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What's Your Medal Tally? – Behind the Scenes of myPicks | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

Here you’ll find more than 1500 articles and mini-sagas on entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity and simply how to distinguish yourself. Here’s what I found out from Pramati’s Co-founder & CTO Vijay Prasanna Pullur. © 2005 - 2010 Rajesh Setty Podcast Powered by podPress (v8.8) HELLO THERE AND WELCOME.

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Get the Most Out of Your Board

Harvard Business Review

More than a legal requirement or simple list of fancy names adorning letterhead, a strong board of directors can be a source of great ideas, great revenue, and great leadership. For example, the CTO of DonorsChoose is in regular contact with board member Jeff Weiner , the CEO of Linkedin. Here are three ideas to get you started: 1.

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Act Like a Leader Before You Are One

Harvard Business Review

"It''s never foolish to begin preparing for a transition no matter how many years away it is or where you are in your career," says Muriel Maignan Wilkins, coauthor of Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence. Seize leadership opportunities, no matter how small. Look for the white space.

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Make Your Innovative Idea Seem Less Terrifying

Harvard Business Review

In 2010, the first year, the event was fledgling, but charming. Celine Schillinger sought to change the leadership landscape of Sanofi, a major pharmaceutical company. When I suggested to Clayton Christensen that we partner with Hatkoff to create the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards , Clay’s response was : I trust you Whitney.

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C'mon, IT Leaders. Take a Chance!

Harvard Business Review

Leadership risk: Psychology has found that "for most people, the fear of losing $100 is more intense than the hope of gaining $150", and IT leaders are no exception. IT creates risk confusing leadership, governance, and managing. IT often fails to step up to its leadership role, identifying instead with "aligned with the business."