Soul on my Sleeve

Dear Yogesh, I am a site manager at a large data center, managing the return of employees with clear COVID-related safety policies. I often find employees resist change policies, and it creates tensions, especially when managers fear confrontation. Pravesh Dear Pravesh, I appreciate your situation and the related challenges. I am suggesting following strategies to navigate this situation: Host a “Boot Camp” for New Policies: One of the best ways

Dear Yogesh, I started working in a reputed real estate company some years ago and was promoted to Group Manager within two years. With this new job role, I moved into the city of Mumbai. Along the way, responsibilities piled up, and now I am juggling handling a spacious office space, hiring recruits, and other details. It has been really tough for me as I am not well-versed with various

Dear Yogesh, I’ve been managing people for decades and have put significant effort into adapting to hybrid team dynamics since COVID.  I’ve earned a reputation for being fair, helping individuals grow, and staying flexible with their work preferences. However, I’m starting to wonder if my flexibility has gone too far and is now affecting the team’s overall functioning. Recently, one of my direct reports informed me that he’s moving to

A man is worried that his wife is losing her hearing but that she won’t acknowledge it, so he asks the family doctor for advice. The doctor suggests an experiment. The man should stand in a different room and ask his wife the same question at different distances, moving closer each time. That evening, he enters their home, smells garlic, and asks, “What’s for dinner?” No response. He walks halfway

Crucial one. I appreciate the effort your leaders are making to encourage open dialogue in company meetings—it’s a great step toward fostering a more engaged and collaborative workplace. I also empathize with the frustration of asking for input and being met with silence. Whether in team meetings or even family conversations, it’s a challenge that many of us have experienced. The issue you’ve described, however, points to a deeper dynamic.