I came across a very powerful TED talk by a social worker Dr. Sunitha Krishnan. She is genuine and passionate in her efforts against human trafficking and the sex trade. Sunitha believes that our silence can enable abuse.  Sunitha’s talk is a powerful message to society. I admire her courage and guts to address the social stigma in our society. It is one of the most moving and humbling speeches I have heard/watched recently. The topic is not unique to any particular country.  I also found the Q&A at  TED blog very thought provoking.

It is a coincidence that I am …

As part of the Grace Hopper Conference on Women in Computing, I attended a workshop on risk taking led by Dee McCrorey. The emphasis was on giving practical ideas for personal and professional reinvention.  It was a very thought provoking talk. 

Leaders need to be capable of navigating and managing “inflection points” (organizational & personal) in order to grow and sustain innovation. This requires the leaders to have the courage to take risks. The personal skills evolve with the times and conditions. New rules are needed for success. Risk taking in the new world needs collaboration and partnering with colleagues …