Let me tell you a story. A few months ago, I met a candidate who had spent years managing events for a non-profit. She was applying for a project manager role in tech. On paper, she wasn’t the perfect fit—her resume lacked any tech experience. But during the interview, something clicked. She had exceptional organizational…
Let’s face it—uncomfortable conversations are one of the few things in leadership that we all dread. Whether it’s giving feedback on subpar performance or addressing an interpersonal conflict, these moments have the potential to make us squirm in our seats. But here’s the secret I’ve discovered after years of navigating these tough talks: the most…
Let’s face it: conflict is like that uninvited guest at a party who shows up anyway. You can try to avoid it, but sooner or later, it finds its way into every team. Whether it’s a clash of ideas, personality differences, or just plain miscommunication, tension is inevitable when you bring people together to work…
We’ve all encountered them—the person who questions every idea, who always has a counterpoint, and whose initial response to anything new is skepticism. And if you’re like me, someone who’s had to present ideas in male-dominated boardrooms, often as the youngest person or the only women in the room, you know just how challenging it…
It’s not often that you see the youngest person in the room lead a high-stakes project in a room full of seasoned professionals. But that’s exactly the position I found myself in as the youngest member of the HR Leadership Team. Tasked with heading Organizational Effectiveness for a multi-entity organization, I could have easily been…
You’re on vacation, basking in the sun, or binge-watching your favorite show, finally taking that well-earned break. But then—ping—an email notification pulls you back into work mode. You think, “It’s just a quick reply; no big deal.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Turns out, 70% of Indian employees admit to checking work emails or taking…
Over the last few months, I’ve been soaking up knowledge like a sponge—reading case studies, listening to webinars, and chatting with peers who’ve worked on HR strategies across the globe. While my focus so far has been on India, where HR strategies are shaped by a diverse cultural, legal, and economic landscape, the insights I’ve…
Starting out in a leadership role at a young age is daunting—especially when you’re leading a team of people who are not only older than you but also have far more experience. I encountered this challenge when I was tasked with leading an HR team, where many of the members had been working in HR…
Let’s talk about being in your early 30s and finding yourself caught between two generations at work. Right now, I’m in a startup where the team spans from 20-somethings to 40-somethings. And guess what? The 20s crowd thinks I’m way too “old” to understand their hustle, and the 40s crowd thinks I’m still “too young”…
Organizations often feel like complex puzzles—pieces scattered across teams, functions, and processes. But what if instead of focusing on individual pieces, you looked at the whole picture? That’s where systems thinking and structural design come in, transforming scattered efforts into a cohesive, high-performing entity. Let’s dive into these concepts and see how they work, with real-world scenarios to bring…
