E140 – Blind Faith – The Dangers of Outsourcing Judgement
Have you ever blindly followed Google Maps… only to end up somewhere you definitely shouldn’t be? I have. That tiny…
E139 – Are Humans Rational? – Dice, Discount & Dishoom
Answer this question with a yes or a no – Do you believe that intelligent human beings usually take rational decisions? Most…
E138 – The Dancing Boxer – Mastering What Others Ignore
Many professionals spend their entire career sharpening the same set of skill. Because it is initially rewarded because it gets the job done…
E137 – United Breaks Guitars – When Brands Don’t Listen
Sometimes it seems companies build fortresses to protect themselves from customers rather than bridges to welcome them…
E136 – Eyes off The Target – Trust the process
Revenue numbers, quarterly goals, stretch KPIs are all very important. The problem starts when those become the only focus. When the focus…
E135 – Bottom Ranked Hero – Last, But Not The Least
When I heard that over the last 60 years, Japanese school children learn a story about a Sri Lankan athlete, I was intrigued. Sports…
E134 – The Real Win – When Silver Outweighed Gold
Wishing your loved ones and you a year when your best stories are written. In one of my favourite non-fiction books, “Influence” by…
E133 – How Dyson Outlasted Failure – When Grit Wins
Have you heard of the multi-purpose lubricant WD-40? Any idea why it’s called WD-40? I’ll give you a hint: the number is the entire story.
E132 – Lombardi Time – If You’re On Time, You’re Late
Many years ago, a real estate broker in Kolkata surprised me simply by being on time. Being punctual has always been non-negotiable for…
E131 – The Humble Metal Box – Small Idea, Giant Impact
Necessity is the mother of invention. Some of the biggest revolutions in business didn’t come from brilliant technology or billion…