Questions provoke the thought process – and often right questions lead to right answers. However, one of the most common traits I have observed in a lot of people is that they keep doing what they are asked to do without asking the right questions. They end up being “task-executors” and add no value to […]
Some people have an inherent ability to constantly look at brighter side of things. Each day, there are several news items that speak about recession, layoffs and impacts. So much so, that it gets unnerving at times. At such a time, it was refreshing to read someone who says that she loves recession. Anna at […]
Difficult situations like slowdown force organizations/managers to do cost-benefit analysis. Salary you are paid is a cost and what you do in the organization for that cost generates value. Value has two components – tangible and intangible. Tangible value (easier to visualize) is explicit knowledge of subject (e.g. knowledge of .NET programming or software testing), revenue, efficiencies, […]
This week, Rajesh shared 11 Insights from Steve Jobs – insights ranging from design to people to work. Each insight is a gem – and hats off to Rajesh to have collected them from all over the web. Here are a couple of gems on “doing what you like and following your heart” – “We […]
“How important trait is ‘professional integrity’ with respect to current turbulent times?” – Someone asked me recently in a conversation. “Extremely important, not just in turbulent times but at any given time”, I replied. Integrity and ethical work practices should be at the fulcrum of one’s professional career and growth. No two ways about it. […]
Inaugural address was a great opportunity for U.S. President Obama to communicate with his countrymen and restore their faith a difficult time. He seized this opportunity brilliantly with an elevating speech. It was one of the best speeches I have heard in a long time. It left me with some very important lessons on communication […]
Via Aditya Kothadiya’s blog post… “There is no difference between a pessimist who says, “Oh, it’s hopeless, so don’t bother doing anything,” and an optimist who says, “Don’t do anything. It’s going to turn out fine anyway.” Either way, nothing happens.” Inspired by Rajesh Setty’s mini-saga’s I attempted to write one earlier. The gist of […]
How long can we rely on our past experience? I may have worked with the best company in the past. I may have managed large and complex projects in the past. I may have done significant process improvements in the past. But does that guarantee success in current role/organization/environment? We change jobs. We change roles […]
Leading by example means you do first, and then preach. You lead the way. You set the examples. My personal experience suggests that team observes their manager/leader very closely and takes subtle hints from their behavior. In the previous company I worked with, I had a manager who would walk around in the office after […]