When we express gratitude, we bring a feeling of fulfillment to that person. Our thanks can make the person feel appreciated and recognized. When we inform them why we are thankful, we kindle a spark of encouragement in them. What better way is there than showing gratitude, to make the Read more…
Darwin’s quote of ‘survival of the fittest’ has more to it. Leon Megginson, professor of management, wrote in 1963: According to Darwin’s Origin of Species, it is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the Read more…
The more versatile you are, the better your work and greater your career growth. Versatility means ability to do several different things or serve various functions. If a carpenter says he would only cut wood or only shape wood or only nail or only glue, he would not be able Read more…
A garden is beautiful only if there are various kinds of trees, plants and flowers in it. An organization that has diverse people is more beautiful, than the one that doesn’t. Do not stereotype people based on their background, culture, religion or anything else. Judge them based only on the Read more…
Did you see the development of transportation infrastructure in India such as bridges and widening of roads and think “Why are they building these to meet just today’s needs when they are actually going to take five more years to complete? By the time they complete, they will not meet Read more…
Our tasks are like links in a chain that represents an overall outcome. As we focus on our individual tasks, we need to ensure that the overall progress towards achieving the outcome is also good. Follow-ups are the key to doing something whole, on time and with good quality. If Read more…
Home food always tastes better even when compared to a famous chef’s preparations. That is because there is love and care in it. When you put love and care into the work you do, you provide the best nourishment and service to your organization and its people. Take pride and joy Read more…
We often focus on what we are teaching and how we are teaching, and if we are ‘covering the syllabus’. While that is not bad, the emphasis should be on Learning rather than Teaching. When our focus shifts from our teaching to ‘student-learning’, we will automatically do better teaching. Are Read more…
Let’s be worthy of the trust others put in us. Handle the information, documents and resources you are entrusted with carefully. When friends tell you confidential information, don’t share it with others and betray their trust. Treat the confidential information at your work place carefully, seriously and protect it by Read more…
Learning is a joy. It gives you a skill that you seek or an enhancement you wish. True improvement lies in identifying our shortcomings and addressing them. We teach our youngsters/students that a person who asks a question may seem like a fool for a minute but one who doesn’t, Read more…