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For many organizations, it’s worth considering shelving that prepackaged CRM product in favor of a purpose-built solution. For better and sometimes for worse, the pandemic has provided companies across the business landscape with a technology reality check, followed in many cases by a realization that the generic, one-size-fits-all software on...

A young boy approached his father with the following question: ''Dad, what is the value of my life?'' A hard question made his father think twice before answering back. He did not want to be like everyone else and tell his kid he worths a lot. He knew that words...

A dear friend and business owner recently sent me a blog defining core leadership skills. While the blog had some useful distinctions that I found smart and interesting, it also included some traits that are not, in fact, essential to effective leadership. They are actually personality traits that, to an...

One thing all great leaders have in common is that they are constantly learning to adapt to change. And with continuing uncertainty in the workplace brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s business leaders must be available, empathetic, and committed to offering their employees a chance to reflect on their...

RBL bank was established in 1943, and has long since held up its reputation for proficient banking services and products. Catering to the requirements of 8.44 million clients, it has tied up with Bajaj Finserv to bring one of the best credit cards to consumers, the Bajaj Finserv RBL Bank...

As a solopreneur, my guess is that your goal isn’t to make more money. At least, that’s not the real goal. Instead, your goal is to live life on your terms. Right? Money is just a tool to help you do that. Of course, getting yourself set up to live...

“I don’t see how we can replace the serendipitous idea generation of hallway conversations. If we don’t return to the office full-time, we’re going to lose out to rivals who do so and gain the benefits of serendipity.” That’s what Saul, the Chief Product Officer of a 1,500-employee enterprise software...

Today we will talk about the extremely unique case of Bir Tawil and the weird situation that geography implements in our lives like in the case of China. Let's have a look. Bir Tawil and the Halaib Tringle While it is quite common for countries to quarrel over a piece...

The more we are able to delegate, the more we lift others up and the more equipped they become to lead. The challenge for a Jumpseat Leader is to know when to step in again when things start to go awry. How do we know when that time has come?...

Have you ever worked for a leader who doesn’t handle stress well? Trust me, it’s not a great experience—and it certainly doesn’t bring out the best in people. On the other hand, working for a leader who responds well under pressure is a great experience. How leaders handle stress is...