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# Sumit Gupta

an unapologetic stand for human excellence

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- [Having is a Verb (you have everything & you have nothing)](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/having-is-a-verb/) - Pick up a glass of water. You'd say you're holding it, touching it. But zoom in far enough, down to the atoms, and your hand never actually touches the glass. What feels like contact is really just two fields of energy pushing against each other, holding you a tiny distance away from ever truly touching
- [Leadership Journeys [293] - James Tattersfield - "Confidence is built by making mistakes repeatedly."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-293-james-tattersfield-confidence-is-built-by-making-mistakes-repeatedly/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [292] - Eduard Schaepman - "Reputation builds relationships. Relationships build business."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-292-eduard-schaepman-reputation-builds-relationships-relationships-build-business/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [When a Leader’s Ambition Is Big, but Not Yet True to Their Potential](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/when-a-leaders-ambition-is-big-but-not-yet-true-to-their-potential/) - How to coach a leader with a huge potential for impact and yet they are playing safe relative to that potential (which would be ambitious for most people) Some leaders are already operating at a level that would look highly ambitious to almost anyone around them. They are building real companies, carrying serious responsibility, thinking
- [Leadership Journeys [291] - Laurens van de Vijver - "The right company doesn't just grow revenue. It grows impact."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-291-laurens-van-de-vijver-the-right-company-doesnt-just-grow-revenue-it-grows-impact/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [290] - Ajeya Raj - "Your real power is your mind, everything else can be replaced."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-290-ajeya-raj-your-real-power-is-your-mind-everything-else-can-be-replaced/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [289] - Arthur Gopak - "Wisdom begins when you listen beyond yourself."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-289-arthur-gopak-wisdom-begins-when-you-listen-beyond-yourself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [288] - Michelle Hill - "The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-288-michelle-hill-the-quality-of-your-life-is-the-quality-of-your-relationships/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [287] - Gerrit Sarens - "Great leaders know their strengths and their blind spots."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-287-gerrit-sarens-great-leaders-know-their-strengths-and-their-blind-spots/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Three More Steps to take as an Entrepreneur for your Employees](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/three-more-steps-to-take-as-an-entrepreneur-for-your-employees/) - Last year I wrote an article about three small steps in treating our employees that can make a big difference as an entrepreneur. Great teams are made up of employees who help each other, know their roles, set aside personal goals, and value team success over everything else. I want to expand those steps and
- [Prescription Before Diagnosis](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/prescription-before-diagnosis/) - Scene 1 "I am having difficulty seeing properly. It seems a haze or cloud cover is between my eyes and the things out there", said Ramesh, finally sitting in front of the doctor after waiting for two hours outside as the patient queue cleared. "Maybe your eye-sight is getting weak. Here, take my glasses. You
- [Cricket and Me](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/cricket-and-me/) - The history of the game of cricket and me. My experiences / memories of following it for the last 2 decades.
- [Best Match I have ever seen](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/best-match-i-have-ever-seen/) - Australia had their best team ever in 2001 under Steve Waugh. They had won the previous 16 test matches on a trot, including the 1st test against India at Mumbai. The 2nd test match was to begin on 11 Mar at the Eden Park, Kolkata and Steve Waugh was finally going to conquer the final
- [How Cricket unites India?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/how-cricket-unites-india/) - India is a huge country, and not only in terms of area and population, but also in languages spoken, cultures followed, religion, and caste. The various castes, subcastes and languages make people living within these divisions very different in the way they live their lives. The festivals are different, rituals are different, food is different,
- [Bandipur Ride](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/bandipur-ride/) - Murphy's Law proved itself to me on two consecutive weekends. First, the plan to ride to Pondicherry with some friends on the Christmas 2009 weekend was cancelled at the last moment. Then, a ride to Lepakshi on 3 Jan with the Royal Indians club started off badly with the clutch cable giving up as soon
- [How much do we know about our country?](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/how-much-do-we-know-about-our-country/) - I went to a camping trip with a few of my friends. I asked one of my Keralite friend about his native city, he told me about a place in Kerala I had no idea about. Then some time later he asked me whether I had been to any camping trips before. I told him
- [Racism, in Australia and in India](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/racism-in-australia-and-in-india/) - It has been almost a year now since the Indian media has been blasting Australians for racial attacks on Indians down under. After all, it makes for good news which people watch. And who cares for the facts!! It it sells, then show it on prime-time TV or make it front page news... and people
- [Friends as Business Partners](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/friends-as-business-partners/) - I am a big fan of quotes and one liners, but it took me experience to believe in the truth of this quote by John D. Rockefeller - "A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship". Now I can verify that. I started SaleRaja with 2 of my closest buddies
- [Choices, Decisions and Consequences](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/choices-decisions-and-consequences/) - Every morning we wake up unknown of what lie ahead of us. All of us have different choices in front of us whenever we are at a decision making point in our lives, and we live with the consequences of those decisions for the rest of our lives. In geometry, a path is a collection
- [A Nightout at Office - The midnight of 30-31 May 08](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/a-nightout-at-office-the-midnight-of-30-31-may-08/) - Out of the few night-outs I have had in office, this one was special. Well, technically it was not a night out as we left back around 2 am, but the experience was unforgettable and as I have videos to back it up, so I decided to write about it. It was 30th May 2008
- [An Open Letter to Shiv Sena](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/an-open-letter-to-shiv-sena/) - This is an open letter to the so called protector of Marathi rights, the Shiv Sena. For those who don't know, Shiv Sena is a major political party in Maharashtra headed by Bal Thackeray, and fights elections normally in an alliance with the BJP. The letter starts below - Dear Shiv Sena Members, First of
- [Two Teams, 13 Days, and Totally Opposite Results](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/two-teams-13-days-and-totally-opposite-results/) - South African cricket team is on tour to India these days. This included a 2 test series which just concluded 1-1. South Africa won the first test by an innings and 6 runs, threatening India's number 1 position in the ICC rankings. But India came back strongly in the second test to defeat South Africa
- [The Positive and Negative Sides of Us](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-positive-and-negative-sides-of-us/) - We all have positive and negative sides to our personality. Sometimes we are the cheerful son, ever helping friend and a polite human being. Yet sometimes we can also be selfish, jealous and disrespectful to others. Nobody has escaped these two sides of human nature, the only thing that separates us is with which side
- [The Idea of a Safe India](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-idea-of-a-safe-india/) - In the 80's, there was terror in Punjab. Then there have been continuous terror incidents in Kashmir from the late 80s and early 90s. But the 21st century brought with it a new kind of terror in India. Terrorists now managed serial blasts all across India, and also carried out personal fidayeen attacks in many
- [The Equal Marriage](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/the-equal-marriage/) - My views on women have developed mostly in the last 4-5 years and I was thinking of writing a blog post on it for a long time. But I recently read an article in a TOI Sunday Matrimonial Section and I really liked it and thought of sharing it with all... Below is the article
- [The Irony of living in the Indian Society](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/the-irony-of-living-in-the-indian-society/) - Indian society is unique in itself, With diversity in every house, street and corner! And with so many ironic situations all around, How our society survives is a wonder!! We have the best malls now, With the best brands lined up wonderfully inside! And copies of the same brand are available, At throw away prices
- [7 Innovations which make IPL fun to watch](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/7-innovations-which-make-ipl-fun-to-watch/) - The IPL has taken the country by storm for the third year in the running. But more so, it has taken cricket by storm. If you ask somebody what is IPL and he replies - "It is India's domestic T20 cricket tournament", you can't be more wrong. IPL is the perfect mixture of glamour, fun
- [Cheering for Warne and not for Sachin? What has IPL done?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/cheering-for-warne-and-not-for-sachin-what-has-ipl-done/) - The year was 1998, and the Australian cricket team was touring India. They were led by Mark Taylor, and had players like Mark and Steve Waugh, Ponting, Warne, Slater, Healy in their team. That was the time when Navjot Singh Sidhu was on the cricket field and not in the commentary box or TV studios.
- [My take on Bangalore](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/my-take-on-bangalore/) - A poem on what I think of Bangalore where I have been living and working for the last 18 months. This follows after my 21 years stay in Delhi and 4 years in Jaipur.
- [My Favorite Cricketers, and why?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/my-favorite-cricketers-and-why/) - Over 19 years of following cricket madly does leave you with quite a good number of old memories to cherish. Be it the 1992 (see first comment below) 1993 Hero Cup last over by Sachin, or the sight of Siddhu stepping out and hitting Murali for sixes!! The memories and the experience of watching those
- [Why did I buy a Royal Enfield Thunderbird?](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/why-did-i-bought-a-royal-enfield-thunderbird/) - Many people have asked me that when I decided to buy a bike, why did I choose a Royal Enfield Thunderbird? Well, my answer is - I didn't decided to buy a bike, I decided to buy a Royal Enfield bike and choose the Thunderbird among its offerings. So what inspired me to go for
- [5 of my Favorite Movies with Lessons](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/5-of-my-favorite-movies-with-lessons/) - 1. Rocky Series The perfect dose of motivation! After watching the Rocky series, you will be pumping with adrenaline and willing to do everything for which you once thought you were not good enough. Such is the impact of Rocky. The Rocky theme song is my alarm tone and it has helped me get up
- [Don't let anybody else decide what you can do and what you can't do!](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/dont-let-anybody-else-decide-what-you-can-do-and-what-you-cant-do/) - We come across conversations daily in our lives that are on the lines of "You can't do it", or "Nobody can do it", or "This is impossible" or "Why in the hell are you doing this?". We all live in societies and societies have rules. There are legal rules, there are religious rules, and then
- [Book Review - Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/book-review-death-by-meeting-by-patrick-lencioni/) - I have traditionally been a meeting hater, and I picked up this book hoping it would give a solution to the problem of "too many meetings". Instead, it came as a surprise when Patrick advocated having more meetings in this book. He points out that meetings are not bad, but badly organised. He correlates meetings
- [Ride to Nandi Hills on 6 Jun 2010](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/ride-to-nandi-hills-on-6-jun-2010/) - I woke up at 5:15 am. Shit! We had planned to meet at 5:30 am at Hebbal before riding to Nandi Hills. Spending a good saturday evening with friends might have made me press the snooze button a few times more than I normally do. I gave myself 10 seconds to decide between the bed
- [The Best and Worst Case Score Tactic](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-best-and-worst-case-score-tactic/) - This is a tactic which I use whenever I have to make a choice, take a tough decision or to do anything which gets me thinking. I call it the “Best and Worst Case Score” tactic. I have been using this tactic for quite some time now and it has made many of my decisions
- [A Poem on Indian Railways - Chuk Chuk Gaadi](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/a-poem-on-indian-railways-chuk-chuk-gaadi/) - Read some of my other most popular poems - Go the Extra Mile, A Ripple of Hope and Why God made Mothers? Often called the Lifeline of the Nation, Indian Railways runs more than 14,300 trains! It carries over 13 million passengers daily, Across hills, tunnels, rivers, lakes and plains!! With 1.6 million employees under
- [Why 15 Aug 2010 was one of the best Independence Days I have had in my life?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/why-15-aug-2010-was-one-of-the-best-independence-days-i-have-had-in-my-life/) - Independence Day comes every year on the 15th of August, and this was the 26th time I witnessed it. Over the last few years, it has been awaited more for the holiday it brings than for the occasion. During the school days, there would be flag hoisting ceremonies and some functions highlighting the patriotic sentiments.
- [New Initiative - "No-Waste"](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/new-initiative-no-waste/) - I am writing this post after a gap of more than a month. Over the last month or so, I have got introduced to the idea of "Waste Management" and have been doing some information gathering on the same. For those who have no idea what I am talking about, Waste Management is the collection,
- [What happens to our waste?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/what-happens-to-our-waste/) - This is my second post on my "waste management" initiative after my first one. Also read my poem on waste "Why screw the planet?" We generally term everything that goes into our dustbins as "waste". Every day, tons of waste is generated in households, shops, markets, offices, educational institutions and others. For Bangalore itself, 3000
- [Let's save Obama this Diwali](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/lets-save-obama-this-diwali/) - It's that time of the year again, You can sense the festivities in the air! Everybody is ready to celebrate Diwali, With all aplomb and fanfare!! Diwali is the festival of lights, And it signifies the triumph of good over bad! This year let's light that little spark within all of us, And be sensible,
- [Why screw the planet?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/why-screw-the-planet/) - We live in a developing country, With a heavy cultural and religious bend! Let us look at what we leave behind, When we confidently go with the trend!! Our economy is growing leaps and bounds, The world watched amazed during the recession! That growth generates a huge amount of waste, Which when dumped looks like
- [The Most UnderApplauded Batsman](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/the-most-underapplauded-batsman/) - UnderApplauded... Is that even a word? Even if it is not, I have coined it now, and its suits perfectly for someone who is also known as "The Wall", Rahul Dravid!! Now let me explain why I say so... BECAUSE --- He is the player who has faced ball after ball over the last 14
- [No Waste – Call for Action](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/no-waste-call-for-action/) - So it will be a win-win situation for all. It will be good for the environment as the waste going to landfills will be reduced drastically. It will be good for the industry as it will get recyclable paper/plastic for use as raw material and reduce their input costs. It will be good for the
- [Why India’s rural development is important for the nation?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/why-indias-rural-development-is-important-for-the-nation/) - India lives in its villages, and while the cities have grown immensely over the last 20 years, rural areas have not seen that kind of development. For India's economy to be strong, the rural economy needs to grow. Rural areas are still plagued by problems of malnourishment, illiteracy, unemployment and lack of basic infrastructure like
- [School dropouts and toilets](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/school-dropouts-and-toilets/) - I yesterday (27 Dec 2010) watched the live webcast of IIMA Conclave, an interaction between Narendra Modi and IIM A alumni at Ahmedabad. It is no secret that Gujarat has made tremendous progress under Narendra Modi in the last 10 years. It could be highlighted by a remark by Mr Ratan Tata - "You must
- [2010 - The End of a Decade](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/2010-the-end-of-a-decade/) - An year has come to an end. A decade has come to an end. And what a remarkable decade that was. In the last 10 years, so much changed in the world, and specifically in India, that it is difficult to believe that was only 10 years ago. I am going to write down what
- [RTI Information Needed](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/rti-information-needed/) - Hi all, an incident happened with me two weeks ago which I would like to share with all. I think using the Right To Information (RTI) act will help me in this, but I have no idea how to go about it or whether it is even possible or not. Two weeks ago when I
- [You can Just Rust, Or...](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/you-can-just-rust-or/) - You can just rust, or go out all guns blazing, Maybe sing a song, or paint a painting! Pick a new passion, or an old hobby to revive, Just pass thru life, or really feel what it is to be alive? You can just rust, but do you really want to? With so many peaks
- [Intrusive Advertisements in Cricket](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/intrusive-advertisements-in-cricket/) - When Ten Sports bought the telecast rights for international cricket in SA recently for $70-75 million, it stage the stage for one of the most intrusive advertising campaigns ever seen on cricket telecasts in India. The recently concluded India - SA series saw advertisements like never before, with the romantic cricket lover suffering the most.
- [The India of Today](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-india-of-today/) - We, as a country, are passing through exhilarating times. The country has made tremendous progress in almost every sector in the last 20 years. Our GDP growth rates is one of the highest in the world, and tipped to beat China by 2015. A large percentage of our population is young and beaming with confidence.
- [World Cup predictions - Ind and Aus my favorites](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/world-cup-predictions-ind-and-aus-my-favorites/) - As the ICC World Cup starts in under two weeks on what are going to be batsman friendly pitches of the subcontinent, a lot of records are going to be broken and new ones made. Considering the small grounds of the subcontinent and the hot weather, it is expected that bowlers will take the heat
- [What I learned when I brought 99acres down with a stupid piece of code?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/what-i-learned-when-i-brought-99acres-down-with-a-stupid-piece-of-code/) - This is a story of an incident which happened in 2007 while I was working with InfoEdge in Noida. I regard this experience as one of most humbling experiences of my professional career. After this incident, I realised that anyone can make mistakes, and stupid ones at that. I also learned the importance of accepting
- [Why our country needs a revolution like Egypt?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/why-our-country-needs-a-revolution-like-egypt/) - The recent crisis and revolution in Egypt forced their President of 30 years, Hosni Mubarak to resign and pave the way for a civilian government. Egypt has remained under emergency rule ever since Hosni Mubarak came to power three decades ago and he has ruled Egypt with an iron fist since then. But all it
- [Three reasons India should not play the trio of Sachin, Sehwag and Gambhir together](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/three-reasons-india-should-not-play-the-trio-of-sachin-sehwag-and-gambhir-together/) - India has played two matches so far in this World Cup and in both these matches, Sachin and Sehwag has opened the innings with Gambhir at number three. Kohli and Yuvraj make the middle order at four and five followed by Dhoni and Pathan at six and seven. This batting lineup leaves no room for
- [Why aid doesn't serve the purpose? And what is needed instead?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/why-aid-doesnt-serve-the-purpose-and-what-is-needed-instead/) - Recently when I was in Delhi and roaming about with a few friends in Connaught Place, an old lady beggar approached us for money. This is a common sight across our country in prominent tourist places. Not only is begging illegal and you could be fined a Rs 1000 for giving Re 1 to a
- [4 Lessons from the movie "Groundhog Day"](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/4-lessons-from-the-movie-groundhog-day/) - There are movies which are good, then there are movies which are wonderful, and there are a few movies which touch and move your soul. You can watch these movies any number of times and find something new each time. These are movies which aren't just movies, they have deep lessons buried in them, only
- [What is Dandi March 2?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/what-is-dandi-march-2/) - For all those who can recall their history lessons in school, Dandi March was a 24 day, 240 mile (390 km) march to produce salt without paying the tax. It is also known as Salt Satyagraha, led by Gandhi from his Sabarmati Ashram to the sea coast near Dandi. Dandi March was a very important
- [What is Jan Lokpal Bill?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/what-is-jan-lokpal-bill/) - Update on 18 Oct - I have tried to answer some commonly asked questions about this movement, and also written about what all it will take to become an Anna Hazare.. I thought it right to write a post describing what Jan Lokpal Bill is and why is it needed. To give a brief history, Lokpal
- [Five Reasons why Idealism is still relevant in this world?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-reasons-why-idealism-is-still-relevant-in-this-world/) - Over the last 18 months, I have been reading a lot of books, mostly about business, self help and autobiographies. Autobiographies and life stories of people have left the deepest impact on me and changed my thoughts a lot. The books which have had the most impact on me are "Go Kiss the World" by
- [Five reasons you should join the Dandi March II walk in your city](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-reasons-you-should-join-the-dandi-march-ii-walk-in-your-city/) - 81 years after Gandhiji did the Dandi March to shake the British Empire, it's happening again. Concerned citizens of India all over the world are marching in over 80 cities against corruption in India. Corruption has become the new colonialist in India. The politicians, bureaucrats and other officials are engaging in corruption without fear or
- [Family vs Society](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/family-vs-society/) - We, as Indians, place great importance on our family and the value system a family carries. The kind of sacrifices our parents have made for us, and the struggles we go through for the well being of the family are unheard of in the West and forms a big part of the contemporary Indian society.
- [Let us Walk](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/let-us-walk/) - Working hard all day, We all earn whatever we do! Every month we get our pay, Where it goes do we have any clue? A big part is deducted as tax, To be used to run the country! While we sit back and relax, Our money becomes a mystery!! It is meant to be spent
- [When spirit overcame the boundaries of physical limitations..](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/when-spirit-overcame-the-boundaries-of-physical-limitations/) - "People from IT profession are normally busy and get up late on Saturdays, weren't you surprised to see 400 people turn up for the Dandi March 2?", a journalist asked me yesterday. My reply was "Considering the kind of response we got leading upto the event, I was surprised to see 'only' 400 people turn
- [We walk for change!!](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/we-walk-for-change/) - It was a sight to see, And a moment to experience! Just a walk, nothing fancy, When people walked out of conscience!! Flagged off by a freedom fighter, We took a route embedded in history! 400 awake citizens walked together, On a day which was hot and sunny!! The heat was no match to our
- [What was it while walking during Dandi March 2 in Bangalore?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/what-was-it-while-walking-during-dandi-march-2-in-bangalore/) - As you know, Dandi March II walk was held in Bangalore on 26 March 2011 in support of the Jan Lokpal Bill. Over 400 people walked over a distance of 11 km under 4 hours. To my surprise, many people walked the full distance, completely overcoming the physical boundaries. After the march, I asked a
- [Interesting take on crime against women?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/interesting-take-on-crime-against-women/) - I recently read this article about high crime rates in Delhi against women. The author has taken an interesting viewpoint by proposing that bad parenting of the male child is responsible for rapes. "Parents bring up their sons as though they are reincarnation of the God Emperor", she says.. I am pasting the article below.
- [Fast with Anna](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/fast-with-anna/) - He is going on a fast unto death, Anna Hazare has declared! Let us say with our every breath, The corrupt will not be spared!! We demand the Jan Lokpal Bill, Will not settle for anything less! Let them not test our will, It is time our problems they redress!! All of us have come
- [Five reasons why thousands are fasting with Anna Hazare?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/five-reasons-why-thousands-are-fasting-with-anna-hazare/) - Anna Hazare began his fast unto death yesterday in support of a stronger Jan Lokpal Bill to fight corruption. He is fasting in front of Jantar Mantar, Delhi and asking the government to create a joint committee with top members from the government and civil society to draft the bill. In support, thousands of people
- [Messenger of hope](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/messenger-of-hope/) - The whole country has come together, As people fast with their countrymen! Anna Hazare's fast is getting bigger, For all our dreams about India, Amen!! The World Cup win united us, As people came out on the roads!! Corruption is something serious, It is high time public anger explodes!! It is only an act of
- [How corruption disappeared from Hong Kong?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/how-corruption-disappeared-from-hong-kong/) - Corruption exists in many countries and societies today. While the corruption problems faced by each country may be different and each country might need special practices, laws, etc to suit the local environment, it is believed that corruption in all parts of the world stem from common causes and some common approaches might be able
- [India after 200 years](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/india-after-200-years/) - We, as a nation, stand today in a moment of reckoning. We are at a fortunate junction where our actions will decide the course our nation and 1.2 billion people will take in the coming decades and centuries. If India's history were to be written 200 years later, what we do in the next few
- [Oh God Make Me Holy, But Not Today](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/oh-god-make-me-holy-but-not-today/) - It is the time of election, You've got to vote for someone! None is purer than Satan, It's a shame, but it's got to be done!! They give money and freebies, And try to buy our voting power! Only when you sell it for few rupees, The servant becomes the master!! Occupying the highest office,
- [How democracy has failed us?](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/how-democracy-has-failed-us/) - Missile technology has underwent great progress over the last half a century. We have supersonic missiles, missiles which can be launched from sea, air or land, intercontinental ballistic missiles and missiles which can launch nuclear warheads too. But if the delivery system of a missile fails, even the best missile is just a crap of
- [What I learned when Deepali said "Theek Theek Laga Lo" :-)](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/what-i-learned-when-deepali-said-theek-theek-laga-lo/) - It was sometime in 2007, or 2008, when I was the team leader of the 99acres team in Noida. This incident happened during a planning meeting for future projects in 99acres which was attended by many senior people in the company. Product Managers, Sales Heads, Business Heads of 99acres and Jeevansathi, and I think even
- [Five Lessons from the movie "Chak De India"](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-lessons-from-the-movie-chak-de-india/) - Sports can often highlight the need for values like teamwork, honesty, transparency similar to the way these values are needed in life. Sports can end up uniting an otherwise divided crowd cheering for a team. The joy and pride when thousands of people celebrate together, click photographs of the national tricolor flying high after a
- [The Truth about India's Young Population, and how it can be a boon or a bane?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/the-truth-about-indias-young-population-and-how-it-can-be-a-boon-or-a-bane/) - Today, over 35% of our population is below the age of 20. By 2020, it is expected that 325 million people in India will reach working age, which will be the largest in the world. This will come at a time when the rest of the developed world will be faced with an ageing population.
- [World Cup 2011 Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/world-cup-2011-review/) - This was the World Cup everybody hoped for after the debacle in 2007. With India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka reaching the last four, and an Indian victory, the ICC could not have asked for a better script. This World Cup will also be remembered for a dream of a billion people getting fulfilled, and Sachin
- [How letting go of SaleRaja could be one of my best decisions ever?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/how-letting-go-of-saleraja-could-be-one-of-my-best-decisions-ever/) - It was December 2009, and although I was still working on SaleRaja, it was now more as a burden than for interest. I was stumbling in the timelines for feature changes that I had set myself, my enthusiasm was low and I was unsure about what the future had in store for me and SaleRaja.
- [Crossing the Road](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/crossing-the-road/) - When one crosses a road, It's a triumph over a challenge! In few steps hope is echoed, Inspiring others to take a plunge!! Roads get crossed everyday, By people like me and you! Many will follow the way, But lead shall only a few!! Have you rested too much, Then why not begin to play?
- [Why India's urban development is important for the nation?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/why-indias-urban-development-is-important-for-the-nation/) - Sometime back, I had written an article on "Why India's rural development is important for the nation?". Now, through this article, I want to stress why our urban development is as important too. We have come a long way since independence in terms of urban economy growth. Urban economy now contributes upto 70% to the
- [Never sacrifice happiness for achievement](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/never-sacrifice-happiness-for-achievement/) - Life is a journey which starts and end with birth and death, respectively. It is the same for everybody, irrespective of which country you are born in, or what color you are. Then why is it that some people are happy and others not? Lets explore it a bit more. Happiness normally comes from achievements.
- [Four things to know about Anna Hazare's fight against corruption](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/four-things-to-know-about-anna-hazares-fight-against-corruption/) - Over the last month, amid all the controversies and media debates around the Jan Lokpal Bill, I feel we have somehow lost the essence of the movement. There have all kind of remarks in the media, from comparing Jantar Mantar to Tahrir Square, whether Jan Lokpal Bill will give a lot of powers to Lokpal,
- [Five life lessons from the movie Fight Club](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-life-lessons-from-the-movie-fight-club/) - Fight Club is one hell of a movie. It not only has a gripping story, but also contains many life lessons hidden in the story. If you have not yet watched the movie, stop reading this article and go watch it.. Fight Club contains great messages about life and its never ending desires. It tells
- [Introducing Pick A Fight](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/introducing-pick-a-fight/) - "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it" - Helen Keller Today, we are living in a world full of joy and sorrows. While, at one end, we are making new progress with every passing day with breakthroughs in science and technology, we are still struggling from
- [Shane Warne - A Maverick and a Magician](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/shane-warne-a-maverick-and-a-magician/) - There are not many leg spinners in world cricket today. Neither were there 20 years ago, until Shane Warne (along with Anil Kumble) brought it into fashion again. Leg-spin is not only about skill, it is like an art, and like all work of artists, watching him bowl is always a treat to watch. When
- [Volunteering, What It Can Do For You?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/volunteering-what-it-can-do-for-you/) - Volunteering has a meaningful impact on your community. It contributes to the overall social and economic health of the community, as people are engaged positively into contributing for disadvantaged sections of society. It could range from visiting the sick, planting a tree or advocating for human rights. But apart from the benefits to the society,
- [Islands of Excellence, and being an Engineer](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/islands-of-excellence-and-being-an-engineer/) - Recently when I was reading the book "Banker to the Poor" by Muhammad Yunus, the famous Bangladeshi professor, banker, economist and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2006, I came across this text which I have quoted verbatim below. You can buy the book at Flipkart or Amazon. "Everyday I drove through the village of Jobra
- [The Easy Way may not be the Right Way](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-easy-way-may-not-be-the-right-way/) - It was room no 111 in HMS Hostel, Jaipur Engineering College where on the metal almirah of my roommate Vaibhav that this quote was written, "The Easy Way may not be the Right Way". I used to see and ponder over it many times in those two years that me and Vaibhav shared that room.
- [You Have Only One (life)](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/you-have-only-one-life/) - Life is short, Make the most of it! Life is a sport, Go for the big hit!! Dance in the rain, And cherish the rainbow! You won't live it again, Don't make it a no-show!! Love and learn, Laugh your heart out! This is your turn, Play before you checkout!! Life is everywhere, Life is
- [Five lessons I have learned from failure](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-lessons-i-have-learned-from-failure/) - We all are human beings, we plan new things, we try them out, sometimes we succeed, and sometimes we fail. Although we always want to succeed and see failure as something which was 'not expected' to happen, failures are inevitable along the way. And more often not, failures teach us more than any success can.
- [How my biggest strength was stopping me from achieving results?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/how-my-biggest-strength-was-stopping-me-from-achieving-results/) - Time Management and prioritizing things have always been one of my biggest strength. First, as a student, and later as a professional, I have always tried to be ahead of time, and plan things in advance. I can't remember how it started, maybe I just inherited this from my parents or my knack of doing
- [The Paradoxical Commandments by Kent M Keith](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-paradoxical-commandments-by-kent-m-keith/) - Whenever I have read "The Paradoxical Commandments", which is both a book (buy the book from Flipkart or Amazon) and a poem by Kent M Keith, it has left me inspired by the simplicity in the words and the deep message they hold. It says that the world is crazy, the people are crazy and
- [How I followed cricket B.I. (Before Internet)?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/how-i-followed-cricket-before-internet/) - Cricket and me go back a long way. I started watching cricket in the late 1980s, and am regularly following it and watching it since 1992. These days, following cricket matches, scores and records is not difficult. You get in-depth statistics on TV, and all records, matches, pictures and videos are available at the click
- [Seeking Comfort in Discomfort](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/seeking-comfort-in-discomfort/) - A popular quote goes like this, “The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or
- [It's part of the game](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/its-part-of-the-game/) - When you play football, Often you will slip and fall Then you won't look for advice, You don't even think twice, You just get back up again, Because it's part of the game!! Life is also very similar, Only the playing field is bigger At times you will win every battle, Nothing will seem like
- [Anil Kumble's 10 wicket haul in my cricket archives](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/anil-kumbles-10-wicket-haul-in-my-cricket-archives/) - If you have to pick the top 10, or even the top 5 cricketing moments in India's cricket history, you can not miss the 10 wicket haul by Anil Kumble. His 10 for 74 in the second innings at Delhi vs Pakistan remains only the second instance of a bowler taking all 10 wickets in
- [Five Values exemplified in the book "Banker to the Poor" by Muhhamad Yunus](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-values-exemplified-in-the-book-banker-to-the-poor-by-muhhamad-yunus/) - Among some of the best books that I have read is 'Banker to the Poor' (buy from Flipkart or Amazon) by Muhammad Yunus. It is the story of how he created Grameen Bank with the vision of easy credit availability to those who need it the most. It is a fascinating read, and it is
- [Why Will I Not Trade Any Year of My Career for even a MIT / Harvard Degree?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/why-will-i-not-trade-any-year-of-my-career-for-even-a-mit-harvard-degree/) - When I passed out of college and finished my engineering in June 2005, I had appeared for GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) for the last two years to seek entrance to a M. Tech program. In 2005, I scored 97.25 percentile and an All India Rank of 744. Although I was disappointed by this
- [Why Receiving Is As Important As Giving?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/why-receiving-is-as-important-as-giving/) - Recently I have written about giving and what it can do for you, and creating a new culture of giving and helping is the vision behind PickaFight. In this article, I am going to focus on why the ability and openness to receive is as important as giving to constantly improve the quality of our
- [5 Benefits of Early Morning Exercise You Don't Know](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/5-benefits-of-early-morning-exercise-you-dont-know/) - We all know the physical and health benefits of exercising daily in the morning. If we exercise, we will remain fit, healthy and energetic all through the day. We also know the health benefits of exercising in our sedimentary lifestyle. Regardless of age, exercising helps us prevent chronic diseases and maintain our cholesterol and blood
- [Pick a Fight - A poem](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/pick-a-fight-a-poem/) - Life is so great, Why should you wait? You are a hero, Go show some bravo! The light will shine bright, If we decide to pick a fight!! Few of us are not so lucky, Want to make them happy? Then this is your chance, Their dreams we can enhance! The possibilities are infinite, Let
- [Put the glass down](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/put-the-glass-down/) - Found this story somewhere and I am putting it down followed by my views on it - Once a professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see and asked the students, ‘now, my question is: What would happen if I held
- [What was the need for Pick a Fight?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/what-was-the-need-for-pick-a-fight/) - As many of you know, I am working on my latest initiative, which we have named "Pick a Fight". The aim is to become a one stop destination to connect anyone who is fighting for a cause and looking for help with anyone who is willing to contribute in terms of money, time or resources.
- [Lessons from the movie "Peaceful Warrior"](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/lessons-from-the-movie-peaceful-warrior/) - Peaceful Warrior is one of the most simple movie with a lot of deep lessons in it. It is based on the book "The way of the Peaceful Warrior" (buy from Flipkart or Amazon) by Dan Millman and recollects his story as an athlete. Nick Nolte gives one of his best performance ever in the
- [The Beauty of Indian Monsoon](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/the-beauty-of-indian-monsoon/) - When the earth gets wet, All sorrows when one forgets! It is that time of the year again, When you want to walk in the rain!! When the fields are green, Every face has a new sheen! You will forget your every pain, When clouds roar and it starts to rain!! When the rivers rise
- [5 Ways My Writing Has Helped Me, and Why You Should Try It?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/5-ways-my-writing-has-helped-me-and-why-you-should-try-it/) - Ever since I have started writing on this blog (from Jan 2010), it has helped me in more ways than I could have imagined at that time. After struggling to write regularly in the whole of 2010, I have now actually started to enjoy my writing. It helps me to draw out my thoughts and
- [Ripple of Hope](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/ripple-of-hope/) - When nothing around you is going your way, When nobody is hearing what you have to say.. Times like these are the real test of your will, For amid storms is the challenge to stand still.. When your life will take a sudden turn, When you will reach a point of no return Just keep
- [Six years of professional career - A quick recap](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/six-years-of-professional-career-a-quick-recap/) - 18 July 2011. Yes, that's today. It marks six years of my professional career. In a nutshell, ever since joining InfoEdge at their Noida office six years back, I have been programming to create websites. But it has been a lot more than that. I have made some amazing friends during these six years with
- [Will this India v England series live up to the hype?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/will-this-india-v-england-series-live-up-to-the-hype/) - This series is certainly the most awaited series for quite some time for me. If the India v Australia series last year was legendary (where I watched two days of test cricket in a stadium), and the India v South Africa series was termed as the clash of the titans, this series has the anticipation
- [Life Lessons from Sachin Tendulkar](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/life-lessons-from-sachin-tendulkar/) - Most players come as rookies, show their talents and skills, have their ups and downs and after performing consistently well over many years they are termed as legends by the critics and the media. But the case of Sachin Tendulkar is unique. Right from the first time he burst on the cricketing scene as a
- [Challenges before Pick A Fight and Philanthropy in India](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/challenges-before-pick-a-fight-and-philanthropy-in-india/) - We have got a pretty decent start to Pick A Fight. We made the Pick a Fight website live on 15 May, and have been making continuous updates on it since then. We have been covered by MyBangalore.com, Bangalore Mirror and Deccan Chronicle as far as media coverage goes. More than 20 people have volunteered
- [5 Lessons from It's a Wonderful Life](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/5-lessons-from-its-a-wonderful-life/) - There are a few movies which you can watch any number of times. Groundhog Day and Peaceful Warrior makes the list, as does "It's a Wonderful Life", which I watched again yesterday. It is specially good to watch these movies when you are feeling a little low or demotivated. It is a movie about a
- [First Meeting of Pick a Fight, a memorable experience..](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/first-meeting-of-pick-a-fight-a-memorable-experience/) - Last Sunday (24 Jul) we had our first meeting of everyone who volunteered to join our team in Bangalore. Till now, we have been working on developing the website and asking people to join. We already had discussions with a few NGOs / fights and this meeting was the starting point for our on-the-ground operations
- [5 Ways to Love Yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/5-ways-to-love-yourself/) - Loving ourselves could be one of the most difficult task for many of us, yet it is very important and significant in our lives. All of us are unique in some talents and skills, and it is our duty to discover our talents and love ourselves for having them. Loving oneself is also related to
- [Why I love Test Matches?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/why-i-love-test-matches/) - If there are sports as fast as hockey and football which can get pretty exhaustive and a real test of stamina for players as they hardly get any break in a game, there sits Test Cricket on the other side where your stamina and skills are tested, but in a totally different way. Test Cricket
- [The Fight Against Corruption and for Jan Lokpal Bill - Part II](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/the-fight-against-corruption-and-for-jan-lokpal-bill-part-ii/) - In April, the government agreed to a joint drafting committee for a Lokpal Bill as they were 'bound by duty' of the people to do so. They promised to discuss the points raised by Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal and others and present a Lokpal Bill in the monsoon session of the parliament. August is here,
- [Go the extra mile](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/go-the-extra-mile/) - Life can be wonderful, Each second can make you smile! But to see its true beauty, It will need you to go the extra mile!! Can you trust people? On whom nobody will bet! But if you can do it honestly, It can become a big asset !! Can you show goodness? Even to those
- [Let Go of Your Expectations](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/let-go-of-your-expectations/) - “The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations.” goes a popular quote by Eli Khamarov. How simple, yet how true. The best moments in our lives always tend to be those where something surprises us. And most of these times there are no expectations. We really cherish these moments in
- [Wah Re India](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/wah-re-india/) - We are the largest democracy, With proud we proclaim this fact! Our economic growth is big news, As is the huge investments we attract!! I absolutely love my country, As it never fails to amaze me! At times both tragic and amusing, Its stories are nothing less than filmy!! We can vote at age eighteen,
- [What I learned in the last few months I worked on SaleRaja?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/what-i-learned-in-the-last-few-months-i-worked-on-saleraja/) - Right from August 2007, when we started SaleRaja, it has been like a baby for me. It was something on which we had great hope. SaleRaja was supposed to be our way out of normal day-to-day jobs. I never thought I would have to work for any other company again at that time, and we
- [1300 km Ride to Dandeli and Karwar in 4 days](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/1300-km-ride-to-dandeli-and-karwar-in-4-days/) - This was to be my longest ride till date. The best I did before was a 768 km ride in 48 hours, and this one was meant to be 1300 km spanning over 4 days. We were going to pass through national highways, forests, ghats and were also going to do some off roading along
- [5 Reasons why Anna Resonates with the Masses](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/5-reasons-why-anna-resonates-with-the-masses/) - In my previous article, I had a doubt about how the public will react to Anna's second fast unto death. I was more skeptical about the response to his Jail Bharo call. But I am glad all my skepticism has been proved wrong. The public has responded, and how. Tens of thousands of people have
- [Can we become a Hazare or a Gandhi? That would solve much more than corruption](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/can-we-become-a-hazare-or-a-gandhi/) - We have seen a tremendous response to the peaceful protests triggered by Anna Hazare's indefinite fast. People from all over the country, and even Indians living abroad, have shown their support for Anna Hazare and Jan Lokpal Bill by peacefully assembling and holding protest marches. He has united India across religions, caste, language or any
- [The Importance of Keeping Faith: In Life, God, Destiny, Yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-importance-of-keeping-faith-in-life-god-destiny-yourself/) - I am personally against the idea of God and the existence of a super being. Yet I am writing this article about the importance of keeping faith, be it faith in your religion and God, in life itself, or in yourself. Life can be strange, and it can make people change, and it has been
- [Why was the government caught unaware by the huge public support for India Against Corruption?](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/why-was-the-government-caught-unaware-by-the-huge-public-support-for-india-against-corruption/) - There is no hiding the fact that corruption is prevalent everywhere in India, with babus, bureaucrats and politicians sitting at the top of the list of 'most corrupt people'. Corruption has become the elephant in the room, which everybody knows you have to face at every walk of life, but nobody wants to discuss it
- [7 Lessons from SaleRaja and other start-ups I have been associated with](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/7-lessons-from-saleraja-and-other-start-ups-i-have-been-associated-with/) - When I joined my first job, work was on full swing to launch 99acres.com . I was part of the team which did all the technical work and the site was launched one month after I joined. Thereafter, I launched Sukip.com in Jan 2007 and Saleraja.com in Aug 2007. After moving to Bangalore, I worked
- [What can I lose?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/what-can-i-lose/) - At every step new and unseen, I am a little unsure and afraid! It's my choice, to go play outside, Or just sit and rest in the shade!! Every new idea I think and dream, First seems crazy and idiotic! But when I move ahead despite fears, Results have not been short of magic!! Sometimes
- [How Motorcycle Riding makes you Live in the Moment?](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/how-motorcycle-riding-makes-you-live-in-the-moment/) - Motorcycle Riding is much more than an adventure activity. You get the adrenaline rush through bungee jumping as well as sky diving, but motorcycle riding, according to me, is a lot more than that. I have always loved traveling and I plan to travel as much as possible before my time runs out. But I
- [Some Q&A's about Corruption and the ongoing movement against it](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/some-qas-about-corruption-and-the-ongoing-movement-against-it/) - I have been hearing many questions in the minds of people regarding the ongoing movement against corruption. In this post, I have tried to document and answer (according to my thinking) some of the most frequently asked questions. These questions have been asked on social media websites or on my blog on the articles I
- [Pick a Fight - How we do it, and what all have we done so far?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/pick-a-fight-how-we-do-it-and-what-all-have-we-done-so-far/) - It has been 4-5 months now since the seeds were sown for Pick a Fight, and I think its time to summarize how we work, what have we done so far, and what's next in the coming months? The last 4-5 months have been really wonderful. We have met and connected with so many amazing
- [I sent YOU !!](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/poem-god-said-i-sent-you/) - I knew a young man, Energetic and ambitious! He grew up in struggle, Like in mud grows a lotus!! He had big dreams for himself, And ahead he went with full steam! But he always used to wonder, Why the world is so extreme?? At times he saw people confused, Worrying about what 'all' to
- [Five More Ways to Love Yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-more-ways-to-love-yourself/) - Recently I wrote about why is it very important to love ourselves and five ways to do so. While reflecting on the same topic today, I felt that there can't be just five ways to love ourselves, there could be a million small ways to do so. Big or small, if you are really enjoying
- [Is the Innovation ladder leaning against the right wall?](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/is-the-innovation-ladder-leaning-against-the-right-wall/) - Innovation is defined as the creation of better or more effective products, technologies or ideas that makes life easier for its customers and solves a problem in the process. Innovation is the buzz word these days in business circles and the use of technology in designing innovative solutions across different sectors has never been more
- [5 Lessons from the movie Jab We Met](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/5-lessons-from-the-movie-jab-we-met/) - Jab We Met is a break from the normal movies we get year after year. It is a refreshing take on love and how to live life powered by sparkling performances by Shahid and Kareena. I think this is the best role Kareena has ever portrayed, and that has breathed life into the movie. Jab
- [Three Cricketing Moments Immortalized in my Cricket Archives](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/three-cricketing-moments-immortalized-in-my-cricket-archives/) - Ever since I found my cricket archives collection at my Delhi home which was gathering dust for over 10 years, I have been going through them and recalling some of the old memories I had of important moments in cricket history. These moments mark important milestones in cricketing history and I am going to share
- [Pencil Sketching after 10 years](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/pencil-sketching-after-10-years/) - If I remember correctly, I used to sketch regularly during my school days. I think I started it during the fine art classes in school at the age of 10 or so, though I had a knack of messing up any picture as soon as I used to touch colors. Very good initial sketches or
- [8 More Lessons from SaleRaja and other start-ups I have been associated with](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/8-more-lessons-from-saleraja-and-other-start-ups-i-have-been-associated-with/) - Recently I wrote about some of the important lessons I learned after working with SaleRaja and other startups. I was pondering over this article and I realized I can think of many more points which I can write about. So below are 8 more lessons which I came up after reflecting on those days spend
- [How to write regularly, and get better at it in 10 easy steps](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/how-to-write-regularly-and-get-better-at-it-in-10-easy-steps/) - I have been writing on this blog for almost two years now, and as I have mentioned in a previous article, writing is not easy. From writing just a couple of articles a month in the beginning of 2010 to writing around 15 articles every month now, it has taken a lot of patience and
- [Two more historic moments from my cricket archives](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/two-more-historic-moments-from-my-cricket-archives/) - After the last article where I chronicled three important cricketing moments from my archives which I could recall very vividly, I went over the archives once again. And alas, I found two more historic moments from 1999. See the first three here. I am sure I can find many more if I try to go
- [Narendra Modi - The Enigma](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/narendra-modi-the-enigma/) - Some people, by the mention of their names, spark arguments and controversy like someone has just thrown oil to a burning fire. Narendra Modi is one of those names. The controversial but highly celebrated Chief Minister of Gujarat has been in the news ever since he came to power, either for the communal riots of
- [Be Brave](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/be-brave-poem/) - A poem depicting the need to be brave, even in toughest of situations, and how the world salutes them who act bravely. Also read this poem of mine on the similar lines - "Start, even if it's just YOU" We all face tough situations, Some are routine, some grave! But you always have a choice,
- [Controlling your Anger, and all about Forgiveness](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/controlling-your-anger-and-all-about-forgiveness/) - We all feel anger and hatred at different times, and at different people. Whenever something doesn't go according to our expected response, or there is an unexpected event like an accident or death of a loved one, the normal human response is to feel anger and hatred towards a person or community. It might also
- [The Ego. Is it good or bad? And how much should you have?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-ego-is-it-good-or-bad-and-how-much-should-you-have/) - Recently I was talking to a friend of mine and during our conversation, he said something strange which made me realize something. He told me "Have some ego. Earlier you used to have a lot of ego, but now you don't seem to have any. Get some of it back." I laughed at this remark
- [Three Years in Bangalore - The joy, pain and where it leads?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/three-years-in-bangalore-the-joy-pain-and-where-it-leads/) - 18 Oct 2008, that was the day I landed in this beautiful garden city Bangalore as a 25 year old full with enthusiasm and energy to make it big. Now, three years hence, I can say it is exactly the same state I found myself in. Buzzing with energy, pumping in 14-16 hour days and excited
- [Why?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/poem-love-why/) - It is happening now, Don't know what, don't know how? I feel happy, but sometimes I cry I want to know, why?? Even though I met you today, It feels you are far far away? I am not drunk, yet I am high I want to ask, why?? Your beauty is like a vast ocean,
- [Book Review - Trading Up by Michael Silverstein and Neil Fiske](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/book-review-trading-up-by-michael-silverstein-and-neil-fiske/) - I have read many books in the last two years, ranging from business to auto-biographies to self-help to fiction books. I just put down a book titled "Trading Up" (find it on Flipkart or Amazon) after reading it for two weeks. And what a captivating read it was! It was difficult to put it down
- [Five Things Forgiving is not?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-things-forgiving-is-not/) - After my last article in which I pointed out how being angry will only hurt us and how forgiveness is a gift, I have heard from many people asking for clarifications on what I meant. For most people, it is very difficult to even comprehend how can one somebody forgive a person who has done
- [10 Simple Steps to make writing easier and more effective](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/10-simple-steps-to-make-writing-easier-and-more-effective/) - My previous article on writing regularly and getting better at it in 10 easy steps has been received very well, and I could not have been more glad. There is no better way to start your day than by waking up to a mail by someone who read my article saying that it has helped
- [Seek the Power Within](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/poem-seek-the-power-within/) - Do you think you are weak? Then I bet you indeed are! Bit if you feel and act strong, Then you can win every war!! When you look for help, You seek answers from outside! No such help can satisfy you, For real wisdom comes from inside!! The whole world is yours, Stretch your arms
- [Giving for Charity and Philanthropy, and the role Technology can play in it](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/giving-for-charity-and-philanthropy-and-the-role-technology-can-play-in-it/) - Giving, or philanthropy, is nothing new. It has been going on for ages. People, institutions and governments have been donating money and resources to their families and their communities since thousands of years. But today, as we move into the 21st century, we are more connected with each other than ever before in the history
- [People are the best investment](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/people-are-the-best-investment/) - Throughout my life, I have seen my parents struggle for money due to some business decisions gone wrong or for health reasons. Due to this, we never had money to spend on anything which was 'not necessary'. Most of what my parents earned were spent in our (the two brothers) education and other long term
- [The Two Kinds of Choices and Decisions](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-two-kinds-of-choices-and-decisions/) - Life throws us many choices at different times. When we pass school, we have a choice of college. After college, we have a choice of jobs. And so on. How we take decisions based on these choices decide what future results we will reap, and the consequences we might have to bear. All choices can
- [Five more lessons from Peaceful Warrior](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-more-lessons-from-movie-peaceful-warrior/) - As I wrote in my previous article on Peaceful Warrior and the lessons from it, I watch this movie quite often. It tend to dissolve my doubts and questions and give me a new insight every time I watch it. And there is a lot more to learn from this movie than what I wrote
- [10 Things I am thankful for in the year 2011](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/10-things-i-am-thankful-for-in-the-year-2011/) - As another year (2011) nears to an end, it's time to look back at what all I did (or didn't do) this year, and what were the various joys, sorrows, mistakes and lessons over the last 11 months. When I look back, I realize that 2011 has been nothing but amazing for me. The kind
- [The Value of a Smile](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-value-of-a-smile/) - "It costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None are so rich they can get along without it, and none so poor but are richer for its benefits. It creates happiness in the home,
- [India, Its Government, the Opposition and Anna Hazare](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/india-its-government-the-opposition-and-anna-hazare/) - With the recent Anna Hazare led movement against corruption and the amazing support that it has received from the common man, everybody is busy pointing out the failure of the government. The media, social activists and the common man, have all come out and criticized the government and its ministers of the way they have
- [Six Indians who will not be with us in 2012](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-indians-who-will-not-be-with-us-in-2012/) - Another year is coming to an end. As 2011 says good-bye for ever and we welcome 2012, let's take a look at who all 2011 took with it. I can distinctly remember the passing away of some great personalities this year, who will forever be missed in the years to come. There are people from
- [In Love, All Over Again](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/in-love-all-over-again/) - (As imagined from a man willing to fall in love again with the girl of his dreams, even after loving her all life long.) Every time I see you, I feel I am going insane! You make me want to, Go and sing in the rain!! I love hearing your voice, Even if I
- [My Top 15 Favorite Blog Posts of 2011](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/my-top-15-favorite-blog-posts-of-2011/) - I have written many articles and poems in this year and it was a wonderful experience being able to write regularly all through the year. What's more satisfying is that how well some of my articles have been received and shared over the internet! As 2011 draws to an end, I am writing this post
- [Top 5 Take Aways from the Anti-Corruption Movement](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/top-5-take-aways-anti-corruption-movement/) - Anna Hazare has been voted as the Person of the Year / The Indian of the Year by many news channels and newspapers recently. Even international press has noted him as one of the top news makers of the world in 2011. And why not? After all, this 74 year old Gandhian has changed the
- [10 Things Not to Do in the New Year](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/10-things-not-to-do-in-the-new-year/) - I can without doubt say that 2011 was my best year ever, and I am grateful for a lot of things which happened this past year. As we all move ahead into the new year 2012, I want to list out ten things which we all should not do in the years and decades ahead.
- [Why I keep putting my fingers in the electric socket?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/why-i-keep-putting-my-fingers-in-the-electric-socket/) - As a kid, I used to have a knack of putting my fingers in the electric sockets at home. Worse, as my parents have told me many times, I knew to turn on the switch before sliding my finger. My parents say they used to pull me, or block the sockets with tapes to prevent
- [Startups - The how and why to fighting and winning against stronger opponents?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/startups-the-how-and-why-to-fighting-and-winning-against-stronger-opponents/) - I was never among the physically stronger kids during my childhood. And since fist-fights among kids are not uncommon, I had to devise other ways to tackle my opponents rather than relying on only my physical strengths. At times you get beaten up, but since you know you can't overpower someone you start hitting the
- [Thank God It Is Monday](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/thank-god-it-is-monday/) - Most of the time we wait for Fridays, so much so that the phrase, "Thank God It's Friday" is a popular slang used by people to welcome the weekend. But if we think deeply, it means we live our lives for just two days of the week and wait for this weekend from Monday to
- [Bounce Like A Ball](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/bounce-like-a-ball/) - Pounce On every gasp of wind! Bounce Like you have never sinned!! Trounce On all negativity around you! Bounce To make miracles come true!! Renounce Any pain and fear in your heart! Bounce Like every day is a new start!! Denounce All that is sad and unfair! Bounce And show the world you care!! Announce
- [Why we should stay alone more often?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/why-we-should-stay-alone-more-often/) - In our daily lives, we strive to and take pride in being busy. We like to see ourselves multi-tasking and bask in the glory of productivity when someone acknowledges us. We live with other people (whether family or friends), work in teams and do almost everything in groups. Or we always have our mobile phone,
- [Five ways that worked for me to give up anger and hatred?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-ways-that-worked-for-me-to-give-up-anger-and-hatred/) - Like I said in my previous two articles on anger and forgiveness, you cannot enjoy life fully if you are carrying a grudge against someone. Forgiveness is about cleansing ourselves of the poison anger is. Forgiveness is moving on. Also, I pointed out what forgiveness is not. It is not absolving someone of a crime,
- [Back to Entrepreneurship - Circa 2012, and what is CricketRadius?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/back-to-entrepreneurship-circa-2012-and-what-is-cricketradius/) - If I have not told you yet or you have not heard yet, let me tell you. Recently, I quit Yahoo and am now working on another entrepreneurial venture of mine (after SaleRaja). Like most things in my life, this happened suddenly and without notice. When I joined Yahoo!, I was very clear that I
- [Let go of the need to be right](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/let-go-of-the-need-to-be-right/) - If I have to pick up one thing I learned in the last few years which has made the most impact on me, I would not hesitate to say it has been the way I see and judge things to be right and wrong. We all have a strong sense of righteousness about certain matters
- [Four Reasons why we should Treat our Customers as Friends](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/four-reasons-why-we-should-treat-our-customers-as-friends/) - One of the best definitions of business that I have read or heard is "Business is a process by which an organization creates, delivers and captures value." Short and simple. Create, Deliver and Capture. The three main roles of any business, and all of them revolve around the customer. In a way, we all say
- [Observe and Learn instead of Watching and Studying](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/observe-and-learn-instead-of-watching-and-studying/) - Have you ever felt that you are zipping past through life in such a hurry that you don't even get the time to enjoy the journey? Have you ever rushed to your destination amid traffic and the person you went to meet asks you "Did you notice the amazing new park they build along the
- [Who are the lucky ones?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/who-are-the-lucky-ones/) - As I have talked about my getting back to entrepreneurship with a few of my friends and colleagues over the last month, there is one common reply which I have heard, "You are very lucky. You are doing what you like." If I take a peek back down the years, I myself remember saying these
- [Top Four Lessons Learned from the Pick a Fight Journey so far](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/top-four-lessons-learned-from-the-pick-a-fight-journey-so-far/) - It has been almost 10 months now since Pick a Fight came into being, and it has been a pretty amazing journey so far. Starting very small working with just a few NGOs in Bangalore and doing a few events, we have now seen three events in Delhi in the last few months. There have
- [The Biggest Addiction in this World - Our Paycheck](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/the-biggest-addiction-in-this-world-our-paycheck/) - We all talk about addictions in our daily lives and how they are bad for our health and social well being. Alcohol, gambling, smoking, drugs and sometimes even Apple products and internet find a mention in the list of addictions. But there is one addiction we miss, and once which can keep us enslaved all
- [Every Obstacle has an Opportunity Hidden beneath it](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/every-obstacle-has-an-opportunity-hidden-beneath-it/) - The only people I have ever known to have no problems are in the cemetery, says Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. If this reality hasn't hit you in the face, let me make it clear - If you are alive, you will have problems and obstacles in your life. It is as much a truth as
- [What does 'Work is Worship' means and what our work can be?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/what-does-work-is-worship-means-and-what-our-work-can-be/) - Work is where we spend most of our lives, especially in these super competitive times and in a tough economy. Most of us work for around 50-60 hours per week (at a minimum), which makes it around 108 to 130 days every year. The only other activity we do as much as work is sleeping.
- [Idea or Execution, What is more Important?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/idea-or-execution-what-is-more-important/) - It is a very difficult question to answer, and I can take any side and debate endlessly for its merits. One important point from a business point of view is that both are critical, and there can be no successful business without either idea or execution. In a way, both are inseparable. What will you
- [I thought, But](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/i-thought-but/) - I thought I could forget you, How foolish was I? I was ready to bid adieu, But then you passed by!! I thought I would not miss you, But from inside I felt empty! As I didn't even knew, You were now a part of me!! I thought I could move forward, Without ever turning to
- [Why CricketRadius? The problem and the market](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/why-cricketradius-the-problem-and-the-market/) - As you know, I launched CricketRadius.com on April 2nd. It is my second stint at entrepreneurship after SaleRaja earlier. In this article I will try to answer what idea I had so as to convince me to leave Yahoo and jump full time into this. Being very frank, I got the idea (and it is
- [Things That Do Not Matter vs People Who Matter](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/things-that-do-not-matter-vs-people-who-matter/) - In our day to day lives, we very often loose the bigger perspective and be consumed by many small issues which don't matter too much in the long term. In the heat of the moment, it is not uncommon for people to see other people with a 'what can you do for me?' attitude only.
- [How can we break the safety wall?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/how-can-we-break-the-safety-wall/) - Some seven months back I wrote an article about why we should break the safety walls around us to be happy. After the wonderful response I got from that article, I have taken some steps like quitting my job and starting up on my own again. Lately I felt that I was again getting caught
- [Ten Frank and Straight from the Gut Tips If You are Angry at Someone](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/ten-frank-and-straight-from-the-gut-tips-if-you-are-angry-at-someone/) - 1. If you are angry, irritated or frustrated, seal your mouth. Don't say anything, don't send any email, text to anyone. No-one wants to hear about your misery. The best thing I can think of is go out and take a walk. Maybe exercise. Take that anger out and burn it in the form of
