Mini Saga: Accepting Differences

Leaders embrace difference because they know the power of differential thinking to build a great team. For smart professionals, one of the most important skills is to accept differences (and learn from them) without taking it personally. Enjoy the story:

Mark joined this new company only a few months back, but he felt frustrated. He frequently had strong debates with his boss over solutions because Mark thought very differently than his boss. This was the reason Mark wanted to quit – and also a reason why his boss had hired him!

Note: A mini saga is a story in exactly 50 words (not 49, and not 51!). This mini-saga is written based  on a real-life experience.

Other Mini-Saga’s at QAspire Blog:

• Mini Saga: Accountability & Delegation

• Mini Saga : Knowledge and Action

Have a GREAT Friday! Cheers!

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Mini Saga: Accountability & Delegation

Joe was made responsible for getting proposal out to client. Joe blindly delegated it and instructed his team to send it to client once done. When proposal went to client, mistakes were found! When asked, Joe mentioned that he did not review the final outcome. Does accountability just mean delegating?

Note: A mini saga is a story in exactly 50 words (not 49, and not 51!). This mini-saga is derived from a real-life experience.

You can also read the other mini-saga “Knowledge and Action” that I wrote way back in 2006.

Mini Saga : Knowledge and Action

I was sketching on a blank paper - a book, few pens and a lit candle with slogan “Knowledge is Power”. I posted it on soft board over my desk. Next day, my boss saw the sketch and said, “Knowledge is of no use without actions. Action is more powerful.”

Note: A mini saga is a story in exactly 50 words (not 49, and not 51!). This mini saga is a true experience I had with my boss a few years back. Thanks to Rajesh Shetty for introducing me to Mini saga. Rajesh is a well known writer and author of book “Life beyond Code”