PK Narayanan

Wandering

Wandering is valuable. Wandering is that acknowledgement that in life and in business, in exploration and in invention, a lot of the time you can see the mountaintop, but you can’t see the trail and you have to explore, you have to wander. It may feel very inefficient, but it’s actually very valuable – sums […]

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Intangibles

Intangibles account for 90% of the business valuation in S&P 500 according to a study done in 2021. In 1975, it was 17%. Building, enhancing Intangibles in business creates long-term value. How do businesses do that, in a conscious way? Thinking long-term, thinking beyond ROI for every decision we make, focusing beyond the quarterly numbers,

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Responding

Leaders respond. Leaders think through how to respond, than reacting from an emotional state. Situations could be provoking, making the leader even vulnerable at times. Enhancing one’s Emotional Intelligence comes handy for leaders in those moments to respond, to act consciously, and not impulsively. Responding leads to better decision-making and better outcomes, enhancing one’s leadership

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Perspectives

Effective Leaders develop their ability to view things from a 30,000 feet level, 3,000 feet level, and from the street level, at the same time. Aligning macro, meso, and micro is crucial for organisational success and sustainability. A Leader’s ability to look through the telescope, binoculars and the microscope – and alternating between them as

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Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful communication tool for leaders. It captures attention, evokes emotions, simplifies complex concepts making them relatable, builds connection, and enhances engagement. Storytelling is a learnable skill. Storytelling is a versatile tool that enhances leadership effectiveness significantly – it can be used in a variety of situations to communicate, inspire, influence, and drive

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40% Rule

40% Rule (David Goggins) propounds that when your mind tells you you’re done, you’re exhausted, and can’t go any further,  you’re only 40% done. You still have 60% left in your tank. It highlights that perceived limits are psychological; by pushing past that mental barrier, one could access significant quantum of untapped potential. The 40%

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Humanising Data

Humanising data is a significant tool leaders use to communicate effectively.  It makes raw data easier to consume. For example: 4 acres of land as equivalent to 3 football fields, 30 meter height as the height of a 10-storey building. Humanising data is about translating, customising data into something that is relatable to a particular

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