- [Building the Right Product versus Building the Product Right](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/building-the-right-product-versus-building-the-product-right/) - In my 7 years in the industry, I have seen that the relationship between the product and engineering teams can make or break the product, and the whole business around it. Product management is about building the 'right' product while Engineering is all about building the product 'right'. However, in a business both are equally
- [Fun as a way of doing Business, and why the "Cricky says Thanks" Campaign?](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/fun-as-a-way-of-doing-business-and-why-the-cricky-says-thanks-campaign/) - As I (CricketRadius) launch the Cricky says Thanks to Dravid and Ganguly campaign on twitter today, I want to take you into a brief journey of how I came up with the idea and how I see fun as an integral part of life, whether it is doing business or watching a game of cricket,
- [Two more Tragic Myths of the Time we Live in](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/two-more-tragic-myths-of-the-time-we-live-in/) - Starting from where I left in my previous article about the Top Three Myths of the time we live in, I am going to present two more such myths in this article. It furthers on the same principle that nothing is fixed despite our attempts to see reality through culture, belief systems and processes. And
- [Want to start your own company? Welcome to the Jungle](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/want-to-start-your-own-company-welcome-to-the-jungle/) - If I were to compare a startup to hunting, then the idea of hunting that bear is akin to the new business idea you are pursuing. But the hunting doesn't start unless we get our lazy asses out in the jungle. Similarly, entrepreneurship only happens when we enter the jungle (execution), with all its uncertainty
- [Either You Do It or Not, There is no Trying](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/either-you-do-it-or-not-there-is-no-trying/) - Have you ever 'tried' to do something? Think about it for a moment, how can one actually 'try' to do anything? Because if you succeed in your intention, you would have done it, and if you failed, you would not have done it. But where did the 'try' go? If you are not getting what
- [How to Get Back Up after a Bad Day - Part 1?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/how-to-get-back-up-after-a-bad-day-part-1/) - We all have such days, when we are a little sad and depressed, and the bed seems more inviting than the desk. It might happen when you are not happy with the outcomes from your business or a relationship. This post is about how to get back up when you are having such a day.
- [How to Treat your Employees - Three Small Steps That can make a Big Difference](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/how-to-treat-your-employees-three-small-steps-that-can-make-a-big-difference/) - Employees are your first customers. If you want to make your customers happy, the first step is to delight your employees. However, this is a double edged sword and easier said than done. Being flexible to listen to and find the best fit for an employee in your company and still being able to take
- [What is Reality?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/what-is-reality/) - In my experience over the last 28 years of education, work, entrepreneurship, social activism and living in Delhi, Jaipur and now Bangalore, I have seen my beliefs change many times. My idea of right and wrong, how to treat people, how to earn money, how to live life have all gone through tremendous changes as
- [Still 5 more Lessons of Wisdom from the Peaceful Warrior](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/still-5-more-lessons-of-wisdom-from-the-peaceful-warrior/) - Peaceful Warrior doesn't seem to stop amazing me everytime I watch it. Depending on what state of mind you are in, this movie presents you different insights from the wonderful dialogue delivery and scenes depicted in the movie. For me, this movie is much more than just a movie, it is a piece of art
- [10 Quick Tips on How to Make Investments in People - the 'only' thing that matters](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/10-quick-tips-on-how-to-make-investments-in-people-the-only-thing-that-matters/) - Sometimes back I wrote about why people are the best investment we can ever do. Today I was thinking of how simple it is to make a conscious effort to show people they matter to us. I came up with these 10 simple points to show the people in our life what they mean to
- [Five More Ways to get back up after a Bad Day](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/five-more-ways-to-get-back-up-after-a-bad-day/) - No matter how good or better we become, it is a fact that we all are going to have bad days sometimes. The only thing which can separate some from the others is how quickly you bounce back once you realize you are having a bad day. I wrote five points in an earlier article
- [The Only Real Opponent You Have, In Work or in Life, Is Yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/the-only-real-opponent-you-have-work-life-yourself/) - Mahatama Gandhi once said - “As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves.” And indeed, it is one of the greatest myths of this world that we have to fight
- [The Crap Trap of This World](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-crap-trap-of-this-world/) - Let me try to sum up what I am thinking right now in as few words as possible. We live in a system, a system of education, work, family and life - which tells us about how to do things and how not to. You pursue your favorite education course to get that dream job.
- [10 Favorite Quotes on Forgiving and Embracing Freedom](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/10-favorite-quotes-on-forgiving-and-embracing-freedom/) - The kindest thing we can do to ourself is to forgive the unforgivable. Our "enemy" may not deserve to be forgiven, but we deserve to be free. The earlier we realize that our anger doesn't do any harm to the other person, and most likely they are not even giving a thought about us, the
- [Five Things We are Not Teaching Our Children](https://www.deployyourself.com/society/five-things-we-are-not-teaching-our-children/) - We live in a world today where we have luxuries available which has never been available for any previous generation. Today we can travel to any part of the world within a matter of hours (and not months), we can talk and interact with our friends and family real time anywhere on the planet, and
- [Love and Hate - Is it OK?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/love-and-hate-is-it-ok/) - How can I hate you? When I also know I love you? I know you are not bad, But then why do you make me mad? You once made me wanna fly? Now why do you make me cry? You once felt like the sweet smell of rain, Then why do you now give so
- [In Business - Don't Take Care, Take a Chance](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/in-business-dont-take-care-take-a-chance/) - As I have written in some of my previous articles, what distinguishes great people and organizations is not how they succeed, but how they fail. Great organizations (especially dealing with innovation) are about taking risks to do things that haven't been done before. And like with any experiment - you know there are going to
- [Not Listening to, or Moving Forward Despite the word NO Thrown at You](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/not-listening-to-or-moving-forward-despite-the-word-no-thrown-at-you/) - One side effect of being an entrepreneur is that you stop hearing the word "NO". In fact, one can say that you still hear the word but you don't listen to it or it doesn't stop you anymore. Where it gets interesting is when this start happening even in personal and day-to-day issues apart from
- [Death is What Makes it all Worth it](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/death-is-what-makes-it-all-worth-it/) - The point I want to make through this article is the significance of death. In my opinion, death is the ultimate deadline, just like any other we face in our lives, given by our boss or wife. Death is what makes life relevant. What would life be if nobody would die? And life of people
- [Sailing Over The River of Life](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/sailing-over-the-river-of-life/) - I usually maintain a small list of topics and bullet points on articles I want to write upon. Most of the times, I always have around five half-written articles in that document, from which I usually pick one and finish for posting. Even at this moment, I have a list of 5-10 such articles, all
- [2012 - The Year That Was](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/2012-the-year-that-was/) - One year is not a very long time, so to speak. But what can change in one's life in that one year has no boundaries. If I look back at where I was at the start of this year and where I am now, there are hardly anything in common. I'm not in the same
- [How standing for something bigger than yourself is related to motivation?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/how-standing-for-something-bigger-than-yourself-is-related-to-motivation/) - Do you take big goals in life and then find yourself dis-empowered and not take any actions at the first sight of a breakdown. Doesn't demotivation and procrastination set in when we face setbacks and lower than expected results? I have seen this many times in my own life. I decide on a new goal
- [5 Simple Ways We Can Slow Down and Make Our Each Day Worthwhile and Enjoyable](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/5-simple-ways-we-can-slow-down-and-make-our-each-day-worthwhile-and-enjoyable/) - We all live our days hurrying through life, and going after tasks and deadlines. In this mad rush called life, it is very easy to miss all those little pleasures which each day has to offer. In the rush to live, we sometimes forget to pause and actually live the present moment. If you are not
- [The Wise Barber](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/the-wise-barber/) - "How are things with your son, Sir?", I overheard the barber as I was getting my hair cut in the neighborhood barber shop last week. "It kind of improved after my last visit here, but is heading back to a state where we rarely talk..", replied the man with gray hair. The wrinkles on his
- [माँ की हस्ती - Maa Ki Hasti (Who is a mother?)](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/maa-ki-hasti-who-is-a-mother/) - सागर से भी विशाल हो प्यार जिसका जो हर ठोकर के बाद दिखाए सही रास्ता जो इन्सान होकर भी हो एक फ़रिश्ता उस हस्ती को कहते है माँ !! जो तुम्हारी फ़िक्र को तुमसे पहले जाने जो तुम्हे तुम्से भी बहतर पहचाने तुम्हारी हर इच्छा पे जो कह दे हा उस हस्ती को कहते है
- [The Strawberry and The Tigers](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/the-strawberry-and-the-tigers/) - "Faster, faster", he said to himself as he ran through the narrow path between the thick forest on both sides. He remembered how his coach used to train him to run fast during college athletic meets. Of course this was no college, and he was sure his coach had never been chased by a tiger.
- [Are You Out Of Balance In Your Life, And How To Maintain It](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/are-you-out-of-balance-in-your-life-maintain-it/) - While cycling, many times we tilt over one side or the other, but we must bring our self back in balance, or else we will end up falling. The same goes for life and business, and basically everything that we do. We need to have the right balance between the various sides of your business, work, life
- [Building a New Floor](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/building-a-new-floor/) - As I was completing my third round of jogging in the neighborhood park, I suddenly stopped at the sight of a new house just across the park. "Something is different today.", I said to myself, as somehow it caught my attention. It certainly had been under construction for some time now, and I remember seeing
- [3 Simple Secrets of Love](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/3-simple-secrets-of-love/) - Life is simple, very simple indeed. But we humans take great pride in making it complicated. I think it is because we get our sense of worth by doing something tough, solving some complex problem or achieving some goal. So the idea of life being simple is very difficult to grasp for most of us.
- [सपने देखना मत छोड़ना - Sapne Dekhna Mat Chhodna](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/sapne-dekhna-mat-chhodna/) - सपने ऐसे देखो जो अम्बर से करे बात लेकिन कभी धरती की पकड़ ना छोड़ना ! चाहे जितनी बार खानी पड़े मात लेकिन सपने देखना नहीं छोड़ना !! अपनी तरफ आती हर मुसीबत को हिम्मत से सीखो लड़ना ! जब उम्मीदों की हर दीवार दह जाए तो भी सपने देखना मत छोड़ना !!
- [जाने क्यों - Jaane Kyu](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/jaane-kyu/) - तुम्हे देखा तो तुम्हारी आँखों से तुम्हे सुना तो तुम्हारी आवाज़ से जाने क्यों मुझे प्यार हो गया !! तुमने पुकारा तो तुम्हारे होठो से तुम पास आई तो तुम्हारी सासों से जाने क्यों मुझे प्यार हो गया !! तुम्हारे बाल लहराए तो उनकी लटो से तुमने कदम बढ़ाये तो तुम्हारी पायल से जाने क्यों
- [The Cash Counter and the Little Girl](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/the-cash-counter-and-the-little-girl/) - "Who will eat these biscuits?", the little girl asked her mom at the check-out counter of a nearby grocery shop. "Your papa likes them with tea, na, now give it to bhaiya", she said pointing towards the boy at the counter. "And who will eat these?", came the follow up question followed by another, "Can
- [जो ज़िन्दगी को जीना सीख ले - Jo Zindagi Ko Jeena Seekh Le](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/jo-zindagi-ko-jeena-seekh-le/) - जो दिल की धड़कन पहचान ले वोह गालो में लाली नहीं ढूँढता जो ज़िन्दगी को जीना सीख ले वोह उसमे अपने पसंदीदा रंग नहीं ढूँढता जो खुदा की दिखाई राह पे चल पड़े वोह मस्जिद और मंदिर नहीं ढूँढता जो ज़िन्दगी को जीना सीख ले वोह हर गली अल्लाह राम नहीं ढूँढता जो
- [Don't ask How? Ask Why?](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/dont-ask-how-ask-why/) - A man was working on his laptop when his mother asked him "Do you want some coffee, I am making for myself?" "No, mother. I am busy" came the reply. "Doing what?" "I am looking at some tips for how to write a book". "Ok. Then what will you do.", the mother asked, looking lost
- [The Final Act](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-final-act/) - I have tried to scream, and to yell Tried every way I could react, But can you hear me? No one can tell.. How could this be the final act? Sometimes I feel mad So hard was the impact, I sometimes wonder and feel sad Is this curtains on the final act? Suddenly I had
- [Letting my Poetry Take Its Own Path](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/letting-my-poetry-take-its-own-path/) - It has been more than three years that I have been writing regularly on this site. I have written articles, poetry and lately short stories. How I write my articles and poetry differs greatly. Let me explain - with articles I normally research about a topic to get some real data and facts before sitting
- [बड़ा मज़ा आये मुझे - Bada Maja Aaye Mujhe](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/bada-maja-aaye-mujhe-बड़ा-मज़ा-आये-मुझे/) - थोडा थोडा करके तुम्हे सताने में बातों बातों में तुम्हे हँसाने में आँखें झुकाके तुम्हारे शर्माने में सामने हो तो घूर घूर के देखने में और कभी कभी तुम्हारी डांट खाने में बड़ा मज़ा आये मुझे यह सब करने में ।। सुबह सुबह तुम्हारी आँवाज़ सुनने में रात भर बात करके तुम्हे जगाने में खो
- [There is Never Nothing Going On](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/there-is-never-nothing-going-on/) - "Mummy", screamed the child as he craved for some attention from his mother. He has finished his cookies and coffee sitting on a rooftop coffee shop, a favorite of her mother. "What beta?", asked his mother as she glanced at him, taking her eyes away from some office work she was just about to complete
- [If You Can Do These Things, You're a Winner](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/if-you-can-do-these-things-youre-a-winner/) - How I describe a winner or success has changed tremendously in the last six to seven years. Very early in my career, I used to associate success and winning with results produced by the people involved, but the definition has changed tremendously now. Not that results and outcomes are not important, but I feel there
- [The Car is Always Empty](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/the-car-is-always-empty/) - "Oh no, not again today. Why do these last minute tasks keep coming up at just the wrong time", Vivek thought as he rushed out of his office in a hurry. The watch read 5:15 pm. "I might just escape the evening traffic.", he murmured as he started his car. He had traveled around 15
- [Four Paths we Should Follow but Not Go Too Far and Where to Draw the Line (The Balanced Man)](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/four-paths-we-should-follow-but-not-go-too-far-and-where-to-draw-the-line-the-balanced-man/) - There are some traits we should all have - like being helpful, confident, proud and humble, and enough has been written about them. What I want to touch upon in this article are some traits which we should aspire to have but not go too far in that aspiration either. It is very important to
- [Flash The Fish - And The Search for The Big Ocean](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/flash-the-fish-search-big-ocean/) - There lived a fish so wonderful in the ocean that the tales of its beauty has reached far far lands. Her name was Flash. It was vibrantly colored with a tail called the "half moon". All the other fish were envious of Flash for its long finned tail and brilliant colors. Its "D" shaped tail
- [Keeping Faith Takes Courage](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/keeping-faith-takes-courage/) - Around two years ago, I wrote an article on the importance of keeping faith in life and how it is very important to have faith, especially when the times are tough. I wrote about how these tough times can be life's tests which will only make us stronger and wiser with time. In this article
- [आग जलनी चाहिए](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/aag-jalni-chahiye-poem/) - दुनिया से ना मांग तू हर कदम इज़ाज़त हर ठोकर पर ना ढून्ढ सहारे की चौखट शर्त यह है कि सीने में आग जलनी चाहिए झुकती है दुनिया बस झुकाने वाला चाहिए दोस्तों से ना मांग दोस्ती का सूद यारी से ना पूछ उसकी ऊचाई का सबूत शर्त यह है कि सीने में आग जलनी
- [तेरे संग एक महीना - Tere Sang Ek Mahina (One Month With You)](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/tere-sang-ek-mahina-one-month-with-you/) - ना ही रीता ना ही गीता अब नहीं दिखती कोई हसीना पता भी नहीं चला कब बीता तेरे संग एक महीना ना कोई मोती ना कोई हीरा तू ही है सबसे कीमती नगीना इतनी जल्दी हो गया पूरा हमारे मिलन का एक महीना तेरे प्यार की गर्मी से बिन मौसम ही आये पसीना थोडा खेल
- [The Perfect Road Trip](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/the-perfect-road-trip/) - I believe that there is no better way to see and experience the beach, the snow clad mountains, or the plains than from behind a automobile, be it a two or a four wheeler. With every glance of a long weekend, you know the time has come to pack your bags and head off in
- [The Beauty of Paris](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/the-beauty-of-paris/) - Paris is often called the "most beautiful", "most romantic" and the "most artistic" city in the world and I can testify that it did not disappoint us (me and Snneha) when we visited Paris for 8 days last month. When talking about Paris and beauty, it is something very difficult to describe in an article,
- [जब तू बरसे - Jab Tu Barse](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/jab-tu-barse-when-it-pours/) - सावन की पहली बारिश से मौसम भी करवट बदले टिप टिप बरसती बूंदों से मिट्टी की जब सुगंध उठे थके हुए को भी नचवा नचवा के दीवाना बना दे ऐ ऊचे अम्बर में रहने वाले बादल, जब तू घन घन बरसे कुछ पलो के लिए किसी के भी सारे गिले शिकवे भुला दे बारिश के
- [The Little Boy With His Hugs](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/the-little-boy-with-his-hugs/) - There is so much we can learn from little boys and girls if we just observe them play, laugh and cry in their day to day activities. Recently I saw a little boy in a shopping mall with his parents. Suddenly, out of nowhere, he starts running and hugged the left leg of a girl
- [Paris on Foot - Walking and Exploring](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/paris-on-foot-walking-and-exploring/) - After spending a week in Paris, one thing I enjoyed most was exploring the city on foot. Given my liking to long walks which I developed in Bangalore, I loved to explore and observe all the little details of Paris which is possible only when walking. The luxury of walking without a time line and
- [Musings in Paris](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/musings-in-paris/) - I love my writings, and now that I call myself a writer, I can't wait to write after anything interesting happens. While I was in Paris recently, I had a lot of such moments, but since I never carried my laptop outside and was too tired when we got back to our hotel, I could
- [5 Ways to Have Great Relationships with People Who Matter](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/5-ways-to-have-great-relationships-with-people-who-matter/) - Below are 5 simple ways to have great relationships with people in your life who really matter. 1. Cut Out the Negative People We all have limited time and attention which we can give to people around us. So it is very important that we choose our friends wisely. Otherwise we might end up spending
- [Seven Things They Are Not Telling You About Narendra Modi (and Gujarat)](https://www.deployyourself.com/politics/seven-things-they-are-not-telling-you-about-narendra-modi-and-gujarat/) - Narendra Modi seems to be the most popular topic on news channels these days. From the old sermons over the 2002 riots to his statements, he is never away from controversy and news. While he might be an enigma, and his personality might be very polarizing, I think we should all support him not for
- [A Walk Around Paris (A poem)](https://www.deployyourself.com/travel/a-walk-around-paris-a-poem/) - History culture and pride All of it you will notice... What is better you can't decide When you take a walk around Paris... The galleries and the cafes It seems like a sweet promise... Your eyes will open up and gaze When you take a walk around Paris... You will forget your every problem And
- [ऐसी है मेरी बहना](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/aisi-hai-meri-behna/) - थोड़ी चंचल थोड़ी नटखट मेरी बहन का क्या कहना प्यारी लगे जिसकी हर हरकत ऐसी है मेरी प्यारी बहना थोडा छेड़ना थोडा हसाना मस्ती करके उसे सताना मन करे उसके पास ही रहना ऐसी है मेरी प्यारी बहना कितनी नादान कितनी मासूम हर वक़्त ढूंढे उसे मेरे यह नैना घर में मचा दे कभी भी
- [ऐसा पहले होता ना था (Aisa Pahle Hota Na Tha)](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/aisa-pehle-hota-na-tha/) - तुझपे इतना प्यार आएगा , ऐसा कभी सोचा ना था खुद को भी भूल जाऊ , ऐसा पहले होता ना था ।। ऐसा आवारा दिल अपना मैंने कभी देखा ना था रात को नींद नहीं आये ऐसा पहले होता ना था ।। आंधी तो बहुत चली हवा का ऐसा झोका ना था दिन में भी
- [बड़ा मजा आये मुझे - II](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/bada-maza-aaye-mujhe-ii/) - घर आके तेरा चहरा देखने में रोज़ तेरे साथ बाते करने में तेरे हाथो से खाना चखने में तेरे हसी के ठहाके सुनने में और रह रह कर तुझे छूने में बड़ा मजा आये मुझे यह सब करने में ॥ धीरे धीरे तुझे दिल्ली घुमाने में कभी इधर कभी उधर ले जाने में तेरे साथ
- [The Mouse in the House](https://www.deployyourself.com/short-stories/the-mouse-in-the-house/) - Below is an incident from my childhood which I remembered today. "There must be atleast two or three of them.", said my mother referring to the sightings of rats in our house which had become more frequent in the last few days. "Yes, at least two. One of them is bigger than the
- [लो आ गया मैं वोट मांगने](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/lo-aa-gaya-main-vote-maangne-politics/) - अपनी बनावटी मुस्कान दिखाने गली गली शोर मचाने । पांच साल पूरे होने के बहाने लो आ गया मैं वोट मांगने ।। बिन वजह झूठी हमदर्दी जताने साथ में मगरमच्छ के आंसू बहाने । पुराने जख्मो को फिर खुरेदने लो आ गया मैं वोट मांगने ।। झूठे वादों कसमो के गुण गाने उज्जवल भविष्य के
- [तेरे प्यार के असर की कहानी](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/tere-pyaar-ke-asar-ki-kahaani/) - तेरे गालो की यह लाली मेरे दिल पे वार करे है कितने । हर दिन मुझे लगे दीवाली तेरी हर मुस्कान में है रंग इतने ॥ तेरी यह दो आँखें मतवाली इनमे ख्वाब लगे है मेरे सजने । तेरी ख़ूबसूरती है आसमानी चाँद तारे करीब लगे है मुझे दिखने ॥ तेरी जुल्फो की छाँव है
- [Explaining the Lull in Writing](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/explaining-the-lull-in-writing/) - I had been writing pretty regularly from 2010 onwards till 2013. I have hardly written anything this year, and whatever little I have written, I have not posted it on this blog - sumit4all.com . Many of my friends have asked me to start writing again, and have questioned me time and again why I
- [The Last Moment](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-last-moment/) - We say the whole world is connected, But how far apart we have drifted? We all have touch phones to show, How many of us are really in touch, though? Everybody is in a hurry, Why has life become so fast? An anxious obsession for the future, And endless worries about the past.. Each day,
- [Don't Allow Yourself to Use the Word "TIRED"](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/dont-allow-yourself-to-use-the-word-tired-2/) - Recently I was talking to a friend of mine, who has been a state level Taekwondo Champion for the state of California. She was telling me about her strenuous training program which she used to follow when she was training. Among other things, the one thing which she told me was that she was not allowed
- [Coronavirus - Reminding Us of Our Shared Humanity, Our Imminent Mortality, and Why Our Choice Still Matters?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/coronavirus-reminding-us-of-our-shared-humanity-our-imminent-mortality-and-why-our-choice-still-matters/) - Our Shared Humanity The outbreak of the new Coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) has brought a crisis unlike any other in recent history. This could be the first crisis after World War 2 to impact the entire human population. If nothing else, this outbreak is a reminder of our shared humanity. This virus has not distinguished between race,
- [Leadership Journeys [286] - Roisin Wood - "When you know what exclusion feels like, you spend your life building belonging."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-286-roisin-wood-when-you-know-what-exclusion-feels-like-you-spend-your-life-building-belonging/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [On Courage and How Often I Forget What It Actually Looks Like](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/on-courage/) - An open letter to athletes, founders, leaders, and anyone who suspects they are living a life smaller than they are capable of. I want to admit something uncomfortable. I think of myself as courageous. I coach founders and leaders on bold moves. I talk about the impossible being possible. I stand on stages and say,
- [Leadership Journeys [285] - Lokendra Tomar - "Real freedom is living beyond other people’s definitions of success."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-285-lokendra-tomar-real-freedom-is-living-beyond-other-peoples-definitions-of-success/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [284] - Mark Coscarello - "Fulfillment comes from who you build with, not where you work"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-284-mark-coscarello-fulfillment-comes-from-who-you-build-with-not-where-you-work/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [283] - Katie Tamblin - " Very big egos often hide very fragile people"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-283-katie-tamblin-very-big-egos-often-hide-very-fragile-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [282] - Bob van Luijt - "Starting early compounds everything."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-282-bob-van-luijt-starting-early-compounds-everything/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [281] - Kishan Ananthram - “Give more than you take and never forget where you came from.”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-281-kishan-ananthram-give-more-than-you-take-and-never-forget-where-you-came-from/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [280] - Kunal Thakker - “Entrepreneurship gives you freedom but it quietly takes your presence.”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-280-kunal-thakker-entrepreneurship-gives-you-freedom-but-it-quietly-takes-your-presence/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [278] - Ron Rubin - “There’s gold in your backyard - if you’re willing to dig deep enough.”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-278-ron-rubin-theres-gold-in-your-backyard-if-youre-willing-to-dig-deep-enough/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [278] - Lindsay Nahmiache - "Growth feels like discomfort. Comfort feels like stagnation."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-278-lindsay-nahmiache-growth-feels-like-discomfort-comfort-feels-like-stagnation/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [277] - Joe Seddon - "Be delusional about the mission. Be ruthless about the execution."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-277-joe-seddon-be-delusional-about-the-mission-be-ruthless-about-the-execution/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [276] - Kaihan Krippendorff - "Most companies lack the space to talk about impossible ideas"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-276-kaihan-krippendorff-most-companies-lack-the-space-to-talk-about-impossible-ideas/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [275] - Janardan Dalmia - "Success has many fathers and failure is an orphan"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-275-janardan-dalmia-success-has-many-fathers-and-failure-is-an-orphan/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [274] - Christopher Graham - “Transformation starts when the founder steps back and the team steps up.”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-274-christopher-graham-transformation-starts-when-the-founder-steps-back-and-the-team-steps-up/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [273] - Liza Roeser - “Panic means I’ve lost the bigger picture. Faith brings it back.”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-273-liza-roeser-panic-means-ive-lost-the-bigger-picture-faith-brings-it-back/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [The 1–3–1 Framework: Stop Solving Your Team’s Problems For Them](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-1-3-1-framework-delegation/) - If you’re the default problem-solver in your company, you’ve become the bottleneck. The 1–3–1 delegation framework is a simple way to break that pattern and train your team to think and decide for themselves. It works like this: ONE ProblemWhen someone comes to you, they must define one clear problem. Ask: “What is the one
- [Leadership Journeys [261] - Jeff Perkins - "Family and fitness keep me grounded - without them, leadership gets heavy fast."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-261-jeff-perkins-family-and-fitness-keep-me-grounded-without-them-leadership-gets-heavy-fast/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [272] - Jason Stone - “My faith and family come first”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-272-jason-stone-my-faith-and-family-come-first/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Without Practice: Why Your Experience Isn't Making You Better](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/leadership-without-practice/) - Kobe Bryant made 800 shots before breakfast. You wing your most important conversations. One of you is doing it wrong. During Team USA training camp, Kobe called a trainer at 4:30 in the morning. He ran conditioning drills until 6. Lifted weights until 7. Then shot baskets until he made 800 of them - not
- [Leadership Journeys [271] - Fredrik Meurling - “Great leaders know when to turn it on and when to let go.”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-271-fredrik-meurling-great-leaders-know-when-to-turn-it-on-and-when-to-let-go/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [270] - Prashant Issar - “Integrity is simple: if I give my word, I keep it - especially when it’s hardest.”](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-270-prashant-issar-integrity-is-simple-if-i-give-my-word-i-keep-it-especially-when-its-hardest/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [269] - Mark Rampolla - "Your calendar tells the truth your mind refuses to admit."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-269-mark-rampolla-your-calendar-tells-the-truth-your-mind-refuses-to-admit/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [268] - Hanim Dogan Jain - "Self-confidence comes from outside but self-worth is from the inside"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-268-hanim-dogan-jain-self-confidence-comes-from-outside-but-self-worth-is-from-the-inside/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [267] - Tom Alexander - "Today’s employees want more than a job -they want to make the world better."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-267-tom-alexander-todays-employees-want-more-than-a-job-they-want-to-make-the-world-better/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [266] - Dr. Julian Nesbitt - "Money doesn't make you happy, but helping someone else does."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-266-dr-julian-nesbitt-money-doesnt-make-you-happy-but-helping-someone-else-does/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [8 Reasons We Should Know Our Values, Worth, and Purpose](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/know-your-values-worth-purpose/) - A lot of my coaching work involves working with people to figure out what their deepest held values are, and what they consider important in life. It is often surprising that many people have no idea what their values are. And that included me too for a long long time. If I introspect, I realize
- [Leadership Journeys [263] - Sam Sykes - "Do work you’re proud of—the money will follow, but pride is the real legacy."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-263-sam-sykes-do-work-youre-proud-of-the-money-will-follow-but-pride-is-the-real-legacy/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [265] - Mallika Kapur - "Leadership can be lonely—but effectiveness matters more than approval."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-265-mallika-kapur-leadership-can-be-lonely-but-effectiveness-matters-more-than-approval/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [264] - Hussein Hallak - "I just follow what I love—coincidences and courage did the rest."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-264-hussein-hallak-i-just-follow-what-i-love-coincidences-and-courage-did-the-rest/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Toxic Conversations Guide: How to Stay Powerful When Everyone Else Is Losing Their Minds](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/toxic-conversations-guide-how-to-stay-powerful-when-everyone-else-is-losing-their-minds/) - The Leadership Challenge Nobody Talks About Here's what they don't teach you in business school: The hardest part of leadership isn't strategy, finance, or operations. It's staying calm and responding powerfully when you're surrounded by emotionally triggered, defensive, or manipulative people who desperately want you to join them in the chaos. Every single day, leaders
- [The Diversity Lie: How We Started Treating Adults Like Children (And Calling It Leadership)](https://www.deployyourself.com/global-leadership/the-diversity-lie-how-we-started-treating-adults-like-children-and-calling-it-leadership/) - Here's What I've Seen Working Across Four Continents I grew up in India, spent 16 years in tech, worked with companies across the US and UK for two decades, briefly experienced Japanese culture at Yahoo, and now live in the Netherlands. And everywhere I go, I see the same thing happening. Over the past few
- [How to Powerfully Step into the New Year 2026](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-powerfully-step-new-year-2023/) - I think it was 1989 when I, for the first time, realized that the 1st of January was a special day. The biggest change for me, one that always took a few weeks to get used to, was to write 1990 instead of 1989 in our school notebooks daily. While the whole world celebrated and
- [Leadership Journeys [262] - David Lapin - "Boundaries don’t divide us—they give us the space to define who we are."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-262-david-lapin-boundaries-dont-divide-us-they-give-us-the-space-to-define-who-we-are/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [260] - Suchit Bachalli - "Trust is the ultimate currency—and a true leader spends it in service of their team."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-260-suchit-bachalli-trust-is-the-ultimate-currency-and-a-true-leader-spends-it-in-service-of-their-team/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [259] - Ashwin Didwania - "Success takes capital, patience, and the mindset to take the big leap."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-259-ashwin-didwania-success-takes-capital-patience-and-the-mindset-to-take-the-big-leap/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [258] - Miguel Alves Ribeiro - "Tell me it’s impossible and I’ll show you it’s not."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-258-miguel-alves-ribeiro-tell-me-its-impossible-and-ill-show-you-its-not/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [257] - Sorabh Gupta - "I need to step back for the company to grow."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-257-sorabh-gupta-i-need-to-step-back-for-the-company-to-grow/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [256] - Don Hammond - "Great leaders don’t seek victory—they create progress for everyone."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-256-don-hammond-great-leaders-dont-seek-victory-they-create-progress-for-everyone/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [255] - Bill Benjamin - "Managing emotions in tough moments defines your culture."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-255-bill-benjamin-managing-emotions-in-tough-moments-defines-your-culture/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [254] - Dr. Santosh Honnagunti - "Mentors, risk-taking, and curiosity turned me from an engineer into a leader."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-254-dr-santosh-honnagunti-mentors-risk-taking-and-curiosity-turned-me-from-an-engineer-into-a-leader/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [253] - Benoit Honnart - "In business, trust opens more doors than opportunity."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-253-benoit-honnart-in-business-trust-opens-more-doors-than-opportunity/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [How Your Need to Be Useful Is Stalling Your Growth?](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/how-your-need-to-be-useful-is-stalling-your-growth/) - Why Your "Competing Commitments" Are Stalling Your Team There is a pattern I observe in founders led companies that is quietly stifling their organizations. It is not a lack of skill, and it is not a lack of vision. It is a conflict of identity. The pattern looks like this: A founder walks into a
- [When Your Superstars Are Tearing Each Other Apart](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/superstars-tearing-team-apart/) - There's a pattern I see in certain companies that's puzzling at first glance. The CEO is a very nice and kind person. Genuinely kind. The kind of person people respect deeply and stay loyal to for decades. They've built a team of exceptional people around them. Each one of them can be called superstars by
- [Leadership Journeys [252] - Alay Jhaveri - " Leadership is letting people be who they are."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-252-alay-jhaveri-leadership-is-letting-people-be-who-they-are/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [251] - Griff Parry - " I am more motivated by the journey rather than the destination. "](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-251-griff-parry-i-am-more-motivated-by-the-journey-rather-than-the-destination/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [250] - Adewale Yusuf -   "The greatest risk is letting fear rule your responsibilities."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-250-adewale-yusuf-the-greatest-risk-is-letting-fear-rule-your-responsibilities/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [249] - Jason Hayes - " If I were to write a book, it would be called 'Thriving on Chaos'. "](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-249-jason-hayes-if-i-were-to-write-a-book-it-would-be-called-thriving-on-chaos/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [The Hidden Reason 90% of Strategies Fail (and the Missing Conversation)](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/hidden-reason-strategies-fail/) - Let’s get real for a second (especially if you have a large team) Every year, organizations spend more than $60 billion on strategic planning and leadership development. Yet McKinsey, Bain, and Harvard Business Review converge on a sobering truth: roughly 70–90% of strategies fail to achieve their intended outcomes. Not because the ideas are wrong,
- [The Intelligence Trap: Why Your Brain Might Be Blocking Your Breakthrough](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/the-intelligence-trap-why-your-brain-might-be-blocking-your-breakthrough/) - You’re smart. Maybe too smart for your own good. You built a company, decoded markets, led people smarter than you, and made your way into rooms you once only dreamed of. You’re used to knowing things - and preparing yourself thoroughly before you enter a room. But when you start chasing the impossible (anything beyond
- [Leadership Journeys [248] - Ryan Howsam -"With structure and the right direction, success becomes inevitable."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-248-ryan-howsam-with-structure-and-the-right-direction-success-becomes-inevitable/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys - Steven Meersman - " You can never achieve balance because then you're standing still and you die"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-steven-meersman-you-can-never-achieve-balance-because-then-youre-standing-still-and-you-die/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Empathy without Authenticity is just Mediocrity](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/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
- [Leadership Journeys [247] - Jag Dhanda -  "Great teams grow from passion, clear vision, and strong communication."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-247-jag-dhanda-great-teams-grow-from-passion-clear-vision-and-strong-communication/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Why People Are Not Getting Your Strategy (And How to Fix It)](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/why-people-are-not-getting-your-strategy-and-how-to-fix-it/) - The three levels of internal communication that turn confusion into alignment A CEO I've been working with recently told me something that I have heard too many times. "I've explained our strategy at least five times this quarter," she said. "Town halls. Leadership meetings. Email updates. But when I ask people what we're doing and
- [SALES - Three Levels of Communicating What You Do](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/sales-three-levels-of-communicating-what-you-do/) - How shifting from "what you do" to "what it does for them" transforms sales, leadership, and trust A CEO I work with runs a successful industrial manufacturing company. His team knows the product inside out. They hit their numbers. But he kept running into the same problem: his salespeople couldn't articulate value in a way
- [Leadership Journeys [246] - Tom Gegax - "The consultant said the problem was me—and after cancer, divorce, and a failing business, I was finally ready to hear it."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-246-tom-gegax-the-consultant-said-the-problem-was-me-and-after-cancer-divorce-and-a-failing-business-i-was-finally-ready-to-hear-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [The Stone in Your Shoe: Why Commitment Comes Before Everything Else](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-stone-in-your-shoe-why-commitment-comes-before-everything-else/) - Let’s talk about that thing that’s been bugging you. That goal that feels perpetually out of reach. We’ve all been there, feeling stuck and spinning our wheels. It’s like having a tiny, sharp stone in your shoe. At first, it’s just a little annoying. You can limp along, telling yourself, "It's not that bad. I'll
- [Don't Wait for Inspiration or Motivation. Create It Like Winners Do.](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/dont-wait-inspiration-motivation-create-it-winners/) - Let me tell you something that'll piss off a lot of people: You don't need to feel anything to do the thing. I know, I know. The self-help industrial complex has sold us this fairy tale that we need to "find our passion" or "wait for the right energy" or "feel confident first" before we
- [Leadership Journeys [245] - Syed Ahmed - "What people wouldn't know around me is i  prefer solitude"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-245-syed-ahmed-what-people-wouldnt-know-around-me-is-i-prefer-solitude/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [The Invisible Weight of Success: What Nobody Tells You About Making It](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-invisible-weight-of-success-what-nobody-tells-you-about-making-it/) - You know what's funny? When I quit my 16 years tech career to start on a totally new journey - to guide and work with the biggest changemakers & leaders on this planet, I thought the hard part was getting there. Landing the big CEO clients. Hitting the numbers and building a reputation. Being known
- [Leadership Journeys [244] - Conor McGowan Smyth - "I have a deep hunger to explore—both the world and my spiritual side."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-244-conor-mcgowan-smyth-i-have-a-deep-hunger-to-explore-both-the-world-and-my-spiritual-side/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [How to Get the Most Out of Coaching?](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-coaching/) - Most people treat coaching like a spa day—a pleasant escape that temporarily feels good before returning to business as usual. But real transformation requires a fundamentally different approach. The Truth Nobody Wants to Hear Early in my coaching journey, my coach told me something that changed everything: "Nobody is coming to save you." It felt
- [The Leadership Loops Nobody Talks About (But Everyone Keeps The Drama Going)](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-leadership-loops-nobody-talks-about-but-everyone-keeps-the-drama-going/) - There's a meeting happening right now, in every country, where a leader is saying something they don't mean, making a promise they won't keep, or avoiding a conversation that actually matters. And everyone in the room knows it. Including the leader. But the show (or drama) goes on. The performance continues. The loop keeps looping.
- [Leadership Journeys [243] - Gillian-Alexandre Huart - "When I was in Belgium, I was called French. When I was in France, I was called Belgian."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-243-gillian-alexandre-huart-when-i-was-in-belgium-i-was-called-french-when-i-was-in-france-i-was-called-belgian/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [242] - Kahraman Yigit - "The best manager is the one who replaces himself"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-242-kahraman-yigit-the-best-manager-is-the-one-who-replaces-himself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [241] - Zach Smith - "Connection through new cultures or places can spark powerful inner growth."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-241-zach-smith-connection-through-new-cultures-or-places-can-spark-powerful-inner-growth/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [240] - Jonne Välilä - "Most things—whether in life or business—just aren't worth the stress."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-240-jonne-valila-most-things-whether-in-life-or-business-just-arent-worth-the-stress/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Why Action Is Its Own Greatest Reward (and how not needing anything unlocks your greatest power)](https://www.deployyourself.com/global-leadership/why-action-is-its-own-greatest-reward-and-how-not-needing-anything-unlocks-your-greatest-power/) - Understand what Karma Yoga really means - for leaders in tangible day-to-day terms and not mystical terms Most people "reduce the present moment to a means to an end". You're building a business to become successful, so your eyes are always on the future result. You give the present moment "inferior status" because the future
- [Leadership Journeys [239] - Steven Meersman - " You can never achieve balance because then you're standing still and you die"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-239-steven-meersman-you-can-never-achieve-balance-because-then-youre-standing-still-and-you-die/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [238] - Saasha Celestial-One - "Every dollar that you spend is a vote for the world that you wanna live in"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-238-saasha-celestial-one-every-dollar-that-you-spend-is-a-vote-for-the-world-that-you-wanna-live-in/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [237] - Anant Agarwal - " Sales is vanity. Profit is sanity, and cash is reality. "](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-237-anant-agarwal-sales-is-vanity-profit-is-sanity-and-cash-is-reality/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [You Are Aiming Too Low: The Power of Impossible Goals](https://www.deployyourself.com/scalingcompanies/you-are-aiming-too-low-the-power-of-impossible-goals/) - How to Make the Future Come to You Instead of Chasing After It In 2020, I was not even confident enough to apply for a job at the companies of the CEOs I coach and support today. Today (since 2023), I coach 8–12 CEOs at a time - each doing a business of $5-$100M annually.
- [Leadership Journeys [236] - Jason Foster - "People do their best work when they feel safe to disagree."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-236-jason-foster-people-do-their-best-work-when-they-feel-safe-to-disagree/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [235] - Jonathan Brun - "Anything valuable and lasting takes time to build."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-235-jonathan-brun-anything-valuable-and-lasting-takes-time-to-build/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. In this episode, Jonathan Brun—Founder and CEO of mnemonic—shares what it really takes to build a company that lasts. Far from the glamorized startup hustle, Jonathan’s journey is a masterclass in patience, consistency, and values-driven leadership. He opens up about competing with giants as
- [Leader Manager Coach: Mastering the 3 States of Being](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/leader-manager-coach-mastering-the-3-states-of-being/) - The Leadership Trinity: The 3 Essential States of Being for any Leader Picture this: You're sitting in your office at 10 pm, staring at a mountain of unfinished tasks while your phone buzzes with urgent messages from three different time zones. Your head of sales is demanding clearer targets, your engineering team needs inspiration for
- [DISTINCTION: Committed vs Tentative Language: Unprecedented Leadership & Results](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/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
- [Stop avoiding being wrong (you are addicted to being right)](https://www.deployyourself.com/global-leadership/stop-avoiding-being-wrong-you-are-addicted-to-being-right/) - In 2000, Blockbuster's leadership team had a meeting that would go down in business history as one of the most expensive examples of righteous stupidity ever. Netflix founders Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph flew to Dallas to pitch a partnership to Blockbuster CEO John Antioco. Netflix was struggling – they were losing money, had only
- [Leadership Journeys [234] - Siddhi Joshi - "Being a CEO & the only female employee was adventurous"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-234-siddhi-joshi-being-a-ceo-the-only-female-employee-was-adventurous/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Stop Pleasing People. Start Serving Them (Distinction)](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/stop-pleasing-people-start-serving-them-distinction/) - The Leadership Trap: Why Serving Beats Pleasing Every Time How breaking free from this childhood programming of pleasing others can transform your leadership and life Picture this: You're in a meeting, and something isn't right. The project is headed toward disaster, but everyone's nodding along. You know you should speak up, but... what if they
- [Integrity Isn’t Just a Value—It’s the Foundation for Success](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/integrity-isnt-just-a-value-its-the-foundation-for-success/) - Leaders in every growing company face a common challenge: creating momentum and increasing revenue while maintaining integrity. The key isn’t in adding more strategies or increasing complexity—it’s about aligning actions with promises and ensuring that integrity is the foundation of every step. Without integrity, nothing works. Here's how leaders can use it to create immediate
- [The Power of Integrity: Saying What You Mean, Doing What You Say](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/the-power-of-integrity-saying-what-you-mean-doing-what-you-say/) - At the heart of producing results in life and leadership is integrity—the simple yet profound practice of saying what you mean and doing what you say. Integrity is not just about morality or ethics; it’s about effectiveness and workability. When your actions consistently align with your promises, you become a powerful creator in your world.
- [You’re Not Fooling Anyone: How Looking Good Is Bankrupting Your Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/youre-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
- [Leadership Journeys [233] - Bidhan Baruah - " I spend 70% of my time in one-on-ones with my teams"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-233-bidhan-baruah-i-spend-70-of-my-time-in-one-on-ones-with-my-teams/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [You Are Going to Talk Yourself Out of It](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/you-are-going-to-talk-yourself-out-of-it/) - We all do this - Talk Ourselves Out of Our Commitments And that's exactly what we need to talk about. If you've just had a powerful conversation with me about your future—the one that made your heart race and your mind light up with possibility—I need you to know something important: you're probably going to
- [Leadership Journeys [232] - Craig Dunham - " You can be direct and transparent without being mean."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-232-craig-dunham-you-can-be-direct-and-transparent-without-being-mean/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [231] - Crafting a Meaningful Legacy: KK Gupta's Leap into Entrepreneurship](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-231-crafting-a-meaningful-legacy-kk-guptas-leap-into-entrepreneurship/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Why everything you've been taught about selling is keeping you broke, desperate and anxious?](https://www.deployyourself.com/sales/wrong-stop-this/) - Look, we need to talk. You've been lied to about how sales really works. Every sales training, every "proven system," every expert who told you to "always be closing" has been feeding you complete nonsense. And you've been following it like gospel. The result? You're exhausted, you have long sales cycles, your pipeline is full
- [Leadership Journeys [230] - Puneet Shivam - "Every critical choice is the beginning of an action set."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-230-puneet-shivam-every-critical-choice-is-the-beginning-of-an-action-set/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Stop Apologizing for Your Brain: The Neurodivergent Leader's Secret Edge](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/stop-apologizing-for-your-brain-the-neurodivergent-leaders-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
- [Leadership Journeys [229] - Akhil Shahani - "Your mind wants to be challenged"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-229-akhil-shahani-your-mind-wants-to-be-challenged/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Why Going All-In Is Your Superpower (And Why "Balance" Doesn't Exist)](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/take-the-word-balance-out-of-your-vocabulary-go-all-in/) - 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
- [Distinction: The Power of Bringing To vs. Getting From](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/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
- [Distinction: Assertive TO vs Assertive FOR](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/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
- [Leadership Journeys [228] - James Jackson - " Our culture is being humble and not having egos."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-228-james-jackson-our-culture-is-being-humble-and-not-having-egos/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [227] - MJ - " Today's leaders must think beyond their companies for larger community impact."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-227-mj-todays-leaders-must-think-beyond-their-companies-for-larger-community-impact/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Why Powerful Leaders Take Risks Instead of Managing Them](https://www.deployyourself.com/scalingcompanies/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
- [DISTINCTION: Being the Buyer vs Being the Seller: The Key to Success and Fulfillment](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/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 effectiveness as a leader,
- [Leadership Journeys [226] - Tessa Clarke - "The current system is profoundly and fundamentally broken"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-226-tessa-clarke-the-current-system-is-profoundly-and-fundamentally-broken/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [225] - Lamar J Romero - " The entrepreneurial journey is about leaving some kind of a mark on the world"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-225-lamar-j-romero-the-entrepreneurial-journey-is-about-leaving-some-kind-of-a-mark-on-the-world/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [The Reliability = Worthiness Trap: When Your Greatest Asset Becomes Your Leadership Prison](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/reliability-worthiness-love-trap/) - How childhood rewards for reliability can create an invisible cage around your boldest ambitions? Let me paint a picture that might feel uncomfortably familiar. You're sitting in your office, staring at a proposal that could transform your industry. Your team is waiting for your decision. The opportunity is real, the timing feels right, but there's
- [The Power of Asking the Right Questions in Leadership (and dropping the wrong ones)](https://www.deployyourself.com/questioning/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
- [DISTINCTION: Want vs Need - The Leadership Muscle You’re Not Training: Wanting Without Reason](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-leadership-muscle-youre-not-training-wanting-without-reason/) - Leaders frequently pride themselves on data-driven decisions and logical planning. Yet, there’s an often-overlooked leadership muscle that remains dramatically undertrained—the ability to purely and powerfully want something, free from justification, reasoning, or incremental thinking. This is not about frivolous desire but about tapping into a source of powerful leadership: unfiltered, unreasonable, unapologetic wanting. Let me
- [Fake humility is the highest form of arrogance. Own who you are](https://www.deployyourself.com/global-leadership/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
- [The Power of Words: How Leaders Use Speech Acts to Transform Reality](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/verbal-communication-words-language/) - Painters have a brush, digital artists use Photoshop, and musicians have their instruments to produce their results. Similarly, leaders have language - to produce results in their teams and organisations via having verbal communication. Ask yourself- What do leaders do all day? If you observe leaders operating during a workday via a neutral third party
- [Leadership Journeys [224] - Viktor Pryshlyak - " If you don't know how to sell, you probably won't succeed"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-224-viktor-pryshlyak-if-you-dont-know-how-to-sell-you-probably-wont-succeed/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Is Your Fear of Failure Increasing Your Likelihood of Failure?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/is-your-fear-of-failure-increasing-your-likelihood-of-failure/) - Allow me to share a story of a conversation with a CEO which happened a few weeks ago. Me: Hey Jenny (not her real name), I know you've been feeling a bit stuck lately with setting ambitious goals for your company. Can you tell me more about what's been going on? Jenny: Yeah, it's been
- [Leadership Journeys [223] - Kevin Kilty - " In six months of a startup, I learned more than 10 years in investment banking"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-223-kevin-kilty-in-six-months-of-a-startup-i-learned-more-than-10-years-in-investment-banking/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [The Power of Conviction: How Authentic Belief Drives Powerful Communication](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/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: your organization
- [A New Vision for European Leadership: Learning from Entrepreneurs](https://www.deployyourself.com/global-leadership/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
- [Leadership Journeys [219] - Heather Udo - " I was taught to work hard for what I want at an early age"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-219-heather-udo-i-was-taught-to-work-hard-for-what-i-want-at-an-early-age/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [221] - James Kellett - " It makes more sense investing and then founding rather than the other way round."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-221-james-kellett-it-makes-more-sense-investing-and-then-founding-rather-than-the-other-way-round/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [220] - Rupesh Sanghavi - " There are no set rules for life other than what you have set for yourself."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-220-rupesh-sanghavi-there-are-no-set-rules-for-life-other-than-what-you-have-set-for-yourself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Why I’ll Never Give Up on You (Even When You Want to)](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/why-ill-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
- [Leadership Journeys [219] - Anders Jones - "‍ What got you here is not going to get you to the next level"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-219-anders-jones-what-got-you-here-is-not-going-to-get-you-to-the-next-level/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [218] - Kjetil Kriken - "‍ My strength is finding strengths in other people"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-218-kjetil-kriken-my-strength-is-finding-strengths-in-other-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [217] - James O Sullivan - "‍ I pride myself on communication"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-217-james-o-sullivan-i-pride-myself-on-communication/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [The Power of Bold Commitment: Why Saying "No" Leads to Exponential Growth (which is easier than linear growth)](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-power-of-bold-commitment-why-saying-no-leads-to-exponential-growth-which-is-easier-than-linear-growth/) - I was born and raised in India, an introverted child who thought deeply about the world. Like many others, I followed the "safe" path. I became an engineer. I built a successful 16-year career in tech. I relied on structure, planning, and logic. But something was missing. I felt a pull toward making a greater
- [Taking Ownership: The Path to Personal Leadership & Power](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/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
- [Leadership Journeys [216] - Kaushik Burman - " Pick up the phone—hearing a voice builds empathy and resolves conflicts better than any message ever could."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-216-kaushik-burman-pick-up-the-phone-hearing-a-voice-builds-empathy-and-resolves-conflicts-better-than-any-message-ever-could/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [215] - Grant Ballard-Tremeer - "A different opinion doesn't mean they're wrong and I'm right."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-215-grant-ballard-tremeer-a-different-opinion-doesnt-mean-theyre-wrong-and-im-right/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Are You Making These 3 Momentum-Killing Mistakes That Keep Success Just Out of Reach?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/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 smarter. It's
- [Leadership Journeys [214] - Sanne Wolters-Verstegen - "Do your best with what you can control, and let go of what you can't."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-214-sanne-wolters-verstegen-do-your-best-with-what-you-can-control-and-let-go-of-what-you-cant/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [213] - Srikant Chellappa - " Every CEO has a boss"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-213-srikant-chellappa-every-ceo-has-a-boss/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [212] - Ritu Mohanka - " Leadership is about the constant thing between power and love, push and pull, hard and human, and grit and grace"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-212-ritu-mohanka-leadership-is-about-the-constant-thing-between-power-and-love-push-and-pull-hard-and-human-and-grit-and-grace/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [211] - Georgios Syntellis - " Intuition comes with experience. Experience means I've messed it up 300 times."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-211-georgios-syntellis-intuition-comes-with-experience-experience-means-ive-messed-it-up-300-times/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [210] - Christine Miller - "People are reluctant about Love because they're scared."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-210-christine-miller-people-are-reluctant-about-love-because-theyre-scared/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [209] - Yuriy Adamchuk - "Mindfulness and movement grounds me"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-209-yuriy-adamchuk-mindfulness-and-movement-grounds-me/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [208] - Amar Mistry - "There is no better feeling than knowing your work impacts people"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-208-amar-mistry-there-is-no-better-feeling-than-knowing-your-work-impacts-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [207] - Sug Sahadevan - "I want to create more than just a business"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-207-sug-sahadevan-i-want-to-create-more-than-just-a-business/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [206] - Mark McDermott - "If you're going to do something big, give it space and room"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-206-mark-mcdermott-if-youre-going-to-do-something-big-give-it-space-and-room/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [205] - Simon Hill - "The world is deeply stuck in a mindset drilled into people by business schools."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-205-simon-hill-the-world-is-deeply-stuck-in-a-mindset-drilled-into-people-by-business-schools/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [204] - Harald Røine - "Nothing in the world means anything. It just exists"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-204-harald-roine-nothing-in-the-world-means-anything-it-just-exists/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [203] - Maulik Sailor - "Disruption is always a possibility in any industry."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-203-maulik-sailor-disruption-is-always-a-possibility-in-any-industry/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [202] - Viktor Underwood - "When you share your deepest fears  openly, you get the absolutely best ideas from the team."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-202-viktor-underwood-when-you-share-your-deepest-fears-openly-you-get-the-absolutely-best-ideas-from-the-team/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [201] - Mathias Wikström - "I started thinking I knew a lot, only to realize how much I still have to learn."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-201-mathias-wikstrom-i-started-thinking-i-knew-a-lot-only-to-realize-how-much-i-still-have-to-learn/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [200] - Jean-Paul (JP) de Jong - "Just because I look or sound different doesn’t mean I can’t be part of the conversation."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-200-jean-paul-jp-de-jong-just-because-i-look-or-sound-different-doesnt-mean-i-cant-be-part-of-the-conversation/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [199] - Nicholas Rudge - "You Can't Sprint a Marathon."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-199-nicholas-rudge-you-cant-sprint-a-marathon/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [198] - Carolina Salazar - "Before you address your team problems, take a walk around the corner"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-198-carolina-salazar-before-you-address-your-team-problems-take-a-walk-around-the-corner/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [197] - Rune Theill - "Only a small amount of capital is still going where you can truly have impact"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-197-rune-theill-only-a-small-amount-of-capital-is-still-going-where-you-can-truly-have-impact/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [196] - Jennifer Vessels - "It is crucial to surround yourself with people who challenge you."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-196-jennifer-vessels-it-is-crucial-to-surround-yourself-with-people-who-challenge-you/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [3 Reasons You Do Not Have Momentum (And What to Do About Them)](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/3-reasons-you-do-not-have-momentum-and-what-to-do-about-them/) - [et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] 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
- [The Trap of 'I Know' for Leaders](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-trap-of-i-know-for-leaders/) - Have you ever thought you knew something only to realize later how much more there was to learn? It’s a common trap—especially for leaders. We get so used to needing the answers, being the expert, that we can easily fall into the illusion of knowing. Let’s explore why this is such a dangerous trap and
- [5 Reasons CEOs and Entrepreneurs Choose to Work with Me](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/5-reasons-ceos-and-entrepreneurs-choose-to-work-with-me/) - As a CEO or an entrepreneur, you carry immense responsibility. You face daily challenges that require you to lead, innovate, and make decisions that impact not only your business but also the lives of those around you. The higher you rise, the lonelier it can get—and the more you realize you need someone who truly
- [Leadership Journeys [195] - O J Adekoya - "We've built a culture that is very warm, effective and productive. "](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-195-o-j-adekoya-weve-built-a-culture-that-is-very-warm-effective-and-productive/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [An Open Letter to Entrepreneurs and CEOs](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/open-letter-entrepreneurs-ceos/) - hey you, yes - the person sitting in your chair right now, I see you. I get you. I see the sleepless nights, the endless pressure, the constant balancing act you perform every day. You’ve created something out of nothing—a company, a vision, a team. That alone makes you stand apart. Most people won’t ever
- [The Trap of "How" & "How to" Questions for Leaders](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/trap-how-to-questions-powerful/) - *"How to"* questions focus on tactical, surface-level solutions rather than deep transformation. These questions imply that there’s a specific formula or step-by-step guide to solving complex leadership challenges. leadership isn't about following a manual—it’s about shifting perspectives, developing emotional intelligence, and leading with authenticity in situations that are unpredictable and nuanced. *Here’s why "how" questions
- [Leadership Journeys [194] - André Schneider - "Change is always scary" (From Orchestras to Airports)](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-194-andre-schneider-change-is-always-scary-from-orchestras-to-airports/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [The Power of Commitment: Transforming Promises into Reality](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/the-power-of-commitment-transforming-promises-into-reality/) - In a recent conversation with the leadership team of a company, the core of our discussion centered on the essence of commitment and how it shapes our actions, defines our results, and ultimately, steers our lives. The conversation shed light on different aspects of commitment, the difference between promises and commitments, and the profound impact
- [Why "Try & Hope" Is Weak & Not a Strategy](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/why-try-hope-is-weak-not-a-strategy/) - Why "Try & Hope" Is Weak & Not a Strategy: Turn Wishful Thinking Into Actionable Results by Speaking Committed Language Many leaders fall into the trap of saying, “I’ll try,” or “I hope this works.” It feels harmless, but these words are weak. They give you an easy out, allowing you to escape responsibility. Here’s
- [Leadership Journeys [193] - André Vanyi-Robin - "Be humble, but also confident in presenting your value and terms."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-193-andre-vanyi-robin-be-humble-but-also-confident-in-presenting-your-value-and-terms/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [10 Harsh Truths You Need to Hear Again & Again](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/10-harsh-truths-you-need-to-hear-again-again/) - Let’s face it—there are things we all need to hear that nobody wants to say. As leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers, we like to think we’ve got it all figured out, but the truth is, we often get in our own way. This isn’t about blame, judgment, or criticism. It’s about waking you up to
