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Kodak’s – Through the Lens of an Internal Checklist Kodak did not fail because it lacked technology or talent. It struggled because its internal checklist was not revisited fast enough. Kodak: The Checklist That Was Never Revisited Kodak’s story reminds us that leadership is not only about managing operations. It is also about continuously revisiting:…
Netflix – Magic happens when drawers start connecting When Netflix started, it was a DVD rental company. There was nothing revolutionary about it. But over time, Netflix didn’t just evolve its business model—it reimagined how multiple drawers could work together. The Drawers Netflix Opened The Turning Point: Combining the Drawers Netflix asked a different question:…
The BlackBerry Story At its peak, BlackBerry was the undisputed leader in the enterprise world.Its physical keyboard, secure messaging, and deep corporate adoption made it the gold standard for business communication. Inside the organization, the beliefs were clear—and strongly reinforced: These beliefs weren’t wrong—they were simply incomplete The Echo Chamber Effect BlackBerry didn’t fail because…
People and organizations don’t always choose what is best .They usually choose what feels: Even if better options exist, they may be ignored because they fall outside what is considered “reasonable.” Invisible boundary That boundary is called the Overton Window – But outside the boundary is where the magic happens Prometheus and Fire : Breaking…
Toyota Production System (TPS) – Scaling Mindset, Not Control At a manufacturing plant of Toyota Motor Corporation, a frontline worker noticed a minor defect. It wasn’t catastrophic. It wasn’t even urgent. But instead of ignoring it, the worker pulled a cord—and the entire production line stopped.(The Andon Cord – Moving From “Me” to “We”) No…
Two neighboring villages were separated by a deep valley. One leader ordered a high wooden barrier to be built along the edge of the valley so that the two villages would no longer interact. The barrier quickly created distance between the communities. Trade stopped, conversations stopped, and mistrust began to grow. A wise craftsman traveling…
Let me tell the Story of Sisyphus. In The Myth of Sisyphus, condemned for eternity, Sisyphus pushes a rock uphill — only for it to roll back down each time. On the surface, it’s punishment. If we live only for summits—Life becomes a series of brief celebrations—Separated by long stretches of dissatisfaction. But if we…
The Andon Cord is a physical cord (or button) on a factory line at Toyota. 👉 Any worker can pull it the moment they see a problem. When pulled: No blame.No permission.No hierarchy. Toyota flipped that logic: Letting a problem pass is the real failure. Stopping the line is not punishment. It’s professional responsibility. Key…
As this marks my first blog of 2026, I’d like to begin with a moment of reflection and extend my New Year wishes to you and your family. May the year ahead bring good health, inner peace, and lasting prosperity. As the year begins, let us pause—not to plan, but to reflect—and take a Core…
The Chinese Bamboo Tree A farmer planted Chinese bamboo seeds. The first year—nothing happened.The second year—nothing happened.The third year—still nothing.By the fourth year, neighbors laughed: “Your land is empty.” The farmer kept watering the soil. In the fifth year, the bamboo suddenly grew over 80 feet in just six weeks. What no one saw was…
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