The Power of ‘I’

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Same garden, same pot, same soil! Yet see the difference in the two hibiscus flowers blooming on the same morning! Not just in size, but in terms of texture of the petals as well.

This demonstrates the power of an individual. Living, studying, or working in the same ecosystem, some flourish, some just about survive while some whither.

While ecosystem plays an important role in shaping an individual, the individual plays a much larger role. What makes a bigger difference is an individual’s

  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to leverage – from good and not so good
  • Belief to go with the flow
  • Resilience
  • Optimism

What else shapes an individual, would love to hear your thoughts…..

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Published by Padma Rajeswari

At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog. I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’. Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations. On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on. I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe. On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you!

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