- [Leadership Journeys [192] - Matti Nevala - "We need to be genuinely invested in understanding the challenges our customers are facing."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-192-matti-nevala-we-need-to-be-genuinely-invested-in-understanding-the-challenges-our-customers-are-facing/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [191] - Michael Heiberg - "When you break out of the hamster wheel and reflect on the whole, you make better decisions."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-191-michael-heiberg-when-you-break-out-of-the-hamster-wheel-and-reflect-on-the-whole-you-make-better-decisions/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [190] - "Kendall Wallace - There is no replacement for in-person experiential activities"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-190-kendall-wallace-there-is-no-replacement-for-in-person-experiential-activities/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [189] -  Ben Harrison "I want to work with the best to learn, be challenged, and be inspired."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-189-ben-harrison-i-want-to-work-with-the-best-to-learn-be-challenged-and-be-inspired/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [188] - Alan O Prey - "Successful people are the most adaptable"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-188-alan-o-prey-successful-people-are-the-most-adaptable/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [187] - Steven Fuller - "Being open to pivoting is scary"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-187-steven-fuller-being-open-to-pivoting-is-scary/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [186] - Carina Bauer - "Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes & Experiment"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-186-carina-bauer-dont-be-afraid-to-make-mistakes-experiment/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [185] - Kiran Lal - "Life taught me to be supremely adaptable"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-185-kiran-lal-life-taught-me-to-be-supremely-adaptable/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [184] - Graham Goodkind - "The Fosbury Flop Mentality"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-184-graham-goodkind-the-fosbury-flop-mentality/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [183] - Bimal Shah - "Our customers are probably our biggest sales people"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-183-bimal-shah-our-customers-are-probably-our-biggest-sales-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [182] - Sophie Milliken - "Good entrepreneurs spot opportunities and follow them to see where they lead."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-182-sophie-milliken-good-entrepreneurs-spot-opportunities-and-follow-them-to-see-where-they-lead/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [181] - Wais Shaifta - "The moment Work stops being a Hobby, I stop doing it"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-181-wais-shaifta-the-moment-work-stops-being-a-hobby-i-stop-doing-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [180] - Andy Mackin - "Don't worry about stuff you can't control. It takes so much energy."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-180-andy-mackin-dont-worry-about-stuff-you-cant-control-it-takes-so-much-energy/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [179] - Geeta Gadekar - "Vulnerability makes us human and makes things real rather than just superficial"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-179-geeta-gadekar-vulnerability-makes-us-human-and-makes-things-real-rather-than-just-superficial/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [178] - Juhi Garg - "I am a work in progress"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-178-juhi-garg-i-am-a-work-in-progress/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [177] - Shak Hanjgikar - "As an entrepreneur, you are answerable to yourself"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-177-shak-hanjgikar-as-an-entrepreneur-you-are-answerable-to-yourself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [176] - Manisha Kumar - "I don't make what I do become the locus of my identity"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-176-manisha-kumar-i-dont-make-what-i-do-become-the-locus-of-my-identity/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [175] - Robin van Breukelen - "I do not have all the answers but I can help you"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-175-robin-van-breukelen-i-do-not-have-all-the-answers-but-i-can-help-you/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [173] - Mohammed Idriss - "Sudan requires peace and peace requires interaction."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-173-mohammed-idriss-sudan-requires-peace-and-peace-requires-interaction/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [174] - James Burstall - "Being real and authentic is an essential part of being a leader."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-174-james-burstall-being-real-and-authentic-is-an-essential-part-of-being-a-leader/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [172] - Andres Klaric - "Create a culture that outlives your presence in the room"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-172-andres-klaric-create-a-culture-that-outlives-your-presence-in-the-room/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [171] - Siddharth Kajaria - "Your own company is your primary and most important client."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-171-siddharth-kajaria-your-own-company-is-your-primary-and-most-important-client/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [164] - Tom Einar Jensen - "The ability to live in constant change  is quite important for leaders."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-164-tom-einar-jensen-the-ability-to-live-in-constant-change-is-quite-important-for-leaders/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [170] - Rupesh Kumar - "No's are more powerful than Yes'es."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-170-rupesh-kumar-nos-are-more-powerful-than-yeses/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [169] - Himanshu Arya - "Success is about enjoying the journey along the way."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-169-himanshu-arya-success-is-about-enjoying-the-journey-along-the-way/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [168] - Raghunandan Jagdish - "A leader doesn't need followers. Leaders generate more leaders."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-168-raghunandan-jagdish-a-leader-doesnt-need-followers-leaders-generate-more-leaders/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [167] - Cem Eyi - "My role is supporting the team to help them succeed"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-167-cem-eyi-my-role-is-supporting-the-team-to-help-them-succeed/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [166] - Rob Masson - "We make a profit by having an inspired, motivated and organized team"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-166-rob-masson-we-make-a-profit-by-having-an-inspired-motivated-and-organized-team/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [165] - Hariharan Subramanian - "Express to express, not to impress."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-165-hariharan-subramanian-express-to-express-not-to-impress/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [163] - Yunus Jabalpurwala - ''Embrace the unknown and surround yourself with the right team](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-163-yunus-jabalpurwala-embrace-the-unknown-and-surround-yourself-with-the-right-team/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [162] - Gille Sebrechts - "Time is the most valuable resource. You can spend it once and then it's gone."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-162-gille-sebrechts-time-is-the-most-valuable-resource-you-can-spend-it-once-and-then-its-gone/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [161] - Vaibhav Mittal - "Music keeps me stable, it keeps me sane, it gives me creativity"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-161-vaibhav-mittal-music-keeps-me-stable-it-keeps-me-sane-it-gives-me-creativity/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [160] - Anirudh Pareek - "You cannot learn anything by studying it. You can only learn by experiencing it."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-160-anirudh-pareek-you-cannot-learn-anything-by-studying-it-you-can-only-learn-by-experiencing-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [159] - Tanushree - "If you worship your work, everything else is a byproduct."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-159-tanushree-if-you-worship-your-work-everything-else-is-a-byproduct/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [158] - Jacqueline Samira - "Growing a company involves finding the right leaders early on"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-158-jacqueline-samira-growing-a-company-involves-finding-the-right-leaders-early-on/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [157] - Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh - "I've always been and will always be willing to show vulnerability"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-157-oliver-pinson-roxburgh-ive-always-been-and-will-always-be-willing-to-show-vulnerability/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [156] - Ram Iyer - "I just find it economically very lucrative to trust people by default"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-156-ram-iyer-i-just-find-it-economically-very-lucrative-to-trust-people-by-default/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [155] - Bernard Chong - "It's always about the people"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-155-bernard-chong-its-always-about-the-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [154] - Allyson Zimmermann - "Leadership is about making the complex simple."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-154-allyson-zimmermann-leadership-is-about-making-the-complex-simple/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [153] - Rachel O Connell - "We can't spend our lives thinking somebody else should do something."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-153-rachel-o-connell-we-cant-spend-our-lives-thinking-somebody-else-should-do-something/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [152] - Sampo Hietanen - "Mobility represents freedom; we have to preserve the freedom of movement."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-152-sampo-hietanen-mobility-represents-freedom-we-have-to-preserve-the-freedom-of-movement/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [151] - Dr. Seth Dobrin - "Leadership is pulling people along with you, not pushing them. "](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-151-dr-seth-dobrin-leadership-is-pulling-people-along-with-you-not-pushing-them/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [150] - Jeremy Duvall - "Your product as a services firm is every human being that works on your client projects."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-150-jeremy-duvall-your-product-as-a-services-firm-is-every-human-being-that-works-on-your-client-projects/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [149] - Sharat Potharaju - "Micromanage the process, not the person"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-149-sharat-potharaju-micromanage-the-process-not-the-person/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [148] - Caroline Diehl - "Take a deep breath, remember what you're there for, and go for it"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-148-caroline-diehl-take-a-deep-breath-remember-what-youre-there-for-and-go-for-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [147] - Kurt Uhlir - "I've been a serial and parallel entrepreneur since I was 13"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-147-kurt-uhlir-ive-been-a-serial-and-parallel-entrepreneur-since-i-was-13/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [146] - Sanjay Srivastava - ''It's always a series of small moments which end up making a big difference''](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-146-sanjay-srivastava-its-always-a-series-of-small-moments-which-end-up-making-a-big-difference/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [143] - Priska Burkard - "Nobody has the same path as you"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-143-priska-burkard-nobody-has-the-same-path-as-you/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [145] - Rajashree Rao - "Empowerment begins within ourselves"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-145-rajashree-rao-empowerment-begins-within-ourselves/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [144] - Catherine Boule - "Success is about being part of something extraordinary."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-144-catherine-boule-success-is-about-being-part-of-something-extraordinary/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [142] - Jacqueline van den Ende - "The bigger the problem you solve, the more value you create."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-142-jacqueline-van-den-ende-the-bigger-the-problem-you-solve-the-more-value-you-create/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [141] - Ben Foster - "This company isn't about me anymore"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-141-ben-foster-this-company-isnt-about-me-anymore/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [140] - Abhishek Kirti & Nishka Sinha - "Leadership is about the ability to take calculated risks with maximum impact."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-140-abhishek-kirti-nishka-sinha-leadership-is-about-the-ability-to-take-calculated-risks-with-maximum-impact/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Issue #90, 13 Nov 2023 - Getting Real This Diwali - Are you ready?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-90-13-nov-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Getting Real This Diwali - Are you ready? Hope this email finds you surrounded by the warmth of Diwali lights and the joy of
- [Leadership Journeys [139] - Gaurav Gandhi - "We never introspected. Success overwhelmed us."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-139-gaurav-gandhi-we-never-introspected-success-overwhelmed-us/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [138] - Harsh Sethi - "You should not be doing everything yourself"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-138-harsh-sethi-you-should-not-be-doing-everything-yourself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [137] - Gabriele Musella - "You join as a team player first and then as an engineer."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-137-gabriele-musella-you-join-a-team-first-and-then-as-an-engineer/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #89, 6 Nov 2023 - I have always felt different. I didn't knew that was OK!](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-89-6-nov-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, I have always felt different. I didn't knew it was ok to be different. For most of my life, I have felt different and never really belonged to
- [Leadership Journeys [136] - Rachit Ahuja - "Leadership is creating more leaders."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-136-rachit-ahuja-leadership-is-creating-more-leaders/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [135] - Manish Kumar - "You never get enough time to spend with your loved ones"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-135-manish-kumar-you-never-get-enough-time-to-spend-with-your-loved-ones/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [134] - Aron Ezra - "I love thinking about the future and different possibilities"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-134-aron-ezra-i-love-thinking-about-the-future-and-different-possibilities/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [133] - Kathleen Hunter - "We all have something valuable to share"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-133-kathleen-hunter-we-all-have-something-valuable-to-share/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [132] - Josh Staph - "A good leader knows what questions to ask and what questions need to be answered"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-132-josh-staph-a-good-leader-knows-what-questions-to-ask-and-what-questions-need-to-be-answered/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [131] - Dmitrii Kustov - "No matter what you do, do it to your best ability"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-131-dmitrii-kustov-no-matter-what-you-do-do-it-to-your-best-ability/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Visionary Voices [06] - Tina Kuhn and Neal Frick - "We both had different but compatible leadership styles"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/visionary-voices-06-tina-kuhn-and-neal-frick-we-both-had-different-but-compatible-leadership-styles/) - Welcome to Choosing Leadership, and this is another episode of the “Visionary Voices” series with your host, Sumit Gupta.In this dynamic new series of episodes, I am bringing you thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who have reshaped industries, challenged norms, and carved their own paths to success. In a world where leadership is a blend
- [Visionary Voices [05] - Mark Beal - "Every generation brings unique value to the workplace"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/visionary-voices-05-mark-beal-every-generation-brings-unique-value-to-the-workplace/) - Welcome to Choosing Leadership, and this is another episode of the “Visionary Voices” series with your host, Sumit Gupta.In this dynamic new series of episodes, I am bringing you thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who have reshaped industries, challenged norms, and carved their own paths to success. In a world where leadership is a blend
- [Leadership Journeys [128] - Marjukka Niinioja - "I had to learn to stop myself from speaking to listen more."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-128-marjukka-niinioja-i-had-to-learn-to-stop-myself-from-speaking-to-listen-more/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Visionary Voices [04] - Chris Cirak - "Your true calling is not something that is comfortable to you."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/visionary-voices-04-chris-cirak-your-true-calling-is-not-something-that-is-comfortable-to-you/) - Welcome to Choosing Leadership, and this is another episode of the “Visionary Voices” series with your host, Sumit Gupta.In this dynamic new series of episodes, I am bringing you thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who have reshaped industries, challenged norms, and carved their own paths to success. In a world where leadership is a blend
- [Visionary Voices [03] - Joey Havens - "You don't manage people. You lead people."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/visionary-voices-03-joey-havens-you-dont-manage-people-you-lead-people/) - Welcome to Choosing Leadership, and this is another episode of the “Visionary Voices” series with your host, Sumit Gupta.In this dynamic new series of episodes, I am bringing you thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who have reshaped industries, challenged norms, and carved their own paths to success. In a world where leadership is a blend
- [Visionary Voices [02] - Eric Holsapple - "It is impossible to listen when we judge others."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/visionary-voices-02-eric-holsapple-it-is-impossible-to-listen-when-we-judge-others/) - Welcome to Choosing Leadership, and this is another episode of the “Visionary Voices” series with your host, Sumit Gupta.In this dynamic new series of episodes, I am bringing you thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who have reshaped industries, challenged norms, and carved their own paths to success. In a world where leadership is a blend
- [Issue #88, 3 Oct 2023 - The Simple Art of Long-Term Success (simple is not always easy)](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/issue-88-3-oct-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, The Simple Art of Long-Term Success Do you ever wonder what sets apart those who achieve lasting success from those who fall short? Since
- [Visionary Voices [01] - John Nance - "A good leader is also a follower"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/visionary-voices-01-john-nance-a-good-leader-is-also-a-follower/) - Welcome to Choosing Leadership, and this is another episode of the “Visionary Voices” series with your host, Sumit Gupta. In this dynamic new series of episodes, I am bringing you thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who have reshaped industries, challenged norms, and carved their own paths to success. In a world where leadership is a
- [Leadership Journeys [130] - Srikant Chellappa - "You have to train your brain to do hard things."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-130-srikant-chellappa-you-have-to-train-your-brain-to-do-hard-things/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [129] - Moiz Arsiwala - "Don't overthink, just take micro steps and trust the process"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-129-moiz-arsiwala-dont-overthink-just-take-micro-steps-and-trust-the-process/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [127] - Kirk Byles - "My inquisitiveness has been the most advantageous for my career"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-127-kirk-byles-my-inquisitiveness-has-been-the-most-advantageous-for-my-career/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [126] - Mike Kaeding - "When you do something new, you're terrible at it"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-126-mike-kaeding-when-you-do-something-new-youre-terrible-at-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [125] - Abhinav & Raghav Aggarwal - "You are the sum of all the things you do daily"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-125-abhinav-raghav-aggarwal-you-are-the-sum-of-all-the-things-you-do-daily/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Issue #87, 18 Sep 2023](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-87-18-sep-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Can you let go of the 3 bananas? (that traps most leaders) It has been 2 weeks since I came back from leading a
- [Leadership Journeys [124] - Michael McFall - "It is on YOU to earn the right to lead"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-124-michael-mcfall-it-is-on-you-to-earn-the-right-to-lead/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [123] - Sanjay Kaul - "I'm not here by design, I am here by default."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-123-sanjay-kaul-im-not-here-by-design-i-am-here-by-default/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [119] - Karoli Hindriks - "I want to make a difference with the time I have on planet Earth"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-119-karoli-hindriks-i-want-to-make-a-difference-with-the-time-i-have-on-planet-earth/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [122] - Stefany Barker - "Things are hard, but they're under control"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-122-stefany-barker-things-are-hard-but-theyre-under-control/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [121] - Sufiyan Sait - "The delta between your expectation and reality is inversely proportional to happiness"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-121-sufiyan-sait-the-delta-between-your-expectation-and-reality-is-inversely-proportional-to-happiness/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [120] - Afraaz Masters - "The most important thing is to keep moving forwards"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-120-afraaz-masters-the-most-important-thing-is-to-keep-moving-forwards/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Investor's Lens [09] - Raja Skogland - "I am still on a journey as a founder. A business is never built."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-09-raja-skogland-i-am-still-on-a-journey-as-a-founder-a-business-is-never-built/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Raja Skogland is
- [Leadership Journeys [118] - Ranjan Kumar - "The more you worry about the outcome, the more corrupt you become with your efforts"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-118-ranjan-kumar-the-more-you-worry-about-the-outcome-the-more-corrupt-you-become-with-your-efforts/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [117] - Blake Hutchison - "Transparent communication and customer centricity are essential for effective leadership"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-117-blake-hutchison-transparent-communication-and-customer-centricity-are-essential-for-effective-leadership/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [116] - Ajay Tiwari - "Pain brings you closer to reality"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-116-ajay-tiwari-pain-brings-you-closer-to-reality/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [115] - Paul Baron - "Selling is not about talking. It is about listening"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-115-paul-baron-selling-is-not-about-talking-it-is-about-listening/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [114] - Chandan Mishra - "When somebody joins my team, their success becomes my goal."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-114-chandan-mishra-when-somebody-joins-my-team-their-success-becomes-my-goal/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Issue #86, 26 Aug 2023 - The Power of Slowing Down: 5 Ways I Slow Down Daily](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-86-26-aug-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, The Power of Slowing Down: Unlocking Peak Performance In the fast-paced world of tech, it's easy to get caught up in the frenzy, constantly
- [Leadership Journeys [113] - Avnish Anand - "Somewhere along the way I learned to reflect better."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-113-avnish-anand-somewhere-along-the-way-i-learned-to-reflect-better/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [105] - Deepti Prasad - "It's okay to fail, but it's not okay to not try."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-105-deepti-prasad-its-okay-to-fail-but-its-not-okay-to-not-try/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #85, 21 Aug 2023 - How I’m rethinking my leadership? (and why creativity is the fuel)](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-85-21-aug-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Why creativity is the fuel for 21st-century leaders? I wanted to get real about something I've been working on lately - getting more creative
- [Leadership Journeys [112] - Marina Narishkin - "I don't lose, I either win or I learn"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-112-marina-narishkin-i-dont-lose-i-either-win-or-i-learn/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [111] - Anthony Millin - "If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would do it."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-111-anthony-millin-if-entrepreneurship-was-easy-everyone-would-do-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [110] - Adam McChesney - "Exercise, meditate, read, focus on affirmations, and drink a gallon of water every day"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-110-adam-mcchesney-exercise-meditate-read-focus-on-affirmations-and-drink-a-gallon-of-water-every-day/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [109] - Kilian Kaminski - "To be successful, you have to create long-lasting relationships."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-109-kilian-kaminski-to-be-successful-you-have-to-create-long-lasting-relationships/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [108] - Mihails Scepanskis - "Motivation means trust in the future"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-108-mihails-scepanskis-motivation-means-trust-in-the-future/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [107] - Sanket Nadhani - "A sabbatical helped me discover myself, build confidence, and open my mind"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-107-sanket-nadhani-a-sabbatical-helped-me-discover-myself-build-confidence-and-open-my-mind/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [106] - Derren de Jong - "Freedom is the biggest driving factor behind everything I do"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-106-derren-de-jong-freedom-is-the-biggest-driving-factor-behind-everything-i-do/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [104] - George Huff - "There's no substitute for experience"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-104-george-huff-theres-no-substitute-for-experience/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [103] - John Cherian - "You build skill when you get your hands dirty"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-103-john-cherian-you-build-skill-when-you-get-your-hands-dirty/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [102] - Gabriel Isserlis - "Founders should have strong conviction loosely held"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-102-gabriel-isserlis-founders-should-have-strong-conviction-loosely-held/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Investor's Lens [15] - Erik Norberg - "If you believe in what you're doing, it is more rewarding."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-15-erik-norberg-if-you-believe-in-what-youre-doing-it-is-more-rewarding/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Erik Norberg is the CEO,
- [Issue #84, 24 July 2023 - Make yourself and your team come alive with these 2 Surprising Questions](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-84-24-july-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Unlock Your & Your Team's Energy: 2 Surprising Questions Lately, I've been thinking a lot about purpose and what truly makes us come alive.
- [Investor's Lens [14] - Anup Jain - "Culture is more important than any kind of strategy"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-14-anup-jain-culture-is-more-important-than-any-kind-of-strategy/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Anup Jain is the Managing
- [Investor's Lens [13] - Subrata Patra - "You can learn as much from a bad teacher if you are open to learning."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-13-subrata-patra-you-can-learn-as-much-from-a-bad-teacher-if-you-are-open-to-learning/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Subrata Patra is the Managing
- [Investor's Lens [12] - Mark Kahn - "Most successful entrepreneurs have some void that they are filling by what they do"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-12-mark-kahn-most-successful-entrepreneurs-have-some-void-that-they-are-filling-by-what-they-do/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Mark Kahn is a Mark
- [Investor's Lens [11] - Tom Horsey - "Creating something from nothing gives me real satisfaction."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-11-tom-horsey-creating-something-from-nothing-gives-me-real-satisfaction/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Tom Horsey is a Business
- [Investor's Lens [10] - Vignesh Shankar - "Never assume that you know everything"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-10-vignesh-shankar-never-assume-that-you-know-everything/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Vignesh Shankar is a Managing
- [Becoming Flawesome by Kristina Mand-Lakhiani - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/becoming-flawesome-kristina-mand-lakhiani/) - "Becoming Flawesome" by Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is a self-help book that encourages readers to embrace their authentic selves and strive for personal growth. It will help you become “flawesome”—a mash-up of the words “flawed” and “awesome.” Through insightful teachings and practical advice in her own unique way, Kristina explores various aspects of life, including vulnerability, the
- [Issue #83, 12 July 2023 - Are you Leading "From Love" or "For Love"?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-83-12-july-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Are you Leading "From Love" or "For Love"? In our fast-paced world, where leadership is often associated with authority and ambition, it's time to
- [Investor's Lens [08] - Anoop Mohan - "Founders beat themselves a lot. You should celebrate each of your steps."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-08-anoop-mohan-founders-beat-themselves-a-lot-you-should-celebrate-each-of-your-steps/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Anoop Mohan is the Managing
- [Investor's Lens [07] - Bala Kamallakharan - "In order to be a good leader, you need to be a good communicator"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-07-bala-kamallakharan-in-order-to-be-a-good-leader-you-need-to-be-a-good-communicator/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Bala Kamallakharan is the Founder
- [Investor's Lens [06] - Francisco Badia - "There is a need for meaning in every person"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-06-francisco-badia-there-is-a-need-for-meaning-in-every-person/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Francisco Badia is the Managing
- [Investor's Lens [05] - Paulina Jänsch - "If you have a bias, you are not a bad person"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-05-paulina-jansch-if-you-have-a-bias-you-are-not-a-bad-person/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Paulina Jansch is the Founding
- [Investor's Lens [04] - Rajiv Vaishnav - "My style of management is management by storytelling"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-04-rajiv-vaishnav-my-style-of-management-is-management-by-storytelling/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Rajiv Vaishnav is the co-founder
- [Investor's Lens [03] - Bryony Cooper - "It is not easy when there is a round table with 20 men and you are the only woman"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-03-bryony-cooper-it-is-not-easy-when-there-is-a-round-table-with-20-men-and-you-are-the-only-woman/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Bryony Cooper is a startup
- [Investor's Lens [02] - Anil Joshi - "Your IQ may be very strong but your EQ is a very integral part of your leadership"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-02-anil-joshi-your-iq-may-be-very-strong-but-your-eq-is-a-very-integral-part-of-your-leadership/) - This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders.Anil Joshi is the Managing
- [Investor's Lens [01] - Suresh Narasimha - "I do not mentor, I co-create."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/investors-lens-01-suresh-narasimha-i-do-not-mentor-i-co-create/) - This is the Investor's Lens series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC.In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over
- [Issue #82, 21 June 2023 - How I became a pro photographer in just 30 mins?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-82-21-june-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, How I became a pro photographer in just 30 mins? Back in 2014, I had no idea about photography. I had a DSLR for
- [Can't Stay Silent [05] - Overthinking and the Vertical Dimension of Time](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/cant-stay-silent-05-overthinking-and-the-vertical-dimension-of-time/) - This is the Can't Stay Silent series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.For most of my life, I have kept my voice buried beneath layers of fear and insecurity. In each episode of this series, I will find the strength to express myself from the bottom of my heart.These short episodes will be filled with honest
- [Leadership Journeys [101] - Abdul Salim - "Everybody deserves respect."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-101-abdul-salim-everybody-deserves-respect/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Issue #81, 14 June 2023 - "It is already happening" - How to Transform Stress into Success?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-81-14-june-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, "It is already happening" - How to Transform Stress into Success? Today I've got an electrifying story to share that will leave you buzzing
- [Leadership Journeys [100] - Tom Coburn- "Do not get too high on the highs and too low on the lows."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-100-tom-coburn-do-not-get-too-high-on-the-highs-and-too-low-on-the-lows/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [99] - Abhijit Anand- "It becomes hard sometimes because  there is nobody to talk to."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-99-abhijit-anand-it-becomes-hard-sometimes-because-there-is-nobody-to-talk-to/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [98] - Paddy Raghavan - "It is not a failure, it is an experience"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-98-paddy-raghavan-it-is-not-a-failure-it-is-an-experience/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [97] - Pavel Shynkarenko - "I allow my team to make mistakes and learn."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-97-pavel-shynkarenko-i-allow-my-team-to-make-mistakes-and-learn/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Issue #80, 5 June 2023 - 5 questions to make each month better than the previous one](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-80-5-june-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, 5 questions to make each month better than the previous one June has just begun. I was doing my monthly review recently and thought
- [Leadership Journeys [96] - Brian J Esposito - "Money is a byproduct of good people doing good work."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-96-brian-j-esposito-money-is-a-byproduct-of-good-people-doing-good-work/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [95] - Luis Gonçalves- "You cannot be attached to your own ideas."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-95-luis-goncalves-you-cannot-be-attached-to-your-own-ideas/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [94] - Rosemarie Diegnan - "Your lows are when you learn how committed you are."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-94-rosemarie-diegnan-your-lows-are-when-you-learn-how-committed-you-are/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [93] - Akhil Sivanandan - "I just couldn't sit by and do nothing"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-93-akhil-sivanandan-i-just-couldnt-sit-by-and-do-nothing/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [82] - Philippe Birker - "The real skill of a leader is to acknowledge their own flaws and mistakes."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-82-philippe-birker-the-real-skill-of-a-leader-is-to-acknowledge-their-own-flaws-and-mistakes/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [92] - Nicole Grinnell - "It is easy as an entrepreneur to go high as a kite and to the bottom of despair"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-92-nicole-grinnell-it-is-easy-as-an-entrepreneur-to-go-high-as-a-kite-and-to-the-bottom-of-despair/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share
- [Leadership Journeys [91] - Shikha Gupta - "Collaborating instead of Competing is the most important leadership skill"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-91-shikha-gupta-collaborating-instead-of-competing-is-the-most-important-leadership-skill/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [90] - Sanjay Borkar - "You have to involve all your stakeholders in your dreams"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-90-sanjay-borkar-you-have-to-involve-all-your-stakeholders-in-your-dreams/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [88] - Chinmay Bhanagay - "Music helps me zone out, balance myself and get back the next day"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-88-chinmay-bhanagay-music-helps-me-zone-out-balance-myself-and-get-back-the-next-day/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [89] - Glenn Puolos - "When I set my sights on things, I can get very focused on following up and sticking to the task"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-89-glenn-puolos-when-i-set-my-sights-on-things-i-can-get-very-focused-on-following-up-and-sticking-to-the-task/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [87] - David Rodriguez - "We must not be slaves of what we are doing."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-87-david-rodriguez-we-must-not-be-slaves-of-what-we-are-doing/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #79, 18 May 2023 - Why you should celebrate more?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-79-18-may-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Why you should celebrate more? Today is my 10th wedding anniversary, and we are celebrating in Berlin. ? ? And this time we are
- [Leadership Journeys [85] - Smiti Bhatt Deorah - "Be comfortable with the idea of being uncomfortable"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-85-smiti-bhatt-deorah-be-comfortable-with-the-idea-of-being-uncomfortable/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [86] - Mohan Thas - "For a leader, it is important to give employees the freedom and the advice they need to get the work done."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-86-mohan-thas-for-a-leader-it-is-important-to-give-employees-the-freedom-and-the-advice-they-need-to-get-the-work-done/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #78, 9 May 2023 - You can do hard. You have got what it takes.](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-78-9-may-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, You can do hard. You have got what it takes. As leaders, we often try to make things easier or more comfortable for ourselves
- [Leadership Journeys [80] - Caleb Avery - "When I'm getting anxious and overwhelmed, it is because I am spending too much time on things that I have no ability to change."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-80-caleb-avery-when-im-getting-anxious-and-overwhelmed-it-is-because-i-am-spending-too-much-time-on-things-that-i-have-no-ability-to-change/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [84] - Markus Weubben - "You need to surround yourself with people who are better at things than you are."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-84-markus-weubben-you-need-to-surround-yourself-with-people-who-are-better-at-things-than-you-are/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [83] - Gabriel Jarroson - "On Saturday & Sunday I'm gone. There is nothing you can do to reach me."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-83-gabriel-jarroson-on-saturday-sunday-im-gone-there-is-nothing-you-can-do-to-reach-me/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [81] - Leslie Kivit - "We need to restore trust in companies"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-81-leslie-kivit-we-need-to-restore-trust-in-companies/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #77, 25 April 2023 - If you appreciate someone, tell them right then. Don't Wait.](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-77-25-april-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, If you think nice about someone, tell them right then. Don't Wait. It's a pity that we often wait until a person's death to
- [Leadership Journeys [79] - Shay David- "In our life as entrepreneurs, we are always high on life."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-79-shay-david-in-our-life-as-entrepreneurs-we-are-always-high-on-life/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [78] - Manish Godha - "There is no right or wrong way to be a leader/entrepreneur."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-78-manish-godha-there-is-no-right-or-wrong-way-to-be-a-leader-entrepreneur/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [77] - Sooraj Jayaraman - "A leader is a normal person who has the ability to find Superman in his team."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-77-sooraj-jayaraman-a-leader-is-a-normal-person-who-has-the-ability-to-find-superman-in-his-team/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [75] - Ben Demiri - "When people are self-actualized, they are confident and contribute more to business"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-75-ben-demiri-when-people-are-self-actualized-they-are-confident-and-contribute-more-to-business/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [76] - Manoj Dhanotiya - "I have nothing to loose and whatever I have is enough"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-76-manoj-dhanotiya-i-have-nothing-to-loose-and-whatever-i-have-is-enough/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [74] - Sunny Ray - "Money reminds me of asthma, when you don't have it, it's like the world is ending"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-74-sunny-ray-money-reminds-me-of-asthma-when-you-dont-have-it-its-like-the-world-is-ending/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #76, 11 April 2023 - How to get the benefits of coaching without the cost?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-76-11-apr-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, How to get the benefits of coaching without the cost? I have had a coach for the last 3 years now. I regularly invest
- [Leadership Journeys [73] - Barnaby Dorfman - "It is really important to connect with people as people"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-73-barnaby-dorfman-it-is-really-important-to-connect-with-people-as-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [72] - Gaurav Sabharwal - "You can't do business in isolation, no matter how intelligent you think you are."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-72-gaurav-sabharwal-you-cant-do-business-in-isolation-no-matter-how-intelligent-you-think-you-are/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [70] - Jay Goldman - "The annual performance review is really a terrible practice that came out of a very different era."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-70-jay-goldman-the-annual-performance-review-is-really-a-terrible-practice-that-came-out-of-a-very-different-era/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [71] - Shakun Sethi - "You need to be you because if you're not being you, how will you make things work?"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-71-shakun-sethi-you-need-to-be-you-because-if-youre-not-being-you-how-will-you-make-things-work/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #75, 28 Mar 2023 - 7 Deep & Provocative Quotes to Uplevel your Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-75-28-mar-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, 7 Deep & Provocative Quotes to Uplevel your Leadership I love collecting one-liners and quotes to provoke my own thinking as I learn to
- [Leadership Journeys [69] - Jose Graca - "With a very good team, you can make the impossible happen"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-69-jose-graca-with-a-very-good-team-you-can-make-the-impossible-happen/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [68] -Timothy Golden - "Learn the job of the human above me and teach my job to the human below me"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-68-timothy-golden-learn-the-job-of-the-human-above-me-and-teach-my-job-to-the-human-below-me/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [67] - Deepali Singh - "If a woman can give birth to a baby, then what else could be more challenging?"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-67-deepali-singh-if-a-woman-can-give-birth-to-a-baby-then-what-else-could-be-more-challenging/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Issue #74, 14 Mar 2023 - Short or long-term thinking? An image that says it all](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-74-14-mar-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Short or long-term thinking? An image that says it all! When you focus on the short term, you experience more fluctuations emotionally. It is
- [Leadership Journeys [66] - Nick McQuire - "Learn it all as opposed to know it all"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-66-nick-mcquire-learn-it-all-as-opposed-to-know-it-all/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [65] - Gerbert Vandenberghe - "The bigger the company grows, the less I am involved."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-65-gerbert-vandenberghe-the-bigger-the-company-grows-the-less-i-am-involved/) - This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to
- [Leadership Journeys [64] - Eva Poppe - "When you get out of your comfort zone, you learn so much about yourself."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-64-eva-poppe-when-you-get-out-of-your-comfort-zone-you-learn-so-much-about-yourself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Eva Poppe. Eva is the Chief Growth Officer at ZeroLight and has over a decade's worth of global experience in the technology and telco industry. In her own words, her DNA is Sales in Tech.
- [Leadership Journeys [62] - Violetta - "If you are an entrepreneur & unhappy, your company will suffer."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-62-violetta-if-you-are-an-entrepreneur-unhappy-your-company-will-suffer/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Violetta. Violetta is the founder of CADChain and Fe/male Switch. She calls herself a multiple specialist, has a background in Russia, and is now based in Netherlands and Malta.
- [Leadership Journeys [63] - Maria Pennanen - "Over the years you become more forgiving to yourself."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-63-maria-pennanen-over-the-years-you-become-more-forgiving-to-yourself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Maria Pennanen. Maria is the Founder and CEO of Mindclip Behaviour and a co-founder of Accelerator Frankfurt which is one of the top 20 innovation hubs in the world.
- [Leadership Journeys [61] - Patrick Strauss - "There are so many opportunities for organizations to do better."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-61-patrick-strauss-there-are-so-many-opportunities-for-organizations-to-do-better/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Patrick Strauss. Patrick is the Chief Smart Spaces Solutions Officer at GlobalLogic UK&I and a trusted advisor in Digital Transformation in Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologie
- [Issue #73, 28 Feb 2023 - Why you should never think twice about investing in yourself?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-73-28-feb-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Why you should never think twice about investing in yourself? This was probably my biggest mistake in my early years. Since I grew up
- [Issue #72, 14 Feb 2023 - Why Love and Leadership are synonyms?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-72-14-feb-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Why Love and Leadership are synonyms? When I started my career, I would never use love and leadership in the same sentence. In fact,
- [Leadership Journeys [60] - Anastasia - "My best ideas come either during meditation or after meditation."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-60-anastasia-my-best-ideas-come-either-during-meditation-or-after-meditation/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Anastasia. Anastasia is the founder at Social Butter agency and co-founder at Metasouls - which is a community to empower women entrepreneurs and creators in web3.
- [Leadership Journeys [59] - Sudhanshu Ahuja - "All the companies that I applied for a job and got rejected, are now our customers"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-59-sudhanshu-ahuja-all-the-companies-that-i-applied-for-a-job-and-got-rejected-are-now-our-customers/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Sudhanshu Ahuja Sudh is the CEO at Impress.ai based in Singapore.
- [Leadership Journeys [58] - Dinesh Juneja - "Partnerships are the backbone of running a company."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-58-dinesh-juneja-partnerships-are-the-backbone-of-running-a-company/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Dinesh Juneja. Dinesh is the co-founder of multiple companies - Inspiration Digital, Emporiom Digital, and Oxygen Ventures - and has operations in the US, Canada, the Middle East, India and E
- [Issue #71, 31 Jan 2023 - Can we be real and face what we do not want to face?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-71-31-jan-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Can we be real and face what we do not want to face? Every time I turn on the news or talk to people
- [Can't Stay Silent [04] - There Is No Forcing In Nature](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/cant-stay-silent-04-there-is-no-forcing-in-nature/) - In this episode of the Can’t Stay Silent series, I talk about the balance between making things happen and letting them happen. This series is about finding the courage to speak our truth and live authentically. For most of my life, I have kept my voic
- [Leadership Journeys [57] - Marc Munier - "If people aren't willing to accept you for the way that you are, then that's their problem"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-57-marc-munier-if-people-arent-willing-to-accept-you-for-the-way-that-you-are-then-thats-their-problem/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Marc Munier. Marc is the founder of DitchCarbon, which is helping software companies build sustainability practices. They are on a mission to make every decision climate conscious.
- [Leadership Journeys [56] - Ian Fishwick - "Everybody wants the best people, but what I say is, get the best out of people."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-56-ian-fishwick-everybody-wants-the-best-people-but-what-i-say-is-get-the-best-out-of-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Ian Fishwick. Ian is the chairman of the Adept Technology Group where he reported increased EBITDA for 29 consecutive years as a managing director/CEO. He is also the author of the book The S
- [Leadership Journeys [55] - Philip Johnston - "Blitzscaling a startup is stressful, but also pretty exhilarating and fun."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-55-philip-johnston-blitzscaling-a-startup-is-stressful-but-also-pretty-exhilarating-and-fun/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Philip Johnston. Philip Johnston is the co-founder and co-CEO at Opontia based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- [Issue #70, 17 Jan 2023 - How to increase your impact & well-being by doing less?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-70-17-jan-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I gently provoke you to show you your own power. This newsletter is an invitation to your leadership. You can also read this issue online. Hey, How to increase your impact & well-being by doing less? As entrepreneurs and leaders, we all want to increase our impact. However, we all
- [Can't Stay Silent [03] - Can We Face What We Do Not Want To Face?](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/cant-stay-silent-03-can-we-face-what-we-do-not-want-to-face/) - In this episode of the Can’t Stay Silent series, I talk about being honest and real with ourselves, and facing what we do not want to face. This series is about finding the courage to speak our truth and live authentically. For most of my life, I have
- [Leadership Journeys [54] - Steve Midgley - "You have to be prepared to stand up for what you believe in"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-54-steve-midgley-you-have-to-be-prepared-to-stand-up-for-what-you-believe-in/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Steve Midgley. Steve is the Chairman at UpCloud and a Chief Revenue Officer at CYE. Earlier Steve has had successful stints at Amazon - AWS and with Cisco.
- [Leadership Journeys [53] - Marius Ciavola - "Trust and inspire instead of command and control."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-53-marius-ciavola-trust-and-inspire-instead-of-command-and-control/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Marius Ciavola. Marius is the CEO of Tradeling.com and is building the largest B2B ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa region. He is based out of Dubai in the UAE.
- [Leadership Journeys [52] - Bharanidharan - "Whatever you have, make the best out of it."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-52-bharanidharan-whatever-you-have-make-the-best-out-of-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Bharanidharan Viswanathan. Bharani is the co-founder and CEO of 91mobiles.com and a serial entrepreneur with a background in product management.
- [Leadership Journeys [51] - Thomas Van Eeckhout - "The CEO is not the most important person in the company"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-51-thomas-van-eeckhout-the-ceo-is-not-the-most-important-person-in-the-company/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Thomas Van Eeckhout. Thomas is the CEO at Easi together with Jean-Francois. He has been with Easi for 16+ years and is a proud member of the Easi philosophy of bringing each person and organi
- [Issue #69, 3 Jan 2023 - Start 2023 by learning the most powerful skill - to regulate your nervous system](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-69-3-jan-2023/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Start 2023 by learning to regulate your nervous system Our nervous system is what runs our
- [Leadership Journeys [50] - Karl Feilder- "Just because I have a big title doesn't mean that I'm any better than others"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-50-karl-feilder-just-because-i-have-a-big-title-doesnt-mean-that-im-any-better-than-others/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Karl Feilder. Karl is a serial entrepreneur and currently the founder of Neutral Fuel Holdings based in Dubai. He is a british national living in Dubai since 2009, and has built and sold 6 co
- [The Benefits of Silence for a productive and meaningful life](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/benefits-silence-noise-harmful/) - Research has proven that silence has some amazing health benefits. But are you getting any peace and quiet at all? Try these easy ways to add some shhh to your day. 
- [Leadership Journeys [49] - Gernot Schwendtner - ''Fear is natural & makes you aware of risks but is one of the worst counsellor''](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-49-gernot-schwendtner-fear-is-natural-makes-you-aware-of-risks-but-is-one-of-the-worst-counsellor/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Gernot Schwendtner. Gernot is the co-founder and CEO of weGrow, which is helping scaleups unlock international markets and grow their strategy, brand, team, and business revenues.
- [Can't Stay Silent [02] - Our Pain Unites Us](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/cant-stay-silent-02-our-pain-unites-us/) - In this episode of the Can’t Stay Silent series, I talk about how our pain and suffering unite us. This series is about finding the courage to speak our truth and live authentically. For most of my life, I have kept my voice buried beneath layers of fe
- [Can't Stay Silent [01] - Fall or Flight?](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/cant-stay-silent-01-fall-or-flight/) - In this episode of the Can’t Stay Silent series, I talk about being at our edge and two choices we all have - Fall or Flight. This series is about finding the courage to speak our truth and live authentically. For most of my life, I have kept my voice
- [Issue #68, 20 Dec 2022 - How to face and deal with rising uncertainty?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-68-20-dec-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, How to face and deal with rising uncertainty? I often get asked by the CEOs I
- [Leadership Journeys [48] - Simon Godfrey - ''It is important to respect other people's opinions, even if they are opposing our own''](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-48-simon-godfrey-it-is-important-to-respect-other-peoples-opinions-even-if-they-are-opposing-our-own/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Simon Godfrey. Simon works at the intersection of technology and government relationships. He is improving relationships between the public and private sectors.
- [Leadership Journeys [47] - Andrea Fernandez - "When there is no focus and it is hard, It's actually not a bad idea to slow down and take a break"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-47-andrea-fernandez-when-there-is-no-focus-and-it-is-hard-its-actually-not-a-bad-idea-to-slow-down-and-take-a-break/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Andrea Fernandez. Andrea is the co-founder and CEO at Vitamin, which is the app for strong financial future for all women. She is an MBA from Harvard and previously worked at Allianz Global,
- [Leadership Journeys [46] - Paulina Tenner - "I have my own agenda but I'm also surrendered to the wisdom of the process of life"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-46-paulina-tenner-i-have-my-own-agenda-but-im-also-surrendered-to-the-wisdom-of-the-process-of-life/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Paulina Tenner. Paulina is a serial entrepreneur, seed investor, keynote speaker, and author of “Laid Bare: what the business leader learnt from the stripper”.
- [Leadership Journeys [45] - Faisal Hoque - "Life is somewhere in between letting it happen and making it happen."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-45-faisal-hoque-life-is-somewhere-in-between-letting-it-happen-and-making-it-happen/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Faisal Hoque. Faisal is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and author of two best-selling books. He is 3 times winning Founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Deloitte Technology Fast
- [Leadership Journeys [44] - Colleen Nagle - "Holding yourself accountable is half the battle in success"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-44-colleen-nagle-holding-yourself-accountable-is-half-the-battle-in-success/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Colleen Nagle. Colleen Nagle is the founding CEO of Muse Platforms which is celebrating its 7th year in business and creating inspiration and impact - one moment at a time.
- [Issue #67, 6 Dec 2022 - The trap of always chasing "more" & the power of "enough"](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-67-6-dec-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, The trap of always chasing "more" & the power of "enough" Chasing for more can be
- [Leadership Journeys [43] - Radmila Blazheska - "Leadership is the combination of determination and openness to listen to others."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-43-radmila-blazheska-leadership-is-the-combination-of-determination-and-openness-to-listen-to-others/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Radmila Blazheska. Radmila is the CMO at Security HQ. She has over 20 years of experience leading marketing and sales teams, and is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences.
- [Leadership Journeys [42] - David Jayatillake - "As a Leader, If you're not involved with your team, you will be isolated."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-42-david-jayatillake-as-a-leader-if-youre-not-involved-with-your-team-you-will-be-isolated/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview David Jayatillake. David is the Head of Data at Metaplane.dev and a data leader in credit, payments, pricing, e-commerce, and revenue management.
- [Leadership Journeys [41] - Jami Kiran - "Having clarity as a leader helps us understand who we are while making choices."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-41-jami-kiran-having-clarity-as-a-leader-helps-us-understand-who-we-are-while-making-choices/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Jami Kiran. Jami is an CTO at Atos, and in his own words, a husband, father, and a marathon runner.
- [Leadership Journeys [40] - Kevin O'Loughlin - "Possessions and things don't amend happiness, but people around us do"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-40-kevin-oloughlin-possessions-and-things-dont-amend-happiness-but-people-around-us-do/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Kevin O'Loughlin. Kevin is the founder and CEO at Nostra Technologies Ltd based in Ireland. In the interview, Kevin shares his journey to leadership and business, and also his passion for tec
- [Issue #66, 22 Nov 2022](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-66-22-nov-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Do you prioritise being liked more than growing those around you? Your primary task as a
- [Leadership Journeys [39] - Nermeen Ghoniem - "I cannot dictate how people feel about me, but I can dictate how I react to it."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-39-nermeen-ghoniem-i-cannot-dictate-how-people-feel-about-me-but-i-can-dictate-how-i-react-to-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Nermeen Ghoniem. Nermeen is the co-founder of With Purpose, which is enabling the next-generation of women entrepreneurs in the Nordics. She is also a WEF Global Shaper and a product owner at
- [Leadership Journeys [38] - Ennio R. Neumann Senese - "I recommend people who work with me to do a couple of days retreat in complete silence"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-38-ennio-neumann-i-recommend-people-who-work-with-me-to-do-a-couple-of-days-retreat-in-complete-silence/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Ennio Neumann. Ennio is the group COO of the UMS Group and is based in the Netherlands. He is a passionate promoter of global sustainability, human rights, and social meritocracy. He is a str
- [Leadership Journeys [37] - Natalie Kaminski- ''You can accomplish a lot more by being an empathetic leader rather than being a demanding manager."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-37-natalie-kaminski-you-can-accomplish-a-lot-more-by-being-an-empathetic-leader-rather-than-being-a-demanding-manager/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Natalie Kaminski. Natalie is the co-founder and CEO of JetRockets. She has been in the technology industry for over 20 years, and has grown her startup into a team of over 70 individuals now.
- [Issue #65, 8 Nov 2022 – Do you talk yourself out of your own dreams?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-65-8-nov-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Do you talk yourself out of your own dreams? You can have and go for any dream
- [Leadership Journeys [35] - Shahram Maralani- "As a leader you need to be a good simulator of the situations your people are in."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-35-shahram-maralani-as-a-leader-you-need-to-be-a-good-simulator-of-the-situations-your-people-are-in/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Shahram Maralani. Shahram is the Chief Digital Officer at Nemko and a member of the global leadership team. In addition, he is also a business mentor and an author of a book.
- [Leadership Journeys [36] - Tauseef Ahmad - "Capital deprived? Yes, we are. Are we worried? No, we are not"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-36-tauseef-ahmad-capital-deprived-yes-we-are-are-we-worried-no-we-are-not/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Tauseef Ahmad. Tauseef is the founder and CEO of Sprint Medical. He is building a digital health ecosystem and is on a mission to make healthcare more patient-centric using technology.
- [Leadership Journeys [34] - Vinod Kumar- "An entrepreneur needs to be comfortable with ambiguity and things going wrong"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-34-vinod-kumar-an-entrepreneur-needs-to-be-comfortable-with-ambiguity-and-things-going-wrong/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Vinod Kumar Vinod is the co-owner of Kushala Sip Coffee House and has a background in e-commerce and data analytics.
- [Leadership Journeys [33] - Raymond Aaron- "It's wonderful to have goals and intentions because that's the fuel of the soul."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-33-raymond-aaron-its-wonderful-to-have-goals-and-intentions-because-thats-the-fuel-of-the-soul/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Raymond Aaron Raymond is a NY times best selling author and a success and investment coach. He has written more than 100 books and has committed his life to dramatically change people’s lives
- [Issue #64, 25 Oct 2022 – 5 Reminders for You - for when you forget](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-64-25-oct-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, 5 Reminders for You - for when you forget For a couple of years now, I have
- [Leadership Journeys [32] - Silvia Hecher- "Get a coach way before there are conflicts/struggles or things are falling apart."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-32-silvia-hecher-get-a-coach-way-before-there-are-conflicts-struggles-or-things-are-falling-apart/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Silvia Hecher. Silvia is the co-founder and CPO of Levy, which is working to make sure everyone has a chance of fertility through precision fertility diagnostics.
- [Leadership Journeys [31] - Chris Federspiel - "This is about the journey and not about achieving the thing at the end"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-31-chris-federspiel-this-is-about-the-journey-and-not-about-achieving-the-thing-at-the-end/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Chris Federspiel. Chris is the founder and CEO of Blackthron.io. He is obsessed with life’s UX and gets annoyed by squeaky doors. He lives to make things better.
- [Issue #63, 11 Oct 2022 – Doing nothing could be the best thing you do](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-63-11-oct-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Doing nothing is not FAILURE. It could be the best thing for you. Do you feel the
- [Leadership Journeys [30] - Brian Curtis - "When people become more and more separated and the less time we spend around one another, our relationships suffer"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-30-brian-curtis-when-people-become-more-and-more-separated-and-the-less-time-we-spend-around-one-another-our-relationships-suffer/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Brian Curtis. Brian Curtis is the founder & CEO of decentralised systems. After working in the electrical industry for 25 years, he has experienced a variety of breakdowns within various work
- [Leadership Journeys [29] - Yasmina Kazitani - "As a leader, do not fear being wrong or not knowing everything"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-29-yasmina-kazitani-as-a-leader-do-not-fear-being-wrong-or-not-knowing-everything/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Yasmina Kazitani Yasmina Kazitani is the CMO at Interverse #AI, which is the no-code platform to populate your Metaverse with event hosts, shop assistants, tour guides and many more intellige
- [Leadership Journeys [27] - Anshul Kamath - "The privilege of a lifetime is to discover who you truly are"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-27-anshul-kamath-the-privilege-of-a-lifetime-is-to-discover-who-you-truly-are/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Anshul Kamath. Anshul Kamath is the Founder and CEO of Evolve. He is building the future of mental health and solving the mental health challenge the world faces.
- [Leadership Journeys [28] - Gilad Regev - "Fear can be my friend, I'm not trying to control my fear or ego. I look at them and get the information from them but I'm not trying to suppress them."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-28-gilad-regev-fear-can-be-my-friend-im-not-trying-to-control-my-fear-or-ego-i-look-at-them-and-get-the-information-from-them-but-im-not-trying-to-suppress-them/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Gilad Regev Gilad is the Founder & CEO of Kora Sustainability. Kora focuses on empowering people for taking climate action by measuring, rewarding, and Incentivising individuals and organizat
- [Issue #62, 27 Sep 2022 – He wanted to speed up. He didn’t realise slowing down was the key.](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-62-27-sep-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, He wanted to speed up. He didn’t realise slowing down was the key. When Raghu started the
- [Blueprint for Revolution by Srdja Popovic - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/blueprint-for-revolution-srdja-popovic-summary/) - Stirring up A Revolution Non-violently Revolutions, throughout history have been the catalysts for change. Every time the world has seen oppression, tyranny, or even unfair rules – social, political or dictatorial – people have come together, started a social movement and fought for real change. While revolutions have been bloody, devastating and inhumane, there are
- [Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/dont-make-me-think-steve-krug-summary/) - The Basics Of Website Designing In the age of the Internet, delivering a great customer experience online is of prime importance. Without a well-designed website, achieving a good customer experience is impossible. If one perceives the online world as an unfamiliar department store, without a clear and concise map to guide one through the store,
- [Do The Work by Steven Pressfield - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/do-the-work-steven-pressfield-summary/) - Overcoming Inner Resistances People find themselves stuck in a rut, unable to realise ideas into a finished product, or even dreams into a reality, more often than they like. When the flow of creativity or ideas, feels jammed, it is very difficult to get out of it. Many feel like they are unable to accomplish
- [Leadership Journeys [26] - Laimonas Noreika -  "If you want to outshine in this world, be yourself"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-26-laimonas-noreika-if-you-want-to-outshine-in-this-world-be-yourself/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Laimonas Noreika. Laimonas is the Founder of HeavyFinance and a fintech entrepreneur. He is on the mission to scale a borderless marketplace where farmers meet investors, using heavy machiner
- [Great Mental Models by Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/great-mental-models-shane-parrish-rhiannon-beaubien/) - Decision-Making With Mental Models Any work that needs to be done requires the use of certain tools. For example, to write, one needs a pen, to fix a broken cup, one can use superglue, etc. Similarly, for decision-making, one needs to be equipped with the right tools. These tools are mental devices that one can
- [Dream Teams by Shane Snow - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/dream-teams-shane-snow-summary/) - The Essence Of Great Teams No matter what field of work, or which role in which company, everyone needs to work in teams at some point or another. Every company, club or even theatre group vies for a dream team. After all, there’s much to be appreciated in having a strong team of individuals. Everyone
- [The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-body-is-not-an-apology-sonya-renee-taylor-summary/) - Eradicating Body-Shaming with Radical Self-Love The world today is obsessed with looks. Media, in every form, exacerbates the importance of the “perfect look”. Definitions of size, shape, colour, hair, etc. have been blown out of proportion. Moreover, the compulsion to fit within others' ideas of perfection has made body-shaming and self-hatred more common, leading to
- [Inner Engineering (2016) by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/inner-engineering-sadhguru-review/) - The Journey Towards Fulfilment The Western ways of living have made many realise the necessity of finding an inner steadying anchor. Due to the fast-paced lives, people lead today, many have turned to yoga to find happiness and inner peace, which are often lost in the race for success. Inner Engineering (2016) by Sadhguru Jaggi
- [Loonshots by Safi Bahcall - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/loonshots-safi-bahcall-review/) - Loonshots – The Craziest ideas that Work Safi Bahcall’s Loonshots (2019) tackles a subject that has been at the crux of human progress for the past century – innovation. Right from today’s start-ups, to the mammoth organization of the 1990s, the US military, the numerous inventors of the 20th century, down to military planners of
- [How Women Rise (2018) by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/how-women-rise-sally-helgesen-summary/) - Women have made tremendous progress, especially career-wise. Where once women world-over were considered the inferior gender, many women have made their mark in the corporate world. However, despite many successes, women still face numerous challenges. They are often held to different standards, while men in the same positions are rewarded for being assertive and taking
- [Ultralearning (2019) by Scott H Young - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/ultralearning-scott-h-young-summary/) - The Mastery Of Learning A self-motivated, aggressive approach toward learning enables one to efficiently and quickly, master difficult skills. Such learning is called ultralearning. Ordinary people who are able to master skills at extraordinary speed are ultralearners. While their achievements and feats seem incomprehensible and intimidating at first, the strategies and techniques that enable these
- [Leadership Journeys [25] - Henny Hoekstra-  "Life is too short to make decisions that you don't want"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-25-henny-hoekstra-life-is-too-short-to-make-decisions-that-you-dont-want/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Henny Hoekstra. Henny is the Marketing & Sales Manager @ Pluvo. She calls growth her driving force, both personally and professionally. She keeps investing in herself to learn new skills and
- [Issue #61, 13 Sep 2022 - The only two things you need to DO WELL as a leader](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-61-13-sep-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, The only two things you need to DO WELL as a leader There are only two things
- [Humble Inquiries [10] - Focus for leaders and teams](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-10-focus-for-leaders-and-teams/) - A humble inquiry into focus for leaders and teams. How to stay focused and get quality work done in the age of distraction? How to train your mind to get into a state of flow without getting interrupted every now and then? Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback o
