When we hear “AI,” it often stirs two emotions at once: excitement and unease. Will it sharpen our potential or strip away our humanity? The truth is, AI is already here; not as a rival, but as a companion shaping how we think, decide, and lead. It listens differently, sees patterns we miss, and nudges us to re-examine what we think we know. 

I sometimes wonder what would have happened if Duryodhana were secure, patient, unenvious, and had a sense of humour.

Think about it. There he was, a handsome young prince, brave warrior, formidable wielder of the club, highly skilled (even Krishna acknowledged it), well read in the Vedas...

Just for that wild streak of envy, the deep insecurity, that absolute disregard for fair play, and the rush to get ahead, he was doomed. All that talent came to nought.

The Reuters headline caught my eye, "...when plants talk, insects listen."

I was amazed, of course, and read on to find, scientists had evidence plants and insects communicate through sound. Female moths listen for signals from tomato patches before deciding where to lay eggs.

Nature is deeply geared for life, I thought. And one can learn so much from it... we've only scratched the surface.

Personal Mastery: Learnings from a Maestro

“My son reinvented me, I was going through the voyage without looking back,” said renowned mridangam player, Dr Umayalpuram K Sivaraman, as he began addressing the gathering.

Why did Krishna wait so long before he started telling Arjuna one of the most profound stories ever told? In the Bhagavat Gita, a chapter and ten verses go by and only then does Krishna really begin to speak his mind. Till that moment, he gives Arjuna the time and space to say what he has to.

While he listens patiently…

Tutul Consulting’s fourth episode of Tutul Dialogues featured a thought-provoking conversation with Ashish Thakur, a mental health professional whose journey into psychology is as inspiring as his work. With an MA in Counselling in Mental Health and Wellness from New York University, Ashish specialises in areas such as depression, trauma, grief, suicidology, and childhood issues.

There are countless articles about the skills required to be a good coach—active listening, asking meaningful questions, aligning goals, holding accountability, and more. However, for these skills to be truly effective and sustained, a coach must embark on an inner journey of transformation.  This journey involves deep, personal shifts that enable these complex skills to manifest effortlessly.

Some conversations stay with us long after they’re over. Recently, I was reflecting on a dialogue with an industry leader who distinguished between two leadership styles: driving results through control and fostering environments where others can thrive. This sparked a deeper thought—how often do we, as leaders or individuals, cling to control rather than enabling a system that outgrows our direct influence?

Despite the constant shifts in the business landscape, culture remains a vital component of organizational success. A thriving culture can spell the difference between a successful company and one that has lost its way. To delve deeper into this topic, we spoke with Dr. Nobhojit Roy, Chair, Centre for Leadership in Global Health Equity.

As India marches towards its 100th year of independence, the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 takes center stage. A crucial aspect of this vision is nurturing strong and sustainable institutions fortified to drive India's growth and development.

To truly understand an organization, we must explore the philosophies, values, and beliefs that drive it. By doing this, we can rediscover and help reinvent certain norms that will help it sustain and grow. By immersing ourselves in its culture, like anthropologists studying a community, we seek to understand the values that drive its success.

Among the various types of leadership we see today, is there one that is truly ideal?

Is it that charismatic leader who will make your eyes turn or perhaps the one who can assert a strict deadline with empathy?

In the last year, I have been involved with HR teams for coaching, visioning, development initiatives, and change agendas. In the process, I have realized that there are four critical aspects that HR leaders need to aim towards building.

Excerpts from Sujata's speech at a day-long convention at National HRD Network South Gujarat organized by Himanshu Bhatt and the #NHRD team

Excerpts from Sujata's speech at a day-long convention at National HRD Network South Gujarat organized by Himanshu Bhatt and the #NHRD team

“It is the resistance to change and not the change itself that is difficult.” And where does this resistance come from? It stems from our past experiences and personal perceptions

The much-celebrated phrase "Change is the only constant" resonates deeply amidst this reflection, enveloping us in the realization that we’re all in a perpetual state of transition.