Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
September 20, 2024
In the week gone by, I have had the opportunity to shadow a few of my teammates on their daily routines, and we have had some very engaging conversations about how to operate productively. Like always, I gravitated to my Read more…
September 19, 2024
Yesterday, I wrote about just showing up and doing something. This morning, a mentee called to tell me that her struggle is not perfectionism but more a fear of the bad judgment of others. I told her that perfectionism and Read more…
September 18, 2024
If our life were a race, half the prize would be just for participation. You don’t need to be the best at everything you pursue or do. You only need to consistently show up and do…Be it going to the Read more…
In our daily lives, mistakes always happen. We might make a wrong judgment call, say something rude to someone, or forget to do something important. When these mistakes happen, and you realize they have occurred(sometimes there is a time gap Read more…
September 16, 2024
About three decades ago, I was interviewing for a role with one of India’s premier IT firms. The interviewer was the Regional Head of the business. Before me, a few candidates had gone in and quickly come out looking dejected. Read more…
September 15, 2024
There was a Monk swimming in the middle of a river when he spotted a scorpion struggling in the water. Without hesitation, he reached out to save it. But, as soon as his hand touched the scorpion, it stung him, Read more…
September 13, 2024
Years ago, when I was seeking inspiration to write better(I suffered from an inferiority complex!!), I stumbled upon a blog post titled The Day You Became a Better Writer by Scott Adams, the genius behind Dilbert. This post perfectly captures Read more…
I live by a simple life mantra and expect the same from others who engage with me – be reliable in whatever you do. Reliability is a character trait that ensures people around you know what to expect. It’s an Read more…
September 11, 2024
A few months ago, during a business trip to one of our operational countries, I noticed a promising but underperforming colleague. Despite his talent and ambition, the business results were below par. After reviewing his work, I realized he wasn’t Read more…
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