- [Humble Inquiries [09] - How to prioritise and balance the long and short-term?](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-09-how-to-prioritise-and-balance-the-long-and-short-term/) - A humble inquiry into how to prioritise the long-term and short-term as a leader. How to find the critical balance in business as leaders - where we are responsible for short-term metrics - and yet also for the long-term growth and sustainability of our b
- [Issue #60, 30 Aug 2022 - For the sake of what?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-60-30-aug-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, For the sake of what? In the last few weeks, I have helped two leaders in a
- [Humble Inquiries [08] - How to keep yourself motivated?](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-08-how-to-keep-yourself-motivated/) - A humble inquiry into how to keep yourself motivated as a leader - especially in the fast-changing and unpredictable times we live in. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast.
- [Leadership Journeys [24] - Arturs Burnins - "I feel comfortable doing any work which is good for the company"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-24-arturs-burnins-i-feel-comfortable-doing-any-work-which-is-good-for-the-company/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Arturs Burnins. Arturs is the CEO and founder at ATOM Mobility, which helps companies and entrepreneurs to launch their own e-vehicle sharing and mobility platforms in 20 days.
- [Leadership Journeys [23] - Bhav Patel - "We're so focused on the gravestone that we forget the graveyard"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-23-bhav-patel-were-so-focused-on-the-gravestone-that-we-forget-the-graveyard/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Bhav Patel. Bhav is the head of Product Analytics at Hopin and is skilled in analytics, marketing, conversion optimisation and leadership. He is also a founder of CRAP talks which are a place
- [Leadership Journeys [22] - Bart Snijders - "Having fun and meaningful work is way more important than high salary"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-22-bart-snijders-having-fun-and-meaningful-work-is-way-more-important-than-high-salary/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Bart Snijders. Bart is the founder of Sprints and Sneakers who have developed their own data-driven growth model to deliver extraordinary results. He is also a startup mentor at Startup Weeke
- [Leadership Journeys [21] - Sandeep Sharma - "When the oxygen is less, the lighter you are, the better you walk"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-21-sandeep-sharma-when-the-oxygen-is-less-the-lighter-you-are-the-better-you-walk/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Sandeep Sharma. Sandeep is an SVP and Managing Director at RealPage India. He is a seasoned leader and has over 23 years of management experience - in technology operations, new initiative ma
- [Issue #59, 16 Aug 2022 - No one is coming... to save you](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-59-16-aug-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, No one is coming... to save you “I was hoping coaching would solve my problems”, one of
- [Issue #58, 2 Aug 2022 - Can you CARE so much that you do not care?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-58-2-aug-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Can you CARE so much that you do not care? As a leader, what you CARE about
- [Leadership Journeys [20] - Thomas Vles - "I realized I was living a life that I thought I wanted, but not the life I really wanted."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-20-thomas-vles-i-realized-i-was-living-a-life-that-i-thought-i-wanted-but-not-the-life-i-really-wanted/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Thomas Vles. Thomas is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO at Tellow. He is a true, all-around entrepreneur. His purpose is creating companies, opportunities, and products that improve the ever
- [Leadership Journeys [19] - Prakash Palani - "My leadership style is, people comes first, everything else follows."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-19-prakash-palani-my-leadership-style-is-people-comes-first-everything-else-follows/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Prakash Palani. Prakash is the founder and CTO at Basis Cloud Solutions. He is on a mission to migrate SAP workloads to the public cloud in a quicker and more efficient way.
- [Issue #57, 19 July 2022 - I want __ or I wish __ is NOT leadership. Find out what is](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-57-19-july-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, I want _ or I wish _ is NOT leadership. Find out what is Leadership is choosing
- [Leadership Journeys [18] - Théodore Rozencwajg - "Giving freedom comes with the responsibility of letting people make their mistakes."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-18-theodore-rozencwajg-giving-freedom-comes-with-the-responsibility-of-letting-people-make-their-mistakes/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Théodore Rozencwajg. Théodore is the Co-Founder & CEO at D2X Group - the pan-European digital derivatives exchange. Prior to D2X, Theodore was trading Equity Derivatives. He is an alumni of L
- [Humble Inquiries [07] - Teams 2 - How to create high-performing and value-producing teams?](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-07-teams-2-how-to-create-high-performing-and-value-producing-teams/) - A humble inquiry into how to get a team to produce results that matter - high-performance and creating value - which might not be the same thing. You might have a team of superstars, but that doesn't make your team a superstar team. Co-hosted with Leslie
- [Issue #56, 5 July 2022 - The perks of vulnerability](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-56-5-july-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, The Perks of Vulnerability Most of us are afraid of opening up and admitting our faults. We
- [Humble Inquiries [06] - Teams 1 - What makes a team a team?](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-06-teams-1-what-makes-a-team-a-team/) - A humble inquiry into the foundations of what makes a group of people a team. You might have a team of superstars, but that doesn't make your team a superstar team. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast
- [Humble Inquiries [05] - Mastering Overwhelm](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-05-mastering-overwhelm/) - A humble inquiry into mastering overwhelm - which is a feeling of having too much to do and too little time. Overwhelm would be one word which could summarise our existence these days - especially at the workplace. Humbly inquire with myself and Leslie Wi
- [Issue #55, 21 June 2022 - Do You Dream During The Day?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-55-21-june-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Do You Dream During The Day? I want to start with this quote by TE Lawrence -
- [Leadership Journeys [17] - Lars Maat - "Everybody in my company has an unlimited study budget"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-17-lars-maat-everybody-in-my-company-has-an-unlimited-study-budget/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Lars Maat. Lars Maat is passionate about online marketing and helps companies acquire more business/revenue from the internet. He is the owner of the company Maatwerk Online.
- [Leadership Journeys [16] - Eddie Rice - "There's no straight line to success"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-16-eddie-rice-theres-no-straight-line-to-success/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Eddie Rice. Eddie Rice is an entrepreneurial marketing communications director and speechwriter. He is the author of Toast: Short Speeches Big Impact, which is his first book. He is also a tr
- [Issue #54, 7 June 2022 - Remind People Who They Are Instead of Just Giving Feedback](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-54-7-june-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Remind people who they are instead of just giving feedback A popular quote by Thomas Leonard goes
- [Leadership Journeys [15] - Gastón Käufer Barbé - "I am always paying attention and always learning."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-15-gaston-kaufer-barbe-i-am-always-paying-attention-and-always-learning/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Gastón Käufer Barbé. In the interview, Gastón shares about growing up in a family of entrepreneurs in Argentina, and how that led him to start his own company - but in the Netherlands. He tal
- [Leadership Journeys [14] - Marleen Evertsz - "You can trust your guts and follow it. And it will be okay. "](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-14-marleen-evertsz-you-can-trust-your-guts-and-follow-it-and-it-will-be-okay/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Marleen Evertsz. Marleen Evertsz has a proven track record in leading innovative fintech companies. She is the co-founder and CEO of Nxchange since 2015 and GoldRepublic since 2010.
- [Issue #53, 24 May 2022 - How to listen and lead people on video calls?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-53-24-may-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, How to listen (and lead) people on video calls? Most of us are working remotely or hybrid
- [Humble Inquiries [04] - Coaching is a Leadership Skill](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-04-coaching-is-a-leadership-skill/) - A humble inquiry into coaching as a leadership skill - and a very timely one for leaders as we find ourselves in new ways of working. Seeing coaching as a conversational skill with people. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast
- [Humble Inquiries [03] - Mental Health and Burnout](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-03-mental-health-and-burnout/) - A humble inquiry into mental health and burnout - a huge challenge for leaders and professionals in the era of Covid-19, sudden changes, and new ways of working. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast
- [Issue #52, 10 May 2022 - Why do we love sports (and sportspeople)?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-52-10-may-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Why do we love sports (and sportspeople)? We all have our favourite sport that we enjoy watching.
- [Humble Inquiries [02] - Hiring & Retaining People](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-02-hiring-retaining-people/) - A humble inquiry into hiring, engaging and retaining people - a huge challenge for leaders in the era of the great resignation and talent shortages. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast
- [Issue #51, 26 Apr 2022 - Can self-gratitude help you become a better leader?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-51-26-apr-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, We all know the power of gratitude. But do you know the power of thanking yourself? When
- [Humble Inquiries [01] - Change, Pressure, and Uncertainty](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-01-change-pressure-and-uncertainty/) - A humble inquiry into all the change, pressure, and uncertainty - a reality of the fast-changing and dynamic world we found ourselves in. Co-hosted with Leslie Wireback on the Choosing Leadership podcast
- [Issue #50, 12 Apr 2022 - Not Knowing is OK! Actually, it is great!!!](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-50-12-apr-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, You do not need to see the whole way. And It is OK!! In 2007, I started
- [Humble Inquiries [00] - Intro Episode](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/humble-inquiries-00-intro-episode/) - An introduction to a new series called Humble Inquiries I will be co-hosting with Leslie Wireback - on the Choosing Leadership podcast. We asked the leaders we work with and know their biggest leadership challenges, and this series is a humble inquiry
- [How to Communicate When the Going Gets Tough, and Things Get Messy?](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/how-to-communicate-in-crisis-tough-times-things-get-messy/) - The world is unpredictable and full of chaos and change. Many things can cause worry and tension in an organization. Mergers & acquisitions, leadership wrangles, controversies, and pandemics such as Covid-19 are just some of the many things that can cause a crisis within the organization. The true test of leadership occurs when the going
- [How to Expand the Capacity of Your People and Enable Them to Do More Than They Think They Are Capable of?](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/how-to-expand-the-capacity-of-your-people/) - People are often capable of far more than we realize. It is so easy to judge, doubt, and belittle people that honest belief in someone's abilities can be refreshing and empowering. By seeing them as superheroes and showing that belief with your actions and words, you will help them become superheroes going after meaningful and ambitious goals.
- [Leadership Journeys [13] - John Featherby - "What I'm doing with my time is why I'm here!"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-13-john-featherby-what-im-doing-with-my-time-is-why-im-here/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview John Featherby. John Featherby is the founder of Shoremount, an award winning consulting firm which helps organisations be more human, purposeful and adaptable for the challenges of the 21st
- [Issue #48.5, 22 Mar 2022 - “With very little, you can do so much”](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-48-5-22-mar-2022/) - Dear reader, click here to view this leadership update on your browser. “With very little, you can do so much” – Catherine Nakalembe ​Dr. Catherine is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland and the NASA Harvest Africa Program Director. She was recently honored with the Highest Civilian Award of Uganda by President Yoweri Museveni for
- [Leadership Journeys [12] - Roei Samuel - "You should never get too high when you win and never get too low when you lose"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-12-roei-samuel-you-should-never-get-too-high-when-you-win-and-never-get-too-low-when-you-lose/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Roei Samuel. Roei Samuel is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He is currently the CEO & Founder of Connectd and was previously the CEO & Founder of RealSport. He regularly invests in
- [Issue #49, 29 Mar 2022 - Do you have a best friend at work?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-49-29-mar-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Do you have a best friend at work? We normally do not talk about friendship at work.
- [Leadership Journeys [11] - Catherine Nakalembe - "With very little, you can do so much"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-11-catherine-nakalembe-with-very-little-you-can-do-so-much/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Catherine Nakalembe. Dr. Catherine is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland and the NASA Harvest Africa Program Director. She was recently honored with the Highest Civ
- [Issue #48, 15 Mar 2022 - Identifying the Putin and Zelensky within us](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-48-15-mar-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Identifying the Putin and Zelensky within us I am sure you are also saddened by the recent
- [Issue #47.5, 8 Mar 2022 - "It is actually the stories that change people, not facts."](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-47-5-8-mar-2022/) - Dear reader, click here to view this leadership update on your browser. “You can present all the facts, but it’s actually the stories that change people” - Moky Makura Moky Makura is the executive director of Africa No Filter which is working to shift the narrative about African people and Africa as a continent. She
- [Leadership Journeys [10] - Moky Makura - "You can present all the facts, but it's actually the stories that change people"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-10-moky-makura-you-can-present-all-the-facts-but-its-actually-the-stories-that-change-people/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Moky Makura. Moky Makura is the executive director of Africa No Filter which is working to shift the narrative about African people and Africa as a continent. She has also worked with the Bil
- [Issue #47, 1 Mar 2022 - Who is your climbing buddy?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-47-1-mar-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Who is your climbing buddy? Leadership is like climbing a mountain with no top. And if you
- [Issue #46.5, 22 Feb 2022 - "Put yourself into the shoes of those you want to inspire"](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-46-5-22-feb-2022/) - Dear reader, click here to view this leadership update on your browser. “So many people appear confident, but there’s always something going on.” - Nina Rauch Nina Rauch founded the social initiative Pink Week for breast cancer awareness in 2013 at only the age of 16. Her campaign has since raised over $500,000 (including $48,000
- [Leadership Journeys [09] - Christian Guttmann - "It is important to put yourself into the shoes of those that you want to inspire"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-09-christian-guttmann-it-is-important-to-put-yourself-into-the-shoes-of-those-that-you-want-to-inspire/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Christian Guttmann. Christian is a leader in science, technology and business; because of which he was named a Top 100 AI global leader recently. He has been a startup founder, professor, Vic
- [Issue #46, 15 Feb 2022 – Who are you?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-46-15-feb-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Who are you? This is a simple question that can be scary and liberating at the same
- [Leadership Journeys [08] - Nina Rauch - "So many people appear confident, but there's always something going on."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-08-nina-rauch-so-many-people-appear-confident-but-theres-always-something-going-on/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Nina Rauch Nina founded the social initiative Pink Week for breast cancer awareness in 2013 at only the age of 16. Her campaign has since raised over $500,000 (including $48,000 in under an h
- [The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts - 5 Lessons](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-wisdom-of-insecurity-alan-watts/) - The Wisdom of Insecurity penned by Alan Watts in 1951 brings forth the irony of modern life – that the pursuit of material happiness only leads to anxiety. Human beings are forgetting the purpose and the true pleasure of living in the present by dwelling in the mistakes of the past and the uncertainty of
- [Maps of Meaning by Jordan B Peterson - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/maps-of-meaning-jordan-b-peterson/) - Meaningful Living Through Myths Legends, myths, and stories have been part of our lives since the time we were born, and part of civilization since ancient times. These myths and legends were intrinsic to communicating, teaching, and imbibing various lessons of culture, morality and lend meaning to the lives of the people in a community
- [Algorithms To Live By - Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/algorithms-to-live-by-brian-christian-tom-griffiths-summary/) - Enhancing the Quality of Life with Algorithms The world functions on algorithms. Right from the computer and the smartphone in our hands, to the decisions we make, and while even finding a life partner, we use the power of algorithms to make like simpler, easier and much, much better. Algorithms To Live By (2016) by
- [7 Essential Work Skills For The Future - The 2020s And 2030s](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/essential-work-skills-future-2020s/) - Do you remember a time when you couldn’t ‘Google’ something? Or had to rely on a piece of paper to find your way to a location? Or when ‘social networking’ just meant meeting up with people in real life? Our world is changing fast, with new technologies and ways of doing business. So much has
- [Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/six-thinking-hats-edward-de-bono/) - We can’t stop thinking, can we? Therefore, thinking is a natural, on-going, uncontrollable process, isn’t it? But is it really? Can one not train the brain to think in a better manner, think only of particular things, and take active steps to change the way one is thinking? Therefore, thinking can be classified as a
- [The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-promise-of-a-pencil-adam-braun-summary/) - 10 Lessons To Realising Dreams Pencils Of Promise is a charity organization started by Adam Braun. While the charity was started with only $25, it has expanded with more than 200 schools providing basic education in developing countries across the globe. This is the story of the charity organization that was started with only a
- [The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-one-thing-gary-keller-jay-papasan-summary/) - How To Achieve That Most Important Goal In Life Living a life with purpose, priority and productivity, without other aspects of one's life going out of balance, and performing with focus leads to success. Often, the maxims that one accepts as good practices in life are mere myths that can end up hindering one's progress.
- [The Conscience Economy (2014) by Steven Overman - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-conscience-economy-steven-overman-summary/) - Business In The Conscience Culture Technology has brought the world closer, turning it into a global village. Hyperconnectivity has had implications on all walks of life, more so on the worldwide economy. Businesses need to realign their strategies and principles in order to move along with these changes. The Conscience Economy (2014) by Steven Overman
- [5 Lessons From Simon Sinek's Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/5-lessons-simon-sinek-start-with-why-great-leaders-inspire/) - Simon Sinek, the author of this book is a motivational speaker and someone who looks at the world with great optimism. His Ted-talk is the third most viewed talk. Through this book and interactions with the public, he actively encourages you to think beyond the obvious, to go back to the root cause of starting
- [This Is Marketing by Seth Godin - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/this-is-marketing-seth-godin-summary/) - Effective Marketing In The Internet Age Marketing and advertising have been so closely related to each other. Additionally, for the traditional marketer, advertising is the center of the marketing universe. However, today, there is a clear shift in how both these are viewed, as well as how they work. The world of marketing needs to
- [Growth Hacker Marketing by Ryan Holiday - Book Summary or Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/growth-hacker-marketing-ryan-holiday-summary/) - How To Achieve Rapid Marketing Success Technology and advancement have completely changed the face of marketing today. While marketers are jumping on to the latest bandwagon of new marketing strategies such as big data, social media, and virality, most seem to have forgotten the crux of marketing – that is to expand their customer base
- [Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook  by Gary Vaynerchuk - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/jab-jab-jab-right-hook-gary-vaynerchuk/) - Getting The Right Social Marketing Mix The social media world, within a span of a few years, has already become a crowded place. The numbers and statistics have shown that almost everybody has an online presence. It is a haven for marketers and products to bag valuable customers. How does one then ensure that they
- [Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/losing-my-virginity-richard-branson-summary/) - Reaching For The Skies What do you get when you combine razor-sharp business acumen, a penchant for adventure and fearless risk-taking? You get Richard Branson! One of the world’s most imaginative, determined, self-made businessmen who have touched the skies of success. His endeavours to take on challenges and make the most out of failures, make
- [The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-fifth-discipline-peter-senge-summary/) - The 5 Disciplines For A Learning Organization A majority of the working class get stumped when asked, ‘When was the last time you felt passionate about work?’ It’s sad to see that most trudge through work daily, to simply get through the day, the week, the month, the year. Without realizing it, many wait for
- [The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-master-algorithm-pedro-domingos-summary/) - Walking Into The Future With Algorithms The human brain is perhaps the most fascinating and wondrous machine there is. Its capacity to learn from its surroundings is unparalleled. That said, the machines conceived by the human brain and built by man are constantly evolving and getting more sophisticated than ever. These machines work on algorithms.
- [Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/blitzscaling-reid-hoffman-chris-yeh-summary/) - Upscaling With Blitzscaling Somewhere during the latter half of the 1990s, the world of business saw a number of scrappy start-ups suddenly skyrocketing and ballooning into the big, world-conquering giants they are today. Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and about 150 more tech companies of the Silicon Valley, today dominate the world economy. Adding to
- [Company Of One by Paul Jarvis - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/company-of-one-paul-jarvis-summary/) - Who doesn’t want to live the BIG dream? The Amazons, Apples, and Microsofts of the world are truly shining beacons that beckon every entrepreneur and charm them enough to want to pursue BIG successes. At the same time, it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. And it shouldn’t be. While it’s true that reaching out for
- [Issue #45.5, 8 Feb 2022 - “You do not have to be the cleverest person in the room”](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-45-5-8-feb-2022/) - Dear reader, click here to view this leadership update on your browser. “You do not have to be the cleverest person in the room” - Jason Rees Jason Rees is a customer-focused technology solutions leader with over 25 years of experience in architecting, delivering, supporting and leading technology projects for clients and customers. He is
- [Leadership Journeys [07] - Jason Rees - "You do not have to be the cleverest person in the room"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-07-jason-rees-you-do-not-have-to-be-the-cleverest-person-in-the-room/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Jason Rees. Jason, in his own words, is a customer focussed tech solutions leader. He has over 25 years of experience building teams to design and deliver solutions to complex problems. What
- [Kindred Motes - "I’ve had to work on reining in my natural instinct to avoid burning out!"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/kindred-motes/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey – how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview is with Kindred Motes.
- [Issue #45, 1 Feb 2022 – How to do a 3-level awareness check-in for wellbeing and performance?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-45-1-feb-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, How to do a 3 level awareness check-in for optimal performance and wellbeing? We casually ask each
- [Issue #44.5, 25 Jan 2022 - The importance of self-awareness for your leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-44-5-25-jan-2022/) - Dear reader, click here to view this leadership update on your browser. "We can't be of service to the world without truly knowing ourselves" - Yarrow Kraner Yarrow Kraner is the Founder of HATCH and H360.ai, is an Aspen Institute Fellow, RSA Fellow, a member of Catalyst 2030, and named 2015 top 100 creatives in
- [Leadership Journeys [06] - Bojana Duovski - "Success to me is being the person you want to be and, to look in the mirror and just be good with it."](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-06-bojana-duovski-success-to-me-is-being-the-person-you-want-to-be-and-to-look-in-the-mirror-and-just-be-good-with-it/) - This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Bojana Duovski. Bojana is a serial entrepreneur who leads by questioning the status quo, reading between the lines and listening to what isn’t said. She believes anything is possible and is
- [Half The Sky by Nicholas D Kristof - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/half-the-sky-by-nicholas-d-kristof-book-summary-review/) - Uplifting The Better Half Gender equality, the world over is a serious concern that needs radical amends. Women all over the world have been subject to crimes such as human trafficking, sexual and domestic violence, and slavery. The roots of these evils are sown deep into a misogynistic, worldwide culture. Half The Sky by Nicholas
- [Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Peter D. Kaufman - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/poor-charlies-almanack-by-peter-d-kaufman-book-review-summary/) - Charlie Munger And What Makes A Good Investor A devoted philanthropist, a dedicated and highly disciplined investor, and a down-to-earth reclusive billionaire are possibly the most uncommon adjectives put together to describe one of the world’s billionaires – especially in today’s flashy ‘Insta-era’. Charles Munger, the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway is one of the
- [Leadership Journeys [05] - Yarrow Kraner - "We can't be of service to the world without truly knowing ourselves"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-05-yarrow-kraner-we-cant-be-of-service-to-the-world-without-truly-knowing-ourselves/) - Welcome to the Choosing Leadership podcast with Sumit Gupta. This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Yarrow Kraner. Yarrow was named in 2015 as one of the top 100 creatives in the U.S. He has directed projects with people like Rich
- [Issue #44, 18 Jan 2022 – Create (or change) your definition of Hard Work and Success](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-44-18-jan-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Create (or change) your definition of "hard work" and "success" What is your definition of "hard work"?
- [Issue #43.5, 11 Jan 2022 - The power of colouring outside the lines, and the neuroscience behind emotions](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-43-5-11-jan-2022/) - Dear reader, click here to view this e-mail on your browser. Stuart Williams on the Choosing Leadership Podcast This week I interviewed Stuart Williams, the creator of Impact Economics on the "Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta" podcast which I launched just at the end of 2021. This is what he has to say about colouring
- [Leadership Journeys [04] - Stuart Williams - "My mother taught me to color outside the lines"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-04-stuart-williams-my-mother-taught-me-to-color-outside-the-lines/) - Welcome to the Choosing Leadership podcast with Sumit Gupta. This is the Leadership Journey series, and today I interview Stuart Williams. Stuart is the creator of Impact Economics, which is now being scaled across the world. He is a global leader in i
- [Issue #43, 4 Jan 2022 – Are you waiting for motivation or confidence?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-43-4-jan-2022/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Do not wait for motivation and confidence. Action produces momentum. Not the other way round. Once you
- [Issue #42.5, 28 Dec 2021 - Choosing Leadership & the best of 2021](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-42-5-28-dec-2021/) - Dear reader, Launching the Choosing Leadership Podcast For the last few months, I have been interviewing leaders and sharing their leadership journeys in a mini-newsletter in the gap week between two regular newsletters. You can also read this mini-issue online. As of last week, I have also launched a podcast titled "Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta" and
- [Leadership Journeys [03] - Vicky Kennedy - "I learned to be my own advocate and take risks"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-03-vicky-kennedy-i-learned-to-be-my-own-advocate-and-take-risks/) - This is the Leadership Journey series. I am interviewing leaders with an interesting story to learn how they got where they are today. Today I am interviewing Vicky Kennedy. Vicky is the Chief Strategy Officer for Intellum, and, in her own words, has b
- [Leadership Journeys [02] - Kate Daniels - "I want to live in a world where all companies are B corporations"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-02-kate-daniels-i-want-to-live-in-a-world-where-all-companies-are-b-corporations/) - This is the Leadership Journey series. I am interviewing leaders with an interesting story to learn how they got where they are today. Today I am interviewing Kate Daniels Kate works to merge the worlds of economic growth and human development. She wor
- [Leadership Journeys [01] - Ramon Llamas - "It is not a zero-sum game"](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/leadership-journeys-01-ramon-llamas-it-is-not-a-zero-sum-game/) - This is the Leadership Journey series. I am interviewing leaders with an interesting story to learn how they got where they are today. Today I am interviewing Ramon Llamas Ramon focuses on building ecosystems to address health disparities, which are de
- [Intro Episode - Why "Choosing Leadership"?](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast-choosing-leadership/intro-episode-why-choosing-leadership/) - Find out why am I doing this, why is it called "Choosing Leadership", and the structure and schedule of upcoming episodes?
- [Issue #42, 21 Dec 2021 – Two Ways To Dissolve Your Problems](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-42-21-dec-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Two Ways To Dissolve Your Problems Many of us have made a living and a
- [Issue #41.5, 14 Dec 2021 - Sumit interviews Mark Horoszowski](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-41-5-14-dec-2021/) - Dear reader, The What For the last two months, I have been interviewing leaders and sharing their leadership journeys in a mini-newsletter. As a subscriber to this (Deploy Yourself) newsletter, you will get the best-curated insights from these interviews in a mini-email like this one. I will send it in the gap week between two
- [Just Listen (2009) by Mark Goulston - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/just-listen-mark-goulston-summary/) - Listening To Communicate Communication lies at the very crux of human social interactions. Whether it is getting a point across among a group of friends, being able to give a successful presentation or having an effective one-on-one conversation with one’s boss, one needs to get the opposite party to listen and understand what is being
- [Brave by Margie Warrell - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/brave-margie-warrell/) - Being Brave Everyday More often than not, people let fear take control and prevent them from achieving their full potential. Letting fear get the better, people often miss out on great opportunities that come by. The fear of the unknown can be terrifying, surely, but giving in to fear could make one miss out on
- [Blueprint (2019) by Nicholas A. Christakis - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/blueprint-nicholas-christakis-summary/) - The Social Suite OF Behaviour Human psychology and social behaviour, much similar to the physical aspects of being human, are evolutionary. Human culture, friendship, relationships and even emotions such as love seem universally similar across cultures. Despite differences in race, gender, nationality or religion, humans are genetically predestined to behave in a particular manner. Professor
- [The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-black-swan-nassim-nicholas-taleb-summary/) - Understanding Black Swan Events Often, humans lack the ability to define or understand randomness and give in to decision-making methods that heavily rely on intuition. The human perception of randomness and intuitions while making predictions and decisions can result in profound consequences individually, and as a society, often at the expense of accuracy. Nassim Nicholas
- [Wired for Story by Lisa Cron - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/wired-for-story-lisa-cron-summary/) - Wired for Story (2012) by Lisa Cron
- [Issue #41, 7 Dec 2021 - Three Ways To Shape Your Future](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-41-7-dec-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Three Ways To Shape Your Future All of us are heading into a "future". The
- [Issue #40.5, 30 Nov 2021 - Sumit interviews Penelope. and Erno Hannink](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-40-5-30-nov-2021/) - Dear reader, The What For the last two months, I have been interviewing leaders and sharing their leadership journeys in a mini-newsletter. As a subscriber to this (Deploy Yourself) newsletter, you will get the best-curated insights from these interviews in a mini-email like this one. I will send it in the gap week between two
- [Mark Horoszowski - "Leadership takes a lot of practice, introspection, and training!"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/mark-horoszowski/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey – how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview is with Mark Horoszowski.
- [Issue #40, 23 Nov 2021 - My Story - How losing my rock led me to become a rock for others?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-40-23-nov-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, My Story - How losing my rock led me to become a rock for others?
- [Penelope. - "I have learnt to not agree to deadlines imposed upon me, rather negotiate and arrive at a mutually agreeable timescale"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/penelope/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey – how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview is with Penelope.
- [Issue #39.5, 16 Nov 2021 - Sumit interviews Jay Richards and Noah Miller](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-39-5-16-nov-2021/) - Dear reader, The What As I shared briefly in last month's newsletter, I will be interviewing leaders and sharing their leadership journeys in a mini-newsletter. As a subscriber to this (Deploy Yourself) newsletter, you will get the best-curated insights from these interviews in a mini-email like this one. I will send it in the gap
- [Erno Hannink - "I understand that I can only control how I respond to things"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/erno-hannink/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey – how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview is with Erno Hannink.
- [Noah Miller - One plays how they practice!](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/noah-miller/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey – how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview is with Noah Miller.
- [Radical Candor by Kim Scott - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/radical-candor-kim-scott-summary/) - Candid Leader A leader is expected to have many virtues. Being candid is possibly one of the most important ones. While different people respond to different types of leaders, it is the boss who can combine bluntness with empathy and be direct and caring at the same time, who can establish the best possible relationship
- [Work Rules! by Laszlo Bock - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/work-rules-by-laszlo-bock-summary/) - Being The Best Employer There Ever Was Workplace to some of the world's brightest minds, Google is one of the worlds most successful and powerful companies. It is a dream job for many. But what makes Google the best place to work? Google’s consistent ranking at being the best employer in the world isn’t just
- [Issue #39, 9 Nov 2021 - Are you living into a Default or Created Future?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-39-9-nov-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Are you living into a Default or Created Future? Most people are living into a
- [31 Questions To Ask In One-on-One Meetings - The Complete Guide](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/one-on-one-meetings/) - In recent times, there has been a drastic shift in how organizations around the world view 1-on-1 meetings. For a long time, communication between managers and their employees typically revolved around either occasional over-the-desk check-ins or group meetings. Without a regularly scheduled 1-on-1 meeting, employees don’t have an option for expressing their concerns openly. Without
- [10 Powerful Connection Questions to Connect with Employees on a Deeper Level](https://www.deployyourself.com/questioning/powerful-questions-understand-connect-deep/) - Do your conversations seem artificial and meaningless? Do you find it difficult to go beyond niceties? What do you do when the answers you get are rote, scripted, and hide the “real” stuff underneath them?
- [The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-psychology-of-selling-brian-tracy-summary/) - 10 Lessons To Increase Your Sales By Sales Guru Brian Tracy We often come across wizards in the sales and marketing world. These are people who have a high success rate when it comes to their sales numbers. They excel in communication, have tons of self-confidence, and have an amazing ability to persuade and convince
- [Issue #38.5, 2 Nov 2021 - Sumit interviews Antonio Potenza & Lisa May](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-38-5-2-nov-2021/) - Dear reader, The What As I shared briefly in last week's newsletter, I will be interviewing leaders and sharing their leadership journeys in a mini-newsletter. As a subscriber to this (Deploy Yourself) newsletter, you will get the best-curated insights from these interviews in a mini-email like this one. I will send it in the gap
- [Ikigai by Hector Garcia Puigcerver and Francesc Miralles](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/ikigai-by-hector-garcia-puigcerver-and-francesc-miralles/) - Achieving Longevity Through Ikigai Okinawa, an island in Japan, has the highest concentration of centenarians. They practice, and believe in the concept of Ikigai – roughly translated to ‘the reason for living’. Ikigai is their secret to longevity, in addition to attaining a deep, fulfilling sense of happiness. Finding purpose in one’s life, a deep
- [Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/extreme-ownership-jocko-willink-leif-babin/) - Lessons In Leadership There are many lessons one can learn from the leadership tactics of the Navy SEAL commanders. The complex combat situations of life and death that they deal with have underlying principles that can be applied to modern-day business. Leaders in the tough business world have to take charge, make difficult decisions in
- [How Not To Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/how-not-to-be-wrong-jordan-ellenberg-summary/) - The Math In Life Mathematics is intrinsic to nature. Moreover, it is at the base of all human behaviour and an intuitive reflection of human thinking. We apply a number of mathematical tools in our daily life, without even realising it. A science of common sense, math touches our lives in a deeply profound manner.
- [Founders At Work by Jessica Livingston - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/founders-at-work-jessica-livingston-summary/) - The Start Of The Start-ups Today’s economy is all about start-ups. The 1990s saw a massive boom in the start-up segment, which resulted in the ‘.com’ bubble bursting. By the early 2000s, many companies had collapsed due to a lack of funding. This gave rise to a number of smaller start-up companies that focused on
- [Jay Richards - "I’m learning to rest and that I do not need to try and control everything!"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/jay-richards/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey – how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview is with Jay Richards.
- [Issue #38, 26 Oct 2021 - Make decisions thinking 20 years into the future](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-38-26-oct-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Make decisions thinking 20 years into the future We normally make decisions with an "If
- [Lisa May - "There's a different way to lead and there's a different way to serve!"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/lisa-may/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey - how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview
- [Antonio Potenza - "Money has the power to be a force for good!"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/antonio-potenza/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey - how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview
- [Katie Schwartz - "I want to be like Dale Carnegie for people with communication disorders!"](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-journey/katie-schwartz/) - This interview is part of a new series where leaders in influential positions share their leadership journey - how they got to where they are today. I believe we all have a lot to learn from our stories of where we started, our successes and struggles, and important lessons learned on the way. This interview
- [Issue #37, 12 Oct 2021 - Serve Your Family by Playing Big, Not Safe](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-37-12-oct-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Serve your family by playing big rather than playing safe He told me he was
- [Be Obsessed Or Be Average by Grant Cardone - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/be-obsessed-or-average-grant-cardone-summary/) - Obsession Being the best, having a great ambition, and succeeding at whatever endeavours one chooses in life, is what most people are taught to achieve, right from childhood. Contrarily, that the final fruits of years of hard work should lead to a comfortable retirement package, tucked away in a peaceful retirement home, is the goal
- [Difficult Conversations (1999) by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/difficult-conversations-douglas-stone-bruce-patton-sheila-heen/) - Handling Tough Conversations Communication lies at the crux of a healthy relationship. While some people are naturally good at communicating, many others find it extremely difficult to conduct, hold, or manoeuvre difficult conversations. However, it is essential for everyone to know and learn how to handle conversations, especially the difficult ones that people try to
- [Team of Rivals (2005) by Doris K. Goodwin - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/team-of-rivals-doris-k-goodwin-summary/) - The Greatest President There Ever Was Abraham Lincoln is touted as the ‘greatest President there ever was’. His ability to inspire, political genius, and the strength in his vision had the ability to change the course of a country’s history. Team of Rivals (2005) by Doris K. Goodwin, is a closer look into his life,
- [Issue #36, 28 Sep 2021 - She told me that she was not a good leader. I told her I am not buying that.](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-36-28-sep-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, She told me that she was not a good leader. I told her I am
- [Thinking in Systems by Donella H Meadows - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/thinking-in-systems-donella-h-meadows-summary/) - The Systems Around Us Everything around us works in a system, right from the different systems that make our body function, as it should, to the different climatic systems that define the very existence of life on earth. In fact, systems can be found in companies, in sports teams, and within a family too. They
- [The Wright Brothers by David McCullough - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-wright-brothers-david-mccullough-summary/) - Flying Towards Success Every successful story has a history of struggles, untold tragedies and much-needed failures. However, every successful story also has a history of inspiration, virtues of persistence, hard work and perseverance, invaluable lessons for everyone. One such story of inspiration is that of the Wright brothers from Dayton, Ohio, who pioneered in the
- [Issue #35, 14 Sep 2021 - Are You Playing Too Small?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-35-14-sep-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Are You Playing Too Small? You might know that it is dangerous to play big and
- [How To Get Rid of Impostor Syndrome and Make Confidence a Habit](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/get-rid-impostor-syndrome-build-confidence/) - Listen, understand, and own your story. Where did you come from? What are your biggest successes and failures? What have they revealed about you?
- [Can We Walk in Another Person’s Shoes? Why Empathy Might Be The Most Important Human Ability?](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/empathy-important-human-ability/) - On a recent archaeological dig in Man Bac in what is now northern Vietnam, a team of researchers made a remarkable discovery. While unearthing the remains of some Stone Age people who were buried 4,000 years ago, they discovered one young man who had been placed in his grave differently from the others: he was
- [Know What Great Managers Do? A List of 8 Expectations From Managers That Employees Have.](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/great-managers-list-expectations/) - According to research by Gallup, the most common reason why people leave their jobs is bad managers and bosses. The study, which questioned more than one million working Americans, revealed that 75% of workers who left their jobs did so because of their managers and not necessarily the position itself. No matter how many perks
- [Why Anger Is The Most Compassionate Human Emotion? And 3 Ways to Use it Productively?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/anger-compassionate-emotion-ways-use-productively/) - “Anger is the deepest form of compassion,” poet and philosopher David Whyte wrote. Most people do not associate anger with compassion. In fact, at first glance, it looks and feels like the exact opposite of compassion. But as with most emotions, the more attention we pay, the more aware we can be of what our
- [From Blame Culture to Accountability - A 6 Step Framework for Teams](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/team-culture-blame-accountability/) - Culture plays a key role in determining an organization’s overall performance. It determines how employees interact with others within and outside the organization and give them a sense of direction. Ironically, executives rarely give culture the attention it deserves, and the consequences are always detrimental. If you fail to shape your culture, the culture will
- [How to Have Career Development Conversations With Your Employees? or How to Care for Your People?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/career-development-conversations-employees-how-to-care/) - One of the most fundamental human needs we all share is to make meaningful progress in what we are doing. At the workplace this means knowing how does the road ahead looks, and how can we learn and grow to the next milestone on that road. If you lead people, you can coach and guide
- [The Distinction Between Meaningless Activity and Meaningful Actions, And Why It Can Make All The Difference](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/meaningless-activity-vs-meaningful-actions-difference/) - In today’s age of always-connected devices and nonstop notifications, we all have more to do each day than the hours can fit. Crossing items off the to-do list always feels good and gives one a feeling of accomplishment, but have we ever stopped and asked ourselves - accomplishment towards what? The ‘Busy’ Trap Whenever I
- [51 Powerful Questions to Ask in Different Situations, and The Art of Asking Powerful Questions](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/asking-powerful-questions-51-different-situations/) - We have well-rehearsed and scripted answers for the usual questions from our colleagues, friends, and leaders. Powerful Questions makes one think and come up with original answers. If a question makes you think about your life, priorities, values, etc, it is a powerful question.
- [5 Valuable Life Lessons Struggle and Hardship Teaches You](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/struggle-teaches-valuable-life-lessons-hardship/) - When faced with difficulties as human beings, our natural reaction is to avoid the situation rather than power through it. Years of evolution have wired our brains to seek the comfort of the familiar and avoid the discomfort that comes with new and challenging experiences. When you experience fear, whether physical or psychological, the part
- [Creativity, Inc. By Ed Catmull - 8 Leadership Lessons From Pixar](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/creativity-inc-ed-catmull-8-lessons-pixar/) - Today, creativity has become an essential component in every facet of work. All organizations expect their employees to employ creative and innovative means to solve tasks at hand, at the time ensuring productivity and profitability. Creativity, Inc. explores the journey of Ed Catmull, President and co-founder of Pixar, which was later acquired by Disney Animation
- [The Culture Map by Erin Meyer - The Eight Scales Of Culture](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-culture-map-erin-meyer-eight-scales/) - The world is a melting pot of cultures. Every country, culture, region, or religion has different rules, regulations, rituals, and norms. Today, the world has become smaller and interactions between different cultures, especially at the workplace, take place on a daily basis. It is therefore essential for leaders in all organizations to be able to
- [7 Empathetic Questions To Ask At Work to Understand And Support Your Colleagues](https://www.deployyourself.com/questioning/empathetic-questions-work-support-colleagues/) - I have often been surprised by how much we can hide beneath our fake smiles and phony appearances. But what if a few simple questions can uncover that?
- [Issue #34, 31 Aug 2021 - Look Ahead. Not Down](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-34-31-aug-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Look Ahead. Not Down When riding a bike, if you focus on the ground because of
- [The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-magic-of-thinking-big-david-schwartz-summary/) - The Power Of Self-Belief It is one thing to have dreams and set goals towards achieving them. However, it is a completely different matter to be able to push through and actually achieve these dreams and goals. Whether it is a small short-term goal of finishing that yearly spring cleaning by the weekend or a
- [The Choice of Responsibility, And How Is It Different From Accountability?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/responsibility-choice-accountability/) - “Politicians are of no use.” “Bureaucrats just slow everyone down.” “The new CEO is no good. Look at what he did in his previous company.” While the above sentences don’t directly mention “responsibility”, all of them are blaming people for not taking responsibility for what they are accountable for. These kinds of statements are all
- [The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-book-of-joy-dalai-lama-desmond-tutu/) - Finding Happiness Depression and stress have unfortunately become more common in the modern age. While there are more and more among us who are sad, depressed and stressed, there is a larger number amongst these people, who simply are unable to flip the switch from unhappiness to happiness. The Book of Joy (2016) by Dalai
- [Can't Hurt Me (2018) by David Goggins - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/cant-hurt-me-david-goggins-summary/) - How David Turned His Life Around? Determination and perseverance are virtues that can help one achieve even the most difficult goals in life. To be able to live a life without making any excuses to give a 100% is not impossible, yet most of us struggle with staying true to even the most basic fitness
- [Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/decisive-chip-dan-heath-summary/) - The Right Way To Decision Making Decision-making is an integral part of life. Right from the simple day-to-day decisions about what to cook for dinner, to the important ones like which job offer to take up, making better decisions in life leads to a better life itself. Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath highlights the
- [Loving What Is by Byron Katie - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/loving-what-is-byron-katie-summary/) - The Work Stress and depression are more common amongst people than we think. They can be the source of a number of mental and physical health problems. Unfortunately, many people resign to living with their stress, thinking there is no alternative. Loving What Is (2002) by Byron Katie shows that is an alternative. It explains
- [Why Are We Yelling? by Buster Benson - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/why-are-we-yelling-buster-benson-summary/) - Agreeing To Disagree Productively The phrase ‘a good argument’ seems like an oxymoron. In fact, all children are taught from a very young age that arguments are not good and that it is best to avoid disagreements. ‘Why Are We Yelling?’ (2019) by Buster Benson provides a different view on arguments. Benson goes on to
- [Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/everybody-matters-bob-chapman-raj-sisodia-summary/) - Happy Employees and How to Get Them The workforce of any business or organization is its core. However, businesses and organisations are often uncaring and have nothing more than a ‘suggestion box’ to offer their employees. Rather than treating employees like mere ‘cogs in the machine’, caring for them like they are family can help
- [How I Discovered My Body? And The 4 Body Dispositions](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/4-body-dispositions/) - I have always taken pride in my analytical and logic-driven reasoning skills. As a child, I remember myself not being physically strong. Sports was never a priority in the culture I grew up in, and we never had the finances to focus on any sports training anyways. As a natural corollary of that, I focussed
- [Issue #33, 17 Aug 2021 - No One Can Do It For You](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-33-17-aug-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, No One Can Live Your Life For You Every now and then, we all get surprised
- [Words that Work by Dr. Frank Luntz - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/words-that-work-dr-frank-luntz/) - Language and the words you use are extremely powerful. Saying the right thing at the right time, using the correct words, and choosing the right language to convey our thoughts, makes all the difference between winning a debate or losing one, escaping a parking ticket or facing a fine, and in more grave situations, getting
- [Loserthink: How Untrained Brains Are Ruining America by Scott Adams - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/loserthink-how-untrained-brains-are-ruining-america-scott-adams-summary/) - What’s Loserthink? The individual mind is often inundated with ideas, opinions, and unproductive thinking habits that are continuously bombarding us with manipulative data and information. Additionally, the mind is also highly influenced by the ego, depriving us of the capability of rational thinking. Scott Adams coined the term ‘loserthink’ to describe all kinds of unproductive
- [9 Steps To Make The Most Out Of Difficult Conversations](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/9-steps-difficult-conversations/) - “The right word at the right time will unlock the door to treasures - the wrong one will close it forever” - Rasheed Ogunlaru Think about a discussion you have been planning to have with your manager. For example, to ask for a raise. Perhaps as a manager, you may need to terminate an employee
- [36 Communication Quotes for Better Relationships & Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/communication-quotes-relationships-leadership/) - Please find below my favourite collection of quotes and one-liners about effective and deep communication, building strong relationships - both at work and in life, and effective team management and leadership. “Paradoxically, the ability to be alone is the condition for the ability to love.”—Erich Fromm“If you judge people, you have no time to love
- [8 Leadership Traits, Skills & Qualities for Effective Leaders](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/leadership-traits-skills-qualities/) - Many people view leadership with a narrow lens - as simply directing others to meet certain goals. However, leadership is not a role; it is a mindset. It is about taking a stand and operating from a place of responsibility in all situations - and that includes the possibility of making mistakes and stumbling on
- [The Ultimate Guide To Interpersonal Communication & Difficult Conversations](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/ultimate-guide-interpersonal-communication-difficult-conversations/) - This guide contains everything you need to know about dealing with interpersonal communication - conflict, disagreements, and other difficult conversations - be it at work or outside it. How to listen well. Why conflicts are natural? What to do, and what not to do when dealing with conflicts? And what to do if nothing else
- [How to Listen Well and the Massive Difference It Can Make](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-to-listen-well-and-the-massive-difference-it-can-make/) - Listening is one of the most basic skills required in human communication. Then isn’t it strange that there is no formal training on how to listen in our school and professional system? The lack of emphasis on listening could be because we believe that listening comes naturally to us as human beings. But from what
- [Nonverbal Communication - How To Listen To What Is Not Being Said?](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/nonverbal-communication-listening/) - “When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on the language of the first.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson In recent years, technology has brought in a big change in our ways of communication. With the best tech devices and the most vibrant social media platforms around us, there is so
- [Issue #32, 3 Aug 2021 - What dream keeps coming back to you?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-32-3-aug-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, What one dream or idea keeps coming back to you? Is there something you have wanted
- [The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-body-guide-occupants-bill-bryson-summary/) - Wondrous, Mysterious, Us The human body is a wondrous miracle. From the way it functions as a whole, to the individual parts of the body, we never stop to think and consider how it works. Even scientists and doctors, who devote their lives to studying it, find it profoundly strange, complex, and even baffling at
- [Small Giants by Bo Burlingham - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/small-giants-bo-burlingham-summary/) - Small And Successful The traditional business mantra of expansion through sales and a larger customer base doesn’t hold much merit in today’s economy. Growth is overrated, and many small businesses, driven by mere hearty enthusiasm are showing the way. Bo Burlingham’s Small Giants examines companies that have made it big by shifting the focus to
- [The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmonson - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-fearless-organization-amy-edmonson-summary/) - Nurturing Psychological Safety We are living in a knowledge economy where the next big idea and quick solutions become benchmarks for success. The motto of ‘work hard, work smart’ just doesn’t cut it anymore. Corporates are continually demanding more out of employees, whether it responding to ever-changing business needs or experimenting with ideas. It’s a
- [Smart People Should Build Things by Andrew Yang - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/smart-people-should-build-things-andrew-yang-summary/) - Entrepreneurship: The Core Of A Flourishing Economy Given choices, most of today’s young college graduates choose careers in professional services. If we take a look at some of the topmost university graduates from elite colleges in the US, we find that they prefer to steer in the direction of law firms, banking and finance jobs
- [Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/bird-by-bird-anne-lamott-summary/) - The Writer’s Guide To Writing Finding one’s true ‘writer’s voice’, creating unforgettable characters, bringing stories to life, making memorable plots, and most importantly, overcoming the dreaded ‘writer’s block’ are just some of the things writers wish they could effortlessly take care of. Novelist and memoirist Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird is a classic guide for
- [How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/how-emotions-are-made-lisa-feldman-barrett-summary/) - The Factory Of Human Emotions Pixar’s 2015 movie Inside Out, cartoonified human emotions of joy, sadness, fear, anger, and disgust. The movie not only touched the heartstrings of adults and children alike, but it also gave us a deeper insight into how humans perceive emotions. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s How Emotions Are Made (2017) gives a
- [How To Respond To Anger Like The Adults We Are Supposed To Be?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-respond-to-anger-like-adults/) - Life is unpredictable, and you can’t stop yourself from getting angry or frustrated at times, but can you control how you respond to it?
- [Why Our Emotions Can Be Overwhelming? Learn the Neuroscience behind Emotions, and 5 Steps to Deal with Them Effectively](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/emotions-overwhelming-learn-neuroscience/) - We all have been in situations where our emotions have overwhelmed us. We all have done something in the heat of the moment that we regretted later. In such situations, our emotions can affect our ability to think and act rationally. We find ourselves unable to think clearly in such a state, and every passing
- [How Can We Overcome Negative Emotions And Create Positive Energy To Achieve Joy And Fulfilment?](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/overcome-negative-emotions-create-positive-energy/) - Just like crude oil can turn to fuel used to drive vehicles, toxic and negative emotions can also be turned into fuel to power something good in our lives.
- [High Output Management by Andy Grove - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/high-output-management-andy-grove-summary/) - 8 Lessons For Successful Management From The Book High Output Management (1995) is your perfect guide for making high-quality managerial decisions, inspiring employees for consistent performance, and most importantly, understanding one’s role as a manager. This book addresses questions such as - How should the manager of a company learn skills to achieve success? How to
- [Issue #31, 20 July 2021 - The 7 Paradoxes of Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-31-20-july-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, The 7 Paradoxes of Leadership In my decade long study of human behaviour and what makes
- [Issue #30, 6 July 2021 - A Master Is A Beginner Again](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-30-6-july-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, A Master Is A Beginner Again. An Expert Is Not. The difference between someone who is
- [Why Love Matters (2004) by Sue Gerhardt - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/why-love-matters-sue-gerhardt-summary/) - The Social Brain And Babyhood What shapes us into the people we grow up to become? This question has had scientists and researchers drawing conclusions over nature, nurture, or both debates for more than a century. Is it one’s genes, or environment, that define who we grow up to be? Why Love Matters (2004) by
- [The Polymath (2019) by Waqas Ahmed - Book Summary & Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-polymath-waqas-ahmed-summary/) - The Jack-Of-All-Trades There is a certain negativity surrounding the proverb ‘Jack of all trades, and master of none.’ However, is being a ‘Jack-of-all-trades’ really so bad? Evolution has made humans capable of nurturing various skills and abilities. By nature, humans are multi-talented and multi-faceted. However, the culture that prevails currently, pressurized us to focus on
- [Brave New Work (2019) by Aaron Dignan - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/brave-new-work-2019-aaron-dignan-summary/) - Legacy Vs. Evolutionary OS The world has changed. So has the working culture. The global marketplace today, is more dynamic and is constantly reinventing itself, at a pace faster than it did merely two decades ago. However, many organizations are still using the same old operating systems that were inherited over a century ago from
- [Battling Resistance - The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/resistance-the-war-of-art-steven-pressfield/) - Battling Resistance When we set out to pursue a creative passion, our own self-doubt and fears thwart us, most often. Steven Pressfield’s The War Of Art addresses these self-limiting creative battles and examines the negative forces of resistance that keep us from realizing our dreams and full potential. Resistance In the context of our abilities
- [Issue #29, 22 June 2021 - Get Out of Your Own Way](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-29-22-june-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, You Are Your Own Biggest Enemy The biggest challenge success brings is success itself. The strengths
- [Issue #28, 8 June 2021 - Where To Focus Your Attention?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-28-8-june-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Where To Focus Our Attention? Our attention is like the blade of the sword for the
- [How To Run Effective And Quick Meetings? Are You Making These Mistakes?](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/effective-quick-meetings/) - Meetings can be among the biggest time and energy suckers in an organization if you let them be. According to a survey done by the Harvard Business Review, over 70% of senior managers consider meetings to be unproductive and ineffective. Additionally, 65% of the respondents said meetings routinely hindered them from completing their own work.
- [How To Communicate and Handle Difficult Conversations as an Introvert?](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/handle-difficult-conversations-introvert/) - Introverts are comfortable in being by themselves. Instead of getting energy from others, introverts draw it from solitude and quiet places. As a result, resolving conflicts and navigating tough conversations tend to be difficult and scary since it forces them to have conversations that they would rather not have. Unfortunately, avoiding conflict can be extremely
- [The Infinite Game (2019) by Simon Sinek](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-infinite-game-simon-sinek/) - Today's work culture is fast-paced. Companies rise and fall like dominoes in a chaotic and dynamic business environment. The concept of a big, old company that has been stable for decades is a slowly fading concept. Not many young companies today have what it takes to convert a company into a stable and strong one
- [The Soft-Edge (2014) by Rich Karlgaard](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-soft-edge-2014-rich-karlgaard/) - The business world can be a ruthless place to survive in. However, there is another forgotten side of this business world – the human side. The human side of an organization, also known as the soft-edge of the company is about attributes that are more cognizant of human relationships. Rich Karlgaard’s The Soft-edge (2014) shows
- [The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-rise-of-superman-steven-kotler-summary/) - Achieving Peak Performance With Flow Achieving a ‘state of flow’ is touted as a sure formula for success in any endeavor. It is a transcendental state wherein one is at the optimal best while truly enjoying the task at hand and achieving peak performance. The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler offers an insight into
- [Issue #27, 25 May 2021 - Be Like The Lake, Not The Pond](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-27-25-may-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Be Like The Lake. Not Like The Pond. To Transform People If we are alive, we
- [An Audience Of One by Srinivas Rao - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/an-audience-of-one-srinivas-rao-summary/) - Cultivating One’s Own Creative Voice Every individual has a creative impulse in them, albeit in varying degrees. However, everyone has also faced that little bit of hesitation in following their creative voices, either because there is another dissuading voice in the conscience that tells them, ‘What’s the point if you’re not going to make a
- [Unleashing the Ideavirus by Seth Godin - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/unleashing-the-ideavirus-seth-godin-summary/) - Ideavirus The decline of advertising in the Internet Age has made the marketing community see the need for a radically new, effective strategy of reaching customers. Seth Godin’s Unleashing the Ideavirus (2000) takes us through the concept of ‘going viral’, and what implications it has in ensuring a successful marketing campaign. Today, any content on
- [All Marketers Are Liars by Seth Godin - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/all-marketers-are-liars-seth-godin-summary/) - All Marketers Are Liars by Seth Godin
- [Free Prize Inside by Seth Godin - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/free-prize-inside-seth-godin-summary/) - Edgecraft We all have childhood memories of begging our parents to buy that particular brand of cereal simply to get the ‘free prize’ inside. While most elders thought it was a cheap gimmick adding to the junk in the house, for the children, it was nothing short of finding a treasure! While this marketing strategy
- [Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/wired-to-create-unraveling-the-mysteries-creative-mind-scott-barry-kaufman-carolyn-gregoire/) - Nurturing Creativity 101 Whenever we see creative people, we often think that they are simply born creative. We consider creativity to be an innate, natural trait that some have from birth, while others don’t have at all! We have drawn a bold line between these have’s and have not’s and never once think, that maybe
- [Issue #26, 11 May 2021 - 7 Unusual Superpowers](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-26-11-may-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, 7 Unusual Superpowers I work with leaders who have taken on big and complicated challenges. Yet,
- [The Choice Is Mine](https://www.deployyourself.com/poem/the-choice-is-mine/) - Below is a poem that I wrote given the context of the current disastrous coronavirus pandemic in India. I am wounded and hurt The spirits are in decline Yet To push the pain aside or to let it fuel me I know the choice is mine... The clouds above are dark I can't seem to
- [Issue #25, 27 Apr 2021 - A Ripple of Hope](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-25-27-apr-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, A Ripple of Hope The recent wave of coronavirus has hit India, and especially my hometown
- [Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/perennial-seller-ryan-holiday-summary/) - Eternally Saleable It is true that each and every individual leaves a mark of his or her existence – in whatever small way – in the world. Whether it is a book written, a work of art, political or academic legacy, an app created, or even working on a project for one's company, each and
- [The Art of Influencing Anyone by Niall Cassidy - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-art-of-influencing-anyone-niall-cassidy-summary/) - Influential And Persuasive Strategies 101 Being able to persuade and influence people is an art. Contrary to the belief that only a select few have a talent, the truth is that anyone and everyone has the capacity to be influential and persuasive to get what they want in life. It is true that people consider
- [Neuromarketing by Patrick Renvoise and Christophe Morin - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/neuromarketing-patrick-renvoise-christophe-morin-summary/) - Marketing To The Old Brain Despite marketing’s best efforts, consumer-buying decisions are based on much more than getting the marketing mix right and having stellar strategies in place. Today, the knowledge of neuroscience shows how consumer's brains work, and the field of neuromarketing that enables marketers to understand precisely how consumers react to certain stimuli.
