A radical culture of unabashed, no holds barred feedback, a no time off or vacation policy, an unrelenting spirit to preserve and hold on to stunning performers, few questions asked, and to top it all the Keeper Test, where the Managers have the powers to disengage with their mediocre team members with a lucrative severanceContinue reading “Netflix : Where no Rules…Rule”
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From Abra’Cadabra’ to Amazon and Beyond
Cadabra was how Amazon came to being in 1994. Headquartered in Seattle as Jeff Bezos wanted the company to be much closer to the IT infrastructure. However, with the name sounding like a magic trick, the company registered with relentless.com, and eventually was named as Amazon after the River Amazon ( the largest river by wayContinue reading “From Abra’Cadabra’ to Amazon and Beyond”
From Tigers to Lions to Dragons to Sharks
It all began in Japan when Nippon TV created the series ‘ The Tigers of Money ‘ in 2001, the first entertainment, reality programme that dealt with business investment. Taking a leaf out of this ‘ The Dragon’s Den ‘ was born in UK in 2005, which became very popular, leading to its spread inContinue reading “From Tigers to Lions to Dragons to Sharks”
Writing my Obituary : A Leadership Lesson
I was fortunate enough to attend a Leadership Training Programme in 2011. The inaugural address was given by Mr M Damodaran an accomplished leader and one of the finest minds in Finance and Corporate Governance. After the initial introduction, Mr Damodaran asked the participants to write their own Obituary, much to their utter surprise. AnContinue reading “Writing my Obituary : A Leadership Lesson”
Emirates : They have done it…Again
When it comes to creativity the human mind is limitless and when the resolve is unshakeable, ways and means to fulfill the creative urge are found and then something extraordinary is born. I have never travelled with Emirates and I do not have a hands on experience of their service, but yes they are consideredContinue reading “Emirates : They have done it…Again”
Nano : Not that ‘Smart’
Owning a car, across the world is a status symbol. Whatever may be the size of the car, owning one is considered to be an achievement. You are said to have arrived or you are on the right path. Nano, Ratan Tata’s dream project was himself conceived by the Mega Industrial Icon when he sawContinue reading “Nano : Not that ‘Smart’”
Elon Musk & His 10 Commandments
Elon Musk, one of the world’s richest men, an entrepreneur like no other, a business magnate, a thinker unparalleled and arguably one of the legends of this century, is one person whom the world listens when he speaks. There are several of his videos and discourses on the net and no wonder considering the achievementContinue reading “Elon Musk & His 10 Commandments”
Christian Von Koenigsegg and Pinchcliffe Grand Prix.
Flaklypa Grand Prix ( Pinchcliffe Grand Prix in English ) is a stop motion animated Norwegian Film, in which a bicycle repairman, against all odds builds his own racing car, competes against the biggies and eventually wins the race. I had not heard of this film before, till I did a bit of research onContinue reading “Christian Von Koenigsegg and Pinchcliffe Grand Prix.”
Royal ‘ Bullet ‘ Enfield : The Comeback Cult
Since the mid 1960s till the 80s, Bullet, the Royal Enfield’s super strong motorcycle was ruling the motorbike market in India. The Bullet had a massive fan following and owning the vehicle was a matter of pride and prestige. Riding the Bullet was considered to be a symbol of masculinity and particularly in the hinterlandContinue reading “Royal ‘ Bullet ‘ Enfield : The Comeback Cult”