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The Little Prince and the Lost Pouch of Wonders

The Little Prince and the Lost Pouch of Wonders Once upon a time I found myself on a flight that felt almost like one of those quiet journeys the Little Prince takes across the stars. I had with me a small pouch that held my own little universe of everyday essentials. Chargers for my phone and Mac. A power bank. AirPods. Jabra earsets. Wired earphones. A writing pen. etc. All the things that quietly keep life running. At the start of the flight I slipped the pouch into the seat pocket. I was half awake and half listening to some audio and eventually drifted into a nap. It reminded me of how the Little Prince would sit quietly and think about life and his rose and everything that mattered to him. When we landed I automatically stood up and took my bag from the overhead bin. Habit took over. Tiredness also had a role. And the seat pocket blended so completely with the cabin decor that the pouch might as well have been invisible. I usually never place anything there and that routine worke...
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The Hidden Risks of "Long Term Contracts" and How Modern Enterprises Can Protect Themselves - A Perspective from a Global CIO

 The Hidden Risks of "Long Term Contracts" and How Modern Enterprises Can Protect Themselves  - A Perspective from a Global CIO Long term contracts promise stability and predictability. They look neat in proposals and reassuring in boardrooms. Yet in practice they often become rigid, expensive and fundamentally one sided commitments that fail to adapt to real world change. After leading enterprise technology and transformation programs across multiple continents, my experience has been consistent. Long term contracts usually favour the vendor unless the organisation manages them intelligently, fearlessly and with a clear understanding of value. This article brings together practical lessons from industry, academic principles of contract management, risk management frameworks and lived experience from the CIO seat. The goal is simple. To help organisations protect themselves and create contracts that stay relevant, balanced and value driven throughout their life. Why Long Ter...
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The True Measure of a Technology Leader - Whats a CIO !

What is the true measure of a CIO or a technology leader? Is it simply the number of conferences attended, or the events organized under their name? Or is it something deeper — something more enduring? Did you deliver a keynote that mattered? Did you bring forward a unique perspective, rooted in experience, built through original thought and tested under fire? Did your leadership ripple outward — touching technology, people, industries, even your nation? True leadership is not about being seen. It is about making a real difference — solving problems, building resilience, creating opportunities, and enabling others to rise. Technology Impact: Building Solutions, Not Just Buying Them A true technology leader doesn’t simply implement what's readily available — they shape solutions that fit the real, evolving needs of the enterprise. They move beyond vendor promises and buzzwords , resisting the easy temptation to become another mouthpiece for someone else’s marketing. How...
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Awareness and Being Mindful of Our ‘State’

Awareness and Being Mindful of Our ‘State’ There’s a quiet skill that shapes every moment of our lives, though we often miss it in the rush: being aware of our state. Our state—our emotional, mental, and physical condition—is like the invisible atmosphere around us. It colors how we see the world, how we act, and how we react. Stress, anxiety, excitement, fear, calm—each shifts us into a different gear. Sometimes we’re flying. Other times we’re frozen. Learning to become aware of our state, and responding to it with mindfulness, is not about controlling everything we feel. It’s about knowing where we are internally—and choosing the best way to use it. Stress and Anxiety: Common but not identical We’ve all felt stress. We’ve all been anxious. But the experiences, the triggers, the intensity, and the solutions—those are uniquely ours. For one person, public speaking may send the heart racing uncontrollably. For another, a tight deadline may feel like a thrilling game. T...
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