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AI and Mental Health Support – Availability, Reliability and Concerns– Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1112 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1112 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Alexy Almond Credit: Matias Mango Preamble In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating every aspect of our lives, from finance to fitness, it's no surprise that mental health support is also being influenced by this powerful technology. As mental health challenges become more common and accessible care remains scarce in many regions, AI-driven tools are emerging as potential game-changers. But should we truly rely on AI for something as sensitive and complex as mental health? The Rising Role of AI in Mental Health Mental health care is grappling with unprecedented demand. Long waitlists, limited ...

Human Factor in Restructuring – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1073 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1073 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Antoni Shkraba Credit: Ron Lach This post is inspired by real events and an article published in INSEAD Knowledge. Link at the end. Preamble We have been in major restructuring process in the corporate I am working with. Being Chief of the organization, I take the responsibility of carrying out the process, its outcomes, and consequences. There is no doubt that the major affectees are the employees of the organization. In our case, it also involved a significant number of students who stood to lose their opportunity of free education. The human factor had two dimensions, both equally important and interrelated. In his article "In Layoffs, Focus on ...

Leaders Can Be Vulnerable – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1016 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1016 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to aq.pharmaveterans@gmail.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Anna Nekrashevich Credit: fauxels Credit: Henry Mathieu-Saint-Laurent Credit: RDNE Stock Project Leadership often comes with the pressure to always have the answers, appear strong, and project unwavering confidence. Vulnerability in leadership is often seen as a paradox. Leaders are traditionally expected to project strength, confidence, and decisiveness, but embracing vulnerability can be one of the most powerful tools for building trust, engagement, and authentic connections in a team. The truth is that the most impactful leaders aren’t the ones who never show weakness, but the ones who embrace vulnerability as a strength. In a world where we're conditi...

The Servant Leadership – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #971 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 971 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to aq.pharmaveterans@gmail.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Matheus Bertelli Credit: Werner Pfennig This post is based on multiple searches; some of the links are given under references. The Concept of Servant Leadership The term ‘servant leadership’ was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in an essay titled ‘The Servant as Leader’ that was first published in 1970. Greenleaf said, “The servant-leader is servant first … it begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first, perhaps because of the need to assuage an unusual power drive or to acquire material possessions…The leader-first and the ser...

The End of Imperial Leadership – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #970 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 970 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to aq.pharmaveterans@gmail.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Antoni Shkraba Credit: Mikhail Nilov Credit: Thirdman Opening Statement There was a time when leaders were seen as larger-than-life figures, almost imperial in their grandeur. They were celebrities, often writing books, appearing on television, and becoming the face of their organizations. These leaders were celebrated for their charisma, decisiveness, and the ability to command respect and admiration. However, the era of imperial leadership is now waning, giving way to a new paradigm where leadership is defined by service to people—both within the organization and among customers. This shift marks a significant evolution in what it means to lead effectivel...

What Kind of Boss Would You Like to Be?  – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 964 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 963 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to aq.pharmaveterans@gmail.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: August de Richelieu Credit: RDNE Stock project Credit: RDNE Stock project Opening Statement Boss is a position, not a title, and it is found at all levels of society. The lady at the house is the boss of domestic help, the husband is the boss of the lady of the house, the contractor is the boss of labor, the shopkeeper is the boss of his staff, and the list goes on. What I am saying is that the behavior of bosses should be seen in this context. Having roamed around in several countries on business, I can vouch that while many features are common, others vary from culture to culture. Universal Features of Usual Bosses Personal Features All bosse...

Emotional Profiles of Bosses – The ‘Leading’ Type – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #908 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #908 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans  aims to share knowledge and wisdom from Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: fauxels Credit: Pavel Danilyuk Credit: RDNE Stock Project Today, we shall talk about the bosses who are the ‘Leading’ type: means they assume the leadership role as it should be done. The debate about managers and leaders notwithstanding, these bosses manage and lead the team. Leading bosses, often characterized by their positive orientation, strong leadership qualities, and principled work ethic, contribute to creating a positive and effective work environment. Here are the key attributes, and behaviors displayed by this group of bosses. Pos...

Emotional Profiles of Bosses – Overly Self-Protecting Type – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #904 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #904 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans  aims to share knowledge and wisdom from Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk Credit: Pavel Danilyuk Credit: RDNE Stock Project Let us talk about the bosses who are almost always considering their personal safety first. It is not that they are in some kind of danger; they are not, but they still exhibit overt need for their own safety. This behavior is displayed in various forms. Self-protector bosses are driven by a strong need for self-preservation; therefore, they often exhibit characteristics that prioritize personal safety and distance themselves emotionally from their followers. This leade...

Emotional Profiles of Bosses – Emotional Immaturity – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #903 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #903 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans  aims to share knowledge and wisdom from Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk Credit: Andrea Piacquadio Credit: Sora Shimazaki Let us talk about bosses.  For all subordinates, anywhere in the world, bosses are the most favorite topic. Bosses are discussed in great detail, from their appearance to their habits to styles to peculiar behaviors etc. ‘Bosses bashing’ is also a favorite pastime during group meetings.  I can talk authentically about Pharma industry which has been my core work during the last forty-seven years. We talked about bosses on every available occasion, and so is the case in...