Musings, published a few times every week, are my attempt at sharing diverse perspectives to help us better navigate our lives.
The key theme I explore is how can we progress towards achieving our potential, and thereby become more accomplished & secure. Some of these ideas come from my own experience, while others come from a thorough study of management research & leadership books, perspectives from science, arts, history, and discussions with industry practitioners across sectors & functions.
Insecurities @ WorkPlace
I was having a chat with an ex-boss and a mentor, who leads a large global captive center in India. The conversation digressed into how we have a lot more opportunities, greater comfort than we have ever had, and lower barriers to creating & pursuing your own niche. Yet there is greater #insecurities at the #workplace, in relationships, in how we interact with each other.
Energy Management
The focus needs to shift from time management to energy management, for we are seldom present where we spend our time (both at work and at home).
Right to Do Things Or Doing THings riGHT?
There is a big difference between things you have the right to do, and doing the right thing.
DELEGATINg
Each of us have a different style. Even when we are aligned on WHAT (needs to be done) and WHY (it needs to be done), we often have a very different approach to #HOW (it needs to be done).
How Big Is Your Team
How Big is Your Team? is a frequently asked question in catch-ups that aims to quickly size up your seniority, especially in the professional services space. It has created a false belief for young professionals that larger your team, greater your success.
Running Meetings Effectively
Meetings with structure is one of the rarest commodities in the corporate world. We often spend more time in the meeting than planning for it. More often than not, we end up disillusioned with the results.
Helping Hand
I find it fascinating how in sports emerging & elite athletes alike are both willing to seek & offer advice without much hesitation.
Busyness Vs. Productivity
Busyness and Productivity are often like a Venn diagram. Only a small part of busy work intersects with productive work.
Small Things
The small things we do unconsciously can either make our teams insecure or confident & empowered.
Our Why’s can Change
Our 'Why' can change, for we evolve as people and professionals.
It's ok if we don't desire what we once aspired for - be it that skill or title or dream company. As we evolve, so should our choices.
ALice in Wonderland
Alice says “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
We are not Our Emotions
A tree is out there experiencing rain, wind, sunshine, heat, sometimes on the same day. At times the wind is particularly gusty, while at other times the sun shines very brightly. The tree doesn't become the wind even on windy days, nor does it become the rain on rainy days. It experiences the rain, sun and the wind.
FEAR and Stories We Tell
We are all great story tellers - the only difference is most of us tell great stories to ourselves, while some of us can articulate it to the world.
Hunt gather parent
In the book 'Hunt Gather Parent', Michaleen Doucleff talks about the concept of independence vs. autonomy in raising responsible children. I found it fascinating how relevant this concept is to our professional lives.
Driving a Car on a Rainy Day
Yesterday, was having coffee with a college friend and we were reflecting on our journeys.
While we started our professional journeys together, going to the same B-school & then joining the same firm, our journeys have been remarkably different.
Perception Is a Reflection
"Our perception of us is often a reflection of others' perception of us."