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A year in reflection @ 2024
In 2024, I focused on personal growth through running, family time, and professional stimulus. Key lessons include the importance of active listening, empowering routines, and iteration for problem-solving. The year saw significant achievements in fitness, especially in marathons, and extensive exploration of generative AI tools aimed at enhancing productivity and development. Continue reading
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15 years @ Reliving SPJIMR…
Fifteen years after we graduated, from the PGPM programme of SPJIMR, the reunion ignited cherished memories of our MBA days. The tranquil green campus, a peaceful haven amidst Mumbai’s bustling chaos, brought a wave of nostalgia as we reflected on the time spent learning, growing, and building lifelong friendships. The serene atmosphere of the campus,… Continue reading
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“Jeffing” Your Way to Better Leadership and Management
“Jeffing” in running, with short walk breaks, can also enhance leadership and management skills. Pace your team, encourage breaks and flexibility, and mix up tasks like alternating between hard running and easier walking. Set achievable goals, be flexible, and create an energized and healthy work environment for long-term success. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 20 : “Firm but Fair” Mentality
In the dynamic realm of leadership, adopting a “firm but fair” approach is valuable. It involves setting standards, making tough decisions, establishing boundaries, learning to refuse, and promptly addressing issues. This balanced leadership style promotes accountability, respect, and productivity, fostering a positive and effective work environment. Continue reading
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Leadership Skill # 19 : Nurturing a Culture of Accountability
In today’s organizations, fostering accountability is key for effective leadership. Clear expectations, leading by example, open communication, constructive feedback, support, and recognizing accountability are crucial. By prioritizing these elements, leaders can cultivate a culture of accountability, boosting performance and nurturing trust and integrity within their teams. Continue reading
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Leadership Skill # 18 – Elevating Engineering Culture: Being a Better Version of Everyday
The content discusses the importance of utilizing smartwatch data to achieve fitness goals. It emphasizes the need to interpret and apply various health metrics holistically. Drawing a parallel to engineering, it advocates for a data-driven approach to product health, stressing the significance of continuous improvement for long-term success and positive impact. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 17 – Scope & Impact
The balance between impact and scope is crucial for career progression. Stuck in a limited role can hinder satisfaction and growth. Being proactive means seeking more responsibilities, while cruising indicates rapid growth. Improving skills is essential for enhancing performance. Embrace the journey, explore diverse opportunities, and maximize future success in career progression. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 16 – Build Tech-First Business Acumen
In the dynamic business world, understanding and seizing technological opportunities is essential for success. To do so, stay updated on technology trends, analyze the market and competitors, collaborate with key stakeholders, foster innovation, and leverage data and analytics for informed decision-making. These strategies can help unlock hidden potential and drive business growth. Continue reading
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Hampi & Modern Day Management Lessons
During my three-day exploration of Hampi, I realized that one could easily spend more than a week immersed in the grandeur and opulence of the Vijayanagar Empire at its peak. Hampi, the capital city, stands as a testament to the glory of a Hindu Empire that thrived for over two centuries. Spread across a vast… Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 15 – Mentorship
Mentoring in the tech world is more than just teaching coding or system architecture. It includes understanding the tech industry, predicting and adapting to tech changes, and working well in tech teams and projects. By giving new tech talents a guide to handle challenges and take advantage of career opportunities, mentoring can help them learn… 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.
Everyday Reflections 