Vibhas Ratanjee is a global thought leader and researcher in the fields of leadership development, succession management and culture change. Currently a Senior Practice Expert and Leadership Development Specialist at Gallup, Vibhas has almost three decades of experience in
The Leadership Competency Few Talk About: Unlearning What No Longer Serves You
Why unlearning outdated habits is the overlooked leadership skill that helps you see clearly, adapt faster, and lead more effectively in uncertain times.
AI Is Stretching The Performance Curve — Here’s What Should Worry You
AI is stretching the performance curve. This piece redefines what to measure, why metrics must evolve, and how leaders can help people rise with them.
AI: Assistant Or Doppelgänger? Why Leaders Must Train AI—Not Become It
Leadership isn’t about crafting a digital doppelgänger. It’s about staying human, present, and unmistakably yourself….even in the AI era.
Beyond The Tech Supercycle: Socio-Cultural Drivers As Strategy Multipliers
We’re in a technology supercycle—fast, relentless, and disruptive. But this era isn’t just about tech. It’s equally shaped by cultural and societal transformation.
Lighting The Way: Piyush Gupta’s Legacy Of Leadership
In a wide-ranging conversation with me, Piyush Gupta of DBS Bank reflects on defining leaps of his life and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.
M&A Success Rate Rises To 70% — But Firms Must Navigate 7 Potential Missteps
70% M&A deals succeed now instead of failing. This isn’t luck — but focused leadership and culture-building. Here is how firms must navigate 7 essential missteps
Are You Happy Yet? The Dysfunction Of Forced Joy And Toxic Positivity
Are toxic positivity and forced joy killing your culture? Here are four ways to balance optimism with realism and empathy for effective leadership.
The Listening Crisis: When Leaders Ignore Feedback Before And After Change
Gallup's shows only 14% & 16% employees feel leaders actively seek feedback before and after significant change. Here are 5 strategies to listen when change is rampant.
$8.8 Trillion Of Value Lies Trapped In Organizations: The Unlock Is Culture
$8.8 trillion can be unlocked by focusing on fostering a culture of employee engagement rather than running endless surveys that gather mountains of data.
Culture From The Inside: Embracing An Undercover Boss Mindset For Grounded Leadership
In Undercover Boss, leaders gain a better perspective on their companies, but they also rediscover themselves. Here are ways to get grounded in company culture.