A Voice Of Positive Instigation In Action
Opinion pieces, investigations, and columns from Chitra Ragavan, a founder, journalist, and Positive Instigator at the intersection of media, leadership, technology, and change.
Before she coached high-impact leaders, Chitra shaped national conversations as a nationally-recognized journalist for mainstream media including National Public Radio and U.S. News & World Report.
Today, I continue to write and publish across platforms, offering unique insights on headlines of the day.
These pieces reflect the throughline of my work: bold perspective and a commitment to helping others lead with purpose and precision.
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Op-eds/Columns
“Mar-a-Gaza” vs. Hamas Inc—Trump’s ‘Mar-a-Gaza’ vision faces one roadblock: the Hamas Inc. brand that’s survived the destruction
My Critics Have It Wrong. Talking About Kamala Harris’ Style Isn’t Sexist—It’s Strategy
Kamala Harris Is Well-Suited for President--but Poorly Dressed
Harris must flex her muscles on national security — and fast
Kamala needs to ‘man up’ for her debate against Trump
Why Kamala Harris Needed Tim Walz at Her CNN Interview
Why Kamala Harris needs a 'competent' white man to win
How Sunk Cost Fallacy Impacts 2024 Political Decision-Making
Biden and his backers are falling for the sunk cost fallacy
Leading With Influence and Impact
What Fani Willis's Pyrrhic Win Teaches All Working Women
Alexei Navalny's Use of Subtext and Symbolism Lives On
As Fani Willis shows, dominant, ambitious women leaders pay price
Kamala Harris has a credibility crisis. She could use some urgent media un-training
What Kevin McCarthy Really Lost in Congress and the Corporate Executive Challenge He Now Faces
Elon Musk Needs a Twittervention
How the Media Fell for SBF's Con Game-Again and Again and Again
U.S. News Cover Articles
FBI Inc.
June 18, 2001
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Final Arguments
Dec. 4, 2000
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