- [Behave by Robert Sapolsky - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/behave-by-robert-sapolsky-summary/) - What Influences Behaviour? Behaviour is unique to each individual, yet it has its roots in society and culture that define the modern world. Additionally, it is a result of many factors. A number of complexes ranging from the brain's chemistry to social and environmental conditions affect human behaviors. Moreover, these tendencies to behave in a
- [Issue #24, 13 Apr 2021 - When Will You Do What Makes You Happy?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-24-13-apr-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, When Will You Do What Makes You Happy? When I ask the question "Are you happy?"
- [Amazon By Natalie Berg and Miya Knights: How the World’s Most Relentless Retailer will Continue to Revolutionize Commerce](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/amazon-natalie-berg-miya-knights-retailer-commerce-summary/) - Keeping Up With Amazon The past two decades have seen one company emerge out of a Seattle garage and trail-blaze itself into the second most valuable company today. Breaking all barriers in the retail and e-commerce sectors, this company has set and broken records in the global business empire and revolutionized the very concept of
- [Conversations That Sell by Nancy Bleeke - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/conversations-that-sell-nancy-bleeke-summary/) - Collaborative Sales Strategy Traditional perceptions about sales place prejudices upon salespeople. Whenever we think of a salesman, we think of a slick, suited man at the door, with the gift of gab, vying for the attention and the money of the innocent buyer. Today, sales and marketing are completely different. Entrepreneurs are more invested in
- [Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Book Summary And Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/flow-mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-summary/) - Seeking True Enjoyment Why do we often feel as though we are stuck in rut? Why does it feel as though the joy that we once found in our work is lost and we are merely trudging along with life – just because we have to? Why does one feel, that despite being creatively active,
- [Buyology by Martin Lindstrom - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/buyology-by-martin-lindstrom-summary/) - Why Neuromarketing Works Best What motivates people to make the purchase decisions they do? In reality, people make their purchase decisions based on an innate, unexplainable, gut feeling, rather than by weighing the pros of cons of products every time. These purchasing decisions are actually made at a deeper level rather than being cut and
- [Issue #23, 30 Mar 2021 - Discover Your Most Powerful Tool - Language](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-23-30-mar-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Discover Your Most Powerful Tool - Language Language, and especially using it to create the future
- [Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/triggers-by-marshall-goldsmith-summary/) - Understanding Triggers We tend to behave in ways that we don’t intend to. We experience certain triggers that make us do things contrarily than what we desire. Often, we are not aware that these ‘triggers’ affect us negatively. Triggers (2015), by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter, explains what these triggers are and how they thwart us
- [Duct Tape Marketing by John Jantsch - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/duct-tape-marketing-john-jantsch-summary/) - The New Rules Of Marketing Small businesses are the buzzwords of today’s times, and everyone has the confidence to start their own small ventures. With so many smaller businesses hitting the market every year, the old textbook marketing mantras are a far cry from what is needed to survive in the big ocean of small
- [The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-power-of-the-subconscious-mind-joseph-murphy-summary/) - The Secret To True Happiness And Success The human conscious mind is merely the tip of an iceberg. The subconscious that lies hidden, like the large mass of an iceberg beneath the water, is a vast resource that remains untapped. The subconscious mind has immense power to influence the human mind. It can be the
- [7 Steps To Build A Highly Effective Team](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/build-a-highly-effective-team/) - Every team is different as human beings are complex. And organizations can be even more complex. If the team members do not gel and work together effectively, problems can arise very quickly or they can slowly simmer under the surface. Talk about missed deadlines, infighting, declining productivity, poor customer service, etc. All of these have
- [Truth, Lies, and Advertising by Jon Steel - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/truth-lies-and-advertising-jon-steel/) - Bridging The Gap With Account Planning Don Draper romanticized the world of advertising. He made the world believe that advertising is all about the handsomely suited men in penthouses cleverly dishing out an award-winning copy for massive clients. However, the real world of advertising is completely different. Leading account planner Jon Steel unveils the real
- [Issue #22, 16 Mar 2021 - Fear Hides What You Really Really Desire](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-22-16-mar-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Are You Speaking Your Truth? I struggled with fear for a long time - fear to
- [How to Answer People's Questions To Serve Them Best](https://www.deployyourself.com/communication/how-to-answer-peoples-questions/) - Whether it is from those who work under us or our coworkers, we are all faced with questions in our daily lives. Of course, not all questions may warrant a response. But when a reasonable person genuinely enquires about something, it is important to listen and respond in a manner that serves them best. The
- [On Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins and Sandra Blakeslee - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/on-intelligence-jeff-hawkins-and-sandra-blakeslee-summary/) - The Future Of Intelligence The entire concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has its basis on the workings of the human brain. The human brain is a wonder. Humans have been trying to understand its workings for centuries. Moreover, since the conception of computational tasks, humans have been trying to dabble in the field of AI.
- [Finite and Infinite Games by James P Carse - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/finite-and-infinite-games-james-p-carse-summary/) - Players Of The Game of Life Life can be viewed as one big game. James P Carse, in his ‘Finite and Infinite Games’ (1986) shows us how people live their lives in two contrasting ways, whether it is love, sex, or warfare. He discusses that finite games (ones where there is a definite end) and
- [Our Inner Ape by Frans de Waal - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/our-inner-ape-frans-de-waal-summary/) - Apes, Man And The Evolution Of Morality Frans de Waal’s ‘Our Inner Ape’ brings forth a comparison between human and their closely related ancestors the apes. He shows the relation (and differences) between characteristics such as violence and sympathy, greed and fairness, community spirit and dominance, and sexual behaviours vis-à-vis morality. The great work of
- [Issue #21, 2 Mar 2021 - Your Hidden Power #3 - The Power Of Your Language](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-21-2-mar-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show you how powerful you are. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, We are much more powerful than we think we are. I talked about the power
- [Issue #20, 16 Feb 2021 - Your Hidden Power #2 - The Power Of Your Emotions](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-20-16-feb-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show you how powerful you are. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, We are much more powerful than we think we are. I shared the first of
- [Biography Of Loneliness by Fay Bound Alberti - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/biography-of-loneliness-fay-bound-alberti/) - The Changing Face Of Loneliness Fay Bound Alberti, the cultural historian courses through recent history to trace the development of the concept of loneliness in her book Biography Of Loneliness. Considering it a fairly modern concept, she delves into its origins since the 1800s, its evolution vis-a-vis society, and its increasing prominence in the lives
- [Games People Play (1964) by Eric Bernie - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/games-people-play-eric-bernie/) - Eric Bernie’s Games People Play (1964) compares human behaviour and relationships to games. It dissects the psychological, manipulative behaviours people unconsciously play with each other and end up alienating close ones. It shows how to escape these self-destructive behaviours and find real intimacy from amidst the bizarre psychological games. To understand why people indulge in
- [The Power Of Visual Storytelling by Ekaterina Walter & Jessica Gioglio - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-power-visual-storytelling-ekaterina-walter-jessica-gioglio/) - Marketing, advertising, and branding strategies rely heavily on the power of visuals. Right from the advent of print media, through the era of television, and even today, with the increasing influence and use of social media and online platforms, using imagery to tell a story is one of the most influential methods of attracting customers.
- [How To Create Psychological Safety At Work](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/how-create-psychological-safety-work/) - People perform best when they feel safe and don’t have to watch over their shoulders. These days, uncertainty looms in almost every element of our lives. Hence, creating a safe workplace for people is in the best interest of any organization. At work, the greatest threat people perceive these days is harm to their psychological
- [Issue #19, 2 Feb 2021 - Your Hidden Power #1 - The Power Of Your Mind](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-19-2-feb-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show you how powerful you are. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Two weeks ago I talked about how each of us is much powerful than we
- [Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/building-a-storybrand-donald-miller/) - Storytelling has been an intrinsic part of the basic social construct of humanity. Since time immemorial, stories have been at the very crux of communication. They have been used for the purpose of entertainment, imparting cultural values and most importantly they were used to share information. Since our childhood, stories shape our minds and therefore
- [How Champions Think by Dr. Bob Rotella and Bob Cullen - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/how-champions-think-bob-rotella-cullen/) - Winning is an attitude. It is a matter of following what you want to do, rather than what others want you to do. A person strives through life to unlock the true potential that they have, yet there is only a handful that actually manages to do so. How do these people become the champions
- [6 Things You Must Not Do As a Leader To Ensure High Team Performance](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/things-not-do-leader-high-team-performance/) - While there are enough leadership experts, there isn’t any one-size-fits-all manual for leadership. That is because every team is different, every employee is different, and every leader is different. Leadership by definition means working with people, and people are more unpredictable and inconsistent than we might like to believe. It is easier to cause damage
- [5 Ways to Influence & Impact Your Emotions](https://www.deployyourself.com/emotional-intelligence/ways-influence-impact-emotions/) - Our emotions play a major role in determining the quality of our lives. Have you ever asked yourself why some people live a life full of joy and contentment while others struggle with anger and depression? It all comes down to how you cope with life’s stressors and unexpected events. No one is immune to
- [Issue #18, 19 Jan 2021 - You Are More Powerful Than You Think You Are](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-18-19-jan-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share what impactful leadership looks like to show you how powerful you are. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, I always thought I was shy, introverted, and only good for working with computers. Then
- [The Science Of Why (2015) by David Forbes - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-science-of-why-david-forbes/) - What is it that makes a consumer choose a particular product over others in the market? This is a question that many in the world of marketing have been trying to answer. While some have theorized and come up with possible answers, many others have been eluded by this question. The Science Of Why (2015)
- [Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/range-how-generalists-triumph-in-a-specialized-world-david-epstein/) - We have all heard of the proverb ‘Jack of all trades and master of none.’ Moreover, we have been, since our childhood, told that there is no value in being a ‘jack of all trades’, and that ‘mastering one thing’ takes us towards success. This has brought about the focus on early-life specializations and getting
- [The Myths of Creativity by David Burkus - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-myths-of-creativity-david-burkus/) - Creativity is the new buzzword in the world of work today. Everyone is looking for creativity in every department, every employee, and every job description. With so much resting on creativity, how can one truly be creative? Firstly, everyone can be creative. It is an ability that is inherent in everyone, and only exercising it
- [Dollars and Sense (2017) by Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/dollars-and-sense-dan-ariely-jeff-kreisler/) - Not everyone is good at saving money. While there are people who have mastered the art of managing their accounts, a majority of us fall prey to the inherent human nature to be bad at saving money, despite a number of efforts. Additionally, we can be pretty irrational about expenditure. Dollars and Sense (2017) by
- [To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink - Book Summary and Review](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/to-sell-is-human-daniel-pink/) - The lines between other traditional departments of an organization and the sales department have become blurred. The function of sales now overlaps the roles and responsibilities of each employee in an organization. Interaction with customers has become a vital role and thus, ensuring that the customers, clients, and vendors have a great experience has become
- [Keep Going by Austin Cleon - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/keep-going-austin-cleon/) - Creativity is a buzzword these days. Every artist, businessman, executive, manager, professional, etc. wants to be creative. In other words, creativity is a virtue today that is at the crux of every job profile. Creativity, unfortunately, can fall prey to lack of inspiration, disillusionment, doubt, be susceptible to dry spells, and even creative blocks. Keep
- [The Fortune Cookie Principle (2013) by Bernadette Jiwa - Book Review & Summary](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-fortune-cookie-principle-bernadette-jiwa/) - What makes customers take notice of a brand? How do brands make it to the top? How do they fail? Did all the top brands in today’s market start out with huge marketing budgets, unique concepts, and a pre-existing, ever-loyal customer base? Definitely not! Then how do brands occupy premier market positions, bringing their companies
- [Want To Improve Performance? Before Giving Feedback, Give People These Four Things](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/improve-performance-before-feedback-give-people-four-things/) - Do you use feedback as a tool to improve performance? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Most managers see (and use) feedback, most of which is negative or critical, as a tool to improve performance. If you give positive feedback too along with the negative (the sh*t sandwich), we all know that
- [Issue #17, 5 Jan 2021 - How To Powerfully Step Into 2021?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-17-5-jan-2021/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful leadership looks like to show you how powerful you are. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Today, as we stand at the cusp of a
- [Descartes’ Error by Antonio Damasio](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/descartes-error-antonio-damasio/) - Descartes’ Error by Antonio Damasio
- [The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding by Al & Laura Ries](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-22-immutable-laws-of-branding-al-laura-ries/) - Between the super successful, top brands leading the markets, and those that fail, there are millions of products that simply go unnoticed. The fate of being unmemorable in a market that is choc-a-block with competitors is a result of the all-too-common mistakes, which most marketing strategists make. Al and Laura Ries’ The 22 Immutable Laws
- [The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Reis and Jack Trout](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-22-immutable-laws-marketing-al-reis-jack-trout/) - Contrary to prior belief about marketing being all about the USP of the product or service, marketing is all about how the customer perceives the product and the brand. In a bid to increase sales, they center their marketing strategies on upgrading a product when actually; they need to tweak people’s perceptions. The 22 Immutable
- [How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (1996) by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/how-to-talk-so-kids-listen-adele-faber-elaine-mazlish/) - As parents, we all have endured that tantrum bang in the middle of public space. Most often, we have snapped at children, ignored them, and at times, even yelled, resorting to threats and punishments for bad behavior. Or we have seen another child at the mall screaming and yelling, lying on the floor, throwing a
- [Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek - From Hormones To Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/leaders-eat-last-simon-sinek/) - How did hierarchies come to exist? Why do only a select few lead? Is there really much difference between how societies functioned in the pre-historic era and how they function now? And what do all these questions and topics have in common? Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek attempts to answer these questions by delving
- [The Small Big by Steve J Martin, Noah J Goldstein, and Robert B Cialdini](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-small-big-steve-martin-noah-goldstein-robert-cialdini/) - Negotiation and persuasion are part of our lives, whether it is as a parent negotiating with a child, or negotiations with a prospective client. Winning the opposite person over doesn’t require more than exercising persuasion tactics that one can easily learn to make a big difference. The Small Big by Steve J Martin, Noah J
- [Tribes by Seth Godin - Marketing Lessons](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/tribes-seth-godin-marketing/) - In today’s global village, the concept of a ‘tribe’ has become very important. As a word, ‘tribe’ means a group of people that come together (physically or virtually) due to a shared cause, under a leader or leaders who organize and represent the group. A ‘tribe’ is an essential unit of social organization. It can
- [5 Steps To Deploy Yourself And Live An Authentic Life](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-live-authentic-life/) - A lot of us, especially in our youthful days, struggle with how to deploy ourselves in the world. Instead of being true to ourselves and charting our own unique course, we tend to follow paths that others have decided on our behalf. However, if we take the long-term view, taking the path less traveled and
- [The Ride Of A Lifetime by Robert Iger from Disney](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-ride-of-a-lifetime-robert-iger-disney/) - From a small job in production services to becoming the CEO of Disney, Robert Iger has had quite the ride. Excerpts from his life experiences are valuable gems of vision, strategy, and leadership lessons for everyone. The Ride Of A Lifetime (2019) describes how Robert Iger saved Disney from the troubled waters it was in,
- [Ego is the Enemy (2016) by Ryan Holiday](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/ego-is-the-enemy-2016-ryan-holiday/) - Egotism, especially at the workplace is an extremely harmful trait. Whether it is a manager, junior-level executive, or even an organization leader, having an inflated ego at any point can have severe consequences. Ryan Holiday’s Ego is the Enemy (2016) shows the dangerous consequences of egotism and charts out strategies for those in the corporate
- [The Virgin Way (2015) By Richard Branson](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-virgin-way-richard-branson/) - Richard Branson is one of the world’s most innovative minds today. His experiences in entrepreneurship are a treasure trove that he has shared in The Virgin Way (2015). He believes that successful entrepreneurship entails much more than simply leading. Right from dropping out of high school to opening his first Virgin records store, he shares
- [Lead With A Story (2012) by Paul Smith](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/lead-with-a-story-2012-paul-smith/) - Since ancient times, storytelling has been a widely used art form not only as a tool of entertainment but also to impart information and to motivate and influence people. Many companies today, are harnessing the power of storytelling to motivate behavior and impart value systems among employees. Lead With A Story (2012) by Paul Smith
- [The Leader’s Greatest Return (2020) by John C Maxwell](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-leaders-greatest-return-2020-john-c-maxwell/) - A strong leadership forms the base of a successful organization. Research has shown that an organization with a strong leadership fare at least 13 times better in areas such as customer satisfaction, product quality, and profit. An organization needs to develop strong leadership to leave a legacy with its employees and its customers. Moreover, the
- [The Top Three Tragic Myths Of The Times We Live In](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/the-top-three-tragic-myths-of-the-times-we-live-in/) - "It was dark and quiet, and it took me a few seconds to stand steady on my feet. Well, that's what happens when you have to get up at 2am to go to the bathroom. But things were going to get worse. Just as I began to walk, I suddenly jumped and screamed. Something was
- [Issue #16, 22 Dec 2020 - The Headlight Analogy](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-16-22-dec-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful leadership looks like. I am sending this a couple of days earlier just before the holidays start. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, When we
- [Issue #15, 10 Dec 2020 - The One Skill We Could All Learn](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-15-10-dec-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful leadership looks like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Most people become successful because of their ability to focus on doing a particular job well.
- [The Advice Trap (2020) by Michael Bungay Stanier](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-advice-trap-2020-michael-bungay-stanier/) - We often encounter situations where we feel it is our duty to give advice. We become compulsive at doling out free advice to people, often at the cost of ending up alienating others from us due to this compulsive habit and end up stifling curiosity and innovation amongst others. This inner voice, our advice monster,
- [The Coaching Habit (2016) by Michael Bungay Stanier](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-coaching-habit-2016-michael-bungay-stanier/) - There comes a time, when a manager starts to mentor and coach the people in his team. But how does a manager become a successful coach? What does coaching entail and how should one make it effective? The Coaching Habit (2016) by Michael Bungay Stanier simplifies the elements of effective coaching. Good coaching skills will
- [Now, Discover Your Strengths (2004) by Marcus Buckingham](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/now-discover-your-strengths-2004-marcus-buckingham/) - We have all heard of the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis. We have also been told that we should ‘tap into our strengths’, or, ‘focus on our strengths’, etc. But what are our strengths? How do we figure out our strengths? And most importantly, how do we focus on them to be par
- [6 Advantages of Strengths-Based Leadership and Management (And Why Should Managers Stop "Fixing" People?)](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/advantages-strengths-based-leadership-management/) - Does your manager focus only on your weaknesses and never talks about your strengths? You are not alone. According to Gallup, only one out of 3 employees would say they have the freedom to do what they excel at every day. That's because many managers tend to focus more on fixing their employees' mistakes than
- [What Is The Baskerville Effect and Why Your Thoughts Matter?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/baskerville-effect-thoughts-matter/) - So much has been written and said about the power of positive thinking that an ordinary person could even develop a strong allergy to the very notion of "thinking positive". Therefore, in this article, I will talk about negative thinking and the consequences of it, fatal sometimes - one of these phenomena is called the
- [Issue #12, 29 Oct 2020 - Are You Taking Meaningful Actions? Or Just Busy?](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-12-29-oct-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful leadership looks like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Are You Taking Meaningful Actions? Or Just Busy? Have you fallen into the trap of being busy rather than
- [Issue #13, 12 Nov 2020 - Send A Gratitude Post Card From Beautiful Amsterdam](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-13-12-nov-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful leadership looks like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Send A Gratitude Post Card From Beautiful Amsterdam To Your Loved Ones Ever since I shared the
- [Issue #14, 26 Nov 2020 - Slow Down To "Wander and Wonder"](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-14-26-nov-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful leadership looks like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, Usually, we go through our days at 100 miles per hour in the pursuit of "success"
- [How to Train, Grow, and Manage Your Middle-Level Leaders and Managers?](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/train-grow-manage-middle-level-leaders-managers/) - Middle management is usually the weakest link in the chain of every organization. A study that gathered data from the most unengaged employees found that middle-level managers form the biggest bulk of the bottom five percent. The results are startling, considering they play a key role crucial to the company's success. They have a direct
- [Don't Allow Yourself to Use the Word TIRED](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/dont-allow-yourself-to-use-the-word-tired/) - Recently I was talking to a friend of mine, who has been a state-level Taekwondo Champion for the state of California. She was telling me about her strenuous training program which she used to follow when she was training. Among other things, the one thing which she told me was that she was not allowed to
- [How To See The World Differently - To Create New Possibilities, New Actions, and New Results](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/see-differently-new-possibilities-actions-results/) - Imagine this. You are moving teams within your company today. Today is the first day you meet your new colleagues, and they greet you warmly. You meet your new boss, and he asks about your well-being and informs you about the team and the wonderful work they do. He gives you space to settle in,
- [John Maxwell's Takes You From Leadership To Leadershift](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/john-maxwell-leadershift-book/) - With the dynamic changes taking place all over the world in terms of the work culture, environment, and the shift in the roles and responsibilities of the working class, the need for a change in leadership has become crucial. While managers are sufficient for an organization in times of stability, dynamic changing times require strong
- [5 Levels of Leadership by John C Maxwell - The Leadership Ladder](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/5-levels-of-leadership-john-c-maxwell/) - Having a managerial title doesn’t make you a leader. It is, in fact, only the first step towards leadership. In The 5 Levels of Leadership, John C Maxwell points out the main pitfalls that often hold managers back from following the path to great leadership. At the same time, he also explains how we can
- [Developing the Leader Within You by John C Maxwell - Moving Up The Leadership Levels](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/developing-the-leader-within-you-john-c-maxwell/) - Leaders play a crucial role in all possible walks of life, whether it is the boardroom, the courtroom, classroom, or even the battlefield. They are vital to the basic functioning of an organization and help bind the workforce to the values of the organizations and guide them along the path to success. Leadership is like
- [9 High Leverage Skills We Should All Learn (And Why Aren't We Teaching Them Already?)](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/9-high-leverage-skills-learning-teaching/) - “It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself.” - Joyce
- [The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/15-commitments-conscious-leadership-jim-dethmer-diana-chapman-kaley-klemp/) - Leadership entails a lot more than just giving orders to subordinates and managing teams. A leader must be committed, inspire positive change in team members, build and maintain a good work atmosphere, be a good listener, work to first help peers and employees succeed, build and maintain personal relationships with employees, and along with all
- [Reboot by Jerry Colonna - Looking Inward For Better Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/reboot-jerry-colonna-looking-inward-leadership/) - As professionals and leaders, we all reach a point when we wonder if we are doing it all right in today’s tough, cold-hearted corporate world. Leaders world-over have questioned themselves at some point in time – ‘is it a pretense or am I in control of my life?’ Jerry Colonna’s Reboot (2019), takes us inwards,
- [Leadership: In Turbulent Times (2018) by Doris Kearns Goodwin](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/leadership-in-turbulent-times-2018-doris-kearns-goodwin/) - Leadership: In Turbulent Times (2018), by Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the leadership secrets of four presidents who played a pivotal role in shaping the transformation of the United States of America. The author takes a look into the leadership qualities of four influential and transformational presidents - Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon
- [10 Prerequisites for Management I Learned from Bad Bosses and Being a Bad Manager Myself](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/10-prerequisites-management-boss-bad-manager-lessons/) - I have a confession to make - I know almost nothing about people management and motivation. The more I learn about leadership and what motivates people to do their best work, the more I realise how little I know. Although few managers would admit they lack the skills required to do their job, the reality
- [I Got Promoted To Management. Three Reasons Why That Was A Bad Idea And Doesn't Work](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/promoted-manager-bad-strategy/) - Your manager is most likely a bad fit for being in a managerial role. I was a bad fit too when I got promoted to management as nobody told me that management is a completely different role that requires a new set of skills. People get promoted to management when they are good at their
- [The Power of a Pause](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/the-power-of-a-pause/) - When Atal Behari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister of India, I always wondered what could be the reason behind the pauses he took while speaking. Sometimes I thought it was because of his old age, and sometimes people even made fun of him for this habit, but I was always amused by the wisdom of
- [Are you Interested? or Are you Committed?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/are-you-interested-or-are-you-committed/) - When one says he is committed to something, does it mean a trade? Does it mean that I will do this or that only if you do some other this or that? Does this commitment expect something in return from the other side? Will the commitment waver if one doesn't get a response from the
- [How to Use The Surprising Power of Compound Interest in Life](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/the-power-of-compound-interest-in-life/) - When I was young my mother used to wake me up 5 minutes earlier than I had told her to and made me study any of my school books before getting ready to go to school. I often used to ask her - “how would studying this for just 5 minutes make any difference?” And
- [How our Listening Filters Create our Reality and Limit Us](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-our-listening-filters-create-our-reality-and-limit-us/) - One of my most vivid memories from my childhood is when my grandmother mistook me for my father. I first thought she had gone crazy, but I was relieved when it was diagnosed as cataract in her eyes. Within a few days and after a small surgery, I was back to being her grandson. That
- [Five Things A Leader Must Do By Default](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/five-things-a-leader-must-do-by-default/) - In today’s corporate environment, after a few years of doing your job well enough, chances are that you will be asked to step up and lead a team. You trained and studied to be good at your job, and now getting to manage people seems like a reward for a job well done. By promoting
- [Eight Practical Tips for Making A Conflict Resolution Conversation More Effective](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/eight-practical-tips-for-making-a-conflict-resolution-conversation-more-effective/) - So you have prepared well (read my previous article), and are walking into a conflict resolution conversation with trust and respect for the other person. You have established ground rules for the conversation, and you know your BATNA. Even with all this preparation, it is easy to get sucked into our emotions and give into
- [Focus on Interests, Not on Positions - The One Tip Which Can Make Every Conversation More Productive](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/focus-on-interests-not-on-positions-make-conversation-productive/) - There was once only one orange left in a kitchen and two chefs were fighting over it."I need that orange!""Yes, but I need that orange as well !"Time was running out and they both needed an orange to finish their particular recipes for the dinner. They decided on a compromise: they grabbed one of the
- [The Role and Importance of Emotions in Our Professional and Personal Lives](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/role-importance-emotions-professional-personal-lives/) - When I started working at the age of 21, my manager was only a few years older than me. Both of us being very young and passionate about work, we developed a good friendship. As I completed my first year at work, I sat down with this friend (manager) to discuss my performance. I wasn’t
- [Have You Discovered Your Leadership Lighthouse? Why Should You?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/have-you-discovered-your-leadership-lighthouse/) - A Global World Today, we live in a globalized world which is more connected than ever before, and the movement of people and goods has never been easier. It is driven by economics and money, and it is possible to sit on your couch and order what you want from the opposite corner of the
- [What is Feedback? And The Benefits of Feedback for Your Team / Company You Never Knew?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/what-is-feedback-benefits-team-company/) - It is the end of the quarter. And it is feedback season again! Feedback is a word many people dread and it makes them uncomfortable, while for others it is a tool to reflect on and improve performance. Having been on both ends of the feedback spectrum over my career, I want to share today
- [How to Give Feedback Effectively? What to do Before, During and After a Feedback Conversation?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/give-feedback-effectively-conversation/) - Giving good quality feedback is an important skill to have in any organization. Doing so regularly with our peers gives everyone an accurate understanding of how they are doing at work, and what needs to change/improve. However, I have always felt that the importance of feedback and how to effectively deliver it is something that
- [How to Ask and Get the Feedback You Need Without Any Stress and Awkwardness?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/ask-get-feedback-without-stress-awkwardness/) - “I want to give you some feedback.” If you are like most people, once you hear the above statement, your heart will start to beat a little faster, your palms might begin to sweat, and in certain situations, you might even begin to shake. Feedback can make anyone anxious and stressed - not because there
- [How to be Emotionally Intelligent with Written Communication at the Workplace](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/emotionally-intelligent-written-communication-workplace/) - Emotions play a big part in our communication in the workplace, either face-to-face or written. The way we express our emotions requires us to be sensitive to others’ emotions. In the same way, we also need to be sensitive to our own emotions and values and respond accordingly. The mastery of our own emotions is
- [Why We Must Be Careful Not To Choke On Your Thoughts? And How Our Thoughts Are Different From Deliberate Thinking?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/thoughts-vs-deliberate-thinking/) - "It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” — Henry David Thoreau Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night trying to get some sleep, only to discover that you are caught in a seemingly endless loop of random thoughts? “I've got that
- [15 Timeless and Valuable Lessons Learned After 15 Years of Working Professionally](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/15-timeless-valuable-lessons-learned-years-working-professionally/) - I started to work professionally in 2005, and very soon it will be 15 years. Over this decade and a half, it has been a wild journey working in over 8 different companies across 2 continents, including 2 companies that I started. I have seen ups and downs and worked with people and teams from
- [Give Yourself Permission To Focus on the Journey Instead of the Destination. Here's How It Can Fill Your Days With Joy and Satisfaction?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/focus-journey-vs-destination-joy-satisfaction/) - Here's how It can Fill your Days With Meaning, Joy and Satisfaction
- [The 7 Most Powerful Investments You Can Make. They Are Not What You Think](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/most-powerful-investments/) - What comes to your mind when you are asked about the most powerful investments you should make? Is it stocks? Is it bonds? Or a new house? Real estate is the safest investment, you might have heard. If you ask me, I would say, neither!
- [5 Research Backed Reasons Taking Regular Breaks Can Help You Get More Done](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/research-reasons-breaks-help-productivity/) - If you have a lot to do, take regular breaks. Find out about the counterintuitive advice of taking breaks to get more done. In this article, I share the 5 benefits of taking regular breaks and 5 ways to take them.
- [How I Made My Laziness and Procrastination Productive, and Used It To Read Over 250 Books In the Last 5 Years?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/laziness-procrastination-productive-read-books/) - “A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” – Hunter S Thompson
- [Tired Of Outdated Processes In Your Organisation? Here Is A Step by Step Guide To Change or Remove Them](https://www.deployyourself.com/leadership-management/outdated-processes-organisation-change-remove/) - Do you recall any processes in your company that, If questioned, you get the answer “because that’s the way it’s always been done”?
- [Busting The Myth of Individual Performance. A Radical New Equation For Improving Performance At Work](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/myth-individual-performance-culture-ability/) - What causes employees to put themselves between a customer and bullets from a terrorist attack?
- [5 Unconscious Ways We Limit Our Own Freedom](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/5-unconscious-ways-we-limit-freedom/) - Are you living your life with your hand-brakes on without realizing it? Are you struggling to get the power in your life which you know you can? Do you wonder why your life looks so constrained and limited in this age of freedom and abundance?
- [3 Ways Strong Leaders Manage Intimidating Employees With Poise and Confidence](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/3-ways-strong-leaders-manage-intimidating-employees-with-poise-and-confidence/) - As human beings, we all tend to avoid conflict. But people can take advantage of that unless you know where to draw the line.
- [Why True Joy and Real Happiness Doesn’t Come from Winning But From A Dignified Struggle?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/why-true-joy-and-real-happiness-doesnt-come-from-winning-but-from-a-dignified-struggle/) - Winning and Losing Is Everywhere Most of us grow up in this world in a culture where the idea of winning and losing is omnipresent. Movies often celebrate the victory of the good over the evil. We cheer for our teams in sports when they win. We strive to get better grades in school and
- [5 Simple (But Not Easy) Steps Every Manager Can Take To Improve Work Culture](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/steps-every-manager-leader-can-take-to-improve-work-culture/) - If you are lucky enough to be someone’s employer, then you have a moral obligation to make sure people do look forward to coming to work in the morning. - John Mackey I have been leading teams for 12 years in companies such as Yahoo, Booking.com, etc in India and Europe. When I look over
- [8 Things Leaders Can Do To Create a High Trust, High Engagement, and High-Performance Team](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/8-things-leaders-create-high-trust-engagement-performance-team/) - Many people have a rather simplistic view of how people and teams perform. People don’t perform based on their abilities alone. Any person’s performance is the sum total of their own abilities and effort plus the prevalent culture in the company (and team). A high-trust and high engagement culture can enhance performance just like bad culture
- [6 Reasons People Are So Unhappy At Work](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/6-reasons-people-unhappy-at-work/) - According to this study cited in Forbes, more than half of the US workforce is unhappy. Gallup surveys show that nearly two-thirds of employees are disengaged at work. In my own experience of the last 15 years and the numerous stories I have heard from people in multiple countries, I have heard and witnessed the
- [7 Key Reasons Why Asking Powerful Questions & Coaching Works Better Than Giving Advice](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching/reasons-asking-powerful-questions-coaching-better-advice/) - We’ve all got an irresistible urge to offer advice. It’s a basic human instinct. We often switch to our expert, advice-giver, answer-it, solve-it, fix-it mode. A recent medical research study revealed doctors interrupt their patients with advice within 11 seconds. (Phillips, K.A., Ospina, N.S. & Montori, 2019) But why do we feel compelled to advise
- [What Not To Do When Conflicts Happen?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/what-not-to-do-when-conflicts-happen/) - We all deal with conflicts in the workplace. In the last 12 years of my professional career, I have had my own share of conflicts. That has left me with some learnings about how to navigate through them successfully. This article is the second in a series of articles. To understand conflicts better, find the
- [Do You Know your Emotional Triggers? And What To Do When You Are Emotionally Triggered?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/emotional-triggers-what-to-do/) - “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power” - Lao Tzu I am sure we’ve all experienced a sudden emotional reaction. It happens when our thinking starts to become clouded, and feelings (of fear, anger, or sadness) overwhelm us. While it’s not always possible to avoid emotional outbursts, there are always better ways of expressing our
- [Investing in Yourself and Making Powerful Choices](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/investing-in-yourself-and-making-powerful-choices/) - John was pushing on the gas as he didn’t want to be late for this meeting. If he can crack this deal, it would be a game changer for his company, and he had worked hard for it. But just as he was visualising what he would say in the meeting, his car engine fell
- [How to Deal with Your Emotions In The Workplace And Make Them Work For You](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-to-deal-with-your-emotions-in-the-workplace-and-make-them-work-for-you/) - Fresh out of college, when I started to work professionally as a 21 year old, I dived into work passionately and emotionally. Not only did I do great work during that year, but I also had a lot of fun with my team, many of whom are still my good friends. I was emotionally attached
- [Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer - Why Some People Have It and Others Don't](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/power-jeffrey-pfeffer/) - Power, many believe is best suited in the hands of a few. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t try to gain power and work your way up the ladder of success. The mind-set that power is only for a selected few is completely wrong. Moreover, it can be changed and success and power can be
- [Leadership BS by Jeffrey Pfeffer - Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/leadership-bs-jeffrey-pfeffer-fixing-workplaces-careers/) - Business and corporate life is a cutthroat world, where perceptions of popular and successful leaders have been created in fiction. While there is no doubt that these leaders have presented phenomenal leadership learning’s for the rest of the world, their climb up the ladder has always been documented in a positive light, leaving the negatives
- [Why We Should Break the Safety Wall Around Us (to be Happy)](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/why-we-should-break-the-safety-wall-around-us-to-be-happy/) - "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. " - Seneca We all have built 'safety walls' around us that are unconscious to us, and are strengthened over time. They determine what we can and cannot do, what we try and
- [How To (and not to) Deal with an Emotional Employee](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-to-and-not-to-deal-with-an-emotional-employee/) - As I wrote previously, every human emotion is valid. However, the story behind them might not be, and we always have the choice of how to respond to an emotion. If we want to master how to deal with others’ emotions, our own emotional mastery is the prerequisite. Studies have shown that emotions like frustration,
- [20 Questions Every Manager Must Ask In One-on-One's To Help People Find And Do The Best Work Of Their Lives](https://www.deployyourself.com/questioning/manager-ask-one-on-ones-people/) - As a leader, my most important meetings are my 1-on-1’s with my direct reports. It is the single best investment of my time, and yet I have seen most leaders clueless about its importance. These 20 questions will help you turn your 1-on-1 meetings into sources of insights and connection. Insights into the desires and
- [Learning Leadership (2016) By James Kouzes And Barry Posner](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/learning-leadership-2016-james-kouzes-barry-posner/) - The term ‘natural born leader’ is often used to describe some charismatic leader who seems to be natural at leadership. However, are people really born with leadership qualities? Learning Leadership (2016) by James Kouzes and Barry Posner sheds light on how leadership is learned. While people might possess the inherent ability to lead, it is
- [How To Use Both Conscious and Subconscious Mind to Maximise Creativity And Solve Our Biggest Problems?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-use-conscious-subconscious-mind-creativity/) - We would all agree that our mind is our most important asset. The human brain is often called the most sophisticated machine in the universe. Everything we do is only possible because of our brains. Be it writing a letter, loving our family members, playing a game, preparing a presentation, or planning for the future - none
- [7 Secrets Of Perfect Timing - A Summary of When by Daniel Pink](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/7-secrets-perfect-timing-summary-when-daniel-pink/) - We spend a good part of our life thinking about time. Right from when to wake up in the morning, to meeting work deadlines, to when is the right time to make a decision, we all know that timing plays a crucial role in our lives. In the words of Miles Davies, ‘Time isn’t the
- [Stories for Work By Gabrielle Dolan - The Power of Storytelling](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/stories-for-work-gabrielle-dolan-storytelling/) - As children, the world of stories was a fascinating one. Our imaginations took us to new lands, introduced us to new characters, and most importantly served as a treasure trove of learnings. Stories have been at the very crux of communication since ancient times. It is a little known fact that while stories have been
- [How to Prepare for a Conflict Resolution Conversation?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-to-prepare-for-a-conflict-resolution-conversation/) - A conflict resolution conversation is one of the most critical conversations in any organization. The success or failure of this conversation will determine how the inherent energy in a conflict will be used, and how the relationship between the involved parties will be in the future. As I have written previously, conflicts have a lot
- [Understanding Conflicts Better - The First Step to Conflict Resolution](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/understanding-conflicts-better-the-first-step-to-conflict-resolution/) - CONFLICT! Is that a word that scares you? Is that something that makes you run in the opposite direction? Do you wish you had the skills to handle conflicts better? If you are like most people, you are no fan of conflicts and have often been caught up in the maze of a conflict. I
- [What To Do If You Can’t Achieve Consensus in a Conflict?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/what-to-do-if-you-cant-achieve-consensus-in-a-conflict/) - In the previous four articles, I have written about what conflicts are, what not to do when they happen, how to prepare to solve them through a conversation, and some practical tips to follow during the conversation itself. However, doing all this doesn’t guarantee the result you desire. Conflicts can be complex, and there are
- [Trillion Dollar Coach - The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/trillion-dollar-coach-leadership-playbook-silicon-valley-bill-campbell/) - Trillion Dollar Coach (2019) is the story of Bill Campbell. It is an endeavor by Google’s Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle, to chart the course of Bill Campbell’s incredible journey as a coach, an excellent businessman, and mentor whose leadership skills; advice and guidance shaped many of Silicon Valley’s stars. The Story Of
- [Issue #11, 15 Oct 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-11-15-oct-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. I Sent YOU!! - A Poem I was talking today to a long-time friend of
- [Your Brain At Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/your-brain-at-work-strategies-overcoming-distraction-david-rock/) - As compared to a few decades ago, the human brain gets bombarded with a considerably large amount of information today. Occupations, roles, and work profiles are more creative and thought-oriented. At the same time, with the increase in communication methods and entertainment options, the brain also gets distracted more often. We need to use our
- [Lincoln On Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times by Donald T. Phillips](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/lincoln-on-leadership-executive-strategies-tough-times-donald-t-phillips/) - Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen. His leadership and management strategies before and during the American Civil War speak volumes of his success as the leader of a country. Donald Philips, in Lincoln on Leadership, describes some facets of Lincoln’s leadership skills and how managers today should imbibe
- [There Are Only Perspectives, No Truth. And Five Different Perspectives You Can Apply In Each Situation](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/there-are-only-perspectives-no-truth-and-five-different-perspectives-you-can-apply-in-each-situation/) - Tom : “I am sorry I am a bit late to this meeting. My previous meeting ran over.” Sara : “I am more worried about the missed deadline on the product your team is developing. Your team is slow." Tom : “It’s not my fault. Two members on my team reported sick last week and
- [David Burkus's Under New Management - Busting Age-Old Management Myths](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/david-burkus-under-new-management-busting-old-myths/) - The way the world works has completely changed in the last 50 years. Today, organizations, work culture, and the roles of people are more knowledge-based. The standard management policies designed for maximum efficiency by Frederick Taylor more than a century ago are no longer relevant because the basic structure of work has changed. Under New
- [Issue #10, 1 Oct 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-10-1-oct-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Do More Of This, Less Of That I am sure the below points will help
- [Issue #9, 17 Sep 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-9-17-sep-2020/) - [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Why Are You Doing What You Are Doing?
- [The Power of Showing Up by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-power-of-showing-up-daniel-siegel-tina-payne-bryson/) - Life is full of challenges - complex relations, inevitable disappointments, and uncertainty. Our children have to be prepared for the best and the worst in life. It is the responsibility of parents and caregivers to ensure that they are prepared for it. They need to know how to cope and adjust to these myriad experiences.
- [Cal Newport's So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why "Follow Your Passion" Might Not Be Good Advice](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/cal-newport-so-good-they-cant-ignore-you-follow-passion-advice/) - The title of the book comes from a famous comedian Steve Martin who once said in his speech ‘’Be so good that they can’t ignore you’’. The author of this book, Cal Newport, a Computer Science professor at Georgetown University, took inspiration from this line to guide people on the reality of how people end
- [Brain Organization 101 - Lessons from Daniel Levitin's The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/brain-organization-lessons-daniel-levitin-the-organized-mind/) - The Organized Mind by Daniel Levitin talks about the mind and the brain, its myriad processes, and systems related to the organization of ideas, thoughts, and decision making. Most importantly, it shows us strategies that will help us organize the vast influx of information we get every day, enhancing our productivity in daily life. The
- [The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers by Daniel L. Schacter](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-seven-sins-memory-how-mind-forgets-remembers-daniel-l-schacter/) - Our memories often fail us when we can’t remember simple pieces of information. Remembering someone's name, forgetting where we kept the house keys, trying to recall an event in our past, or even having repetitive negative memory recall, are examples of how our brain can let us down. Forgetfulness is a flaw that is part
- [Learn About Growth Mindset from Carol Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/growth-mindset-carol-dweck-the-new-psychology-of-success/) - A professor of Psychology at Stanford, Carol Dweck writes books that often make you see things from a larger perspective. In her much loved and appreciated book ‘Mindset’, focusing on Decision Theory and General Systems Theory of Psychology, she talks about the importance of a growth mindset, how it can influence human behavior, and shows
- [5 Negotiation Lessons From Never Split The Difference (Even If You Think You Are Not Good At Negotiating)](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/5-negotiation-lessons-never-split-the-difference/) - Negotiations are everywhere. They don't just take place in courtrooms and board rooms. Negotiations also take place when we want our children to spend less time watching TV or try to get a business partner to see our point of view. We are continuously negotiating in life. Never Split The Difference (2016), authored by Chris Voss
- [How To Discover Your True North? And Other Key Lessons from Bill George](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/how-to-discover-your-true-north-and-other-key-lessons-from-bill-george/) - Discover Your True North by Biill George (2007) is one of my all-time favorite leadership books. This book can help you discover one’s inner compass, develop authentic leadership skills, and uncover your values. It aids in becoming a better leader by keeping you on track and staying grounded. Finding Your True North The author of
- [Benjamin Hardy Shares Why Willpower Doesn't Work And What We Should Do Instead To Get Results](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/benjamin-hardy-willpower-doesnt-work-get-results-environment/) - Willpower Doesn’t Work (2018) draws on the premise that willpower isn’t the answer to success. Benjamin Hardy, the author, describes that focussing on changing the environment to achieve a goal rather than relying only on willpower is a better way of winning in life. It is a widely accepted belief that we need willpower to
- [The Upside Of Irrationality - Dan Ariely Shares 7 Surprising Negative And Positive Effects Of Irrationality](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-upside-of-irrationality-dan-ariely-7-surprising-effects/) - We all would love to be rational all the time, make sensible decisions, and act reasonably. However, Dan Ariely shows in his latest book that humans are rarely rational, and the truth is that our irrationality affects our decision-making our actions all the time. In The Upside of Irrationality (2011), Dan Ariely calls out our
- [Fred Kofman Shows A Different Way of Doing Business - 3 Key Learnings from the book ‘Conscious Business’](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/fred-kofman-3-key-learnings-conscious-business/) - The author of this book, Fred Kofman serves as the Vice President of Executive Development of LinkedIn. As a part of one of his workshops on LinkedIn, he spoke to professionals around the world on ‘Conscious Business’ and seeing the excellent response, went on to write a detailed book on it. This book is a
- [Peter Theil's 5 Lessons for Building an Innovative & Successful Startup from the Book ' Zero to One'](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/peter-theil-5-lessons-startup-zero-to-one/) - The author, Peter Theil, is a renowned investor, entrepreneur, and funder of companies such as SpaceX & Airbnb. In his book Zero To One, he talks about building a startup from scratch, the challenges one may face, and what all one should do to make it successful. He shares his thoughts on taking a new
- [Discover 10 Myths and Realities about Emotions, and How That Will Turbo Charge Your Emotional Intelligence And Change Your Life?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/10-myths-realities-emotions-emotional-intelligence/) - Improve your communication skills by discovering how science has busted these 10 myths about emotions. Tap into the deep psyche of human emotions and stop them from holding you back in life. Read this article and understand how it can help you become a more empathetic colleague or leader. Emotions can be a touchy topic
- [No-Drama Discipline - A Communication Guide For Parents From Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/no-drama-discipline-communication-guide-parents-daniel-j-siegel-tina-payne-bryson/) - No one said that parenting would be a piece of cake. And it isn’t, especially when it comes to disciplining children. As a parent, it sounds natural to use traditional methods of disciplining such as time-outs or spanking. But deep down, all parents know that these have never really helped. No-Drama Discipline (2014), by Daniel
- [Daniel Goleman Reveals in Social Intelligence The Deep Impact Of Relationships On Everything](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/daniel-goleman-social-intelligence-impact-of-relationships/) - We are all social beings. The quality of our interactions in society affects our quality of life. The stronger social connections one forms, the happier they seem to be. Social Intelligence can lead to a socially stronger and less stressful society. Intelligence is of many types. However, unlike IQ (that measures mainly cognitive abilities), our
- [Stumbling On Happiness - Daniel Gilbert Shows Why We Have No Idea How To Make Ourselves Happy](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/stumbling-on-happiness-daniel-gilbert-decisions-brain/) - Why do we make choices and decisions about our future that makes us unhappy? Stumbling on Happiness (2007) by Daniel Gilbert shows the complex manner in which our brain processes information and influences our decision-making process. Through everyday examples, the author explains how we can understand ourselves better and make decisions for happier outcomes. The Brain
- [Learn The 5 Reasons We Justify Ourselves All The Time From The Book - Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/mistakes-were-made-but-not-by-me-reasons-we-justify/) - Anyone who has made a mistake in their life has also tried to justify it, even if it is completely their fault and they know it. Nobody likes to admit a mistake and we all try to cover goof-ups. Why do we do this? More importantly, how does this affect our decisions, our interpersonal relationships,
- [Issue #8, 3 Sep 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-8-3-sep-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Things That Stop Us From Achieving What We Really Want Not saying NO to unimportant
- [The Passion Paradox - Discover The Fascinating Science Behind Passion and Why It Can Be A Double-Edged Sword](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/the-passion-paradox-science-double-edged-sword-brad-stulberg-steve-magness/) - Everyone wants to have a passion that drives them towards success in life. Many self-help books encourage harnessing passion to achieve goals in life. But how do we define passion? What does it mean to have a passion? According to Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness, the authors of The Passion Paradox (2019), we need to
- [How To Make Smarter Decisions - Lessons From Poker Champion Turned Author of Thinking In Bets](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/make-smarter-decisions-lessons-poker-thinking-in-bets/) - Life is like a game of poker. Every decision in life has several factors that influence it, with luck playing its part too. The best decisions in life may not always lead to a desirable outcome. Similarly, decisions that seem totally wrong can turn out to be some of the best decisions in life. But
- [Issue #7, 20 Aug 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-7-20-aug-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. . Love People, Not Things; Use Things, Not People The above line is the first
- [Sir Alex Ferguson’s 6 Pearls of Leadership From His 2015 Book Leading](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/sir-alex-fergusons-leadership-2015-book-leading/) - A dozen trophies to his name, a successful career spanning 27 years, Sir Alex Ferguson is an expert when it comes to leadership, teamwork, and discipline. Co-authored by Michael Mortiz, Sir Alex Fergusson shares his wisdom, observations, and experiences in making Manchester United a trail-blazing team in his book, Leading (2015). Though he had star
- [6 Learnings About Fear From The Fear Factor by Abigail Marsh](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/6-learnings-the-fear-factor-abigail-marsh/) - Most people look at fear as a negative emotion, as an emotion to overcome. This book looks at the complex role that the emotion ‘fear’ has on us. It looks at the link the emotion fear has with other virtues such as altruism and empathy. This book delves into concepts such as – The link
- [Turn the Ship Around - How David Marquet's Leadership Turned Around A Nuclear-Powered Submarine's Performance](https://www.deployyourself.com/book-review/turn-the-ship-around-how-david-marquets-leadership-turned-around-a-nuclear-powered-submarines-performance/) - This is a story that can change the way we think about leadership. This story of a United States Navy Captain David Marquet who transformed a dissatisfied submarine crew into a formidable and respected team gives us insights about how strong leadership can make a big difference to an "underperforming" team. Turning Around The USS
- [Issue #6, 6 Aug 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-6-6-aug-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. . Are You Looking For The Right Things? A person wanted to move to a
- [Why Unreasonable Goals Are Better For Your Growth And Success?](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/unreasonable-goals-better-growth-success/) - Have you ever achieved something you aimed for still felt like "meh"? Do you feel "empty" on the inside despite being successful by usual standards? Here is how to achieve meaningful success by overcoming our deep psychological need to play it safe.
- [Issue #5, 23 July 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-5-23-july-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. . The Neuroscience of Trust, And Treating People Like Adults The latest neuroscience research has
- [Issue #4, 9 July 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-4-9-july-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. . What In Your Life Is "On Hold"? What feels impossible right now, but deep
- [Issue #3, 25 June 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-3-25-june-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. . Are You Playing To Win, or Not To Lose? These are not the easiest
- [Do You Know the People Behind Your Colleagues? And 5 Reasons Why It Matters](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/people-behind-colleagues-why-it-matters/) - Do you know the people you work with? Not the employees - the people and their stories. Here are some reasons why it matters. Start getting to know them today!
- [Issue #2, 11 June 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-2-11-june-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter. Every two weeks I share about what impactful coaching and leadership look like. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. . On Empathy Throughout our lives, we learn many skills that are drilled into us
- [Issue #1, 28 May 2020](https://www.deployyourself.com/newsletter/issue-1-28-may-2020/) - Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter by Sumit Gupta. Every two weeks I share about the most valuable books, articles, and stories I encounter. I start each newsletter with my thoughts on coaching and leadership — the two topics which have fascinated me since 2008. You can also read this issue online. On Coaching
- [ईंधन और ऊर्जा     ( Fuel and Energy )](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/indhan-aur-urza-poem-fuel-and-energy/) - (Dedicated to the fighter in each one of us, and especially to those invisible souls who keeps on fighting despite all odds) खून पसीने को बना तू अपना ईंधन हर कदम दर्द से पैदा कर अपनी ऊर्जा । मंज़िल पे तू गढ़ा अपनी निगाहें तेरे इंतज़ार में है कांटो भरी राहें ।। त्याग को
- [How to Powerfully Step into the New Year 2017](https://www.deployyourself.com/deploy-yourself/how-to-powerfully-step-into-the-new-year-2017/) - I think it was 1989 when I, for the first time, realised that the 1st of January was a special day. The biggest change for me, one that always took a few weeks to get used to, was to write 1990 instead of 1989 in our school notebooks daily. While the whole world celebrated and
- [Why I don't believe in personal / professional divide?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/why-i-dont-believe-in-personal-professional-divide/) - Throughout my career, I have never believed in keeping separate lives for personal and professional fronts, as people say. One big reason for this might be that I started my career in a startup, and have worked mostly with startups where the work culture and environment was uber-cool and the person sitting next to you
- [मुझे तेरी जरुरत है  - Mujhe Teri Jaroorat Hai](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/mujhe-teri-jaroorat-hai/) - तुझे देखा तो यह माना की तू सोने की मूरत है तुझे जाना तो यह पहचाना कि तू कितनी खूबसूरत है मैं तो हो गया हूँ घायल जबसे देखी तेरी नजाकत है तेरी निगाहों ने कर दिया है कायल बस एक ये ही शिकायत है देख के तेरा चेहरा इतना भोला सूझे मुझे भी पल
- [यह आँखें तुझे ही ढूंढे माँ](https://www.deployyourself.com/hindi-poetry/yeh-aankhen-tujhe-hi-dhoonde-maa-यह-आँखें-तुझे-ही-ढूंढे/) - सुबह सुबह जब आँख खुले पल पल जब तक रात ढले यह दिल तुझे ही महसूस करे माँ और यह आँखें तुझे ही ढूंढें माँ तेरी दांट मुझे अक्सर याद आये प्रेम से पड़ी मार आज मुझे रुलाए यह कान तेरी ही वाणी ढूंढे माँ और यह आँखें तुझे ही ढूंढे माँ तेरे हाथो
- [The End, or a New Beginning?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/the-end-or-a-new-beginning/) - It has been three months today since my mother passed away, and since I have written anything. Maybe because words aren't enough to capture what is going on in my mind lately. Maybe because I don't want the world to see me vulnerable. Maybe because I am scared or confused, frustrated and angry.. Or perhaps,
- [My Four Probable Answers to What Exactly is Reality?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/my-four-probable-answers-to-what-exactly-is-reality/) - 1. Agreements Reality is just an agreed notion, either by a large number of people or by someone for whom we have the illusion of being an expert. For example - If a majority of people believe in a superstition or a religious practice, it is considered the truth in that part of the world.
- [You Can't Take Anything, but Can Give a Lot](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/you-cant-take-anything-but-can-give-a-lot/) - What do we want in life, A lot of money would be good! For that will help us buy, Clothes, cars and good food!! A big house would also be nice, With the best of interior decoration! We want a nice green garden outside, And a few guards at the gate of our mansion!! We
- [She is my dearest](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/poem-she-is-my-dearest/) - She was like a breeze, Put my senses to freeze! When her smile was felt, My cold heart just melt!! She opened her mouth to speak, I fell for the dimple in her cheek! The words came out as roses, I could cherish them for ages!! Her hair were as soft as silk, Her eyes
- [Being a Woman, A privilege](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/being-a-woman-a-privilege/) - A girl Being born among us mortals, On every step You spread joy like angels! Facing challenges Many which only you can handle, In dark times You are the one to light a candle! Woman Amazing are your levels of energy, In hard times You feed others while staying hungry! Cheering others Even when you're
- [My Cricket Collages Collection](https://www.deployyourself.com/cricket/my-cricket-collages-collection/) - As I mentioned before, I started cutting out the photos, scorecards and statistics from newspapers and magazines and sticking them in a file in the form of picture collages. Very soon, the pages started to pile up, and I decided to put them in binders. I still have 3 such big binders with my collages
- [How to use Incentives to get things done?](https://www.deployyourself.com/career/how-to-use-incentives-to-get-things-done/) - This post is not about how to get things done by others, but by yourself. I want to emphasize the use of incentives to motivate ourselves to do a task. We all need motivation to do any task, and more so if the task is repetitive or boring. Setting incentives for myself for any task,
- [Best Friends are a rare breed](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/best-friends-are-a-rare-breed/) - A best friend is a treasure, With qualities not to measure! They know what you want to hear, And will tell you quietly in your ear!! When lost, they show you the way, In troubles, they will not let you sway! They know the real you from within, They know your secrets like a twin!!
- [Start, even if it is just YOU](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/start-even-if-it-is-just-you/) - There is life, and there is death, Lets make the most of every breath! One moment you live, next you die, Laugh often, but never you cry!! When you feel alone, Just look into the sky! Enjoy life in the unknown, And aim for a new high!! When you face a challenge, You can give
- [Why God made Mothers?](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/why-god-made-mothers/) - Let me tell you a story, Which is played in every home! About an angel who lives among us, Whether it is Delhi, Paris or Rome!! You may ask who is she, Who fills our lives with sunshine! Close your eyes and just say, She is the wonderful mother of mine!! For I can bet
- [I want to live forever](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/i-want-to-live-forever/) - This poem is inspired by an initiative "Gift your Organ" taken by my friend Sameer Dua who has taken this initiative for promoting the cause of Organ Donation. I live for the bigger perspective, Yet I enjoy the pleasure of each breath! But when I see in the long term, The only thing common is
- [Only if you knew!!](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/only-if-you-knew/) - (As imagined by me from a lower class Indian kid, who is poor, illiterate, without a future, exploited and has no clue what to do. To the average middle class Indian who is educated, employed, and making his mark in the world) The story of my struggles with life, Never reaches you! I will be
- [10 Things I am glad I had done (or do) in my life](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/10-things-i-am-glad-i-had-done-or-do-in-my-life/) - Below are the 10 things that I had done, or do in my life which I am really glad for. I am not saying I am perfect at these things, but I am getting better every passing day, and that is what matters. Read on... 1. Accepting mistakes of others We all are human beings,
- [My weekly tweets archive for the week ending 2011-01-17](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/my-weekly-tweets-archive-for-the-week-ending-2011-01-17/) - Life isn't measured by the breathes we take but the moments that take our breath away. # This weekend showed me where I stand in my fitness levels... :( # Every bad situation will have something positive. Even a dead clock shows the correct time twice a day. # "As a well spent day brings
- [My weekly tweets archive for the week ending 2011-01-10](https://www.deployyourself.com/life/my-weekly-tweets-archive-for-the-week-ending-2011-01-10/) - "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt # In life you are either a passenger or a pilot, it's your choice. # "An easy task becomes difficult when you do it with reluctance." - Terence # Its a pity so few cricketers are sitting at the IPL auction!!

