Wisdom from across the ages
Listening
As a leader, what is the one skill you definitely want to demonstrate during these tough times? My pick would be listening. Listen with your whole being.… Read more “Listening”
To train or not
A HR head was recently debating whether to go ahead with a series of big-budget trainings for his leaders. What if we invest so much and they… Read more “To train or not”
Be yourself!
Are you losing yourself trying to please others? Stay true to who you are. ““You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still… Read more “Be yourself!”
Happy giving!
What makes you happy? 1) Giving/helping? 2) Getting thanked for giving/helping? If 1) makes you happy, your happiness is in your hands. If even a small amount… Read more “Happy giving!”
Life’s assets
What do you need the most right now? Time? Money? Knowledge? Whichever one you need, use the other two to get it. (Adapted from “The Four Hour… Read more “Life’s assets”
Leading through the pandemic
As a leader, here are a few basic things you can do in this time of crisis. 1) Send an email or a message reassuring employees that… Read more “Leading through the pandemic”
Helping handle grief
This is a very difficult time for many of us. One of the companies I consult with has a majority of their employees in Delhi and is… Read more “Helping handle grief”
Do it!
Want to save money? Invest.Out of shape? Exercise.Tired? Take rest.Don’t know something? Learn. Knowing what to do is simple.Getting out of the comfort zone and doing it… Read more “Do it!”
Beliefs
Our beliefs are our personal truths. We bring them to work every day. A common belief I see among many of my coaching clients is that remote… Read more “Beliefs”
Zoom-ed
Zoom fatigue is real. There is even a word for it now – Oysgezoomt. Avoid back-to-back meetings. Allow yourself short breaks between two Zoom calls.
Viewpoint
What’s your viewpoint in any situation? 1. Looking at your own needs 2. Empathizing with the needs of others 3. Detached and looking at it from a… Read more “Viewpoint”
Failure to Success
“These celebrities are so successful. Success evades people like me” said a participant in a recent training program. I asked her who were these celebrities she was… Read more “Failure to Success”
Wake up!
Once upon a time, a chicken farmer found an eagle’s egg. He placed it with his chickens. The egg hatched. The young eagle grew up with the… Read more “Wake up!”
Ramkumar R 