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.
Good Vs. Happy
“Things that make you happy in the moment are not always good for you, and things that are good for you don't always make you happy in the moment.”
Don’t SCape Goat the Manager
It's commonly quoted line that says "People don't leave companies, they leave bad managers". Yet, it doesn't offer a complete perspective, especially in today's job market.
Documentation Can Save You
Documentation and call summaries can save many a difficult conversation!
Disagreeing Is a Skill
How to disagree is a skill that's underrated.
In personal and professional life, there are many instances where we have a different vantage point (of looking at things) than others around us.
Get Your Eye In
Was having a chat with a senior leader, from one of the new age technology companies, and he said something very pertinent. "Get your eye in, before you try to be innovative or audacious".
Accountability is finite
Here is the funny thing about accountability.
When there are many stakeholders, and one or two of them show greater accountability (and action), the others step back and sit on the sidelines.
Do WHat you love OR Love what you do
Do what you love is one guidance that's often talked about as the path to success.
Lego of our careers
Our career is like a large lego set. It looks beautiful when it's all done, but we cannot build it instantly and seldom do we always know how it would shape up.
Sharing the Spoils
Compensation, promotion and other ways of sharing the spoils like stake in the business/ profits or a seat at the table is more about recognition
Responsibility Does Wonders
"Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.” ~Booker T. Washington
Don’t Undersell
I see a lot of this all around, and have been guilty of these on many counts too.
- As a sales person, sometimes we are ready to discount even before client asks for a price reduction.
Plan Without a Buffer is not a pLan
A plan without a plan for an unplanned happening will never go as per plan.
Seniority is Earned
Seniority is not just about the privilege of taking decisions and the corner office.
