Role of Feedback in Leadership & Change
Receiving feedback is like swallowing a bitter pill. No matter how strong we may be, it is difficult to accept feedback that is not positive and does not massage our egos. Acceptance of feedback is a sign of maturity and willingness to change. Individuals, teams and organisations that understand the importance of feedback have used […]
Why Change is Difficult!
Have you ever wondered why change is so difficult despite the benefits of a successful change? We always feel comfortable, in control and safe in our comfort zone and remain stagnant. We resist change but enjoy the benefits after a successful transition. This is a human dilemma. For those still struggling with change, I recommend […]
Adapt or Die!
Did you delay making decisions or acting on your plan last year because of COVID-19 pandemic? Well, there is news for you! There is currently a variant of COVID-19 in 2021 which is more infectious. Therefore, if you delayed making that important life decision last year, you are likely going to delay it again this […]
Manage your finances like a pro!
Someone suggested that I should write an article on managing finances and when I asked why, she said I have managed my finances well since she knew me. I didn’t think that was a good enough reason to write an article on financial management until I got a call from someone who said that he […]
There are no right or wrong decisions, there are consequences
As we transition into a new year from this tumultuous year, this is the time to make big and bold decisions. I have made several decisions in my life just like everyone else which have been classified as right or wrong. This is how we have been brought up to classify every decision we make. […]
What is your purpose in life?
This is a question I have asked myself all my life and am still asking it up and until today. How many times have you reflected and asked yourself, why am I here? Some fall back to faith and beliefs. If that works for you, hang on to it. If it does not work for […]
Surviving Corporate Politics
Office politics are worse than state politics. Try not to become a wedge of it – Mohith Agadi Politics is part of corporate organisations which you cannot avoid if you want to be successful in a corporate environment. It can either make you successful or a failure in your career. You will pay a heavy […]
Align your personal values with that of your organisation
If your personal values are in conflict with those of the organisation where you work, the following will happen: 1. You will be demotivated 2. You will find it difficult to get up in the morning to work without knowing why. 3. You will not attain your full potential 4. You will believe that everyone in your work place […]
Culture eats strategy for breakfast – Peter Drucker
How many companies will survive the current COVID-19 crisis? The Jury is still out there! Every day we hear about companies laying off staff and closing shops due to the current COVID-19 crisis. It has been predicted that the pandemic is here to stay which means more layoffs and company closures. In my view, one […]
Stop Working and Start Living
Google’s definition of work is “activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or results”. The operating word for me is “effort”. If your current job involves mental and physical effort, you are working. You start living when you do what you love with little or no mental or physical […]