From the desk of Ram Charan

Learning

My motive every day is a new opportunity to learn. I get to talk to a business leader every day. I make …

MothersDay

Although I left India when I was 15 years old, my mother’s philosophies have continued to greatly resonate with me. Every day, …

Boards

Your board can either be a competitive advantage or a destroyer of value. As a director of companies ranging from America, China, …

Communicate

COMMUNICATE, not once, but REPEATEDLY. One of the most challenging periods for businesses is inflation. When confronted with such a situation, leaders …

Sustainability

Covid-19 served as a wake-up call, forcing businesses to prioritize sustainability and profitable growth with a solid plan. Aside from limiting waste …

Talent Shortage

I was on a call the other day with a CEO of a global company and he asked me: “What can I …

Mindset

All CEOs must come to terms with the fact that inflation is here. It is a composite, where some parts of the …

ask questions

Have you ever been to the doctor for stomach pain and learned that the issue is not your stomach? The pain is …

CEOs Fail

There is no common reason why a CEO fails and doesn’t work out for a company. The issue comes down to matching …

I always hear that there isn’t enough talent to fill positions. I do not agree. It is a lack of willingness to …

Mistakes

Someone once asked me: “Ram, I have never seen you worry over a problem. What makes you nervous?” My answer was, and …

Learning business in my family's shop

I grew up in India where my family owned a shoe shop. It is there that I learned the basics of business, …