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The Leader Who Thought He Was Present

How unconscious choices destroy what we claim to protect

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Raju Panjwani
Sep 18, 2025
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He was protecting his personal time. Family time. At least, that's what he told himself.

This senior executive had clear boundaries. Work ended at a reasonable hour. Weekends were for family. He was deliberate about being present for his wife and children

There was just one problem: He wasn't actually present.

Every morning between 6:30 and 8:00 AM, while …

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