Dear Leader, As you rise as a leader, the circle around you becomes smaller. The ‘top’ is not a title or designation. It is a vantage point and it looks different to every leader. This change happens not intentionally; you may have just naturally transitioned into it. Partly because the issues you deal with changes, fewer people share the context you have. Decisions become undiscussable, the doubts become less visible. The responsibility increases and you are expected to rise with it with...

Yes, you are a leader! A strong one at that! You decide the course of action your team takes. You decide the course your organization follows. There comes a point when reflection stops and transitions into a decision. The direction then becomes firm inside you. There is a shift. You can feel it. Strong leaders recognize this moment. The moment when the direction you want to head toward is no longer optional. The moment when alignment matters more than approval. This is a point of clarity, not...

Dear Leader, I have noticed something lately, the strongest leaders, leading from the forefront, calling the shots, whom the team looks up to, are beginning to question themselves. Question themselves in the secrecy of their hearts, in the space between the meetings : "Is this the path I wished to take?" It can tempt you into thinking you’ve outgrown your place, or worse, that you’ve lost your edge. But this is a crossroad. One that if led with awareness can lead to greater clarity. So, take...