The irony about soft skills is that they are a hard solve; nearly as hard as getting an allotment in an IPO. The minute’s hand would shy away if I could count the number of times, I sat myself down and defined what soft skills actually meant. Their definition is…

With an all-time high of $611 billion in its kitty, India has galloped through Russia and South Korea as the fourth-biggest holder of Forex reserves. That’s a whopping 10,000% increase since the last 30 years! Think of these reserves — a blend of major foreign currencies like US Dollar, Euro…

Have you ever found yourself questioning the impact of your actions? That nagging feeling that everything you do might be insignificant? You’re not alone. It’s a sentiment that many have grappled with at some point. But what if I told you that amidst this realisation, there’s a counterintuitive truth? That…

A few years ago, when I made my brief move to Delhi for my graduation, my main mission was clear: create lasting memories and well.. secure a well-paying job. In pursuit of this, I decided to get involved in various societies in college. While there were societies for fashion, music…

This is the Key to Lasting Impact Priority tasks Project deadlines Marathon of meetings That’s the rhythm of our typical 9–5s. But amidst this, there’s something that lingers, something that’s not easily forgettable: the impact of how we treat people. We’ve all been there, right? A conversation or a meeting…

Yesterday, as I drove back home, I was stuck at many traffic signals along the way. Just like any other signal, there were salesmen trying to sell their products; offering window screens to shield cars from the scorching heat and unique toys that made quirky sounds. Among the many items…

We all like to win. Win every game with your friends. Win the attention of people who you work with (and work for). And according to the current trend, win the internet! But, what about winning as a team? If I was writing this six months ago, I would have no idea. These past few…

Embarking on a new role can be both exciting and daunting. I know it was for me when I took on a leadership role six months ago. I almost fantasized to learn from every experienced leader around me who have reached the highest levels in the leadership universe. However, I…

Her words pierced through the phone, dripping with disappointment and resentment: “Dashmeet, you’ve spoiled all my evening plans. My husband and kids have been waiting for hours and I have not been able to reach you. This is so frustrating.” This voice was of my fellow colleague, and I felt…