What are the five knowledge categories essential for effective leadership? Here are the five knowledge categories outlined by Aristotle over 2000 years ago. Interconnected, they are still essential for the success of leaders Episteme – theoretical knowledge that is based on empirical evidence, it can be verified through experiments. Example: knowledge about the industry, technology, … Continue reading Leadership knowledge for Success
Category: Musings
Teachers who shaped us
Like every year, this Teacher’s Day, I cherish the memory of two teachers from my high school in Durgapur, who shaped me, left an indelible mark on me, who remain in my heart even after 35+ years: · Mrs. Bhaskaran, my mathematics teacher · Mrs. Srivastava, my Hindi teacher I got punished often; I was … Continue reading Teachers who shaped us
Paradox of Choices
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with simple everyday decisions? What to wear? Watch? What to buy? Where to go? Few days back, the traffic was easy, and I reached home on time. After several weeks, I got time to watch TV on a weeknight. Easing into my recliner, I first surfed Netflix and Amazon Prime, … Continue reading Paradox of Choices
Microculture
Have you ever felt helpless about the culture in your function or office? Wringing hands in frustration? Wondering what to do? Unable to shift it?I was inspired to do otherwise by nature. This is the picture of my balcony, a tiny patch of green serenity, within the vast expanse of the densely populated Mumbai, a … Continue reading Microculture
Life Stage Patterns
What catches your attention in this bunch of spider lilies?I took this picture during my morning walk in my apartment garden. Apart from the beauty of these snow-white flowers, what caught my attention was the different life stages: a tiny bud, one ready to bloom, a lily in full bloom, one wilting, and other dried.I … Continue reading Life Stage Patterns
Curiosity – Keeping it alive
Sit with a five-year-old for 30 mins and you will end up fielding questions like:· Why is the sky blue?· Why can’t I fly like birds?· Where did I come from?· If fish can breathe under water, why can’t I?· Why is sea water salty?As you struggle to find the answers, maybe even desperately Google for responses, more follow-up questions … Continue reading Curiosity – Keeping it alive
Am I courageous?
#Courage comes in different shapes and forms at workplace. We often experience courage or lack of it at workplace.I recently experienced its presence and the positive impact. I didn’t believe in a certain initiative, whereas my team member was convinced that it’s the right way to do and would be successful. She tried convincing me, … Continue reading Am I courageous?
How does accountability manifest?
How does Accountability manifest @ work?accountability is one of the most valued elements at workplace.We love to work with people – be it team members, peers or even leaders – who take personal responsibility for their actions, decisions and behaviors.Here are the nine ways in which accountability manifests at workplace? #cultureHave you experienced it in … Continue reading How does accountability manifest?
Visiblity at workplace for women
Over last several weeks, I have been speaking to womenleaders to understand their perspectives. One consistent theme that emerged in almost all conversations was ‘lack of visibility for women at workplace’.This took me back several years, to my first decade of career. A team was being put together for a critical project. While I felt … Continue reading Visiblity at workplace for women
Titanic ignored 5-6 iceberg warnings – why?
What can we learn from it?Titanic stuck an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on the fateful night of 14 April 1942. The ship’s wireless operators received multiple warning messages about icebergs from six other ships in the region. The messages started flowing in from 9 am on 14 April, including … Continue reading Titanic ignored 5-6 iceberg warnings – why?
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