Does School & College Education (As We Know It) Really Matter?
How much did your school and college education impact and influence you? How useful has your learning in school and college been later in your life? Not really. That’s the short answer in my case. When I hear others crediting their alma mater for how they have turned out, it feels good to know. I‘dContinue reading “Does School & College Education (As We Know It) Really Matter?”
From Dismal to Delight in 3 Months, How Things Turn Around?
Do you feel your time’s up in your current workplace? Does it appear you’ve hit a dead-end and there’s nothing you can do to salvage the crisis? And the best recourse is to look out for an opportunity elsewhere. I felt the same many years ago. My story may help if you are there now. OrContinue reading “From Dismal to Delight in 3 Months, How Things Turn Around?”
Why You Should Write Now if You Aren’t Already?
Hey, do you write: a blog, article, or even journal regularly? If not, you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s a fulfilling experience at best. At the least, it can be relaxing. I know because I am living it. In a short time, it has had a profound impact on my state of mind andContinue reading “Why You Should Write Now if You Aren’t Already?”
From One KK to Another, the Magic That Will Live Forever
The finest die young. God seeks their company as much as we do. One such soul left us on 31st May, 2022. He was born as Krishnakumar Kunnath and immortalised as KK. A rare talent who scintillated the audience with his songs. And chose to stay away from the limelight off stage. He did whatContinue reading “From One KK to Another, the Magic That Will Live Forever”
If Only You Could CONTROL, DELETE or RESET the ANGER APP inside you…
Do you struggle with your temper?
Do you want to conquer this handicap?
What can you do if you are passing on anger to your children?
Read on…
You Feel You’re a Leader by Assuming Charge of a Team. Think Again, you may Just Be a Boss
What’s the difference, you may wonder? How many bosses have you had so far? And how many of them have demonstrated leadership through their thoughts and action? While I let you reflect for a few moments and do the math, consider this statement of fact: All leaders can be bosses. But not all bosses areContinue reading “You Feel You’re a Leader by Assuming Charge of a Team. Think Again, you may Just Be a Boss”
What You Should Consider When You Decide Your Child’s Future?
Have you faced a situation where a seemingly good thing wasn’t so good in the long run? When all that glittered, you discovered later, was not gold. Me too. My story will tell you how the best intentions of my parents and school authorities did not unfold as desired. Does Double Promotion Help? Parents feelContinue reading “What You Should Consider When You Decide Your Child’s Future?”
When You Plan, Prepare but Life Has Other Ideas
As a child, did you know what you wanted to be when you grow up? Did your life pan out as you had envisaged? Did you admire or envy those who knew exactly what they wanted to be and charted their path as per the plan? I don’t know about you. But life unfolded forContinue reading “When You Plan, Prepare but Life Has Other Ideas”
High Stakes, Play Safe Vs No Risk, No Gain: How Do You Choose?
Have you put your hat in the ring when the stakes are sky-high? Where a wrong move can cost your job. Ever heard it’s not worth risking years of hard-earned reputation? I had, too. But I did not pay heed to it. The story dates back seven years. The Meeting That Defined the Future IContinue reading “High Stakes, Play Safe Vs No Risk, No Gain: How Do You Choose?”
How To Make Lemonade When Life Gives You Lemons? Praveen Aunty Lived the Experience & Paved the Way
Have you felt temporarily incapacitated by the sudden loss of a family member – the sole breadwinner of the household? It was the time when you felt as if the ground below your feet had begun to slip. It appeared as if it was all over. Life had stopped and the resume button did notContinue reading “How To Make Lemonade When Life Gives You Lemons? Praveen Aunty Lived the Experience & Paved the Way”
Life Tested Gaurav To See If He Can, He Believes You Can Too
Have you been in a position where you almost gave up: when you were ready to pack up and leave your city of work because you no longer had the means to support yourself and your family? My friend Gaurav has been there and almost did that. His story will evoke diverse emotions: despair, failure,Continue reading “Life Tested Gaurav To See If He Can, He Believes You Can Too”
You Can Be “The Good Patient” too if Life Throws you a Curveball
Discovering that you have a life-threatening disease can be severely traumatic.
When you are blessed with good health, you take it for granted. You seldom value it.
Till things go wrong.
Then, you struggle to deal with it. Why me, you ask yourself, and others around you. You cringe, cry, and creep into depression.
None of this is unnatural. The bulk of humanity responds in this manner.
Not if you are Rajneesh Singh.
Why Should Appraisal Only Be Top Down?
Do you join or leave an organisation for its own sake or due to a boss? There is no right or wrong here. Each experience is unique. To generalise would be a fallacy. The overall work culture in the company, how it looks after its employees, plays a big role in shaping the latter’s perspectiveContinue reading “Why Should Appraisal Only Be Top Down?”
Why a Leader Should Know When to Let Go
‘Hello Boss, when is a good time to speak to you for a few minutes?’ Most exit conversations start like this. Leaders are often tested when a subordinate broaches the issue of leaving the team. In such cases, there could be two types of exit. One, when a team member decides to quit. And two,Continue reading “Why a Leader Should Know When to Let Go”
How An Ultimatum Helped Me Overcome My Handicap Early in My Career
Exactly 25 years ago, on April 18, 1996, I was selected to join NDTV in the news production team as a Production Assistant. My decision then had baffled a few near & dear ones. Why would a Correspondent (which I was in my previous job) leave the editorial space to join production? The reverse wasContinue reading “How An Ultimatum Helped Me Overcome My Handicap Early in My Career”
When Gods Seek Your Company
Ever wondered why do the most remarkable people die young? Why do the best people you meet leave you early? Dr. Surbhit Choudhary is one such example. I knew him for only a couple of years. However, the duration of my association did not matter. Every time I met him, our bond strengthened. He was both aContinue reading “When Gods Seek Your Company”
Talent Matters But….
Do you hire solely on the basis of talent? When I am looking to hire, talent is a key requisite in the selection of a candidate. But I pay equal attention to other attributes such as team-playing ability, honesty, integrity, stability etc. If I have to decide between a smug super achiever full of vanityContinue reading “Talent Matters But….”
How Living Positive Can Be Negative For You
Do not take the CoronaVirus too lightly or too seriously. Both are risky and can endanger your life.
Strict or Liberal Boss: Which Type is More Effective?
You have had all kinds of bosses, right? Strict, liberal, etc. Which type is more effective? Bosses fall in two broad categories – strict or liberal. The demeanour of the boss determines how the team conducts itself in her presence or absence. It also impacts the state of mind of the team and how itContinue reading “Strict or Liberal Boss: Which Type is More Effective?”
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