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India’s Infrastructure Through a Global Lens: A Monument of Corruption by JK India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has long positioned infrastructure as the backbone of its rise to global power. Expressways, smart cities, and industrial corridors promise transformation. Yet, while cranes and bulldozers signal ambition, the reality is far more sobering: chronic delays, inflated costs, and corruption. For global investors, India’s infrastructure often appears less like a pathway to opportunity and more like a monument to graft. India in the Global Corruption Landscape                                                                               Figure 2: Average Infrastructure Project Cost Overruns             The Low-Bidding Game and Collusive Compe...

The 3Ps of Leadership: Patience, Passion & Performance by JK In today’s interconnected world, leadership is not defined solely by strategic intelligence or financial resources. What separates enduring leaders and resilient organizations from the rest is the ability to balance timeless human values with modern managerial practices. Among the most universal of these values are the 3Ps — Patience, Passion, and Performance . These principles are not new; they have been celebrated across cultures and philosophies. Yet, they remain remarkably relevant to today’s managers, executives, and decision-makers who must lead in times of volatility and change. This article explores the 3Ps of leadership through the lens of global management learning, enriched with wisdom from Indian philosophy , poetry, and culture, making them universally applicable to leaders everywhere. ⸻ Patience: The Foundation of Growth Leaders often face pressure to deliver immediate results — quarterly earnings, rap...

When Success Felt Hollow For many years, I carried a secret weight. To the outside world, I looked like a professional growing in stature — collecting certifications from esteemed institutions, leading mega projects, and achieving milestones. But within, I felt hollow. My certificates were neatly stacked, but I often felt like nothing more than a storekeeper of certificates. They didn’t give me confidence. Instead, they deepened my imposter syndrome . The irony was painful. The more I collected, the less I believed in myself. The Breaking Point My silent struggle reached its peak during my previous assignment — a Mega Project . I still remember walking into those high-pressure meetings. Everyone looked at me for answers. But behind my composed face, my mind was storming with doubt: “What if I fail? What if I am not capable enough to lead this?” The technical complexities were exhausting, the political challenges unrelenting. I was fighting battles on multiple fronts, and s...