A communication lesson from dad on emotions and composure My father is one of those genuinely happy people, open, deeply caring, endlessly thoughtful about others. If I have an emotional core, which I do, it came from him. We are told that men are tough. They don't cry. They are the steady, unshakeable presence in the family. Yes, there is some truth in it. But what I learned from watching my dad is that the toughness is often at the surface. Underneath, fathers have a heart

POWER UP Newsletter: Issue #12 | For STEM Professionals Ready to Step Into Their Power Dear Power-Builders, I've been noticing something troubling in professional circles lately. Post after post about toxic workplaces, difficult colleagues, impossible bosses. The comments sections fill with sympathy and shared grievances. I get it. I've been there too. There's something oddly comforting about finding others who validate our frustrations. It feels lighter to vent, to play the

There's POWER in doing it your way Leadership, Life, Communication skills by Dr. Ramachandran, PhD P.O.W.E.R Up Newsletter - Episode 13 🕒 3-minute read Doing It Your Way: The Quiet Power of Showing Up Authentically Whether it's speaking up at work, raising children, or walking into a room where you feel unseen, there is real power in doing it your way. Not the loudest way. Not the most conventional way. But the way that feels true to you. This past week, I shared three stori

This article is part of a series exploring the fine lines in life and leadership. This one is confidence vs arrogance