Gaurav Jain

United States

Writer and Literary Critic at Freelance

Writer, editor, sampler. Narratives & stories. Co-founder @TheLadiesFinger & @GristMedia

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The Four Zones of Psychological Safety: Where Does Your Team Sit?

4 days ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

The Good Boss is the platform where experienced and budding leaders come together to collaborate, share experiences and best practices in leadershipIn this issue:What is the Psychological Safety Framework? How the Psychological Safety Framework WorksApplying the Psychological Safety FrameworkReal-Life Leadership ScenariosCommon Mistakes to AvoidThe Psychological Safety WorksheetComplementary FrameworksRecommended ResourcesFinal Takeaway✨A few years ago, I took over a new team. Smart folks.
System 1 and 2 Thinking: When to Trust Your Gut and When to Think Twice as a Leader

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Gaurav Jain · Follow Published in The Good Boss · 8 min read · -- In this issue: Understanding System 1 and System 2 Thinking When to Use System 1 Thinking in Leadership When to Use System 2 Thinking in Leadership Balancing System 1 and System 2 Thinking Examples of Effective Use of System 1 and System 2 in Leadership The System 1 and 2 Thinking Application Worksheet Final Thoughts: Smarter Decisions, Stronger Leadership ✨ Imagine you’re driving on your regular commute to work, and the car in...
Probabilistic Thinking: The Art of Making Decisions When Nothing Is Certain

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Member-only storyGaurav Jain·FollowPublished inThe Good Boss·6 min read·--In this issue:The Umbrella DilemmaWhat is Probabilistic Thinking? How Probabilistic Thinking WorksApplying Probabilistic Thinking: Real-life Leadership ScenariosThe Probabilistic Thinking Application WorksheetReferencesFinal Takeaway⛱I live in tropical Singapore, and frequently face rainy weather on my way to work.
The 3 Pillars of Smart Work: Making The Hours Count

1 month ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Member-only storyGaurav Jain·FollowPublished inThe Good Boss·9 min read·--In this issue:Working Smart vs. Working Hard: A False DichotomyThe 3 Pillars of Smart WorkBringing It Together: Smart Work = Efficiency + Creativity + DisciplineThe Smart Work Application Worksheet✨“You’ve got to work smart, not hard.”It’s advice we’ve all heard — maybe from a boss, a productivity guru, or even a well-meaning colleague. As a leader, you may have even given this advice yourself.
Ikigai: The Secret to Leading with Purpose and Fulfillment

1 month ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Member-only storyGaurav Jain·FollowPublished inThe Good Boss·9 min read·--In this issue:Your True CallingWhat is Ikigai? How Ikigai Works — The MechanicsApplying Ikigai in Your LeadershipThe 3 Steps to Applying Ikigai as a LeaderReal-World Applications of IkigaiDownload the Ikigai Worksheet (free for paid subscribers)Further ReadingFinal Thoughts✨Every one of us is chasing — whether we acknowledge it or not — our true calling in life. Some of us like nature. Others like music.
The Animal Risk Matrix: How to Spot, Prioritize, and Manage Risks Like a Pro

2 months ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Member-only story Gaurav Jain · Follow Published in The Good Boss · 13 min read · -- In this issue: The Elephant in the Room: The Risk Everyone Sees but Ignores The Black Swan: The Rare, High-Impact Risk The Gray Rhino: The High-Probability Risk That Leaders Ignore The Black Jellyfish: The Rare but Predictable Risk The Animal Risk Matrix Applying the Animal Risk Matrix The 4 Steps to Risk Management Common Mistakes to Avoid Download the Animal Risk Matrix Worksheet References Final Thoughts ✨...
Regional creators and AI drive India’s short video boom in 2025

2 months ago | financialexpress.com | Gaurav Jain

By Gaurav JainThe short-form video revolution has taken over a big pie of India’s digital consumption. Short videos represent a creative opportunity to entertain, educate and inspire millions. According to the Redseer report, “India SFV in 2024: From “Likes to Monetising Millions” SFV platforms experienced a 3.6x increase in daily active users in 2024.
The 10 Must-Have Tools In Your Leadership Toolbox

2 months ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Gaurav Jain·FollowPublished inThe Good Boss·14 min read·--The 10 Must-Have Tools In Your Leadership ToolboxA leader is like a handyman. As a leader, you are faced with a variety of situations: strategic planning, decision-making, prioritization, giving feedback, communication, goal setting, and the list goes on. Just like a handyman, your task is to devise the best strategy to handle those situations. You need to use the best tool for the job.
The Golden Circle: The 3-Step Framework That Will Transform How You Lead (And Think)

2 months ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Member-only storyGaurav Jain·FollowPublished inThe Good Boss·9 min read·--In this issue:Most of us are chasing a dreamLet’s Start with AppleWhat is The Golden Circle? The Golden Circle in Everyday LifeApplying The Golden Circle in Leadership and LifeCommon Mistakes to AvoidDownload The Golden Circle WorksheetComplementary FrameworksReferencesFinal Thoughts✨It’s either our dream or someone else’s dream. And those who are not chasing dreams? They’re just daydreaming.
Master the Art of Strategic Leadership with these 5 Timeless Chess Principles

2 months ago | medium.com | Gaurav Jain

Member-only storyGaurav Jain·FollowPublished inThe Good Boss·9 min read·--Chess is well-known as the game of strategy. I have always enjoyed learning the principles and strategies of the game that can help me become a better player. And they have taught me so much more than just the game of chess. They have taught me how to become a better leader, and in particular, a strategic leader.

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