August 2, 2025
I feel invisible

MY Job Feels Comfortable, But I Feel Invisible

Feeling invisible at work, despite doing everything "right"? You're not alone. Many professionals experience this unsettling sensation, even in secure roles with respectable salaries. It’s like being in a well-furnished basement—comfortable yet lacking a view of the horizon. Discover how to shift from being unnoticed to becoming a valued contributor.
July 31, 2025
The Sirens Call by Chris Hayes

Book Review: The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes

In a world where apps and notifications constantly vie for our attention, Chris Hayes' "The Sirens' Call" serves as a wake-up call. He likens our struggle to that of Odysseus, who had to resist the alluring songs of sirens. Today, our attention is the most valuable resource, yet it's often stolen by tech designed to hijack our focus.
July 31, 2025
BVook Review The Irresistible Manager

Book Review: The Irresistible Manager

In a world where middle management is disappearing, Bhushan Kulkarni’s *The Irresistible Manager* offers a warm, practical guide for navigating the complexities of modern leadership. With insights on building trust, fostering team growth, and embracing AI disruption, this book challenges managers to reflect on who they need to become in uncertain times.
July 11, 2025
Fluke and chance

Book Review: Why Fluke by Brian Klaas Will Change How You See Success, Luck, and Control

When the flight took off on 12 June 2025, there were 242 passengers and crew on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian on the Air India flight bound for London from Ahmedabad. Everyone died EXCEPT the passenger in seat […]
July 10, 2025
Human Brain

Why You Need Neuroscience to Fix Your Talent-Management Crisis 

Businesses are grappling with a talent paradox. Despite massive investments in learning and development, employee engagement remains stubbornly low. Training programs fail to stick, feedback sessions backfire, and high-potential employees quietly disengage. The problem isn’t what we’re doing—it’s that we’re fighting against how the human brain actually works. Here’s how […]
July 2, 2025
Ratatouille

Ratatouille: Unlikely Lessons in Career Identity

Ratatouille is a movie about career identity, hidden potential, mentorship, gatekeeping, and creative risk. The film that took seven years to make I watch Pixar movies especially on long flights. I was traveling back from Peru. This time I watched Ratatouille. Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable stew—simple, rustic, and […]
June 25, 2025
Grief

Grief is My Friend I Have Not Told Anyone About

Grief isn’t just what we feel when someone dies. It’s the ache of missed opportunities, the sting of status lost, the weight of meaning stripped away when our work world shifts without warning. In the workplace, grief wears many faces—and most go unrecognized. ये दुख काहे खत्म नहीं होता बे… […]
June 16, 2025
Designing Dashboards

HR for Irrational Humans Ep 4: Dashboards Focus on Metrics – Not Behavior Change

The Fitbit Fiasco The company launched a wellness program. Everyone got a shiny Fitbit to help them track their 10,000 steps. The goal: Employees who walk together. The dashboard shows leaderboards. Prizes await the winners. Week one looks promising. Step counts soar. The C-suite celebrates. By week three, the real […]