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When Good Work Can't Win

How to recognize and navigate organizations where politics matter more than performance

Nov 13 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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October 2025

The Hidden Labor of Insight

Clarity is earned, not revealed — here’s how to notice, test, and refine your thinking in real time.

Oct 31 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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When Your Strength Can't Scale

What slowing down to reflect taught me about moving fast

Oct 25 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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When AI got a generous 7/10

I’m teaching Business Communication this semester, and I just watched 40 students discover something that’s going to stick with them longer than any…

Oct 17 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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Two Weeks of Nothing

Why waiting for perfect information is itself a decision—usually a bad one

Oct 5 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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The Slower Pace Led Me Here

On grief, teaching, and getting back to work

Oct 2 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

January 2025

A slower pace

You may have noticed my absence here.

Jan 20 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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When Staying Quiet Costs Millions: A Case Study in Assertive Leadership

Finding your leadership voice

Jan 5 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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December 2024

The Art of Asking Better Questions

Simple Techniques for Deeper Workplace Dialogue

Dec 31, 2024 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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Response Ready #3: How to Say No (Without Burning Bridges)

Setting Boundaries While Preserving Relationships

Dec 16, 2024 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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The Art of Holiday Leadership: A Manager's Guide to December

Because managing people means managing their traditions and time off too.

Dec 11, 2024 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

Response Ready #2: How to Stay Calm When Challenged

Responding Thoughtfully When Someone Says "That's Not True"

Dec 7, 2024 • 

Shuba Swaminathan

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