Last week, I wrote about how our brain works when we write by hand and why it enables better thinking.Is there a difference between writing with pen or pencil?I prefer pencils over pens. I wondered if there was any reason behind it… I asked Google (and ChatGPT), but didn’t get any neurological reasons.Here are the … Continue reading Pen or Pencil
Tag: learning
The Roots of Hesitation
I remember receiving feedback few years ago: “You are always willing help others. But if you are to succeed in the long run, you need to learn to seek support.” The feedback took me by surprise, I had never really given it a serious thought. Also, as I reflected on the frequency / areas for … Continue reading The Roots of Hesitation
Enable Employees Learn to Learn
Couple of days back, I overheard a conversation between an HR partner and an employee, “You have been nominated for this program, its next month, please attend.” When the employee regretted, HR persuaded, “Hey, you should feel privileged, its only by invitation and you have been handpicked by your leader.” The employee’s response is anybody’s … Continue reading Enable Employees Learn to Learn
When Everything is a Priority
"Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters" Margaret Peters It feels great returning to social media after 3 weeks of forced hiatus. I was so occupied with other things that social media and blogging became a distant dream. During these 3 week, I often wished for few more hours to fill … Continue reading When Everything is a Priority
Comfort and Learning are not best of friends
Indeed, learning happens only once we step out of our comfort zone. I still remember the day I stepped on a podium, for the first time, to present to 500+ audience. I was scared and worried that I would stutter; or worse still completely forget what I had to say. I practiced and practiced, but … Continue reading Comfort and Learning are not best of friends
Air travel in India, a crucible experience
Air travel has taught me what motherhood is supposed to, but failed to teach me- patience! That's right, patience!! In last 2+ years that I have been shuttling between Mumbai and Hyderabad, and to several other cities to add spice.. I have imbibed unbelievable doses of patience. While flight delays remains the major contributor to … Continue reading Air travel in India, a crucible experience
Learning from a chance encounter
Last Friday when I headed for Mumbai airport, like all other Fridays over last two years, litte did I know that I am about to step into one of the most valuable hours of my life. I had a heavy lunch, so instead of going to the food court, I headed to the Jet Airways … Continue reading Learning from a chance encounter
My mother – I learned from you as well, not just father
Most of my childhood memories are monopolized by my father; I was very close to him. My mother’s silent love and care were dwarfed by my father’s strong presence, overt expression of love, storytelling (he was an awesome storyteller) and countless other things. As a child, I thought of my mother like a shadow, whose … Continue reading My mother – I learned from you as well, not just father
When stuck with a bad boss
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
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