Rayden Journal

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How to give better feedback?

How to give better feedback?

In my role as COO, I've been on a journey of self-discovery. One aspect of leadership that I've always explored and reflected upon is the art of providing feedback. This was further ingrained during a leadership conclave where we talked about “unforced errors” and their ripple effect which can...

Into the unknown

Into the unknown

Listening to “Into the Unknown” from Frozen got me thinking about how one approaches unfamiliar challenges. So, I'm curious to know, what's your initial reaction when faced with something new and unknown? Do you sometimes see it as an insurmountable mountain, making it seem larger than it is? Or...

Calder Curiosity And Artistry

Calder Curiosity And Artistry

Imagine jumping out of a plane with nothing but a piece of fabric, nylon ropes, a sewing needle, and headphones (because music makes everything better). That’s how it often feels to commit to projects you know nothing about and figure things out on the go. It can be terrifying, but it can also be...

If elevators could talk…

If elevators could talk…

If elevators could talk… They would probably tell you that you need to press the button for the direction you want to go. Not the direction it should move to reach you. But that's a discussion for a different day. (Or post!) Today, I've been thinking about the misalignment between design and...

Rayden Interactive is blind

Rayden Interactive is blind

We are blind to the external factors that divide or define people. What truly matters to us is who they are as individuals— their character, interests, openness to new ideas, and their individual awesomeness. Reflecting on our journey from a small team of 9 to a thriving company of 900 exceptional...

Only when you are aligned

Only when you are aligned

The year was 2004… I stood on the banks of Ganga in Rishikesh along with 8 other students from IIT Kanpur, having decided to do a beginner’s course in river rafting. How hard can it be, I’d thought to myself. Little had I known this weekend was going to teach me a valuable lesson on the importance...

Winds of Change

Winds of Change

Change is not just a buzzword at Rayden Interactive; it's the driving force behind our success. But we recognize that everyone responds differently to change, regardless of their experience. Each person takes their own time to adapt and embrace new ways of doing things because change is hard....

Happy employees, happy workplace  

Happy employees, happy workplace  

It is impossible to not let life affect your work. Every day, I see how true that statement has become.   For nearly three years, we’ve lived in a global pandemic that has irrevocably affected billions of lives. We’ve had to overcome unprecedented challenges - from rethinking careers,...