A stream of visual insights in form of #sketchnotes from the pen of Tanmay Vora. More about sketchnote project here.
It is as critical to ensure our mental well-being in the times of Corona Virus pandemic as it to stay safe physically. The world is gripped by anxiety caused due to spreading infections/deaths, a constant bombardment of news updates and the looming economic uncertainty because of the lock downs. It all feels like an assault […]
Disruptive times like the current pandemic may not seem like the right time to think about alternative career possibilities, especially if you are doing well in your current context. But often, disruptive times push us to think beyond the box we are in, question our choices and reimagine what it means to work. Then, there […]
Crisis elicits real leadership, and when crisis is of this scale, it becomes a leader’s moment of truth. At a global scale, we are seeing leaders of different countries responding differently to COVID-19 pandemic. Countries like New Zealand where leadership is proactive and empathetic, we see limited impact compared to countries where leaders continued in […]
We are going through an unprecedented time. It is easy to get sucked into the spiral of pandemic data, live charts, sensational headlines, misinformation and round-the-clock updates across different platforms. Fear stems from overthinking. When we step on a treadmill of constant consumption, we imagine worst-case scenarios (what-if). Anxiety paralyses us. Faith is innate to […]
We have always been social beings. “The other” has always been an important part of how we look at our own selves. Apart from the family, we need people to collaborate with, to be friends with, to do exciting work with and to share our highs and lows. Being social is one of our intrinsic […]
For organizations to be truly effective, leadership can not be confined to the top boxes of the organization chart. When leadership is not a role but a behavior that people practice across the organization, then organizations are better placed to navigate the complexities surrounding us. In my experience, this involves: a) creating an ecosystem of […]
Yesterday was one of those days when my sketch note went viral. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group shared my sketchnote on Ikigai. With more than 7.4 million followers, Anand is one of the most social CEO’s in India apart from being one of the most respectable figures in business in India. Anand’s tweet soon […]
Ikigai is the Japanese art of living. I am a fan of Japanese way of thinking whether it is related to how they led the quality movement or how they exercise their craftsman spirit in day to day life. I had heard and read about Ikigai and wanted to dive deeper into the underlying philosophy […]
On Transitions – Outside and Within Life is all about transitions, big and small. Everything within and around us is in a constant state of flux, but we only see the changes that are explicit. Internal transitions precede external transitions in life and careers. Our thinking, emotions, needs, wants and deep internal motivations shift all […]