In today’s uncertain times, we all yearn for a stress-free life. How do we go about it? Swami Dayananda Saraswati teaches us the way.
Tag: Success
How to embrace failure? Three key steps.
Why do we find it hard to embrace failure? There’s a cultural aspect among other things. This makes it imperative for the leader to set an example.
Great Leaders Think Differently — the Tao Of Sumithra Gomatam.
“She’s one of the Great Leaders!” What image does your mind bring up? A Leader in a board room presenting a visionary future? A large crowd cheering their Leader on a famous victory? We always equate Leaders with success. And Great leaders are masters of … Continue reading Great Leaders Think Differently — the Tao Of Sumithra Gomatam.
Your Performance rating sucks. Is there a magic-bullet solution?
You expect the first bucket. Your boss hands you a second or third bucket rating. You are angry, confused, frustrated- and other words that are too colorful to be posted here. How should you handle this situation? Well, I have a hack for you. We’ll … Continue reading Your Performance rating sucks. Is there a magic-bullet solution?
Amazing lessons in Measures and metrics from a broken-down car!
My car breaks down on Christmas Day. As I try to fix it, I get a masterclass on Measures and metrics from an independent mechanic!
How to achieve success? Try a mindset word!
A “mindset word” aligns you to success. Sukumar and Kumaran introduced me to the power of the mindset word a few years ago. At that point, I had just started Yoga and wished to stay aware of what I ate, my thoughts, and my emotions. … Continue reading How to achieve success? Try a mindset word!
How to find your niche in an information-surplus world
How do you find your niche in an information-surplus world? I learn from my friend ramki, @naval and @jackbutcher.
For authentic success, focus on what hasn’t changed!
For authentic success, focus on what hasn’t changed!
How to succeed? Notes from a reading of #Essentialism.
Essentialism teaches us that we can have only one priority. Here’s a daily practice that helps us achieve success on our priority.
Habit Journal – Day 3: Friends at work
Day 3 – I scribble some thoughts about friends at work and communities. And how they make our life better!
Self Awareness – perspectives from a corporate coach and a spiritual teacher
Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to connect with two very different leaders - a corporate coach and a spiritual teacher. Both of them were expounding on a common topic - how to more "self aware" and in the processes deepening … Continue reading Self Awareness – perspectives from a corporate coach and a spiritual teacher
Success in a VUCA world – ancient wisdom
It’s a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambigous). How do we survive here? I guess the best answers will come from other times that were even more VUCA than this. For instance let’s travel back to the times of the “Gita” which is a … Continue reading Success in a VUCA world – ancient wisdom