29/06/2026
Eleven years apart.
I stood once again by the fountain in Geneva, the Jet d’Eau.
In the first, I was enamoured and marvelling at Switzerland’s pristine charm.
In the second, I felt a quiet nostalgia, as if some of that magic had dulled over time.
The magical charm of Switzerland seemed to have been lost over time.
And it made me reflect.
Just as a place can lose its sparkle, so can we, if we are not intentional.
Are we investing in our growth, honing our skills, and celebrating our progress?
Or are we quietly letting burnout, self-doubt, or comparison depreciate our worth?
As leaders, our ability to thrive depends on how well we nourish ourselves.
Let’s not wait until we feel that sparkle fading.
It is important to pause, reflect, and ask-
Am I growing, appreciating, and leading with purpose?
How do you keep your spark alive as a leader?
12/06/2026
A legend may pass away, but their work lives on.
Bharathiraja, the legendary Tamil filmmaker, brought Tamil cinema from studios to rural life.
He is particularly famous for his “R series” of heroines, as he introduced multiple iconic stars whose names begin with that letter, such as Radha, Revathi, Radhika and others.
His films gave voice to countless untold stories.
Glad I got the opportunity to meet him.
Om Shanthi.
28/05/2026
I was in the fourth grade.
After school, I’d sit in a rickshaw with a group of classmates, waiting for everyone to gather before we headed home.
Right outside the school gate, there used to be a vendor selling raw mangoes.
One day, I noticed a classmate quietly sneaking a few slices when the vendor wasn’t looking.
I told him he shouldn’t do that.
Instead of feeling guilty, he mocked me.
He boasted how smart he was for getting away with it, daring me to prove I was capable, too.
I felt belittled as he rubbed my ego.
So to prove him wrong, I took a slice too, when the vendor did not notice.
That night, I told my mother what had happened.
Her calm disappointment hit me hard.
She said, “Doing something wrong doesn’t become right just because someone challenges you to do it.”
That day, I learnt something I’ve never forgotten.
Whether as children or as leaders, we are constantly tested.
Sometimes through ridicule, peer pressure, ego, approval, or the fear of being left out.
The real test is not whether we can outsmart someone.
It is whether we can stay true to who we are.
What are the values you refuse to compromise, no matter who challenges you?
Share a childhood lesson that has shaped you.
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