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- [Choosing Leadership Podcast](https://www.deployyourself.com/podcast/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" fullwidth="on" _builder_version="4.4.3" bottom_divider_flip="horizontal"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title="Choosing Leadership" subhead="with Sumit Gupta" text_orientation="center" button_one_text="on Spotify" button_one_url="https://open.spotify.com/show/1RomoO7nlmAT0EA4Icl6wU" button_two_text="on Apple" button_two_url="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosing-leadership-with-sumit-gupta/id1605553381" background_overlay_color="rgba(52,81,104,0.8)" _builder_version="4.4.3" title_font="Lato|700|||||||" title_font_size="46px" title_line_height="1.5em" content_font="Lato||||||||" subhead_font="Lato|700|||||||" subhead_font_size="25px" subhead_line_height="1.5em" background_color="#afafaf" background_image="https://www.deployyourself.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/alltime-3plus-16807-e1640601937901.jpg" background_position="top_center" custom_margin="||3px|||" custom_padding="5vw||150px||false" animation_style="slide" animation_direction="top" animation_intensity_slide="2%" link_option_url_new_window="on" hover_enabled="0" title_font_size_tablet="36px" title_font_size_phone="" title_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" link_option_url="https://go.deployyourself.com/podcast-guest"] A
- [Coaching for Teams](https://www.deployyourself.com/coaching-for-teams/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" fullwidth="on" next_background_color="#ffd088" _builder_version="4.4.3" bottom_divider_style="slant" bottom_divider_flip="horizontal" animation_direction="top"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title="Are your wasting time, energy & missing opportunities because of suboptimal teams?" subhead="I can infuse your organisation with fresh life by transforming your teams" text_orientation="right" button_one_text="Schedule an interview to apply" button_one_url="https://calendly.com/sumitguptady/30" background_overlay_color="rgba(52,81,104,0.8)" _builder_version="4.4.3" title_font="Lato|700|||||||" title_text_align="right" title_font_size="43px" title_line_height="1.5em" content_font="Lato|700|||||||" subhead_font="Lato|700|||||||" subhead_text_align="right" subhead_font_size="23px" subhead_line_height="1.5em" background_color="#afafaf" background_image="https://www.deployyourself.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/biography-of-loneliness-e1657791570868.jpg" custom_button_one="on" button_one_text_size="22px" button_one_bg_use_color_gradient="on"
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## Lessons

