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The Continued Experiments of Humanity

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, it is worth pausing to reflect on a broader reality: humanity has been running parallel experiments in governance for over a century.

Silji Abraham
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Real Leadership is not about just cheerleading - It is about leading from front in challenging unanticipated situations

A podcast discussing technology, leadership and the future - exploring what it truly means to lead when the unexpected strikes and why real leadership demands more than just motivational words.

Silji Abraham5 min read
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The Anatomy of Corporate Culture: How to Build and Sustain What Truly Matters

Corporate culture is often heralded as the backbone of organizational success, yet it remains an elusive concept for many leaders. It is more than ping-pong tables and free lunches.

Silji Abraham5 min read
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Change Management - The Most Prominent Member of the Corporate Vocabulary Landfill

For far too long, change management has been the go-to buzzword in corporate corridors. It is a shimmering smokescreen that obscures the real challenge: the hard work of actually changing.

Silji Abraham5 min read
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Navigating Paradox: The Foundation of Leadership

All Leaders are responsible for leading their team towards success. However, the path to success is not always clear-cut.

Silji Abraham3 min read
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Generative AI: The frontiers of Next Generation User Experience!!

Throughout my extensive career in digital and human interactions, centered around empathy-driven approaches, I have developed a thought-provoking hypothesis. This hypothesis categorizes individuals into three distinct brain preferences when it comes to consuming information and data.

Silji Abraham3 min read
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Lead with first principles instead of narratives!

As a leader, it is important to have a strong foundation for decision-making. One approach to this is First Principle Based Leadership.

Silji Abraham2 min read
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Industry 5.0: The realization of adaptive problem solving in manufacturing

Industry 4.0 sought to revolutionize the manufacturing sector by integrating advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data.

Silji Abraham3 min read
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What IBM and GE Have in Common?

Many of us remember the book Who Says Elephants Can't Dance by Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. What can we learn from the parallel trajectories of two iconic American corporations?

Silji Abraham5 min read