Leadership

For employees who do not have these five things at their workplace, William Vanderbloemen suggests sharing needs openly or finding a role that aligns better.

Bellboy to boardroom: CEO says Leonardo DiCaprio’s words and casino chips changed his life

Singapore-based CEO Abel Ariza recalls how a brief moment with actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the Ritz-Carlton Barcelona helped define his leadership path.

Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit

Sharran Srivatsaa’s hiring journey at the Wall Street giant involved an unusual 46-second interview that tested coachability over confidence.

OPINION | The peril of blind affection in leadership

A leader’s true legacy is built on fairness and integrity, not partiality. The story of Dhritarashtra offers timeless lessons on ethical leadership and the dangers of bias

OPINION | Leading from the Front: Transforming solitude into leadership

Leadership is often lonely, requiring inner strength and authenticity. True leadership emerges from alignment with values, embracing solitude, and transforming challenges into growth, not just for oneself, but for the greater mission

Companies with women CFOs outperform industry averages, but representation stuck at 25%: Study

Hope King, founder of Macro Talk, noted that women are often appointed during times of crisis. 'They’re seen as detail-oriented, thoughtful in their approach, and relentlessly hard-working,' she said.

Leadership quality is the single biggest predictor of GCC resilience, say experts

Apart from executive sponsorship and clarity of ownership, their talent strategy is adapted to local market realities rather than simply replicated from headquarters.

33% US employees would rather clean a toilet than ask for help, finds study 

The report urged leaders to treat social skill-building as a strategic investment, not a soft-skill afterthought.

Expert who coached Google, Amazon leaders shares 3 phrases to ‘command attention’ at work

Workplace psychologist with 15 years' experience believes that clear communication helps busy decision-makers respond quickly and decisively.

Walmart HR head says 'nobody' will want to hire employees who 'bring the problem, never the...'

Donna Morris spoke about red flags in employees that can erode trust and limit career growth.

Couple sold company for $745 million, but felt nothing: 'It was like a version of PTSD'

'I don’t think I could do another standalone company again,' startup founder Kass Lazerow said. 'It took just about everything out of me.'

Researcher says 4-day workweek boosts profits, productivity & well-being: ‘Never expected it’

The research was carried out on more than 8,700 employees from 245 companies across multiple countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK, primarily adopting a four-day work week with no pay cut.

Harsh Goenka says he never shouted at anyone at work: 'I take quiet pride in that'

When an X user asked the billionaire industrialist if staying cool later takes a toll on him, Harsh Goenka said it didn't.

Delhi HR executive reacts after employee quits on Day 1': 'No job becomes perfect in a day'

The viral post has sparked a discussion on social media on professional commitment and transparency in communication at workplaces.

Woman claims boss demanded her live location during leave as proof. Netizens call it 'crazy'

Her boss allegedly told her this was a 'new rule' of the company, threatening to mark employees 'absent' if they failed to provide their live location, even with approved annual leave.

Man quits Wall Street job, now earns over Rs 86,000/hour working from home as tutor

'For the last decade, I’ve been working as a private tutor, helping both students and young professionals achieve their academic and career aspirations,' Steven Menking said.

Microsoft report: Employees feel burnt out from 'infinite workday' of constant emails, meetings

'We know from survey data that people are feeling very burnt out,' Alexia Cambon, senior research director at Microsoft. 'The multiplication, the intensity and the length of the workday is really creating a lot of friction for a lot of employees.'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares mantra to cope with pressure at work: 'I learned it as a student'

Sundar Pichai explained that when his Google teams present him with a dilemma, often divided between two solutions, he pushes himself to choose one efficiently. The alternative, he noted, is...

Billionaire Jay Chaudhry tells entrepreneurs: 'You want to do a great startup, get your spouse involved'

The 66-year-old cybersecurity titan said the most important person for his success is his wife, Jyoti Chaudhry. 'Without her, none of this thing would have happened.'

US, UK founders push for 7-day work week, ignite debate on China's infamous '996' culture

Beyond the hours: A debate among founders and VCs questions whether extreme work intensity truly leads to better outcomes and innovation, or just burnout.

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu: Have to ensure 'smart people' stay and work in rural India

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu argues that 'smart people' must work in rural areas to fix governance issues and prevent wasted funds, advocating for decentralisation.

CEO says he turned 19 employees into millionaires after selling company stake for $1 billion

'I was told by one of my investors that I had no concept of what management compensation should look like,' Bill Phelps, the CEO of Dave's Hot Chicken, said.

Thyrocare's Velumani urges recruiters to hire poor and humble employees 'for long term success'

Drawing from experience, Thyrocare CEO A Velumani suggests hiring humble individuals for business success, a sentiment shared by Zoho's Sridhar Vembu regarding untapped rural talent.

Mumbai founder encourages employees to have side hustles: 'If my team isn't growing...'

'At both my companies, we have team members who freelance on the side,' Vedika Bhaia said.

Jensen Huang's biographer reveals the Nvidia CEO is 'really motivated by fear and guilt'

'I think the most surprising thing about Jensen is that he’s almost totally driven by negative emotions,' Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's biographer Stephen Witt said.