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Month: November 2023

Dealing With Setbacks

Dealing with Setbacks

Every one of us will encounter some form of real or perceived setbacks at some time or other in our lives. What must we do in those moments when nothing seems to be going our way? How do we rescue Read more…


Trust And Autonomy

Autonomy

Trust and autonomy– They are the fuel that ignites the fire of enthusiasm and engagement in any team. Teammates need the freedom of a “safe” space to exercise their ideas and be creative without worrying about failing. Be okay to let Read more…


Significance Is In The Pain

Significance

How do I know I am doing something worthwhile or significant? This was a question that one of my young colleagues asked me today during a business review this afternoon. Tell me something you have done in your life that Read more…


Keep Your Ego At Bay

Ego

Success can many times feed our egos. When we accomplish something meaningful in our professional lives, we start building ideas and beliefs about ourselves and the world. We begin to see everything through the lens of our narrow ego-driven beliefs Read more…


Weekend Story-Happiness

Happiness

After years of dedicated service, David was appointed the new Finance Director at an intimate reception hosted by the CEO. David’s wife Anita and spouses of other senior management were also present at the function. As the evening progressed, Ann, Read more…


Life Lesson From A Grab Driver

Grab Driver

It was 5.15 a.m., and I got into a clean Grab taxi to take me to the Airport for an early morning flight to Jakarta. The young Grab driver, David, a cheerful fellow in his mid-20s, welcomed me with a Read more…


Friday Wisdom-The Ordinary Life

Ordinary Life

Sharing this brilliant thought on parentage via James Clear’s Blog Do not ask your childrento strive for extraordinary lives.Such striving may seem admirable,but it is the way of foolishness.Help them instead to find the wonderand the marvel of an ordinary Read more…


Keep Your Emotional Bank Account Full

emotional bank

Stephen Covey, in his very popular book Seven Habits Of Highly Successful People, speaks of an “emotional bank account.” It’s like a real bank account but for our relationships. When we’re kind, keep our promises, and show gratitude, when we say Read more…


Personal Responsibility

personal responsibility

It doesn’t matter if you are leading yourself, a project, or a team- You are taking responsibility. If something goes wrong or does not happen as per expectation, it’s your problem. Choosing to lead means being ready for the link Read more…