Mad over tulips

Say you love tulips, how much are you willing to pay for a tulip bulb?Will you pay a price which is equal to buying a house?In the 1600s, people in the Netherlands did exactly that during the period called ‘Tulip Mania.’ The prices of tulip bulbs shot up, not because tulips were actually worth that … Continue reading Mad over tulips →

Pen or Pencil

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 →

The powerful curved line

“Why are you smiling?” asked my colleague. When I said, “just like that,” he gave a suspicious look. We can smile… without any reason. Here’s the Science behind Smile When we smile, we activate several facial muscles: the corners of our mouth lift & skin around our eyes crinkle. As our facial muscles relax, they … Continue reading The powerful curved line →

A tool for enhancing your effectiveness

What if there was a tool that could reveal your hidden strengths, help you crush your blind spots, and make you a better person and professional. Enter the Johari Window (developed by Joseph Luft & Harry Ingham), a simple 4 part framework answers two questions: What do you know about yourself? What do others know … Continue reading A tool for enhancing your effectiveness →

Are we respecting workplace boundaries?

Are we respecting workplace boundaries? When I was in my 20s and 30s, I commonly heard phrases like, "You are just like my daughter," or "You remind me of my sister," from managers or senior colleagues. These comments were meant to be an expression of care for my wellbeing and development. They were rarely questioned. … Continue reading Are we respecting workplace boundaries? →

Teach new tricks to old dogs

It is often assumed that after a certain age, learning and growth become difficult if not impossible. Neuroscience has unveiled fascinating insights about our brains; one of the ground breaking discoveries is NEUROGENESIS. It is the process by which our brains continue to form new neural connections as we age. Learning is no longer limited … Continue reading Teach new tricks to old dogs →

How far have you come?

Few years back, I was interviewing candidates for a role in my team. After meeting several candidates, I shortlisted two. Person A, let’s call her Jenny, was from Mumbai. Her parents were both highly placed in government. She lived in Malabar Hills and went to one of the best schools in town. While doing her … Continue reading How far have you come? →

The why of knowing-doing gap

“I know that I must exercise, but I never seem to get out of the bed in time” “I know that I must start preparing for a project, but I keep delaying it” “I know that I must have the difficult conversation with my colleague, but I keep pushing it” Knowing-doing gap is real. We … Continue reading The why of knowing-doing gap →

Friendship or Productivity

Catching up with colleagues at work is important. It goes without saying that small talk helps in building rapport and relationships. Light-hearted conversation can also uplift morale and reduce stress. It may also lead to picking up ideas or becoming more org savvy…. Here’s what happens when small chit chats don’t remain small anymore!! And … Continue reading Friendship or Productivity →

Handling disrespect @workplace

Last week I posted the six micro behaviors of disrespect at workplace. I received several inquiries about the best ways to deal with it. Here are my thoughts, inviting my LinkedIn friends to build on these thoughts. I believe that actions can be taken by multiple parties: managers, bystanders and the employees facing disrespect. Here’s … Continue reading Handling disrespect @workplace →