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Month: October 2023

Significant Work

Significant work

For us to do any significant work involving emotional labor that others cannot replicate, we need to show up with courage and vulnerability. Courage isn’t the absence of fear; It’s a willingness to do things that are so important they’re Read more…


Three Elements Of Problem Solving

Problem

Here is a simple heuristic to get better at solving any type of problem.


Understand The Context

Context

In our buzzing world of tasks and to-dos, the key to productivity often lies in understanding the context. It’s not just about mechanically following steps; it’s about grasping the bigger picture. When you comprehend the context, you work smarter. You Read more…


What Does Your Work Mean For You?

what work means

What does your work mean for you? Work can mean different things to different people. Some view it simply as a profession, while others see it as a passion. There are those for whom work is a genuine calling, and Read more…


Increase The “Surface Area” Of Your Luck

surface area

Have you ever heard the advice, “Give yourself a lot of shots to get lucky”? At first glance, it might seem like a simple saying, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. This piece of wisdom Read more…


Where’s Your Focus

Where's your focus

Life operates in a circular reference. You choose what you’re looking for, and that is what you find. Conversely put, you find what you look for, consciously or unconsciously. So, do you opt for negativity or positivity? Are problems your Read more…


Weekend Story-Intrinsic Worth

intrinsic worth

At a workshop for students, a motivational speaker begins his speech by showing a twenty dollar note. He asks, “Who wants this $20 note?” On seeing everyone raise their hands, the speaker crushes the note. And he asks again, “Who Read more…


Management-It’s A Contact Sport

management contact sport

Someone wise once said management is a contact sport. But what does it really mean? Well, it’s all about how you manage your team and organization. Think of it this way: in sports, athletes get in the game and engage Read more…


Stay Firm On That One Item

stay firm

Being in technology sales, I often find clients pushing hard to extract the best terms during contract negotiations. Initially, when I started, I struggled to figure out what I must do when clients negotiate hard on every aspect of a Read more…


Goal Ownership

One of the more  valuable lessons I’ve gleaned from leading teams over the years pertains to instilling a sense of responsibility among teammates for both organisational and departmental objectives. The best way to get your people to feel ownership of Read more…