Women in Leadership: What Helps Capable Women Move Into Larger Leadership Roles?
About a year ago, we partnered with an organisation that had talented women and an increasing representation of women at middle-management levels. They were constantly seeking bigger responsibilities. And yet, as the leadership curve moved upward, the numbers began to thin out. The question we faced was
The Intelligence of the Heart
In our modern world, we often mistake intellect – the ability to calculate and plan, for true intelligence. Inspired by Osho’s teachings, we can see that intellect is often just a tool of the head, filled with borrowed information and old patterns. Real emotional intelligence is the languag
Mid-Year 2025 Insights – The Evolving Landscape of Women in Corporate Leadership in India
Why are there fewer women in leadership roles compared to men? Is it a lack of talent? Opportunity? Or is it the fear of being authentic?
The Power of Leading Authentically: A Conversation About Women and Leadership
Why are there fewer women in leadership roles compared to men? Is it a lack of talent? Opportunity? Or is it the fear of being authentic?
Transformational Leadership: Over-Hyped Myth or Reality
Many of us have heard the phrase “transformational leadership”‘—ask people what they think it means, & sure enough, different people have different ideas, like taking bold & risky decisions in times of crisis, having the courage to make changes that impact the outcomes, havin
What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is fascinating, isn’t it? It’s all about understanding and managing emotions, which is crucial in both our professional and personal lives. But what exactly is EI? At its core, emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage our own emotions and those of
Advancing Women in Leadership: The Role of Gender Sensitivity in Modern Organisations
As the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) agenda matures and organisations ramp up numbers to create a balance in ratios, DEI leaders and stakeholders are faced with new realities. Let us look at some of them: Just increasing the ratio of female representation may not be enough. Women need to be pro
Becoming an Inclusive Leader in 2024
By and large, most of us are familiar with the terms and concepts of diversity and inclusion. We know that unless we internalize and begin to make inclusion a way of life, the story of a diverse and vibrant workforce will be a dream on paper. Simply assembling a diverse workforce from varied cultural
Mentoring: A value-add or low-value activity
Mentoring is not a new word or process; for time immemorial, there have been mentors. Most of us would also have had mentors in our lives in schools, college, homes, and work places. For some of us, it worked like “MAGIC”, for others, it was “OK.” I have often wondered what makes the differe
Developing first-time managers to be successful
Moving from being an individual contributor where you are responsible for your own output to a first-time manager where you do your work and lead people is an exciting yet daunting task. Research studies indicate that 56% of new managers underperform! About 60% of new managers report that they received