Today, in the midst of the human crisis our world is experiencing, we’re seeing global leaders step up and inspire their communities to swift and decisive action. We’re also witnessing the absence of this amongst other leaders. But whether strong or weak, leadership is a theme at the forefront. Leadership exists at all levels. Some… Continue reading A People Person
I started a new job two months ago, and it’s been a bit of a roller coaster since. Starting a new job is always challenging — there’s new business strategy to learn, new product to familiarize yourself with, new colleagues to meet, new processes to adopt, and the list goes on. And it’s not like… Continue reading Quiet Confidence
As you know well by now, I do a lot of reflection about my mom and my relationship with her. And one thing I keep coming back to — and one of the biggest blessings about my relationship with her — is how well she understood me. How well she understands me. I often think… Continue reading Understood
“I have lived a good and honest life.” This was one of the things my mom said to me when she was in the hospital, a time I generally prefer not to look back on because it’s too painful. But today, I share this to focus on her message, not on the context or environment… Continue reading Honesty is the Best Policy
They always say to speak your mind. And my mom did a pretty good job of that — sometimes at our expense. Read these three stories to find out exactly what I’m talking about… Story 1: Years ago we’d gone to Gay 90s, one of our favorite pizza restaurants in Pleasanton. It was either with… Continue reading From Eye-Rolling to Admiration
All humans want to feel included. To feel a part of something, to know that we are accepted and embraced, whether it be among family, or friends, or colleagues, or teammates. Those of you familiar with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs — a theory in psychology representing human needs in the form of a pyramid —… Continue reading Open Hearts and Open Families
From what I’ve heard, one of the most challenging aspects of being a parent is watching your child grow up and start a life of his or her own. A mother first gives her child life, then sustains that life through the nourishment her body provides. Over time, though, the relationship transitions away from one… Continue reading Sail On
As many of you know, in her early career my mom was on the fast track to becoming a superstar in the Hong Kong government. But after some time, she decided to sacrifice her career to start a new chapter of her life — creating a family of her own. And for years, Sanam, Nikhil, and I took… Continue reading A Lively Approach to Livelihood
A few days ago at work, I was having lunch with a friend who’s also coping with loss in his life. We were relating to each other’s experiences around seeing certain relationships in our lives fade in the midst of our personal adversity. Indeed, I’ve struggled a lot with expecting support from certain people in my life… Continue reading The Attitude of Gratitude
Last weekend, while I was lying down in Savasana (final resting/lying down) pose at the end of a gruesome yoga bootcamp-type class, I started thinking about my mom. I go to yoga regularly and I always find myself thinking about her during this pose, as when my mind is given the freedom to wander, it usually wanders… Continue reading The Honor behind a Daily Walk
Lessons from Anju 