collaborate, reluctant to take ownership, and rarely ...
When the impossible Happens: A Fresh Look at leadership Challenges Have you ever heard of a plane colliding with a fish? It sounds unbelievable, but on 30 March 1987, an Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 was struck by a fish mid-flight. The story goes that a startled bald eagle, carrying its catch, a salm...
A Leadership Choice Made in a Moment of Risk A few years ago, I found myself in a situation many leaders dread…my role was made redundant. I had about three months to figure out my next steps. Oddly enough, I wasn’t worried about myself as much as I was about my team. Somewhere deep down, I felt con...
From Pawn to Queen: The Unseen Psychology of a Truly Great Leader I learnt chess on a coffee table with my Baba (father). He would pour himself a hot cup of chai, which often went cold mid-game, while I sat on the floor, trying to keep up with the rules and stories he had shared about each piece. He...