This is a subject that can give birth to a hundred doctoral thesis, and still have enough and more left over, with no answers. The attempt here is not to give answers, but to give some perspectives so we understand the subject and the protagonists better. Also, this is not about the exceptions. Firstly, any of us, humans, as we grow and join any job (unless family has kept a cushion warm for us) want to grow, be more powerful, earn more money, enjoy all the good things of life, buy fancy cars/watches/ jewellery/ dresses, be recognised, appreciated, rewarded, go to star hotels, give children a better life/ education, have sex, drink, dance, make merry, travel, be promoted, get a bonus, get the best medical treatment, take vacations, become CEOās or whatever ā the list is endless. We also take risks, a leap of faith and expect to be rewarded many times over in the shortest time and the world applaud us. We also work 12 to 14 hrs a day, some even risk their lives. If any of these d...
Global executive with 37+ yrs experience driving growth, innovation and strategy across multiple industries (Food, Plastics, Defence, Clean Energy, Automotive, Healthcare, Electronics). Passionate about the intersections of Economics, Politics, Business Strategy and Defence. Expect eclectic insights, humorous perspectives, expert analysis on management, strategy and the complexities of global biz, all served with a healthy dose of realism & a dash of humor. Intro by Sharat Bhat with Thanks.