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The Title Arrives in a Day. Leadership Takes Years.
Leadership Development

The Title Arrives in a Day. Leadership Takes Years.

19 October, 2026 | Capt Shaji Kumar

Seven qualities that make a leader, and the difference between running a team and leading one. Somewhere today, someone is being congratulated on a promotion. A new title, a bigger cabin, a team of their own. Nobody will tell them what they have just signed up for. I have spent 38 years in ...

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Uneasy Lies the Crown
Leadership Development

Uneasy Lies the Crown

09 October, 2026 | Capt Shaji Kumar

Most people meet leadership as an image long before they understand it as a burden. They see the title, the influence, the public recognition, the visible decisions. From a distance, leadership looks elevated. It looks like importance. That is why so many people desire it, until they feel its ...

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Executive Search in India: Why the Job Description Is Not the Search Brief
Executive Search

Executive Search in India: Why the Job Description Is Not the Search Brief

26 September, 2026 | Capt Chand Pathak

Executive Search in India: Why the Job Description Is Not the Search Brief Successful senior-level hiring begins with understanding the business need behind the vacancy. In executive search, the quality of the final shortlist is often determined before the first candidate is contacted. Yet man...

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The Challenge of Hiring Top Executive Talent in India: A Reality Check for HR Professionals
Executive Search

The Challenge of Hiring Top Executive Talent in India: A Reality Check for HR Professionals

18 September, 2026 | Capt Chand Pathak

Recruiting top executive talent in India has never been more critical—or more challenging. As HR professionals, we’re at the forefront of building leadership pipelines that drive organizational growth. But let’s face it: the journey is far from smooth. Here are the top challenge...

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Everyone says hiring is difficult in the automotive industry.
Specialized Industry Hiring

Everyone says hiring is difficult in the automotive industry.

08 September, 2026 | Capt Chand Pathak

I disagree. Hiring isn't difficult. Hiring the right person has become difficult. There's a difference. After recruiting for automotive and auto component companies for nearly two decades, I've noticed something interesting. Most organisations don't lose candidates becaus...

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Why Hiring Top Talent in India Is Still Broken.
Talent Mapping & Market Insights

Why Hiring Top Talent in India Is Still Broken.

08 September, 2026 | Capt Chand Pathak

....And How We Help Fix It India continues to be a powerhouse of skilled professionals. Yet, many MNCs operating in India still struggle to attract, engage, and retain the right talent—especially at the middle and senior leadership levels. Over the past 18+ years at Creative Indians, we&...

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Hiring Trends in India's Automotive & Auto Component Industry: What HR Leaders Should Be Preparing For
Talent Market Intelligence

Hiring Trends in India's Automotive & Auto Component Industry: What HR Leaders Should Be Preparing For

08 September, 2026 | Capt Chand Pathak

Every year, the conversation around hiring changes. A few years ago, it was about finding candidates. Today, it is increasingly about finding the right capability at the right time. After spending nearly two decades recruiting across India's automotive and auto component industry, here are...

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