<div style="page-break-before:always; page-break-after:always"><div style="page-break-before:always; page-break-after:always">What was the problem you were grappling with? When I took over the reins of Bajaj Electricals, I realized it needed a turnaround. Within a few months, it became obvious to me that piecemeal fixes won&rsquo;t work. It required a major overhaul. Although as chief executive I had all the powers to make the changes, resistance to change came from all quarters and stakeholders. Undaunted, I pushed forward the change agenda, but soon earned an image of being impatient, aggressive, and over-demanding! I had conviction, but reactions and pushbacks do impact one&rsquo;s energy &mdash;this led to occasional bouts of reflection/ doubt about how my actions were being perceived and understood.<div style="page-break-before:always; page-break-after:always">Who did you approach and why?A year down the line, I approached Rajiv Bajaj. He is a treasure trove of profound and succinct wisdom. His clarity and conviction of thought are exceptional.<div style="page-break-before:always; page-break-after:always">What was the advice you received? He asked me to neither waver nor slow down. One of his many gems to me is a quote by Robert W. Service: &ldquo;Ah! the clock is always slow; it is later than you think.&rdquo; He shared the story of the revamp that he had driven at Bajaj Auto several years ago and how he overcame the challenges that I was now facing.How effective was it in resolving the problem? Rajiv&rsquo;s support, counsel, and anecdotes have been invaluable in helping me push forward the transformation agenda. As long as I have the conviction that my actions are good for the organization and its various stakeholders, I drive them forward. I believe nothing is painless. If we have to treat and heal our bodies, we have to be able to endure some pain.

&lsquo;THE CLOCK IS ALWAYS SLOW; IT IS LATER THAN YOU THINK'

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