Sometime back, I went through a rough patch at work. It was a difficult situation; it evoked a medley of emotions: anger, frustration, disappointment…. Such encounters are common for most professionals, we all go through our share of ups and downs. By evening, I had taken charge of myself. I was feeling almost normal as … Continue reading Hit Reset
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Leadership knowledge for Success
What are the five knowledge categories essential for effective leadership? Here are the five knowledge categories outlined by Aristotle over 2000 years ago. Interconnected, they are still essential for the success of leaders Episteme – theoretical knowledge that is based on empirical evidence, it can be verified through experiments. Example: knowledge about the industry, technology, … Continue reading Leadership knowledge for Success
Ladder of Inference
How do our beliefs influence what we see? Ladder of Inference by Chris Argyris brings out this concept exceptionally well.Let’s take a common example from our lives, especially if we have teenage children at home. Say, you teenage son goes out for a party on Friday night. The curfew time is 10 pm.The clock turns … Continue reading Ladder of Inference
Homemakers – Unsung Sheroes
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women leaders and achievers from across sectors, showcase the impact they have created.Yet, one segment quietly recedes into the background…..HOMEMAKERS! Women who have made a personal choice not to pursue active careers.Their photos do not flash on the cover page of magazines or fill the social media feeds.Yet, they … Continue reading Homemakers – Unsung Sheroes
Our comfort with discomfort
Few weeks back, our team met for an informal catch up. With the Mumbai rains lashing on the glass windows, our conversation drifted to comfort food. We all described what we loved and intuitively go for in such weather – varying from hot Maggi to vegetable khichdi…. The word ‘comfort’ stayed with me that evening. … Continue reading Our comfort with discomfort
Zoom-out or zoom-in?
As leaders climb up the ladder and take on higher responsibilities and start to deal with complex assignments, what is more critical: ability to zoom-out or zoom-in? Zooming out is about looking at something from 30,000 feet. When we look at things from such height, we see the whole picture easily see the connection between … Continue reading Zoom-out or zoom-in?
Attention to Details
Several years ago, I worked with a #leader who was passionate about attention to details. Go to him with a document that has few typos, or inconsistent font, bullets, words, data and he will push the document back to you with a smile and say, “I am sorry, I can’t go through this note. It’s … Continue reading Attention to Details
Judgemental – A Natural Wiring?
Being non-judgemental is the foundation of many organization culture elements: inclusion, collaboration and empathy to name a few. It’s about accepting people for who they are, understanding their perspective, respecting their views and opinions I have been on this learning path for some time now. I was proud of the progress I made; I thought … Continue reading Judgemental – A Natural Wiring?
The 12 hours in Terminal 2
17 -18 Jan 2023 – the 12 hours spent in Terminal 2 Mumbai – will remain etched in my memory. 28 ABGites were set to fly to Colombo for annual Planning and Budgeting meeting. Weeks of thinking, brainstorming, and planning were about to culminate into even richer conversations and final plans for FY’24. The excitement … Continue reading The 12 hours in Terminal 2
Question with disclaimers
Few days back, a colleague walked over and said, “this might be a silly question, but I want to ask if……….?” Why do we tend to add a disclaimer before asking a question: a simple question or unnecessary or trivial question or even complex question. Contrast this with how children ask questions; uninhibited and straight … Continue reading Question with disclaimers
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