I wrote this a couple of days back while flying Indigo. Even as I appreciate several things, I continue to wish few things were different. What I love? 1. Smooth ride and landing even in turbulent weather. I am impressed by the way Indigo pilots land the flights despite strong winds and heavy downpour in […]
Early morning scene at airport security check: “I travel every week; no one has ever stopped me”; screams the agitated passenger. “I have been working for years, I know my job”; says the CISF person sternly. Argument continues! The passenger gets angrier with every passing second; he refuses to budge. This goes on, much to […]
Growth is a by-product of investment made by us in capability enhancement. #Ownyourlearning
The other day, I heard someone say, “I will check with my superior and let you know”. By superior, he meant boss. At times, team members are referred to as “subordinate” Aren’t these words – superior and subordinate – undermining equality; laced with assumption that manager is inherently better than the employee. Does being higher […]
Courage is about faith in self, ability to act from conviction even when no one believes in you. #personal leadership
Several factors influence employees’ decision to leave or stay. Managers are neither superheroes nor wicked villains. It’s inappropriate to say “employees leave managers, not companies”
“My manager cares for my well-being” – An oft asked question in employee engagement or manager effectiveness surveys. “What does an employee think of when responding to this question?” asked my troubled friend. His organization had conducted manager effectiveness survey; he had received his manager score card couple of days back. While he scored reasonably well […]
