Blogs by Mukul S.

In today's world, everyone talks about data being the "new oil," but collecting vast amounts of it isn't enough. What truly sets successful organizations apart is how thoughtfully and strategically they use their data.The idea of a "great data strategy" is changing, driven by amazing strides in AI, higher expectations from businesses, and the constant need to be adaptable. Having guided many organizations through their data and analytics transformations, I've seen firsthand that a successful data strategy isn't just about IT, it needs to become a fundamental part of how the business operates. Here’s what I believe truly defines an exceptional data strategy today. 1. It's About Business First, Not Just Data Too often, organizations kick off their data journey by focusing on technology, picking tools, building data lakes, and setting up pipelines. But in 2025, a truly effective data strategy begins with understanding your business goals. Ask yourse...

The teenage years are often described as turbulent, unpredictable, and emotional. But if we look deeper, the teenage mind is not just chaotic — it is transformative. A powerful metaphor for understanding adolescence is water — fluid, forceful, shapeless, and ever-evolving. Like a rushing stream that has not yet found its path, the teenage mind flows in many directions, absorbing, reacting, and shaping the terrain it moves through. The Teenage Mind: Flowing Like Water Water is life-giving, but it can also be dangerous when uncontrolled. Similarly, the teenage mind holds immense potential — creativity, passion, idealism, and energy — but without proper guidance, it can also spiral into confusion, rebellion, or self-doubt. During adolescence, the brain undergoes massive neurological rewiring. The prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and long-term planning, is still under construction. Meanwhile, the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain, is hyperactiv...

Assumption: The Conversation of Silence In a world where words are the bridges between hearts and minds, silence often speaks the loudest and not always truthfully. When dialogue is absent, our imagination fills the void, weaving entire narratives from fleeting glances, gestures, and expressions. And nowhere is this more evident than in our daily lives at work, at home, among friends and strangers alike. I’ve lived this firsthand moments where I let silence stretch too long, allowing my mind to script scenarios, motives, and misunderstandings that never truly existed. I assumed instead of asking, imagined instead of engaging. The Hidden Language of Silence Silence isn’t empty. It’s charged with assumptions, judgments, and invented truths. When two people stop speaking, they don’t stop communicating. Instead, they begin projecting. We begin guessing. And more often than not, we get it wrong. Assumptions as Armor Why do we do this? Because it’s safer. Easier. Assumptions help us feel in ...