What i would not do is flaunt my Indianess by wearing a saree to work everyday, because it distracts from the Job. So, i would not do that. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Social events are different. If i feel comfortable in a saree for a social event, I wear it.

Women helping each other - coaching, mentoring, and providing tips - is a great way for us to be our own force.

Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent.

Every year in consulting is like three years in the corporate world because you have multiple clients, multiple issues - you grow so much.

I asked my parents for permission to study in America and they were so sure that I wouldn't get in and get a scholarship that they encouraged me to try. So I applied to Yale and got an excellent scholarship. I then worked for the Boston Consulting Group for six and half years.

I'm very honest - brutally honest. I always look at things from their point of view as well as mine. And I know when to walk away.

Blogging and the Internet allow us to engage in a lot more real time conversations as opposed to a one-way dump of information or a message.