Musings on Life Series

  "What?! What are you talking about, Aparna? Leadership with heart and soul?" That’s often the reaction I get when I bring this up. People immediately imagine emotional decision-making—rushed, impulsive, clouded by anxiety or fear. But that’s a misunderstanding. That’s not leading with your heart. Whether you're a CEO, a team lead, a coach, a teacher, a mom, or a consultant— you’re doing the same thing : helping people accomplish something they couldn’t do alone. Leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about action. It’s about the trust you inspire, the courage you model, and the commitment you nurture. And leading with your heart isn’t soft . If anything, it’s braver and harder than leading with authority alone. So What Does It Mean to Lead with Heart? It means connecting at a deeper level . It means being authentic, empathetic, vulnerable, and real . It means building trust—not just through words, but through consistent presence and emotional integrity. We’re human. We...

  Quiet Strength Some people mistake volume for confidence — as if being loud, interruptive, or rude somehow signals power. But real confidence doesn’t shout. It listens . It stands steady , not loud. It sets boundaries without breaking grace . You don’t have to raise your voice to raise your point. You don’t have to overpower to be powerful. Those who move with quiet conviction often hold the strongest presence in the room — not because they demand attention, but because they deserve it. True confidence isn’t in how loudly you speak, but in how deeply you’re rooted . And no one should ever confuse softness with weakness . Sometimes, Strength Looks Like Silence Sometimes, we choose relationships over righteousness . We stay silent not because we’re afraid, but because we care. We hold back our words not because we have none, but because we know what they could do. And yes, we often get judged for not standing up to someone — as if choosing peace means lacking ...