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Reconciling the Western Ideal of Ambition and the Eastern Ideal of Contentment in Leadership
During my first trip to India 15 years ago, I made an observation as a traveller from Europe: Beneath all the apparent chaos on the surface, there seemed to be an underlying calm and a general sense of contentment. In contrast, Europe appeared smooth and organised on the outside, yet there was often frustration and dissatisfaction simmering underneath. When I shared this observation with a friend in India, he acknowledged there might be truth in it, but he also felt that this
Feb 184 min read


Have a Happy, Blessed and Successful New Year! A Mindful Take on Resolutions
Let's face it: New Year resolutions are pointless. Without an action plan to back them up, they remain little more than wishful thinking. For those of us in leadership roles, creating project plans and breaking ambitious goals down into actionable steps comes naturally. We could apply exactly the same approach to our personal lives. But where is the fun in that? Do we really want to reduce our life to a road paved with milestones and to-do lists? A mindful, balanced approach
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Enough is Enough: How Can Practicing Restraint Improve Clarity and Focus?
"Do not renounce anything, for whoever renounces something withers in it. But neither should you become a slave to your desires. To creep along burdened with stifled passions is as bitter as to be ground down among passions let loose. If you indulge your desires, they will mate and multiply. If you kill your desires, they will return as ghosts. If you tame your desires, you can harness them, And with dragons you may plough and sow, like perfect power itself." These are the wo
Oct 19, 20253 min read


5 Top Yogic Tips for Mindful Travelling
All my life, I have loved travelling. This is probably the number #1 reason I ended up working in global business. But I cannot deny that...
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Are You the Fire That Warms, or the Fire That Burns? Understanding Pitta in Leadership
"You have a fire in you" – many of us have heard it before. But what does it really mean? It means we are driven and passionate. It can...
Aug 10, 20254 min read


How to Cultivate a Nontoxic Work Environment by Practicing Nonviolence?
The yogic principle of non-violence teaches us to practice and elevate these qualities in ourselves. Bringing these qualities into your work environment will contribute to creating a more trusting and respectful culture.
May 12, 20254 min read
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