Blog and Musings

When we hear the word "stealing" in a corporate context, our minds usually jump to embezzlement, fraud, or perhaps walking out of the supply closet with a box of pens. Most leaders pride themselves on their integrity. We don’t cook the books. We don’t rob the petty cash. Therefore, we assume we are practicing the third Yama, Asteya , or non-stealing. But in the nuance of leadership dynamics, theft is rarely about physical objects. It is far more subtle, pervasive, and damagin

Truth is a simple concept that becomes surprisingly complex inside the walls of an organization. We speak of data-driven decisions and transparent processes, yet the path of truthfulness is often fraught with difficult conversations, uncomfortable realities, and personal vulnerability. We learn to soften feedback, spin narratives, and sometimes, omit details to keep the peace or protect ourselves. But at what cost? The second of the five Yamas, Satya , or truthfulness, calls

In the high-stakes arena of modern business, the word "violence" seems out of place. We don't throw punches in boardrooms. We don't physically attack our competitors. We consider ourselves civilized professionals. Yet, if we look closer at the landscape of corporate culture—the burnout, the anxiety, the aggressive negotiation tactics, and the quiet despair of undervalued employees—we find a different kind of harm. This is where the ancient principle of Ahimsa , or non-violenc

In the hustle of quarterly reports, KPI tracking, and endless Zoom calls, it’s easy to lose sight of the "human" element in business. We often focus so intently on the what—profit, product, productivity—that we neglect the how—our ethics, our conduct, and our internal state of being. But what if the secret to sustainable success wasn't found in the latest management trend, but in wisdom that has existed for thousands of years? The concepts of the Yamas and Niyamas offer a pow

Truth is a simple concept that becomes surprisingly complex inside the walls of an organization. We speak of data-driven decisions and transparent processes, yet the path of truthfulness is often fraught with difficult conversations, uncomfortable realities, and personal vulnerability. We learn to soften feedback, spin narratives, and sometimes, omit details to keep the peace or protect ourselves. But at what cost? The second of the five Yamas, Satya , or truthfulness, calls