While researching how AI is redrawing the map of international business, I picked up Competing in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani—driven by both curiosity and urgency. I wanted to understand how AI transforms technology, how it changes the way companies are structured, how they lead, and how they stay accountable in a fast-changing world. As I read, I started grouping insights...
Doughnut Economics Summary: Rethinking the Future of Prosperity by Kate Raworth
Introduction What if the economic models we were taught are outdated and harmful for the future we want to build? Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics urges us to let go of last century’s obsession with endless growth and adopt a framework that puts both people and the planet at the heart of economic thinking. This book is talking about changing the very shape and purpose of economics. Through the...
How India Works Summary: Key Ideas, Lessons, and Insights from Aarti Kelshikar
Introduction In March 2018, I was in Mumbai for a team meeting with Stans Kleijnen, who was then the Executive Director of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) in India. During a casual conversation after our session, Stans pulled out a copy of How India Works by Aarti Kelshikar. “This,” she said, “perfectly captures what we face every day working in India’s complex yet fascinating...
Man’s search for meaning
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklMy rating: 5 of 5 starsMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl is about how people can deal with pain and find meaning in their lives. The book is split into two parts. The first part is about Frankl’s time in the concentration camp and how he managed to survive the Holocaust. In the second part, “Logotherapy in a Nutshell”...
Connecting Cultural Differences: Essential Insights from “The Culture Map”
In my role as a professional in international trade and investment, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from various regions around the world, including the UK, Europe, and Southeast Asia.I have a constant interest in exploring the cultural variations in communication, work ethics, and leadership styles across various countries. Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map is a...