Leadership
My views on leadership as I have seen it through years spent in industry and self-reflection.
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My Journey To Becoming A Marathoner
In 2017, I began running without aspirations of becoming a marathoner, initially motivated by a team commitment. Over time, running transformed into a discipline embodying resilience and leadership, evidenced by significant training milestones and marathon participation. The journey emphasizes that true achievement arises from consistent, small efforts rather than a single triumph. Continue reading
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What A Tiny Football Club Can Teach Us About Leadership & Startups
In October, Mjällby AIF, a small football team, unexpectedly won Sweden’s top league title despite prior bankruptcy risk. Their success highlights crucial startup lessons, such as the importance of capital efficiency, scouting undervalued talent, founder-like leadership, and being prepared to seize opportunities. Leadership focuses on strategy and performance rather than resources. Continue reading
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Will IndiGo Turbulence Be A Wake-Up Call?
IndiGo’s recent mass flight cancellations highlight systemic failures in aviation management and operations. Despite ample preparation time, the airline struggled with regulatory changes, operational efficiency, and lack of customer-centric design. Effective governance and simulation-driven decision-making are crucial for resilience and trust-building in safety-critical systems, emphasizing empathy and predictability over mere efficiency. Continue reading
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How AI Can Tip The Scales For Developing Economies
Gen AI has the potential to enhance productivity and progress in emerging economies, addressing challenges like inadequate infrastructure and digital access. Use cases include healthcare access, personalized education, and real-time crop monitoring. However, overcoming barriers such as investment limitations and the need for localization is critical for successful AI adoption in these markets. Continue reading
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How To Make Human + Machine Leadership Work
As AI integrates into our daily lives, future work will focus on hybrid teams of humans and machines, particularly in product management and engineering. Businesses like Amazon and Paytm exemplify this approach. Leaders must adapt, understand AI’s limitations, and foster collaboration to maximize efficiency while managing ethical challenges. Start small and experiment with AI tools… Continue reading
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Ethan Evans & Leadership Lessons
Ethan Evans’ video on Developing Dev offers valuable insights on modern engineering leadership. Key lessons emphasize the importance of soft skills, the need for assertiveness, the proactive pursuit of promotions, and partnering with supervisors for success. Additionally, it highlights the stagnation of “zombie projects” and the benefits of relationships in fast-growing companies. Continue reading
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The New Leadership Equation
Two contrasting leaders emerged in a tech company facing challenges. One relied on control, leading to disengagement, while the other fostered participation, activation, engagement, and trust, resulting in a motivated team that thrived. The narrative emphasizes that effective leadership is about collaboration and creating a supportive environment for growth and innovation. Continue reading
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ARMing the Future: Empowering Students with Critical Thinking and Resilience
Rakshita and my wife continued the “Dr C D Dwivedi Science Memorial Scholarship” for the second consecutive year in honor of my late father. During the ceremony, I discussed the importance of adaptability, resilience, and critical thinking for students. I introduced the ARM framework—Adapt, Rise, Move Forward—to empower students beyond academics. Adaptability is crucial for… Continue reading
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Boost Resilience with Proactive Mindset
In “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Covey differentiates between proactive and reactive individuals. Proactive people focus on what they can control, leading to personal resilience and growth, while reactive individuals blame external factors. The text encourages recognizing what can and cannot be changed, fostering emotional balance. Using concentric circles to visualize concerns helps… Continue reading
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Leveraging Accountability Partners in Engineering Leadership
The running ninjas group illustrates the significance of accountability partnerships in enhancing motivation and discipline. These principles apply to engineering teams, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. By promoting goal-setting, structured communication, emotional support, and diverse partnering approaches, teams can improve performance, engagement, and skill development, creating a thriving work environment. Continue reading
About Me
Over 24 years of experience developing software to support multi-million dollar revenue scale and leading global engineering teams. Hands-on leadership in building and mentoring software engineering teams. I love History as a subject and also run regularly long distances to keep myself functional.
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