When we talk about leaders, we often prefix it with “strong” We want “Strong Leaders”The image is of a powerful(often male) leader who stirs everyone’s imagination by a speech and rouses everyone into action.He often leads from the front with a vision and a charisma which is so shiny it can light up a stadium… Continue reading Simon says we are wrong about Leadership
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How to lead?
“I have a dream” “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed” “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places… Continue reading How to lead?
What is Coaching and How to be an Effective Coach?
Almost a decade ago, my tryst with coaching started. I was a hotshot corporate executive. I was part of a business transformation exercise and was assigned a coach. My first reaction was “Why would I need a coach? I know everything.” Besides my coach was not from my industry so “what would the person… Continue reading What is Coaching and How to be an Effective Coach?
Top 10 Leadership Experts with Huge Social Followers
The names appear in alphabetical order of the first names Brian Tracy Twitter followers: 372k Twitter link Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. Brian’s goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier… Continue reading Top 10 Leadership Experts with Huge Social Followers
A Big Slim Indian Wedding and the lessons I learned
Yippee! Wedding invitation. Let’s roll! Not exactly my reaction when I get it. For starters, it throws all my routines out of the window and then the noise just keeps increasing and the… Enough with the rant. This time was different. A few weeks back, I was invited to a typical Indian wedding. And I was… Continue reading A Big Slim Indian Wedding and the lessons I learned
Do You Want To Change Your Life For The Better?
1938. Karoly Takacs was writhing in pain. The 1936 world class pistol shooter had just shot his right hand. His right hand by which he would hold his pistol. The pain of the extinguished hopes was more than the physical pain. Everyone looking at him said “A great career which could have been has just ended”… Continue reading Do You Want To Change Your Life For The Better?
14 Daily Habits of Highly Successful People
Most days, your day starts with tumbling out of the bed to shut off the alarm, a quick shower, then, coffee while running out of the door. A long ride in the traffic to the office, a long to-do list is made with your head in the hand, a day which goes by in a… Continue reading 14 Daily Habits of Highly Successful People
The Power of Saying Yes, Responsibility of saying No
Do you know that by the time you reach 18 you have heard NO around 10,000 times? No wonder we get used to hearing NO. What is worse for business is we get used to saying NO to others. NO to new ideas, new initiatives, new ways of working. The common refrain “We don’t do… Continue reading The Power of Saying Yes, Responsibility of saying No
Do You Want To Know the Secret Of Effective Marketing In Small Business?
Just Start. If there is one proven way to have effective marketing and jumpstart growth in your small business, it is: Action over anticipation. We are wired for taking action – but often only under fear. We all know about the fight or flight response. But given time, we also have a tendency for “false… Continue reading Do You Want To Know the Secret Of Effective Marketing In Small Business?
9 Important Steps To Building Ownership Mindset In Your Small Business
The key to growth in small business is in creating an ownership mindset in your employees. As an entrepreneur, it is evident that you have it. But, how do you build it in your people? Here’re some steps