Coaching is a word that is often used in the corporate world: executive coaching, on-the-job coaching, off-the-job coaching, leaders as coaches…. the list goes on. Despite all this fanfare, if you ask an average employee about his or her coaching experience — how often he has been coached or benefited from coaching — the answer … Continue reading Want to Coach Others? – First Develop the Right Mindset and Core Skills
Author: Padma Rajeswari
Ethics and Values at Workplace – Can an Individual Make a Difference?
It was shocking to read articles about the fraud at Ranbaxy and how the company systematically sold untested poor quality medicines to the world. At some point of time or other, I am sure many of us would have consumed medicines manufactured by this company. I shudder when I think of what could have happened … Continue reading Ethics and Values at Workplace – Can an Individual Make a Difference?
Building Trust at Workplace – An Arduous Journey?
Trust is fundamental to any strong relationship, be it personal or professional. Behavioral scientists and leadership gurus have all highlighted the importance of TRUST between leader and his / her employees for effective leadership. How easy is it to build trusting relationships at workplace? Is it possible? My answer is a resounding YES. I have … Continue reading Building Trust at Workplace – An Arduous Journey?
The Pond
I left office on Friday evening with a sigh of relief. I finally managed to take an entire week off. For the last 3 months, I had been constantly working including weekends. Long hours of work with no break had left me exhausted. Being in sales, my role constantly demands me to be with people. … Continue reading The Pond
Performance Appraisal: A Necessary Evil?
Over the last two decades of my career, I have gone through performance appraisal process several times. However, I never questioned it, at least not seriously enough! A spontaneous question from my son the other day, “Mamma, when are you getting your report card?” got me seriously thinking about it. He was aware of my … Continue reading Performance Appraisal: A Necessary Evil?