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…
E130 – Enough
Have you ever caught yourself chasing just a little more? A little more polish before you send that deck. A little more growth before you feel secure. A little more success before you…
E129 – When You Don’t Know ASK – Clarity starts with a simple question
Imagine this.
You’re about to give a big talk. The curtains are down, the stage lights…
E128 – The Royal Vegetable – Exclusivity drives adoption
In business, we often assume that people will choose what’s rational, efficient, or clearly beneficial. But if that were…
E127 – The Power of “What if” – Playfulness uncovers blind spots
In business, the questions we ask are often more powerful than the data we collect. Most leaders ask: “What do the facts tell…
E126 – Churchill’s Hour to Wall Street’s Fall – Putting Out the Fire First
Sometimes, the shortest distance between doubt and conviction is not another slide deck with tons of data, analysis and logic…