A stream of visual insights in form of #sketchnotes from the pen of Tanmay Vora. More about sketchnote project here.
I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “What’s Next” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. I will post sketchnote versions of selected podcast episodes that enlightened me. Seth Godin’s work has influenced me […]
Stories and narratives that touch us emotionally have power to transform us. When hearing a moving speech, story or talk, we feel that it is delivered effortlessly but we know it doesn’t happen on its own. I have learned that: A performance that feels effortless is often the peak point of great preparation behind the […]
A lot of people I meet use the expression, “Trust me…” or “Believe me…” in an attempt to build confidence. Do we trust them, just because they are asking us to? Trust is not something you demand, it is something that you have to earn through clarity of intent (why), actions that support that intent […]
How will we create and learn if we don’t step down the endless treadmill of consumption? If we keep on adding things and stuff without practicing the fine art of subtraction? Creativity and learning stems from our inner connection, meaningful conversations and mindful consumption that truly feed us internally. Here are some wisest words from […]
I attended a very interesting workshop a few weeks ago on the topic of “Unconscious Bias” facilitated by Smita Tharoor. I was interested in this topic because I explored the intersection of critical thinking and leadership a few years ago. This was a good opportunity to get back to the topic and add to my […]
We decide. We experience. We Learn. And then we adapt. We can never be certain if our decisions will turn out the way we anticipate. Sometimes, even when we have done all the critical thinking before deciding, success of a decision depends on context as well. So, what if we change our perspective about our […]
At the heart of great leadership is the ability to critically assess current state, envision the future state and take actions to bridge the gap. Execution is effectively governed by learning and adapting the approaches along the way. The fall of Nokia is a classic example of what happens when leaders cling to ideas that […]
If creativity is about having unique ideas and new ways to do things, innovation is all about making those ideas happen. In that sense, the bridge between creativity and innovation is made from the bricks of execution. That is when the rubber meets the road. One of the key characteristics of someone who innovates is […]
Last week was celebrated as International Working Out Loud Week. For those of you who are new to this, Working Out Loud is a practice of sharing your work/work in progress with a relevant community to enable learning and collaboration. It is about being vulnerable and putting yourself, your lessons out there in communities for […]