Karunakaran Nagarajan

You don’t get stuck because you lack skills.
You get stuck because your thinking stays the same.

Same routine.
Same thinking.
Same outcome.

Most professionals don’t fail because they lack skills.
They get stuck because their patterns never change.

When progress stops, the response is almost automatic:

Work late.
Put in more effort.

Force discipline.
But here’s the catch.

Extra effort on the same mindset
only improves repetition, not results.

Doing the same things again and again
doesn’t break the limit.

It usually locks it in.
Because habits are not accidents.

They come from beliefs you carry.

How you:

• react to feedback
• behave under pressure
• measure success

• face uncertainty
• decide what deserves attention

all come from thinking formed over years at work and life.

That’s why people say:

“I’m working hard, but nothing is improving.”

What they actually mean is:

“I’m looking at a new challenge
through an old lens.”

Growth rarely begins with a new routine.
It begins with a new way of seeing.

When perspective changes:

→ risks feel less scary
→ conversations become clearer

→ decisions become stronger
→ actions change on their own

And then results start to shift.
Career growth isn’t about doing more tasks.

Leadership growth isn’t about working longer hours.
It’s about outgrowing the mindset

that created your current level.
Because new results don’t come from more effort.

They come from better awareness.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

6 hours ago | [YT] | 1

Karunakaran Nagarajan

The Truth About Career Growth Most People Miss
Career growth is not just about talent.

It’s about clarity, consistency, and small efforts that add up over time.

Here are 5 simple lessons that make a real difference:

1️⃣ Skills matter more than degrees

Your ability to solve problems is worth more than any title or certificate.

2️⃣ Make your work visible

Doing great work quietly is good.
Sharing what you learn is better — people notice.

3️⃣ Consistency beats occasional effort

Small daily steps grow faster than bursts of hard work once in a while.

4️⃣ Feedback is your fuel

Ask, listen, and improve.
The fastest learners do this every day.

5️⃣ Mindset multiplies results

Real growth starts when you leave your comfort zone.

📌 Focus on improving just 1% every day.
Over time, the results will surprise you.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

1 day ago | [YT] | 1

Karunakaran Nagarajan

Your career does not fail because of skill.
It fails because of how people feel around you. 🚩

Your skills matter.
But how you treat people matters more.

I spent years doing what ambitious professionals are told to do.
Building technical depth.

Earning certifications.
Solving complex problems.

It worked.
Opportunities came.

Trust increased.
But I noticed something surprising.

The smartest people were not always the most successful.
Brilliant engineers lost influence.

Talented consultants lost client trust.
Skilled project leads stopped getting new ideas from their teams.

Their work was strong.
But people slowly disconnected.

That taught me one big lesson:

Technical skills open doors
People skills decide how far you go

Here are 5 principles I wish I learned earlier:

Respect Before Expertise

↳ Do not start with “You are wrong”
↳ Start with “Help me understand your thinking”

Clarity Without Arrogance

↳ Explain to include, not to impress
↳ If someone feels small, you already lost trust

Reliability Over Brilliance

↳ Being consistent beats being a genius
↳ Do what you promise. Every time.

Listen Beyond the Words

↳ “Can you check this?” often means “Am I doing okay?”
↳ Respond to the real concern, not just the question

Protect Energy, Not Just Results

↳ Every interaction builds or drains confidence
↳ Leave people more capable than before

Remember:

Your skills earn respect.
But how people feel after working with you

decides your reputation, influence, and growth.
That is the career skill most people never learn

but it quietly decides everything.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

2 days ago | [YT] | 4

Karunakaran Nagarajan

If you want stronger teams, stop controlling everything.
Start involving your people.

One young professional once told me,
“Sir, I attend every training.

I listen carefully.
But I still feel unsure when real work comes.”

I replied gently,
“You do not learn by watching.

You learn by doing.”

You can hang motivational quotes on the wall.

Or you can build a culture where people actually practice them.
One creates inspiration.

The other creates real growth.
Because true learning does not come from manuals, long meetings, or micromanagement.

It comes from:

Trying
Making mistakes

Solving real problems
Taking responsibility

This matters even more for junior team members.
They do not want to just observe.

They want to contribute.
They want to be trusted.

They want a voice, even if they are still learning.

When people feel involved, something powerful happens:

→ They ask smarter questions
→ They build stronger confidence
→ They stop waiting and start taking ownership

Great leaders do not only teach.
They involve.

Involve your team in decisions
Involve juniors in planning

Involve people in the why, not just the how
That is how growth happens.

That is how confidence builds.
That is how culture lasts.

Learning by doing.
Confidence through ownership.

Growth through responsibility.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

3 days ago | [YT] | 2

Karunakaran Nagarajan

Don’t Underestimate Silence in Leadership !

Silence is not weakness.
When used well, it becomes a leadership strength.

Many leaders feel they must always talk, explain, or control the room.
But strong leaders know this. Sometimes not speaking creates more impact.

8 smart ways leaders use silence:

1/ Pause During Conflict

↳ Step back when emotions rise. Silence prevents unnecessary arguments.

2/ Listen Without Interrupting

↳ Let people finish. Feeling heard builds trust.

3/ Use the Power Pause

↳ After saying something important, stop. Silence makes it sink in.

4/ Pause in Meetings

↳ Ask a question and wait. Give others space to think and speak.

5/ Show Silent Support

↳ Sometimes being present matters more than giving advice.

6/ Think Before Big Decisions

↳ Pausing shows maturity, not indecision.

7/ Give Space After Feedback

↳ Growth needs time, not pressure.

