Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
September 30, 2024
Here’s the irony: One would think that demonstrating these traits should be straightforward. Yet, in most workplaces, they’re surprisingly in short supply. And those who earn the reputation of being reliable will end up going further than many others !!
September 29, 2024
“Yes, but it wasn’t my fault….” “Yes, but I didn’t know….” “Yes, but they said….” Bob’s manager heard this whenever he gave him (Bob was the recently hired sales executive) feedback about his ineffective performance. Whenever his manager suggested a Read more…
September 28, 2024
“So much of life isn’t about intelligence or luck but putting yourself in a position for success. The cash-rich investor thrives in crashes. The well-rested athlete outperforms the exhausted star. The student who studies daily aces the pop quiz. The Read more…
Early this week, a young colleague was lamenting how things have gotten tough on the job over the last few months: longer work days, much more stress, and firefighting every other day. I reminded her- Remember, you asked for growth. Now, Read more…
September 26, 2024
A sentiment I can relate to entirely and believe in strongly. The Ability to look for the positive in any situation when the mind is stuck on the “can’t be done” or “impossible” is a learnable skill. You develop the Read more…
September 25, 2024
Each of us desires to have our own unique identity. From childhood to adulthood, nobody grows up thinking, ‘I want to do the same thing as everyone else.’ However, this is where the paradox is. Many of us draw comfort Read more…
September 24, 2024
“You are wrong, sir. The way you are evaluating our solution is flawed and not correct.” I challenged the Bank General Manager during the commercial negotiation. I could sense the mood in the room tensing as I confronted him. When starting Read more…
September 23, 2024
A message to remember on those tough days when you feel things are not going your way….. The courage to start.The discipline to focus.The confidence to figure it out.The patience to know progress is not always visible.The persistence to keep Read more…
September 22, 2024
In an old mountainside village, a young man would pass by the local monastery daily on his way to work. He could not help but notice one monk in particular who was always working in the courtyard of the monastery Read more…
September 21, 2024
Psychologist and Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman on optimism: “If you are allowed one wish for your child, seriously consider wishing him or her optimism. Optimists are normally cheerful and happy, and therefore popular; they are resilient in adapting to failures and Read more…
