April 2, 2026
kids don’t play to pass time—they play to build capability. Fun is not the goal. Growth is. The joy is a byproduct of getting better.
February 16, 2026
Emerging economies own unique problem domains where their talent can lead globally. They can build world-class implementation expertise rather than only consuming technology. Rapid talent ecosystem development is achievable at modest GDP investments. It is possible to leapfrog to advanced applications rather than rebuild legacy systems. They have the talent pool to do just that.
January 12, 2026
Leaders often are the outside face of the company, dealing with regulators, key suppliers, unions, the general public, etc. Being able to understand multiple perspectives -- even if they are being expressed in jarring ways -- can have a huge impact on a company's reputation and its ability to sort out turmoil without making lasting enemies. Ditto for the ability to communicate in a way that's mindful of audiences' emotional state as well as logical considerations.
January 12, 2026
liberal arts graduates might be the last ones standing when AI takes over—and the gig workers training their robot replacements could be teaching us the most important career lesson of all.
November 18, 2025
Learning should feel like a secret you’re dying to hear, not a lecture you’re forced to attend. In a world where attention is the new currency, L&D teams must shift from thinking like curriculum designers to filmmakers. Imagine captivating your audience within the first five seconds, using emotion, relevance, and storytelling to create a magnetic learning experience.
September 30, 2025
Imagine going for dinner to a chef’s home and he serves you Maggi Instant Noodles. What if he invited you to help him arrange the table, chop the vegetables and pour the soup. Wouldn’t that be memorable? Learning needs to be like that. Ikea does not assemble the furniture. You […]
September 21, 2025
What would I tell my 8 year old self today? I was also speaking to Utkarsh after 8 years.
September 2, 2025
In California’s Central Valley, almond trees dominate the landscape, producing over 80% of the world’s almonds. While this seems like a farming triumph, there’s a hidden cost: these vast monocultures rely on honeybees for pollination, leading to their decline.
September 2, 2025
Companies die—quietly, in their sleep. Because skills age like milk, not wine. When medieval European mapmakers encountered blank spaces on their maps – areas they knew existed but had little concrete knowledge about – they would often populate these unknown regions with drawings of fantastical beasts, sea monsters to show […]