8/ Let Quiet Voices Speak

↳ When leaders talk less, hidden talent speaks more.

Leadership is not about talking all the time.

It is about knowing when to speak
and when to stay silent.
Your words have power.

But your silence, used wisely,
can shape trust, culture, and respect.

⬇️ Question for Tamil professionals:

What signs help you identify a healthy workplace early in your career?

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

5 days ago | [YT] | 2

Karunakaran Nagarajan

What Builds Your Career Faster Than Performance?

Your reputation.
Not what you say in meetings.

Not what’s on your LinkedIn profile.
But how you act
when no one is watching.

Reputation isn’t built in big wins.
It’s built in small, everyday moments.

When there’s no reward.
No praise.

No spotlight.
That’s when people truly judge you.

Here’s how reputation is really built:

1️⃣ It grows through small actions

Do you greet people by name?
Say thank you without being forced?
Show basic respect to everyone?

2️⃣ It spreads through unnoticed people

Support staff
Junior employees

People with no power
They notice.
They remember.

3️⃣ Consistency matters more than big gestures

One-time kindness doesn’t last
Daily respect does
People trust habits, not hype

4️⃣ It’s based on feelings, not facts

People won’t remember your KPIs
They’ll remember how you made them feel
Especially under stress

5️⃣ Your behavior sets the standard

Teams copy what you tolerate
Culture forms from daily actions

Your conduct becomes the rule

Here’s the truth:

The higher your role,

the less your title matters
and the more your behavior speaks.
At senior levels,

performance is expected.
Reputation is what sets you apart.

So ask yourself:

How do I treat people
when nothing is at stake?

Because that’s what people remember
when you’re not in the room.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

6 days ago | [YT] | 2

Karunakaran Nagarajan

Want Faster Career Growth?
It’s not about knowing everything.

It’s about staying open to learning.
Think of it like two jars 👇

One says:

➡️ “I already know enough.”

The other says:

➡️ “What else can I learn?”

Only one of them can grow.
In today’s fast-changing world,

the biggest career risk is not lack of skill.
It’s a closed mind.

The best professionals don’t win because they’re the smartest.
They win because they stay curious, flexible, and open to feedback.

Especially at work:

• Skills keep changing
• Tools keep evolving
• Markets keep shifting
• Learning never stops

A growth mindset does something powerful:

It turns feedback into improvement
Mistakes into lessons

Challenges into opportunities
Staying teachable is not weakness.
It’s a career advantage.

Whether you’re an employee, manager, or leader, ask yourself:

👉 Is my mind already full…

or am I still making space to grow?
Because people who keep learning

don’t just stay relevant
they stay ahead.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

Karunakaran Nagarajan

Most Professionals Chase Title and Salary
But Forget One Dangerous Thing

Most mid-career professionals focus on pay and designation.
But very few check the work environment behind it.

A toxic leadership team does more than stress you out.
It damages your reputation, health, and long-term career.

Companies that burn leaders
eventually lose their best people.

Yet many stay.
Not because it’s meaningful
but because leaving feels like failure.

Why high performers feel stuck:

♟️ Golden handcuffs
♟️ Ego and status
♟️ Fear of starting again
♟️ Time already invested
♟️ Need for approval
♟️ Comfort in a bad routine

Here’s the truth:

No job title is worth losing your peace.

10 ways to protect your energy as you grow:

1/ Check culture before joining

↳ Ask about leadership style and employee turnover.

2/ Set boundaries early

↳ Your time is power. Protect it.

3/ Build a trusted circle

↳ Mentors and coaches keep you steady.

4/ Rest with purpose

↳ High performance needs recovery.

5/ Delegate more

↳ Focus on strategy, not every task.

6/ Stay physically strong

↳ Energy matters more than hours.

7/ Keep learning

↳ Growth keeps you relevant.

8/ Define your non-negotiables

↳ Write them down. Respect them.

9/ Create your personal board

↳ People who guide and challenge you.

10/ Work with a coach

↳ Clarity speeds up success.

👉 Remember this:

Your next role should lift you up
not drain you.
What would you add to this list?

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

Karunakaran Nagarajan

The reason your career stalls isn’t always skill…
It’s the words you don’t know how to say.

Many career problems are actually language problems.
People don’t know how to say what they really want.

So they don’t decide.
They don’t ask.

They don’t move forward.
When words are unclear, thinking becomes unclear.

When thinking is unclear, confidence looks forced.
But the moment someone finds the right words,

their body language changes.
Their voice changes.

Their actions change.
This is not about positive thinking.

It’s about clear thinking.
And that skill is often ignored.

You don’t need more motivation.
You need better words.

👉 Clarity creates confidence.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

Karunakaran Nagarajan

Don’t try to be the smartest person in the room!
Leading well is not about knowing everything.

It’s about bringing the right people together.
Great leaders don’t do all the work.

They build teams that can.

Here are 5 simple things strong leaders do:

1/ Find the Right Talent

↳ They choose people who are better than them at specific skills.
↳ Strength beats ego.

2/ Drop the Ego

↳ They are not scared of smart people.
↳ They respect and celebrate others’ strengths.

3/ Give Clear Direction

↳ Everyone knows their role.
↳ Everyone knows what they own.

4/ Align Everyone to One Goal

↳ Different skills. Same mission.
↳ All efforts move forward.

5/ Share Credit Openly

↳ Wins belong to the team.
↳ Leaders say “we”, not “me”.

Good leadership is not about control.
It’s about trust.

You don’t need to be the best in the room.
You need to help others do their best.
That’s real leadership.

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Cheers,
Dr. Karuna

1 week ago | [YT] | 6