The Power of Attention in Leadership In the early days of building a technology startup, the pressure was constant, and funding felt uncertain. During this challenging time, I learned something profound about leadership. This lesson did not come from formal strategy or extensive experience. Instead, it emerged from quietly observing our CEO at the time, Jeff Schmidt. Jeff had a simple yet remarkable habit. He noticed what people needed before they even mentioned it. This abil

There is a quiet assumption many of us carry. There will be time later. Later feels responsible. It feels patient. It feels safe. I wrote a short reflection exploring what “later” quietly replaces in our lives, and why clarity about what matters often comes only when time begins to feel limited. If this feels familiar, you may find something here worth reflecting on. Read the full reflection at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/later-safe-place-until-isnt-piyush-bhatnagar-ga5me