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Reflections on Life and Leadership

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Stop Apologizing for Your Brain: The Neurodivergent Leader’s Secret Edge

You know that moment when someone calls you "too intense" in a meeting? That little sting you feel? That voice whispering you should dial it down, blend in, be more "normal"? Yeah, screw that voice. I've worked with CEOs who've built 8-figure companies while thinking they were fundamentally broken. They spent years trying to shove their...

Why Going All-In Is Your Superpower (And Why “Balance” Doesn’t Exist)

I had two client conversations today that I will not forget for a while. Two clients. Both wildly successful. One's a former pro athlete who's dominated their sport for years and is now contributing to their sport in an even bigger way after retirement. The other's a CEO who's built a company where 4000+ people feel proud to work. And guess what?...

You’re Not Fooling Anyone: How Looking Good Is Bankrupting Your Leadership

Authenticity is aligning who you are with what you think, what you say and what you do Let me tell you about Shweta, a VP at a tech company who was known for her "transparency." She'd stand in front of her team every Monday morning, preaching about open communication and honest feedback. But when her boss questioned her team's missed deadline,...

Why Powerful Leaders Take Risks Instead of Managing Them

Let me tell you a story that'll change how you think about risk forever. In 2007, while every bank was hiring more risk managers and building fancy models to "manage" their exposure, a small hedge fund manager named John Paulson was doing something completely different. He wasn't managing risk – he was taking it. Massive amounts of it. While...

Fake humility is the highest form of arrogance. Own who you are

Mountains don't apologize for their height. Why should you? I watched Sarah fidget with her hands as she introduced herself to the room of investors. "I'm just a new business owner with a little idea that might not be very good, but..." Her voice trailed off, and I wanted to shake her. This wasn't humility speaking—this was fear dressed up in...

Distinction: The Power of Bringing To vs. Getting From

I still remember the moment that changed everything. It was my first year of college when I discovered what my parents had been hiding from me. My mother had cancer—a battle she'd been quietly fighting while they took loans to send me to engineering school. As the truth unfolded, I learned something that would forever alter my understanding of...

DISTINCTION: Being the Buyer vs Being the Seller: The Key to Success and Fulfillment

There exists a profound distinction in both business and personal life that shapes nearly every interaction, negotiation, and relationship we engage in. It's not merely a strategy or technique but a fundamental state of being—either Being the Buyer or Being the Seller. Understanding and embodying this distinction can radically transform your...

Empathy without Authenticity is just Mediocrity

The False Choice Between Empathy and Authenticity: Why True Leaders Need Both There is a dangerous myth that I have from multiple leaders that hold them back without they even realising. It's the belief that you must choose between being empathetic and being authentic (or assertive)—that you can have one or the other, but never both. This false...

A New Vision for European Leadership: Learning from Entrepreneurs

We're at a pivotal moment in European history. The leadership approach that served Europe so well after World War II - focused on stability, consensus, and careful progress - has created remarkable prosperity and peace across our continent. We should be proud of what we've accomplished. For me, as an Indian who grew up reading about and seeing...

Why I’ll Never Give Up on You (Even When You Want to)

There’s something I need every founder, every entrepreneur, every CEO out there to hear—clearly, directly, and without any fluff: I will never give up on you. Even when you want to give up on yourself. Even when you’re too tired to care. Even when you feel like a failure and all you want to do is disappear. Because I’ve been there. Not in your...

DISTINCTION: Committed vs Tentative Language: Unprecedented Leadership & Results

Have you ever noticed how some leaders seem to create results out of thin air while others struggle to move the needle despite working twice as hard? The difference often isn't found in their strategies, intelligence, or even work ethic. It's hidden in their language – specifically, whether they speak and then act with commitment or tentativeness...

Distinction: Assertive TO vs Assertive FOR

Being Assertive to Your Team vs. Being Assertive for Your Team In the high-stakes world of executive leadership, how CEOs interact with their leadership teams can make or break an organization's success. Many CEOs struggle with finding the right balance of assertiveness—push too hard, and you risk creating a culture of fear and compliance; be too...

The Power of Conviction: How Authentic Belief Drives Powerful Communication

The Inner Game of Premium Positioning Ten years ago, you created something revolutionary. You set the standard. Today, competitors crowd your space, and the risks of commoditization are louder than before. The natural response? Doubt. Hesitation. Perhaps even a subtle urge to compete on price rather than value. But here's the uncomfortable truth:...

The Power of Asking the Right Questions in Leadership (and dropping the wrong ones)

How the Quality of Your Questions Shapes the Quality of Your Life Have you ever noticed how some people seem to move through life with purpose and clarity, while others stay stuck in the same patterns year after year? I want to share a story that changed how I see everything. Sarah (name changed) was a talented marketing manager who felt...

Taking Ownership: The Path to Personal Leadership & Power

I've spent most of my life trying to get it right. Get what right? Everything. My relationships. My career. My parenting. My software. My presentation. My trip. My very existence. For the longest time, I thought that was the point—to master the game called life by figuring out the rules and following them better than anyone else. It took me...

Are You Making These 3 Momentum-Killing Mistakes That Keep Success Just Out of Reach?

The Truth About Why Some Founders Thrive While Others Just Survive Have you ever wondered why some entrepreneurs seem to generate unstoppable momentum while others stay stuck in endless cycles of hard work with little progress? I've spent years working with founders and discovered something remarkable: success isn't about working harder or even...

3 Reasons You Do Not Have Momentum (And What to Do About Them)

Do you feel stuck? Like no matter what you do, you're just spinning your wheels? That lack of momentum is costing you more than you think. It’s not just about missing goals or seeing slow growth—it’s killing your potential, draining your energy, and keeping you stuck in a loop of frustration. When it comes to leadership, momentum is the key to...