Leadership Reflections

“Sir, would you like to invest in mutual funds?”

This is my 2nd #experience (happened yesterday at a bank branch). I had visited the branch for some documentation work related to my #account. The #officer had different plans though.

She paused, lowered her voice, and said, “Sir, we are under a lot of...

Bunty earned a decent #living. #Client projects. #Modest growth.

Then #COVID struck. Projects dried up. #Freelancing stalled.

But Bunty had big #dreams. When #AI became the new #gold rush, Bunty jumped in—fast.

>Not with depth, but with #confidence.

>Not with a real #product, but with #persuas...

“Boss, Ramya’s mother is critical. The cancer is spreading despite treatment. She’s asking for two months of leave — unpaid.”

Bunty, the founder of a so-called AI-powered #startup, replied instantly:

“Yeah, sure. Anyway, I was thinking about how to cut costs. This gives us some respite for a while.”

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Most people blame Human Resources HR. What’s rarely seen is the boundary HR operates within.

>HR can question the timing.

>HR can ask whether feedback was documented.

>HR can ensure procedures were followed and dignity preserved.

But HR cannot replace a business decision with a m...