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Qualities of a good leader

In my view, a good leader is someone who leads by example. True leadership is about guiding your team toward success and ensuring that no one is left behind. A great leader acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of their team, never taking credit for collective achievements. They are genuine, avoiding empty promises and unnecessary attention, focusing instead on the goals and growth of the group. One of the most remarkable qualities of a leader is their ability to recognize the unique potential in each team member. By fostering these talents and helping individuals grow, they create a ripple effectdeveloping future leaders who can carry the torch forward. A great leader isn’t just someone who achieves success but someone who inspires and empowers others to do the same.

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If you could un-invent something, what would it be?

The one technology I would love to un-invent is social media apps. These platforms have woven themselves so deeply into our lives that it feels almost impossible to escape their grasp. From the moment we wake up, we’re bombarded with endless good morning messages, notifications, and a never-ending stream of updates. Instead of savoring the quiet moments or engaging in face-to-face conversations, many of us instinctively turn to our screens. Social media apps have redefined how we communicate, but not always for the better. They have a way of turning meaningful connections into surface-level exchanges and fueling a cycle of comparison and distraction. Lives that were once grounded in reality now seem consumed by virtual interactions, often leaving people feeling more isolated than connected.

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A place where you felt loved

A place where I felt loved would be a place now in my memory archives. The events described here took place three decades back. I was in my early twenties and in charge of a remote post somewhere in the Himalayas. The village had no electricity, no running water, and only one mud road connected it to the rest of civilization. I lived in a wooden shack. My staff came to the office only to collect their salary or to apply for leave. I do not blame them, for they had no work to do. I spent my days reading novels, newspapers and roaming around the village and nearby forests. Wandering around the countryside, I realized that there was a stream high up in the nearby mountains. A pipeline from there to the village would solve their water problems. I had contacts in the local Army units, and through them… A place where you felt loved