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Easy on the brain, but at what cost? On the need to go beyond labels and reclaim our full self
Sustainable change is built on strong foundations of understanding, curiosity and compassion. In that spirit, let’s explore why labels exist in the first place, and the reasons behind their persistent pervasiveness through the centuries.
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Pangs of Nostalgia…and a passionate case for a system redesign
Newsletters is the latest trend in content creation. It has benefits of course, but at what cost? A personal look at the good old days, what I miss in this new world, and a call to change.
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A message for the masses, a meditation for the self
As my month of stillness continues, I’ve managed to enjoy some quiet reading in between conference calls. It was a practice I had tried out in April of last year as a way to cope with the lockdown that came…
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Happy Retirement, Mother!
After 40+ years of dedicated service to medicine and to teaching medicine, my mother retired from her official working life. She is an inspiration to many, but most of all, she is an inspiration to me.
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Giving Season: Silent Eloquence Donation Drive
It’s been a strange year for all of us. Personally, I’ve had a lot of changes in my own life and work. It’s been a year for reflection and trying to figure out what is that really matters. It’s December.…
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Care: the key to meaning and joy to your life
Creativity allows you to look at the world in novel ways. It opens your mind to a range of possibilities. Its importance remains imperative, just like curiosity and courage, for a successful life. But success is not sufficient- our lives…
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Creativity: The true value-add for making a difference
If courage is the leap of faith that one must take to bring an impact in this world, creativity is its guiding force- it is the skill that sets your distinct direction and vision into bringing this difference. Creating something…
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Courage: the misunderstood and undervalued trait for good leadership
Curiosity saves the cat- it brings you out of monotony and into a foray of intellect and imagination. But once you are there, your journey doesn’t end. In fact, your curiosity is merely the start to something great. The next…
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Curiosity saved the cat: the liberating power of asking simple questions
Recently, I had the opportunity to address FISAT Business School’s MBA 2020 batch. While preparing for this event I thought long and hard- what I do say to these students who embark onto such an important life phase this day,…
