New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- In boardrooms and meeting rooms across corporate India, long explanations filled with buzzwords often pass as intelligence. Polished presentations, heavy jargon, and carefully crafted "corporate speak" may sound impressive-but they frequently blur meaning instead of sharpening it. As businesses move faster and decisions carry higher stakes, this habit is increasingly being seen as a liability rather than a strength.

This concern was recently highlighted by Varun Alagh, co-founder of Honasa Consumer Limited, in a LinkedIn post that has sparked widespread debate online.

Sharing a glimpse into his leadership style, Alagh wrote that in many meetings, his teams often hear him interrupt with simple but pointed questions ...