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.
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.
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.
Timing of Preparation Matters
When we are preparing for an event last minute isn't much different from trying to run the morning of the blood test and hoping for a clean health report.
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.
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.