Monsters In The City– Reloaded
I received a text message from an acquaintance about her medical condition. She just came from the hospital and complained of chest pain. She was also diagnosed to have an irregular heartbeat. Possible causes, allegedly, were thyroid, high blood pressure and stress. I...Take It To The Chin
I was reading this blog of David Maister and kinda reflect how top management of other corporations would handle issues like this?
Managing A Multi-Generational Workforce
Balancing the requirements of the organization vis-a-vis the different work behavior of employees coming from different generations is fun.
Purpose In Life
I enjoy listening to TobyMac, especially the remix of the “Do you know where you are going to?” song. I believe the question is relevant to us all. Purpose in life is one of the issues besetting the youth and young professionals. On certain...What To Do When Insulted By Your Boss
Got scolded more than you can count? Don’t react and lose more. Let me share what I did, it’s not pleasant, but it got me promoted!
How to get ahead: Lie and cheat?
“Lie and cheat” has become an operative keyword in some culture to win or grab an opportunity, or escape trouble. Do we have to live with this culture?
Crossroads wisdom
Hope this one adds value to your day. Cheers! WHEN SOMEONE LIES TO YOU– it teaches you that things are not always as they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look through the masks people wear if you want to know their heart. And remove your own...How To Survive Office Politics
How to overcome office politics? You’ve got to be proactive and in control of your own behaviour, situations and dynamics change on how we respond to determinants
The Strategic Role of HR
What are the different levels of the strategic role of HR? By Dr. John Sullivan
The Devil Wears Prada
This is a must see movie for young professionals…. making right choices early in one’s career will make a lot of difference when you reach the top. There are several twists in the story— depending on what perspective you are looking at....From Playroom to Boardroom: The Reboot Story of the Rabbit and Turtle
The rabbit and the tortoise is a story that teaches us teamwork is better than individualism; competing is not bad as long as it is against the situation, not rivals.
Why We Should Go Home On Time
This was forwarded to me by a colleague… A good read that will add value to your personal and family life. Mr. Narayana Murthy is undoubtedly one of the most famous persons from Karnataka. He is known not just for building the biggest IT empire in India but also...To Be Or Not To Be
I was in a reflection mode last night and came across the passage below: I know that you want truth to be in my heart. You teach me wisdom deep down inside me. Make me pure by sprinkling me with hyssop plant. Wash me. Then I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear you...Purpose Driven Productivity
Productivity is value neutral, the value it’ll give is dependent on where the objective is anchored
In The Masters’ Hands
Sharing with you a value adding message from Chacko Jacob Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to...Reinventing The Wheel
Everything has been will come back again. Everything that has ever done will be done again. Nothing is new on earth. There isn’t anything about which someone can say, ‘Look there is something new’. It was already here long ago. It was here before we were....How To Make Professional Connections Value Adding
Our attitude determines how much we will learn and gain from the professional connections we have. As the saying goes, “attitude determines altitude”.
Just Relax, Be Responsible and Don’t Quit
“Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job… Stay calm. That will overcome the effects of your big mistake” – King Solomon
