3 Questions on Exploitation in Relationships
The purpose of life is happiness. If we are not happy, we cannot think of making others happy. A win-win situation is when we are happy and others are happy. If we are unhappy while making other happy, it is a lose-win situation. Being unhappy and making others unhappy is totally a lose-lose scenario. Happiness […]
10 Occasions When You should Quit
Having said earlier why you should not quit, there are certain times when you need to change your job. They are as follows: You cannot adjust with your boss and vice versa. Both of you have tried and failed You are suffering from stress – headaches, sleeplessness, anger, anxiety and depression. You have undergone counselling […]
The Benefits of using Business Processes
Where is the value-add in the Indian IT Industry Much has been touted about the success of the Indian IT industry, especially for establishing itself as an IT and BPO outsourcing hub. The mantra for success has been ‘cost and quality’. However, as customers get used to outsourcing to India and as competition increases within […]
Planning a Start-up? Read the free e-book “Go It Alone”
Josh Kaufman says: “Year after year, surveys show that “owning my own business” is a goal for over half of the working adult population. Despite that, very few people actually muster the courage to actually start a business. That’s a shame: starting and running a business can be much easier than you think. The premise […]
7 Things Shy People Can Do to Network
Few of us are natural networkers. We all know the important of networking, but invariably, we postpone it for tomorrow, because shy folks like us do not like to meet with people and make inane conversation. It is easy to believe that social networking or internet based networking (read Facebook) is a better option. However, […]
5 Ways to Act like a CEO, today!
In my coaching sessions, I ask executives to behave as if they are the CEO of their lives. As a CEO you need to: 1. Develop yourself as a product or service that people desire You are multiple products to multiple markets depending on the role you play. When you act as a subordinate, you […]
8 Reasons to Make a Career in Sales!
I had mentioned some time ago about the distaste with which people regard sales. I wish to reiterate the reasons why Sales is necessary in a career During the placement process, I have observed a direct correlation between the ability to sell and the impress to impress the recruiters. These are uncertain times. All companies […]
5 Reasons for the Great Indian Crab Syndrome
The story of the Great Indian Crab Syndrome is well known. In essence, Indian Crabs do not need to be locked up as one crab will prevent others from escaping. But let us be fair. This happens everywhere. I have worked in the far East and the Far West, fairly North (but not south of […]
Don’t Quit Your Job So Soon!
I am invariably asked this question from my mentees, “Should I change my job?” Reasons for Quitting When I probe deeper, I find that the reasons are broadly: An expectation mismatch between the manager and the mentee. The mentee typically blames the organisation, the management, the boss, the super-boss, the colleagues, the politics, the salary, the […]
5 Reasons Why Reading Theory is Necessary
Most of us believe that theory is a waste of time. Take the adage, “Give a man a fish and he is not hungry for a day; teach a man to fish and he will not be hungry ever!” what we want is the fish, not the theory behind catching fish. When I ask some one […]