- [The Authority Action Matrix](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/the-authority-action-matrix/)
- [The answer to “Why me?”](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/the-answer-to-why-me/)
- [How to Amplify and Increase Your Power?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/how-to-amplify-and-increase-your-power/)
- [How and why we self sabotage our own leadership?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/how-and-why-we-self-sabotage-our-own-leadership/)
- [5 Subconscious Questions](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/5-subconscious-questions/)
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- [Promises are the actions which create your future](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/promises-are-the-actions-which-create-your-future/)
- [Fully Feeling our Emotions](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/fully-feeling-our-emotions/)
- [Emotions do not stop us from achieving anything](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/emotions-do-not-stop-us-from-achieving-anything/)
- [A Practice to fully feel our emotions](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/a-practice-to-fully-feel-our-emotions/)
- [Moods and Emotions for Leaders](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/moods-and-emotions-for-leaders/)
- [Moving from Disempowering to Empowering Emotions](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/moving-from-disempowering-to-empowering-emotions/)
- [Choice, Power and Authority](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/choice-power-and-authority/)
- [How crucible moments shape our personality?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/growth/lessons/how-crucible-moments-shape-our/)
- [Who are you?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/who-are-you/)
- [Where are you headed?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/where-are-you-headed/)
- [CARE vs INTEREST vs CONCERN](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/care-vs-interest-vs-concern/)
- [Deploy Yourself Passport](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/deploy-yourself-passport/)
- [How we see and interpret the world?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/how-we-see-and-interpret-the-world/)
- [The powerful skill of Speaking Unarguably](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-powerful-skill-of-speaking-unarguably/)
- [Building PRESENCE](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/creating-space-for-your-leadership/)
- [The Power of Presence](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-power-of-presence/)
- [The SPACE of Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-space-of-leadership/)
- [The Role of Conversations](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-role-of-conversations/)
- [The Conversation for Trust](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-conversation/)
- [The Conversation to Create Context](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-conversation-for/)
- [The Conversation to Brainstorm Ideas/Possibilities](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-conversation-to-brainstorm-ideas-possibilities/)
- [The Conversation to Create the Right Mood & Emotion](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-conversation-to-create-the-right-mood-emotion/)
- [The Conversation for Coordinating Action](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-conversation-for-coordinating-action/)
- [The Conversation for Closing and Completion](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-conversation-for-closing-and-completion/)
- [The Conversation for Celebration and Gratitude](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-conversation-for-celebration-and-gratitude/)
- [Leaders DECLARE](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/leaders-declare/)
- [The Hidden Architecture - How all work gets done?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/the-hidden-architecture-how-all-work-gets-done/)
- [Expectations vs Promises](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/expectations-vs-promises/)
- [Making Clear Requests & Getting to a Promise](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/making-clear-requests-getting-to-a-promise/)
- [The Conversation for Coordination of Action](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/conversation-for-coordination-of-action/)
- [Listening to a Full-body YES](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/listening-to-a-full-body-yes/)
- [Keeping (fulfilling) vs Managing (honoring) Your Promises](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/keeping-fulfilling-vs-managing-honoring-your-promises/)
- [Making an Effective Apology](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/making-an-effective-apology/)
- [You are a PROMISE](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/you-are-a-promise/)
- [Breakdowns in Promises - How to hold yourself accountable?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/breakdowns-in-promises/)
- [How to hold others accountable and making Effective Complaints?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/how-to-hold-others-accountable/)
- [Welcome to Deploy Yourself & the APC Model of Human Performance](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/foundations/lessons/welcome-to-deploy-yourself-the-apc-model-of/)
- [How](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/how/)
- [Practice 1 - What do you want to CREATE?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w2-practice-1/) - 1.1 Nothing Is Real. It is All Invented Bonus Read - Do you see what I see? (Colours are not real) Bonus Read - Why memory is unreliable? 1.2 We See What We Are Conditioned To See 1.3 Given where you are, what do you want to create? Seeing Clearly - Facts (assertions) vs Stories
- [The SPACE of leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w5-the-space-of-leadership/)
- [The 5 Subconscious Questions](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w5-the-5-subconscious-questions/)
- [Practice 3 - Expand your SPACE](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w3-practice-3/)
- [Practice 4 - Rule No 6](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w3-practice-4/)
- [Practice 5 - Meeting the World as IT IS](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w3-practice-5/)
- [Practice 6 - Fire the FLAME](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w4-practice-6/)
- [Practice 7 - The Boat is always EMPTY](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w4-practice-7/)
- [Conclusion - Training Your ATTENTION](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w4-conclusion/) - The 7 Unconventional Practices to Deploy Yourself
- [Welcome to the Journey to Deploy Yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/welcome-to-the-journey-to-deploy-yourself/)
- [The Load of Being Reasonable](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/the-load-of-being-reasonable/)
- [The Load of Getting It Right](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/the-load-of-getting-it-right/)
- [The Load of Not Giving Yourself Permission](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/the-load-of-not-giving-yourself-permission-2/)
- [Your Brain Answers Whatever Question You Ask](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/your-brain-answers-whatever-question-you-ask/)
- [It Is Not About YOU](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/it-is-not-about-you-2/)
- [Introduction to Deploy Yourself & The 3 Definitions of Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w1-intro/)
- [Limited or Expanded Bandwidth of Human Performance](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w1-bandwidth/)
- [How to Deploy Yourself in an Expanded Bandwidth?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w1-expand/) - Expanding Your Bandwidth
- [Hold yourself with compassion](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w2-hold-yourself-with-compassion/)
- [Raising the Water Level so that All Boats Go Up](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w2-all-rise/)
- [Practice 2 - Listen to and see everyone as a SUPERHERO](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/welcome-package/lessons/w2-practice-2/)
- [Why do we CENTER?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/the-power-of-presence/lessons/why-do-we-center-2/)
- [Centering Practice 1](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/the-power-of-presence/lessons/centering-practice-1/)
- [Centering Practice 2](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/the-power-of-presence/lessons/centering-practice-2/)
- [Why Presence Matters for Leaders?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/the-power-of-presence/lessons/why-presence-matters-for-leaders/)
- [Guided Body Scan Practice](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/the-power-of-presence/lessons/guided-body-scan-practice/)
- [Centering in 4 Dimensions Practice](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/the-power-of-presence/lessons/centering-in-4-dimensions-practice/)
- [Follow The Breath Guided Meditation](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/follow-the-breath/)
- [Body Scan Guided Centering Practice](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/body-scan-guided-centering-practice/)
- [Getting Present To The Now Guided Meditation](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/getting-present-to-the-now-guided/)
- [Quick Daily Centering Practice](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/quick-daily-centering-practice/)
- [You Are A Part of Nature Centering Practice](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/you-are-a-part-of-nature-centering-practice/)
- [Getting Present to WHAT IS - A Leadership Practice](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/getting-present-to-what-is-a-leadership-practice/)
- [Centering in 4 Dimensions Practice](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/centering-in-4-dimensions-practice-2/)
- [Why do we CENTER?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/guided-practices/lessons/why-do-we-center/)
- [The Report](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/invisible-lies/lessons/the-report/)
- [Lies 1 and 2](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/invisible-lies/lessons/lies-1-and-2/)
- [Lies 3, 4, and 5](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/invisible-lies/lessons/lies-3-4-and-5/)
- [The 3-step process to go beyond your Invisible Lies?](https://www.deployyourself.com/courses/invisible-lies/lessons/the-3-step-process-to-go-beyond-your-invisible-lies/)
- [Facts (assertions) vs Stories (assessments)](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/w5-we-live-in-language/)
- [The load of not giving yourself permission](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/the-load-of-not-giving-yourself-permission/)
- [Your brain answers whatever question you ask it](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/your-brain-answers-whatever-question-you-ask-it/)
- [It is not about YOU](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/it-is-not-about-you/)
- [1. You are enough](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/1-you-are-enough/)
- [2. There are no ordinary moments](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/2-there-are-no-ordinary-moments/)
- [3. You always have the choice to respond](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/3-you-always-have-the-choice-to-respond/)
- [4. Do not take yourself too seriously](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/4-do-not-take/)
- [5. Stand for something bigger than yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/5-stand-for-something-bigger-than-yourself/)
- [Language creates, doesn't only describes](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/language-creates-doesnt-only-describes/)
- [We see what we are conditioned to see](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/we-see-what-we-are-conditioned-to-see/)
- [Given where you are, what do you want to create?](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/given-where-you-are-what-do-you-want-to-create/)
- [You are enough](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/you-are-enough/)
- [There are no ordinary moments](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/there-are-no-ordinary-moments/)
- [You always have the choice to respond](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/you-always-have-the-choice-to-respond/)
- [Do not take yourself too seriously](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/do-not-take-yourself-too-seriously/)
- [Stand for something bigger than yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/lessons/stand-for-something-bigger-than-yourself/)

