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The Uncomfortable Truth About Startup Execution: A Framework for Success
Read more: The Uncomfortable Truth About Startup Execution: A Framework for SuccessStartups often face the belief that their biggest hurdles are fierce competition or insufficient funding. While these challenges are real, many startups ultimately stumble due to one critical, yet often overlooked factor: execution discipline. A significant portion of startup failures can be traced back to issues like poor process design, lack of accountability, and a…
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Depth Over Width: The Data-Backed Case for Mastering the One Thing That Matters
Read more: Depth Over Width: The Data-Backed Case for Mastering the One Thing That MattersWe are drowning in a world of endless options. Businesses chase “diversification,” professionals stack side hustles, and founders pivot at the first sign of friction. But data tells a different story: A Stanford study found that multitaskers are 40% less productive and make 50% more errors, The icons of the industry—Toyota, Amazon, Salesforce—didn’t win by doing more. They won…
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When to Stop Measuring and Start Acting: A Smarter Approach to Metrics
Read more: When to Stop Measuring and Start Acting: A Smarter Approach to MetricsI am obsessed with tracking metrics in business. However, over a period, I have noticed some unsettling facts. A sales team member would meet the performance standards of input metrics like customer demos but would have poor revenue numbers. Another team member would have a low number of demos done but will have high revenue…
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Building a Mission-Oriented Team: The big lever for driving impact
Read more: Building a Mission-Oriented Team: The big lever for driving impactOver the years, I have built and scaled businesses multiple times. I have learnt that one thing that truly drives the scale of impact you can make is your ability to build a high-performing, mission-oriented team. It is a truth I have lived repeatedly. A truth which came with its own share of challenges, tough…
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Transforming Customer Complaints into Loyalty Through Recovery
Read more: Transforming Customer Complaints into Loyalty Through RecoveryWhen I moved from Chennai to Bangalore three years ago, I chose a movers-and-packers service provider based on recommendations from my network. Unfortunately, the experience was far from satisfactory. Several furniture items were damaged during the move, and despite repeated follow-ups, the organization’s owner, my contact point, did not take any action to resolve the…
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Dive Deep – The Key to Solving Critical Business Problems
Read more: Dive Deep – The Key to Solving Critical Business ProblemsAll of us come across challenges in day-to-day life. Many times these challenges come with shallow causal explanations. These explanations seem reasonable at first. However, if you accept these explanations, you find that the solutions based on these explanations are often ineffective or incremental at best. Truly impactful solutions are developed when we dive deep…
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Leadership and Career Development: Lessons from a Trek
Read more: Leadership and Career Development: Lessons from a TrekA couple of months ago, I went on a trek with my family. While I had done long treks earlier, this was the first time we went on a trek as a family. The path was steep and long, especially for the first-timers and after an hour, we were tired. My daughter and wife whispered…
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Lessons I Learned in 2024
Read more: Lessons I Learned in 2024As 2024 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting deeply on the year—the experiences that shaped me, the people who inspired me, and the lessons that left a lasting mark. This has been a year of growth, clarity, and learning, and I want to share some of the key lessons that stood out for…
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Hiring Red Flags: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them
Read more: Hiring Red Flags: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore ThemHiring the right person for a role is always a big decision. Sometimes, in the rush to fill a position, it is easy to overlook certain behaviours or patterns. But from my experience, those overlooked red flags can often turn into bigger problems down the road. I have seen it happen firsthand—hiring decisions that felt…
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Unlocking India’s Demographic Dividend: Education and Skilling Solutions
Read more: Unlocking India’s Demographic Dividend: Education and Skilling SolutionsIndia’s demographic dividend—a youthful population with over 50% under 25 years old—is often said to be its greatest asset. Yet, this opportunity is slipping through the cracks. Education systems remain fragmented, skilling initiatives struggle with scalability, and millions of young Indians are entering the workforce unprepared for the demands of a dynamic, technology-driven economy. While…
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