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 →

Want to demonstrate actions that promote equality? Begin with your thoughts, not actions.

‘Equality’ is an oft discussed topic. But, how often do we practice it through our ‘feelings’, ‘thoughts’ and ‘actions’? I remember visiting the Pink Palace in Jaipur few years ago. We reached a staircase with no signage. We were not sure where it would lead to. I tried to check with a uniformed guard standing … Continue reading Want to demonstrate actions that promote equality? Begin with your thoughts, not actions. →

My way or highway: it’s more common than we would like to believe

This leadership style is supposed to be archaic, with hardly any leader following it, especially if he / she nurtures a desire to be successful. It may be outdated, but by no means has it gone out of practice. I recollect an experience where I was requested by a leader to design a solution for … Continue reading My way or highway: it’s more common than we would like to believe →