## Files

- [Invisible Lies](https://www.deployyourself.com/mp-files/invisible-lies.pdf/)

## Categories

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- [Questioning](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/questioning/)
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- [Newsletter](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/newsletter/) - The Deploy Yourself Newsletter
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- [Poem](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/poem/) - Poetry & Poems
- [Leadership Journey](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/leadership-journey/) - Interviews of leaders in influential positions where they talk about their journey and how they got where they are today.
- [Podcast](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/podcast-choosing-leadership/) - Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta – Podcast episodes and content
- [Global Leadership](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/global-leadership/)
- [ScalingCompanies](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/scalingcompanies/)
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- [Hindi Poetry](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/hindi-poetry/)
- [Short Stories](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/short-stories/) - Some short stories I have started to write, based on my experiences with life and how I view / look at those experiences
- [Society](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/society/) - My views about the society
- [Politics](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/politics/)
- [Technology](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/technology/)
- [No Waste](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/no-waste/)
- [Pick A Fight](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/pick-a-fight/)
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- [Career](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/career/)
- [Entrepreneurship](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/entrepreneurship/)
- [CricketRadius](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/cricketradius-entrepreneurship/)
- [Product Development](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/product-development/)
- [Travel](https://www.deployyourself.com/category/travel/)

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- [sleep](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/sleep/)
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- [answers](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/answers/)
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- [qualities](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/qualities/)
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- [rituals](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/rituals/)
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- [coronavirus](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/coronavirus/)
- [covid-19](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/covid-19/)
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- [constitution](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/constitution/)
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- [tahrir square](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/tahrir-square/)
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- [test cricket](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/test-cricket/)
- [ipl](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/ipl/)
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- [best](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/best/)
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- [mr dependable](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/mr-dependable/)
- [rahul](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/rahul/)
- [reliable](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/reliable/)
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- [sehwag](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/sehwag/)
- [the wall](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/the-wall/)
- [underapplauded](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/underapplauded/)
- [wall](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/wall/)
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- [favorites](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/favorites/)
- [hot weather](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/hot-weather/)
- [records](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/records/)
- [statistics](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/statistics/)
- [subcontinent](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/subcontinent/)
- [gambhir](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/gambhir/)
- [kohli](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/kohli/)
- [raina](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/raina/)
- [2011](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/2011/)
- [afridi](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/afridi/)
- [Dhoni](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dhoni/)
- [Dilshan](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dilshan/)
- [Hat Trick](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/hat-trick/)
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- [Ross Taylor](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/ross-taylor/)
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- [sri lanka](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/sri-lanka/)
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- [god](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/god/)
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- [hunger](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/hunger/)
- [england](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/england/)
- [strauss](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/strauss/)
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- [space](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/space/)
- [behaviour](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/behaviour/)
- [situations](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/situations/)
- [traffic](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/traffic/)
- [groundhog day](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/groundhog-day/)
- [movies](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/movies/)
- [pursuit of happyness](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/pursuit-of-happyness/)
- [remember the titans](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/remember-the-titans/)
- [rocky](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/rocky/)
- [quote](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/quote/)
- [rules](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/rules/)
- [case](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/case/)
- [worst](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/worst/)
- [curriculum](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/curriculum/)
- [education](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/education/)
- [forum](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/forum/)
- [living](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/living/)
- [forgiveness](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/forgiveness/)
- [hate](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/hate/)
- [2010](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/2010/)
- [decade](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/decade/)
- [french](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/french/)
- [rust](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/rust/)
- [child](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/child/)
- [knew](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/knew/)
- [only](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/only/)
- [donation](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/donation/)
- [eyes](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/eyes/)
- [forever](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/forever/)
- [heart](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/heart/)
- [liver](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/liver/)
- [organ](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/organ/)
- [lesson](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/lesson/)
- [movie](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/movie/)
- [start](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/start/)
- [you](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/you/)
- [best friends](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/best-friends/)
- [friend](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/friend/)
- [chak de india](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/chak-de-india/)
- [sports](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/sports/)
- [road](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/road/)
- [achievement](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/achievement/)
- [fear](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/fear/)
- [goal](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/goal/)
- [milestons](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/milestons/)
- [fight club](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/fight-club/)
- [materialism](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/materialism/)
- [tyler](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/tyler/)
- [dance](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dance/)
- [michael jordan](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/michael-jordan/)
- [thomas edison](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/thomas-edison/)
- [character](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/character/)
- [climb](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/climb/)
- [college](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/college/)
- [easy way](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/easy-way/)
- [mountain](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/mountain/)
- [right way](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/right-way/)
- [vaibhav](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/vaibhav/)
- [kent m keith](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/kent-m-keith/)
- [paradoxical commandments](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/paradoxical-commandments/)
- [trigger](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/trigger/)
- [uncomfortable](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/uncomfortable/)
- [football](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/football/)
- [game](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/game/)
- [benefits](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/benefits/)
- [daily](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/daily/)
- [exercise](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/exercise/)
- [morning](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/morning/)
- [glass](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/glass/)
- [holding on](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/holding-on/)
- [letting it go](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/letting-it-go/)
- [dan millman](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dan-millman/)
- [moments](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/moments/)
- [peaceful warrior](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/peaceful-warrior/)
- [ripple](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/ripple/)
- [george bailey](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/george-bailey/)
- [hero](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/hero/)
- [its a wonderful life](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/its-a-wonderful-life/)
- [acceptance](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/acceptance/)
- [ourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/ourself/)
- [self](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/self/)
- [yourself](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/yourself/)
- [courage](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/courage/)
- [extra mile](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/extra-mile/)
- [miracles](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/miracles/)
- [accept](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/accept/)
- [let go](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/let-go/)
- [cancer](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/cancer/)
- [destiny](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/destiny/)
- [dots](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dots/)
- [happy](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/happy/)
- [nothing to lose](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/nothing-to-lose/)
- [privilege](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/privilege/)
- [question](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/question/)
- [world](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/world/)
- [decisions](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/decisions/)
- [jab we met](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/jab-we-met/)
- [dearest](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dearest/)
- [she](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/she/)
- [smile](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/smile/)
- [color](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/color/)
- [drawing](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/drawing/)
- [pencil sketching](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/pencil-sketching/)
- [editing](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/editing/)
- [notebook](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/notebook/)
- [brave](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/brave/)
- [right](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/right/)
- [salute](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/salute/)
- [tough](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/tough/)
- [amy biehl](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/amy-biehl/)
- [hatred](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/hatred/)
- [arrogance](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/arrogance/)
- [bad](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/bad/)
- [creator](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/creator/)
- [good](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/good/)
- [pride](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/pride/)
- [self-esteem](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/self-esteem/)
- [easily](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/easily/)
- [effectively](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/effectively/)
- [inside](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/inside/)
- [power](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/power/)
- [willpower](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/willpower/)
- [within](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/within/)
- [give](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/give/)
- [take](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/take/)
- [consequence](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/consequence/)
- [reasons](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/reasons/)
- [nick nolte](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/nick-nolte/)
- [face](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/face/)
- [bhupen hazarika](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/bhupen-hazarika/)
- [dennis ritchie](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dennis-ritchie/)
- [dev anand](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/dev-anand/)
- [ghazal](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/ghazal/)
- [jagjit singh](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/jagjit-singh/)
- [joe frazier](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/joe-frazier/)
- [mak pataudi](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/mak-pataudi/)
- [mf hussain](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/mf-hussain/)
- [shammi kapoor](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/shammi-kapoor/)
- [steve jobs](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/steve-jobs/)
- [again](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/again/)
- [girl](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/girl/)
- [articles](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/articles/)
- [favorite](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/favorite/)
- [posts](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/posts/)
- [2012](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/2012/)
- [not to-do](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/not-to-do/)
- [electricity](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/electricity/)
- [pain](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/pain/)
- [risks](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/risks/)
- [scars](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/scars/)
- [socket](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/socket/)
- [friday](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/friday/)
- [monday](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/monday/)
- [weekend](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/weekend/)
- [ball](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/ball/)
- [bounce](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/bounce/)
- [alone](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/alone/)
- [solitude](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/solitude/)
- [righteousness](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/righteousness/)
- [wrong](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/wrong/)
- [learn](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/learn/)
- [observe](https://www.deployyourself.com/tag/observe/)

## Course Tags

- [onthehouse](https://www.deployyourself.com/course-tag/onthehouse/)
- [silver](https://www.deployyourself.com/course-tag/silver/)
- [onthehouse-1week](https://www.deployyourself.com/course-tag/onthehouse-1week/)

## File Tags

- [onthehouse](https://www.deployyourself.com/file-tag/onthehouse/)

## File Categories

- [Report](https://www.deployyourself.com/file-category/report/)