Today is my father’s 25 death anniversary.He passed away alone with no one holding his hand as he made his final journey; despite living with his whole family in a 700 sq ft 2-BHK flat, despite we being fully aware that his soul is ready to leave the cancer devoured body any moment!He even called … Continue reading A moment lost is gone forever
Category: Musings
Hit Reset
Sometime back, I went through a rough patch at work. It was a difficult situation; it evoked a medley of emotions: anger, frustration, disappointment…. Such encounters are common for most professionals, we all go through our share of ups and downs. By evening, I had taken charge of myself. I was feeling almost normal as … Continue reading Hit Reset
FRAM – designed for adaptability
I was going through my old pictures and came across the picture of Fram, a Norwegian exploration vessel, from the Fram museum in Oslo. It immediately reminded me of its story – the ingenuity with which the ship had built adaptability into its design.Prior to design of Fram in late 19th century, while there was … Continue reading FRAM – designed for adaptability
Leadership knowledge for Success
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
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?
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