Probably you! Can’t believe? Let’s see why and how? Let’s begin by defining power. Power is the ability of a person to influence others to do certain things, willingly or unwillingly. We often hear comments like, “Such and such person is a powerful man or a powerful woman.” Is power a personal attribute? Are there … Continue reading Who is making your boss powerful?
Category: Musings
Discipline is not boring
I was chatting over lunch with few colleagues on a Friday afternoon. And the conversation naturally turned towards weekend plans. Few talked about going for late night movie, waking up late on Sunday, having brunch and just lazing around. When I said that I wake up at 5 am even on a Sunday and continue … Continue reading Discipline is not boring
3 simple ways to build trust
Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship. Without trust, a relationship will eventually dissolve. I tried hard to think of a genuine relationship that sustained, despite lack of trust. I couldn’t find one, at least not in my life. Imagine staying married to man (or woman) whom you don’t trust? Hard, isn’t it! Clients buy … Continue reading 3 simple ways to build trust
Success is personal and unique!
Success is a magical word, it stimulates positive feelings and imagery in our mind. We all want to be successful. While we fervently chase success, it continues to remain elusive to many. How often have we paused to reflect on what success really means to us? A recent interaction with a colleague put me on … Continue reading Success is personal and unique!
Celebrate Women, but not just on 8th March
International Women’s Day is being celebrated across India, especially in corporate world. Even in our condominium a program has been organized tomorrow to celebrate Women’s Day. Women are being recognized for their courage, achievements, sacrifice etc. My phone would probably stay busy tomorrow, with calls and messages wishing me a Happy Women’s Day. I don’t … Continue reading Celebrate Women, but not just on 8th March
Resist your temptation to speak
How often have you found yourself sitting in a conference room or a meeting with only one thought crossing your mind, “God, when will he (the speaker) stop talking.” How often have you heard the speaker ask and answer the question himself? How often have you heard the speaker elaborately explain something with a deluge … Continue reading Resist your temptation to speak
Feeling stressed out? Re-look at your approach to deal with it
Stress is an inevitable reality today. No one, irrespective of the age, has remained untouched by it. We see some people handling it very well, while some others succumb to it easily. The difference lies in the approach adopted while faced with stress. Consider the example of two colleagues (let’s call them Mohit and John) … Continue reading Feeling stressed out? Re-look at your approach to deal with it
Understanding likeability at work
‘People need people’ albeit to varying degrees. We have an innate need to form relationships. We want to be liked by others which in turn would help us form relationships, strengthen and sustain them. This need is a double-edged sword: if not channeled well, it has the potential to become a derailer, specifically at workplace. … Continue reading Understanding likeability at work
Steer your employees away from search firms
These months are probably the most dreaded period in corporate world – by managers and employees alike, albeit due to different reasons. Performance appraisals, ratings, normalization and the resulting increment and bonus are top of the mind issues. Some organizations also link this to promotion, which adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Several organizations … Continue reading Steer your employees away from search firms
When will we stop stereotyping women?
Few days back, I saw two billboards separated by couple of Kms on my way to work. Both are advertisements of one of the high end international schools in Hyderabad. The first billboard had a cute young girl baking cake with her mother in the kitchen. And it said, “It’s not about education, it’s about … Continue reading When will we stop stereotyping women?
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