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”
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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”
Invictus
If you are looking for a lesson on Team Building, leadership, perseverance, self belief, focus, effective communication, positive thinking and an orientation for success, then Invictus, the film, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in pivotal roles and directed by Clint Eastwood, is a must watch. Invictus, the 2009 film, based on John Carlin’s 2008Continue reading “Invictus”
I Have a Dream
The third Monday of January each year is a Federal Holiday in the United States to mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr and is also referred to as MLK Day. This year it was the 17th of January ( though Martin Luther King Jr was born on the 15th of January 1929). The campaign for a FederalContinue reading “I Have a Dream”
Virat : A Leader so true to his Name
Virat Kohli stepped down as India’s Test Team Captain yesterday in a not so expected move thus sending the Internet abuzz. Several commentators were seen speculating, analysing and commenting on Kohli’s move, which literally came like a bolt from the blue. However, for me it was not that surprising and even if India had wonContinue reading “Virat : A Leader so true to his Name”
Khutulun : The Strong and Empowered
Many say she was one of the most influential, strong and empowered women of the 13th century and that her like is difficult to find in those times and even later. Khutulun, the daughter of Qaidu, The Mongol Emperor who by 1280 ruled a major part of Central Asia, was born in 1260 and grewContinue reading “Khutulun : The Strong and Empowered”
Senna
‘ The harder I push, the more I find within myself. I am always looking for the next step, a different world to go into, areas I have not been before. It’s lonely driving a Grand Prix car, but very absorbing. I have experienced new sensations, and I want more. That is my excitement, myContinue reading “Senna”
Caster Semenya: The ‘Fair’ Athlete
Winner of two Olympic Gold Medals ( 2012 and 2016 ) and winner of three Gold Medals at the World Athletic Championships, Caster Semenya has dominated the 800m race in the world for almost a decade. However this is not just a story of a champion, it is a story which is complex and thoughtContinue reading “Caster Semenya: The ‘Fair’ Athlete”
Sewage water to Drinking water : Amazing Singapore
An island country spread over just 728 sq.km, with a population of just over 5 million, with one of the highest population density of 7800/sq.km, a multicultural, multiracial, pluralistic society, a hub of finance, innovation and technology, Singapore is nothing short of a pocket sized powerhouse. And despite the fact that it lacks natural resources moreContinue reading “Sewage water to Drinking water : Amazing Singapore”
Christine Ha : The Incredible ‘Vision’ary
If you ever feel low, depressed, deprived, have that terrible sinking feeling and you are finding it difficult to rise and face the world, then you should think about Christine Ha. A graduate in Business Management and Finance from the University of Texas, with a Master’s of Fine Arts in creative fiction and non fictionContinue reading “Christine Ha : The Incredible ‘Vision’ary”