What you’re experiencing is not madness—it’s a moment of transition. An unexpected opportunity has landed in your lap. And with every opportunity comes a challenge. It’s completely natural to feel unsettled when life moves faster than your plans. Had this come a few years later, you might have had a clearer vision of your career path. But right now, you’re being asked to decide before you feel ready—and that’s what

In what world would you have ever expected the police to sit at the feet of long-time criminals to learn about leadership and accountability? Well, welcome to that world. You wonder how this kind of culture is created? There are multiple elements to this, all of which take more space than we have here. So, for the curious, here is a good starting point.  It is possible to change the

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