Sundar Pichai grew up in a modest home in India and worked his way up to become the CEO of Google and its parent company, Alphabet. His story shows how clear thinking, steady learning, and good work‑life balance can lead to great success. Here are his ten best tips—
1. Decide fast, then adjust if needed
Don’t wait forever for the “perfect” answer. Make the best decision you can with the facts you have, move forward, and tweak it later if things change.
2. Clear roadblocks for your team
A real leader fixes problems instead of waiting for them to disappear. Step in when people are stuck, settle disagreements, and show the way forward.
3. Keep learning, always
The tech world moves quickly, so stay curious. Take courses, read, ask questions, and surround yourself with smart people who challenge you.
4. Love what you do
Passion makes hard work feel lighter. If you enjoy your job, you’ll stick with it during tough times and come up with fresh ideas more easily.
5. Protect your rest and balance
Pichai aims for at least six hours of good sleep and makes space for family time. Rest keeps your mind clear and your energy high.
6. Practice empathy and active listening
Understand how others feel and truly hear their viewpoints. This builds trust, reduces conflict, and sparks better teamwork.
7. Speak and write simply
Break complex ideas into everyday words. Clear messages mean fewer mix‑ups and faster progress.
8. Focus on results, not busyness
Busy calendars don’t prove you’re productive. Pick tasks that create real value, track their impact, and drop the rest.
9. Stay humble and welcome feedback
No matter how high you climb, respect others’ opinions. Feedback—positive or critical—helps you grow and keeps your team honest and open.
10. Be patient and think long‑term
Big achievements take time. Make quick day‑to‑day choices, but keep your eyes on the bigger picture so you don’t lose direction.
