Subhash was my childhood friend — and our hero. In college, he seemed unstoppable: university volleyball captain, bodybuilding champion, cricket team leader, and a top student to boot. His energy lit up every field he stepped onto.
Then life took us our separate ways. For 35 years, we lost touch.
When we finally met again, I could hardly believe the transformation. The sportsman I knew had become a charismatic singer — cowboy hat, hunter boots, and all. He wasn’t just performing; he was leading music groups where even shy, hesitant voices found courage. Subhash mentored them with patience, humour, and infectious enthusiasm. His events became confidence factories, where people proudly showcased talents they never knew they had.
But his gift went deeper. Subhash began visiting hospitals and homes, singing for critical patients — sometimes to a small group, sometimes one-on-one. For those who had lost hope, he offered something precious: moments of joy, dignity, and human connection. I saw eyes light up, hands tap along, and faces soften.
It’s fascinating how people evolve. In his youth, Subhash’s strength lay in kinesthetic intelligence; later, musical intelligence; and today, interpersonal intelligence that heals hearts. If you form different communities within your organisations, I guess Subhash will move from one community to the other seamlessly, adding value to each cohort.
Imagine if HR captured such evolving passions within their workforce. Employees like Subhash could enrich both employer branding and CSR initiatives — from team engagement to community outreach.
To HR and CSR leaders: Could there be a Subhash in your ranks right now, waiting to reveal a new shade? Are you giving them the space to shine?
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