When everyone says YES

You share an idea in the meeting and people start nodding:“That’s a brilliant idea!”“Absolutely, let’s get started.”“This could really move the needle.”“Totally agree.”“Wow, love it!”It feels like a win! If you are the senior most person in the room, it's time to PAUSE.Ask yourself the reasons for YES. There are two possibilities here:1. Your idea … Continue reading When everyone says YES

Happiness

I was feeling lazy and restless last weekend. A friend had recommended couple of TV series. I spent the weekend binge watching.On Sunday evening, instead of feeling relaxed, I felt worse, totally washed out!Let’s rewind a bit, ask yourself: When was the last time I felt genuinely happy?Aristotle identified happiness as the ultimate goal of … Continue reading Happiness

I Logged Off LinkedIn for 3 Weeks—here’s what happened

I was on vacation, spending time with my family. Those two weeks were precious, time that we rarely get. I had a decision to make: stay active on LinkedIn: post, scroll, comment, stay “visible”—or fully unplug. I chose to PAUSE. And I extended it to shake off the jet lag, and felt like me again. … Continue reading I Logged Off LinkedIn for 3 Weeks—here’s what happened