From the Battlefield to the Boardroom Ten Military Lessons That Remain Relevant Long After the Uniform Comes Off After more than four decades in the military, I spent another seven years in the corporate world after retirement. The two environments were vastly different. The military operates on discipline, hierarchy, preparedness and the consequences of decisions […]
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Japan’s Rise from the Ashes. What India And the World can learn from it?
“A nation’s greatest wealth is not its natural resources. It is the character of its people.” When the Second World War ended in August 1945, Japan lay shattered. Its cities were in ruins. Millions had lost their lives. Industries had collapsed. The economy was broken. Hiroshima and Nagasaki had suffered the unimaginable horror of atomic […]
ਸਿਆਣਾ (The Wise Elder): The Arif, the Sage, and Humanity’s Rarest Treasure
There are words that belong not merely to a language but to an entire civilization. The Punjabi word ਸਿਆਣਾ is one such word. The closest English equivalents are Wise Person, Wise Elder, Sage, Person of Sound Judgment, or Counsellor. Yet none fully captures its meaning. A ਸਿਆਣਾ is not simply intelligent. He is not merely […]
“Shoot your own Tiger” (Symbolically, implying; Don’t take credit for other’s Work).
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to get caught up in the allure of borrowed glory. We often find ourselves tempted to bask in the achievements of others, whether it’s by association, imitation, or outright plagiarism. However, there’s a timeless wisdom encapsulated in the simple yet profound advice: “Shoot your own […]
Non Decision Leadership – Experiences from Army Service
Once a Senior Officer advised me, ” If you wish to succeed in Life, always play safe. Do not give instant decisions; remember less you work, less mistakes you make. In an environment of Zero Error Syndrome, it is better that you lie low, mark your time and move on.” Such a philosophy is fine for […]
ÉLAN: A Management Perspective.”
1. ÉLAN is adapted from a French word which implies; Enthusiastic vigorous and liveliness coupled with a distinctive style of functioning. Having been through rigours of Army life for 38 years, I have had the opportunity to serve under various commanders who were military leaders in their distinctive style. I learnt good and practical management […]
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