INSIGHTS ON PHARMA INNOVATION, ETHICS, AND LEADERSHIP

Toxic culture is like damp in an old house. It starts quietly, often hidden behind paint. By the time you see the marks, it has already spread....

A friend once described leadership as “being sure enough to act and humble enough to listen.” That balance is harder than it sounds. Many leaders...

Influence is often mistaken for charm or position. In reality, it’s built through credibility, consistency, and contribution. I once watched a...

Innovation is often described as magic. People talk about creative geniuses and lightbulb moments. In truth, innovation behaves more like a muscle...

Decision-making is a bit like driving through thick fog. You can see just enough to keep moving, but never far enough to be certain. Some leaders...

Leading without authority is like steering a ship without the captain’s hat. You know where it should go, but you must rely on influence rather than...

A few years ago, I watched a senior team stuck in a tense debate about pricing strategy. Everyone was guarded, worried about being wrong. The...

Corporate reorganisations are like moving furniture in a house you’ve lived in too long. At first, it feels exciting. You imagine the space looking...

A manager once said proudly that his team would do anything he asked. He saw it as loyalty. I saw it as a dependency. When he went on leave,...

Some board meetings sound logical but feel strangely lifeless. Plans are full of “risk management” and “cost containment.” People use words like...