Leadership

Radhika Gupta's advice on leadership: ‘Aim to be the most loved, not the most intelligent'

In a lengthy note, the Edelweiss MD and CEO urged young professionals to value wisdom, empathy and likability over raw intelligence to succeed at workplaces.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says he never had depression in ‘at least’ 20 years. Viral video

Pavel Durov's comments on motivation and mental health spark debate after Lex Fridman podcast clips go viral.

Nestlé CEO says he powers through the day with 8 black coffees, 'sometimes with a KitKat'

Coffee has become so routine in Philipp Navratil's workday that he said an espresso is 'a snack for me,' adding that he is in no hurry to cutback his caffeine intake.

Bank staffer seeks Delhi transfer to take care of ill father-in-law. HR says no. Call recording is viral

During the call, the woman explains that her father‑in‑law, admitted to AIIMS Delhi, had suffered multiple organ complications due to diabetes and had undergone four major surgeries in the previous month. With her husband and in‑laws based in Delhi, she told the HR manager she was struggling to manage caregiving responsibilities from Kolkata.

Learning to say ‘no’, to make room for better ‘yes-es’

We grow up believing that a good life is built on saying yes. Often, the path to focus, inner balance, freedom, and self-respect begins with learning to say no.

FedEx's Indian CEO reveals how he cracked US job interview: Told them I didn't have a green card

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, IIT Bombay alumnus, was hired as an associate analyst in Memphis 30 years ago. FedEx is the only company he has ever worked for.

31-year-old's portable toilet company makes Rs 39 crore pa: 'It's is low tech, AI-proof'

'I get a lot of disgusted looks. But once I explain the business model and the revenue, most of the time they get interested,' said Daniel Tom, owner and operator of Bay Area Sanitation.

Employee seeks help after not getting salary for 2 months: 'HR has no answer. I feel cheated'

Multiple commenters said the behaviour of the HR department -- offering no timeline or official explanation -- was a red flag, advising the employee to create documented evidence through email before resigning.

On Fridays, this millionaire meets people who seek career advice: 'Even random people on LinkedIn'

'I would set aside the day to help meet with an MBA student who has questions about my career and how I got here. Or a trainer who’s working somewhere who wants to open up their own place,' Joey Gonzalez said.

OPINION | Leadership as collective capability, not personal dominance

Effective institutional design reduces dependence on individuals by strengthening systems, shared leadership, and accountability, enabling organisations to learn from failure, sustain purpose, and remain resilient through leadership transitions

'India might have beaten me': Aussie in Bengaluru loses Rs 30 lakh to 'unprofessional workers'

'My first tailor, a lady, was forced to quit by her husband because I praised her,' Chris H said. He added that his company has received orders worth lakhs, but since workers keep quitting, he has not been able to fulfil them, leading to severe losses.

Employee asks for leave due to severe headache, boss asks for live location: 'It's not okay'

The viral post triggered a discussion on worsening workplace dynamics, where employees seeking legitimate medical leave face suspicion, humiliation, or pressure to justify their illness with documentation.

From 350 sqft flat in India to $25 million pay package: HubSpot CEO credits mother for success

Despite her multi‑million‑dollar salary, Rangan works to keep her two teenage sons connected to their roots. She takes them to India every few years to show where she and her husband, who is a managing director at Goldman Sachs, grew up.

Elon Musk shares Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's 'no task is beneath me' video: 'This is the way'

The clip shows Jensen Huang recounting his early years working as a busboy, waiter, dishwasher and toilet cleaner. 'To me, no task is beneath me because, remember, I used to be a dishwasher [and] I used to clean toilets…' he said.

This tech CEO went from being window cleaner to billionaire. Meet Roblox's David Baszucki

David Baszucki, 62, says the jobs he took up two to three years after graduating from college were 'the absolute worst jobs in the world'.

Billionaire tries to persuade people not to become entrepreneurs: ‘You can go bankrupt’

When asked whether he shared the 'crazy' streak often attributed to billionaires, Mike Repole didn’t hesitate. 'I started crazy,' he said. 'Crazy people change the world.'

Company gifts Rs 1.5 crore flats to employees to attract talent, retain skilled workers

Among the beneficiaries is a couple — both employees of the company — who were jointly awarded a 1,550‑square‑foot home.

Does the world need another book on leadership? Ex-Crisil, ex-Omidyar Network executive Roopa Kudva explains why she wrote hers

Roopa Kudva on leadership, leading through crises, checklists for leaders and how her book is not competing with 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' or 'Nudge' or 'How to Win Friends and Influence People', and other classics among leadership books.

At 18, doctors gave him 3 hours to live. At 35, this founder built a multi-million game studio

The studio brings in between $10 million and $15 million annually. But for Zhenghua Yang, success isn’t about revenue or downloads—it’s about impact.

Cisco's Jeetu Patel works 18 hours a day, 7 days a week: 'Only my daughter can pull me away'

The chief product officer based in California also believes that personal priorities must override professional ones when necessary. For example, before his mother passed away in 2023, Jeetu Patel spent eight weeks at her side in the hospital, barely working.