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Are we encouraging different viewpoints in decision-making? Are we listening only to what confirms our beliefs? Are we building teams that think alike—or think differently together? 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…
People and organizations don’t always choose what is best .They usually choose what feels: Acceptable Sensible Popular Even if better options exist, they may be ignored because they fall outside what is considered “reasonable.” Invisible boundary Inside it → ideas feel safe and acceptable Outside it → ideas feel risky, unrealistic, or “not for us”…
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…
Should we enjoy the climb or celebrate the Summits? If the summit disappears tomorrow… will you still love the climb? 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.…
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: A light/signal turns on (Andon board) The line slows or stops Supervisors rush to the spot The issue is fixed before the car moves forward No…
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…
At its peak, Blockbuster was a giant. 9,000 stores 84,000 employees Millions of weekly customers A brand synonymous with weekend entertainment To Blockbuster’s leadership The Map was clear:- But the Territory — the real world — had already begun to shift. Territory of the early 2000s had changed dramatically. Leadership failed to see it. 🌍…
