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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...

As a business owner, it feels surreal to look around years after the inception of your idea to see what you created. You see the jobs you’ve developed, the processes you’ve mastered, and the ways you’ve changed the world. But at some point, you know when it’s time to exit;...

The traditional approach towards occupational safety and health at the workplace during this ongoing COVID pandemic has been severely tested and found wanting. The emphasis on physical safety and routine medical surveillance (for chemical exposure) do not equip the industry players to be ready battling the new emerging infectious disease...