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.
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.
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.
Seniority is Earned
Seniority is not just about the privilege of taking decisions and the corner office.
Difference between A good & Great Career
Not often do we come across opportunities that can potentially propel us. It could be a new role, or additional responsibilities, or admission in a college of our choice, or getting to work on an aspirational project/ company.
Bows & Arrows
One of my biggest #learnings over the last 4 years, running and scaling a large #analytics #globaldelivery set-up, is that it finally comes down to having bows & arrows.
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.