I know I have been silent since long, thanks to hectic travel last week. I was in Helsinki (Finland) again in the past week where I met a few customers. What a learning experience it has been! When you are in a meeting with customer, you have an opportunity to: Add value to them (so much so […]
Bob, the project manager, was busy communicating with client via MSN Messenger, his eyes focused on the computer screen and fingers fiercely hitting the keyboard in a fine synchrony with his brain. Jay, the team member, approach Bob with a suggestion – “Sir, for this particular requirement of the project, I have a suggestion that […]
It’s that time of the year when our hearts are filled with love and warmth – I wish all readers of this blog, a “VERY HAPPY DIWALI”. Literally, Diwali means an “array of lights” and it reminds us to light a lamp of love in our hearts, of compassion to serve others and of knowledge […]
Working (hard) is much like walking. Where you walk matters. Walk on a beach and you see vast expanse of the sea. Walk in the park and you can smell freshly cut grass. Listen the birds chirping early morning songs. Walk in the gym and you only watch other people working out. The effort (you […]
I am currently reading a simple yet amazing book titled “There’s An Adult In My Soup” by Kim and Jason Kotecki. Thanks to Kim and Jason for sending me a signed copy. They are on a mission fighting “Adultitis” – typical adult syndromes that infect us as we grow. In that process, we loose our […]
I wrote earlier about “(How to) have a Great Monday”, but another way to get off to a wonderful start into the week is to take 30 minutes out and read some brilliant articles that energize you to tackle new set of priorities. So here they go – At workplace, we often get drained by […]
Last year was very hectic for me – work, travel, book, blog and a host of other things. I needed a good break to re-energize and spend quality time with my family and hence, last week, I took a one-week break to Goa – my favorite destination. Sandy and rocky beaches, palms dotting the skyline, […]
This is another high point in my blogging career. Thanks to Becky Robinson, my personal story on “Perseverance” has been posted today on Leadertalk – the blog of Mountain State University’s School of Leadership. I wrote this post when I was in Helsinki, Finland. Here is an excerpt: “In the equation of success, having a […]
Writing a book (at least one in my lifetime) was my dream and I am glad to announce that my dream is finally coming true with my first book titled “#QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project”. This book is a compilation of 140 ideas on quality management. Each idea is […]