My Vietnam adventure – Overcoming Fear of Relocation – Geographical diversification of learning
My Vietnam adventure – Overcoming Fear of Relocation – Geographical diversification of learning 15 years back, I got an opportunity for an international assignment with Deutsche Bank in Hanoi, Vietnam (on secondment to their partner Habubank, a local bank to head their Wealth Management business) My initial reaction was of doubt & fear as I […]
MAKE HISTORY
MAKE HISTORY I have been incredibly lucky in my life as I have had the privilege of meeting super rich & super successful people in India, UAE as well as Vietnam. One question that I have asked to many such esteemed clients is “What are your mantras of success?” A response that I got many […]
Life @ 50 – My learnings
Life @ 50 – my learnings I was lucky & grateful celebrate my 50th birthday in 2022; became a half century man Some told me to write down my 50 learnings in life. Others said please don’t spam us with your “gyaan”. So, decided to just shortlist my top 5 life lessons @ 50 What […]
The JOSH formula to success
The JOSH formula to success “How’s the Josh? – High Sir” became an iconic dialogue after the success of the movie URI at the Bollywood box office. This also became a war cry & a barometer of team motivation in team meetings. As the year 2024 comes to an end & as we look forward to […]
Core values – INHALE your way to success
Core values – INHALE your way to success It is important to have a few non-negotiable core values in leaders, which make them inspiring & impactful; they then create more leaders who exhibit their own strong core values and hence an upward spiral of birth & development of new leaders begins. Here are own 6 […]
Encounter with Mr. Rakesh Roshan – Hard Work, Talent or Luck
Encounter with Mr. Rakesh Roshan – HARD WORK, TALENT & LUCK I had the good fortune of meeting one of the stalwarts of Bollywood, Mr. Rakesh Roshan yesterday. I am very impressed with Mr. Roshan’s attitude towards life; he not only displayed humility & gratitude but also showed great acumen for business & finance. I […]
Confessions of a 86 year old
Confessions of a 86 year old My dear father, Shyam Bhave, has been an inspiration, a guide & a rock solid support in my life. He celebrated his 86th birthday today and this is what he had to tell me about the secrets of his long, happy & healthy life – 5 Bollywood songs & […]
24 lessons from 24 years of married life
24 lessons from 24 years of married life Shweta & I recently celebrated our 24th marriage anniversary. Though marriage anniversaries are personal landmarks, there are learnings that I had over the years that were also useful to me in my corporate life. 4 years back I had written about my 20 learnings from 20 years […]
The E of the CEO
The E of the CEO As per the definition by Investopedia, A chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in a company whose primary responsibilities include making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a company, acting as the main point of communication between the Board of Directors and corporate operations. […]
Once upon a time, I used to be an engineer
Once upon a time, I used to be an engineer Every year on 15th September, we celebrate our National Engineer’s Day (It is the birth anniversary of legendary engineer Shri Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya). I had completed my Mechanical Engineering degree from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai in 1996 and started my 1st job at the age […]
