Category: wisdom
The coach
All managers should, in part, be coaches. This is from the Picking up the Bill article on The Economist (May 25th 2019). Gallup, a polling organization cites research showing that when managers involved employees in setting their own work goals, the latter are four times more likely to report feeling engaged. Managers are responsible for…
Once upon a time…
Stories are powerful. Evolution has wired our brains for storytelling. We all love a great story. For over 27,000 years, since the first cave paintings were discovered, telling stories has been one of our most fundamental communication methods (Source). Stories help us connect with each other and are an important part of our existence. We…
Tools of happiness
Here are some ways that can make you happy. -Do things you love (even if you don’t get paid for them) -Spend time with your loved ones (family, friends, relatives) -Volunteer to a cause that you absolutely feel strongly about -Travel (does not have to be international, just travel to where you can) -Read books…
LinkedIn Speaker Series: Andre Iguodala
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner sits down with Andre Iguodala, three-time NBA champion to discuss insights from Iguodala’s new book, The Sixth Man.
Disconnect in weekends
Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight was a book on my Book bucket list for 2019. I wrote then “When I went to college, I wanted to work for one company after graduation and it was Nike. This was one of the reasons why I studied abroad in Amsterdam,…
Beginner’s Mind
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. – Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
Some valuable wisdom…
I love this paragraph from Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog. It’s about the time when he wrote about the long-term prospects of Blue Ribbon and how he saw the future. “This last line was wholly truthful. It was worth shooting for. If Blue Ribbon went bust, I’d have no money, and I’d be crushed. But I’d…
Awareness
The dictionary definition of awareness is the quality or state of being aware: knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists. As I got older (I’m not that old!), I’ve come to realize that awareness is the starting point to becoming better. If we are not aware of where we need to improve, how will be…
Story of the Buddha
The reflection
Even the best preparation can sometimes not be enough to achieve the results you wanted. There are things that are out of your control. Other times, you know you could have done better in certain areas. Reflection is a key part of moving forward. The honest self reflection is what’s important. We could flatter ourselves…
Words have power
Our words have value when we do as promised. They have value when we communicate if we cannot do as promised. They have less value when we do something other that what we promise. So simple yet we have miscommunication so often. Sometimes we get carried away and promise too much too soon. Other times…
Some of my favorite quotes
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali “Dream is not what you see in sleep, dream is something which does not let you sleep.” – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam “Be thankful for what you have-you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you…
Podcasting stats & facts
Digital detox in practice
If you’re looking to digital detox, here are some helpful tips from Jay Shetty. He mentioned these tips in a video conversation with Jim Kwik. Jay breaks down digital detox into three key steps. First is awareness. Build a digital diet sheet. See how much time you are actually spending on your phone and on…
The crazy ones
Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t…
How to be happy
According to science, there are certain ways that can help you become more happy. To name a few: give yourself a confidence boost, build a growth mindset for happiness, make positive memories, take breaks from social media, and communicate kindly etc. There are 23 ways to become happy as mentioned by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. in…
Growth feedback
Positive feedback makes us feel good. We feel like we’re walking on air when we hear good things about ourselves. Yet positive feedback does not help us get better or grow professionally. We need constructive feedback. Here’s a good article How To Take Constructive Feedback Like A Boss
“Rest at the end, not in the middle”
A must watch interview with Kobe Bryant. Kobe talks about his greatest teacher, greatest challenge since leaving the game, passion for storytelling, his greatest weakness, excitement for failure and so much more.