Author: Vivekanand
Why Executive Coaching Works?
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, the demand for exceptional leadership has never been greater. Executive coaching has emerged as a powerful tool to help leaders navigate challenges, maximize their potential, and achieve transformative outcomes. According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF): Executive coaching offers a highly tailored approach to both personal and professional… Read more
Rethinking Leadership Development – The Missing Link
During the past few months, I’ve been reading Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths by Scott Keller and Mary Meaney, Senior Partners at McKinsey. It’s a compelling book that explores the key challenges organizational leaders face, accompanied by evidence-based strategies to overcome them. One quote from Keller stands out: “At this point in time, managers and… Read more
Embracing the Leader’s path
There’s an old story about a lion cub that was separated from its mother and raised by a herd of sheep. As he grew up, he ate grass and adopted the sheep’s behavior, never questioning his place in the world. He believed he was just another sheep, and like them, he feared the world around… Read more
Legacy – More than what we leave behind
One of the Titans of Business, Mr. Ratan Tata, has left a legacy for the ages. By all accounts, it was more than just the business empire he built. Across the spectrum, the outpouring of respect for him has focused on his humanitarian side—his humility and countless gestures, from inquiring about the well-being of common… Read more
Look at the moon, not the finger
A Zen master points towards the moon and says to his students, “Look at the moon!” One of the students, focusing on the master’s finger instead of the moon, asks, “What is it you want us to see?” The master replies, “Do not focus on the finger pointing at the moon. Look at the moon… Read more
Why great leaders prepare?
There’s a well-known story about Abraham Lincoln that emphasizes the importance of preparation in leadership. While there’s no definitive evidence that Lincoln ever actually said it, he’s often credited with the quote: “If I am to speak for 10 minutes, I need a week for preparation. If I am to speak for half an hour, I… Read more