At some point of time in our career, we end up working for someone with whom we are unable to strike a rapport or see eye to eye. Changing the job or role is an option, but may not always be easy. This would be impractical; especially if you like your work and the organization. … Continue reading When stuck with a bad boss
Managing the invaluable asset: Time
“Wish there were 36 hours in a day!” is not an uncommon wish. We are constantly pulled in multiple directions every single day; and 24 hours just don’t seem enough. As the expectations to deliver increase, the length of our ‘to do list’ increases proportionately. The picture on personal front is no different with hordes … Continue reading Managing the invaluable asset: Time
Failures are stepping stones to success – How can we learn from our failures?
History is full of examples of people who failed, but didn’t give up; they persevered and became successful. However, for every such person, there are probably thousands of people who gave up when faced with failure, those who never really bounced back to success! Thus, failures are important; they have the power to become stepping … Continue reading Failures are stepping stones to success – How can we learn from our failures?
Want to Coach Others? – First Develop the Right Mindset and Core Skills
Coaching is a word that is often used in the corporate world: executive coaching, on-the-job coaching, off-the-job coaching, leaders as coaches…. the list goes on. Despite all this fanfare, if you ask an average employee about his or her coaching experience — how often he has been coached or benefited from coaching — the answer … Continue reading Want to Coach Others? – First Develop the Right Mindset and Core Skills
Ethics and Values at Workplace – Can an Individual Make a Difference?
It was shocking to read articles about the fraud at Ranbaxy and how the company systematically sold untested poor quality medicines to the world. At some point of time or other, I am sure many of us would have consumed medicines manufactured by this company. I shudder when I think of what could have happened … Continue reading Ethics and Values at Workplace – Can an Individual Make a Difference?
Building Trust at Workplace – An Arduous Journey?
Trust is fundamental to any strong relationship, be it personal or professional. Behavioral scientists and leadership gurus have all highlighted the importance of TRUST between leader and his / her employees for effective leadership. How easy is it to build trusting relationships at workplace? Is it possible? My answer is a resounding YES. I have … Continue reading Building Trust at Workplace – An Arduous Journey?
The Pond
I left office on Friday evening with a sigh of relief. I finally managed to take an entire week off. For the last 3 months, I had been constantly working including weekends. Long hours of work with no break had left me exhausted. Being in sales, my role constantly demands me to be with people. … Continue reading The Pond
Performance Appraisal: A Necessary Evil?
Over the last two decades of my career, I have gone through performance appraisal process several times. However, I never questioned it, at least not seriously enough! A spontaneous question from my son the other day, “Mamma, when are you getting your report card?” got me seriously thinking about it. He was aware of my … Continue reading Performance Appraisal: A Necessary Evil?
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