Leadership Reflections: What Lies Beyond the Words
By Anupama Vaidya. Note: I am not here to comment on whether someone's remarks were right or wrong, or the context in which they were shared – everyone has their own reasons and freedom to express themselves. However, these words triggered a chain of thoughts in me, offering valuable food for thought that I felt compelled to share. A domino effect was set in motion over the past two days following Chairman’s speech. I am loaded with memes beyond comprehension. Even if someone is handsomely compensated to eat, breathe, sleep work 24X7X365, does it still justify the remarks made? I'd love to see the Time-sheet of such a person! Why do these these statements seem to echo to me the very blueprint of a “How to Burn Out Your Team” Playbook . The emphasis on long hours, disregarding personal well-being, and the casual dismissal of family time reflect a misguided and outdated approach to leadership. I feel disheartened, particularly when the need for responsible and comp...