RajenReflects

Author name: rajengarabadu

How We Treat Those Who Serve Us Says Everything About Us

When did you last ask your house help if they’re sleeping well?

We talk a lot about empathy at work. But what about at home?

They wake up before us. Sleep after us. Feed our families. Keep our homes running. Yet, many of us don’t think twice before denying them a break, a raise, or even a thank you.

This piece isn’t about charity. It’s about humanity.

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The Unseen Influence of PR: What We Often Miss

Over the years, I’ve had a ringside view of how perception is managed—and sometimes, manufactured. I’ve also seen how PR is often blamed for failures it didn’t create, and quietly expected to clean up messes it didn’t make.

This post isn’t a rant. It’s a reflection.

It’s about what happens behind the scenes in what we read, watch and believe.

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We’re All Guilty of This. Can We Please Stop?

Ever rushed to judge someone, only to realise later that you were wrong?

The recent Bengaluru road rage incident showed us how quickly public opinion can shift… and how dangerous misinformation can be.

We live in a world of speed. But when it comes to facts—and people’s lives—shouldn’t we pause before we post?

Here’s what happened, and why it should make us all uncomfortable.

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Why I Don’t Raise My Voice—Until I Have To

Do you think you need to shout to be heard?

For over two decades, I’ve believed you don’t.

I’ve led teams, handled crises, and navigated tricky situations without ever needing to raise my voice. Mostly, it worked. But sometimes… silence is misunderstood.

This might strike a chord if you’re a leader who leads without drama.
And if you’ve ever been taken for granted because you didn’t shout, it definitely will.

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