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Month: October 2023

Your Intent Is Your Compass

Intent

Recently, I found myself assisting a young colleague in crafting a product proposal to present to a potential client. While the initial draft was promising, it primarily represented my colleague’s perspective rather than what would truly resonate with the client. Read more…


Think Like A Farmer

think like a farmer

Came across a lovely message on my LinkedIn wall this evening about adopting a farmer’s mindset- A metaphor that points to how we all can operate in our work settings. Reproducing the content below.


Delivering Value Or Creating Waste?

Waste

Today, the business landscape is abuzz with the mantra of ‘Delivering Value.’ Leadership in many organizations looks for ways to enhance value for their clients. Business leaders employ intricate strategies to deliver greater customer value, make periodic organizational overhauls, initiate Read more…


Weekend Story- It’s My Nature

nature

Once upon a time, a wise old frog lived in a lush and tranquil forest by the side of a glistening pond. The Frog was known throughout the forest for his wisdom and kindness. One sunny day, as the Frog Read more…


Criticism Has Value

If someone were to ask me about the less enjoyable aspect of any job I may have done, I’d mention the part where I have to face questions and criticism when things don’t go as planned. Adversity and criticism usually Read more…


Friday Wisdom-Twelve Values

twelve values

Every Friday, I have a routine where I pause to think about the week that just went by. I ask myself if I’ve used my time and energy wisely. I also use this “me time” to remind myself of the Read more…


Game Of Mediocrity

game of mediocrity

If you have ever completed a task for the sole purpose of making yourself look better without any improvement or value being produced for others – your clients, colleagues, teammates, etc., then you are a participant in the game of Read more…


Who Is Going To Stop Me?

Who is going to stop me

One of my favorite quotes of Ayn Rand from her first book, Fountainhead, is- The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. I love this quote because it reminds me of the Read more…


Practise Leadership In Everything You Do

practise leadership

How you work on tasks, projects, agendas and how you manage execution tells a lot about the kind of person you are. At each step, you have a choice- To practice leadership in everything you do. Leadership calls for exercising Read more…


Weekend Story-Arrogance Of Knowledge

knowledge

There was once a language scholar who was visiting a university that required him to cross a river. The scholar reached the river bank and engaged the services of a waiting ferryman with a small boat. As the boat crossed Read more…