India, Jan. 20 -- Over the years, after working with leaders across industries, geographies and cultures, some were technically brilliant. Some were sharp strategists. But the ones who truly stood out-the ones people trusted and followed-shared one quiet strength: they deeply understood people.

They may never have studied anthropology, but they practised it every day.Anthropology is essentially about understanding human behaviour in its natural environment-how people think, interact, resist, adapt and belong. In today's workplaces, this ability is no longer optional. It is leadership currency.

In India especially, leadership is never one-size-fits-all. Our organisations bring together multiple generations, languages, belief systems, soc...