E142 – The Two Monks
Sometimes we end up holding onto things for far longer than they need to be held on to. And it may need an outsider looking in to identify that. This story talks about one such perspective that…
E141 – The Zipper Trap – Explain It, Please
“Is this really the same guy I shared lunch with in school? How did he turn out this way? Is he really so rabid? Why is he so stupid?”. Have you read WhatsApp messages…
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.