In the middle of a conversation, my team member said with frustration, “Padma, will you please allow me to complete. Please listen to me.” I said, “Go ahead”. While I thought, “why are you getting into unnecessary details, just come to the point.” I have also been at the receiving end. I remember working with … Continue reading What stops us from listening – to everyone, all the time?
Two evenings in Emergency Room of a hospital!
I spent last two evenings, a couple of hours each day, in the Emergency Room of a hospital. I had to take injections through slow IV as part of a preventive treatment, I was not a patient in true sense: I was not in pain or any physical discomfort. As the medicine slowly flowed into … Continue reading Two evenings in Emergency Room of a hospital!
Competency framework – are we using it blindly?
Several organizations use competency framework as an anchor for hiring, managing performance, developing and managing talent. Are we using it blindly? Indeed it’s a million dollar question, and by asking this, I am probably stirring up a hornets’ nest. Before going any further, let me acknowledge that I am not against competency framework. I have … Continue reading Competency framework – are we using it blindly?
Who is making your boss powerful?
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?
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
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