by SP Singh | Aug 29, 2024 | Decision making
Strategic initiatives are important but often not urgent, making it easy to deprioritise them as organisations focus on immediate tasks that require attention. As a result, many organisations remain entrenched in day-to-day operations, continuing with outdated, manual...
by SP Singh | Aug 28, 2024 | Leadership
Imagine a surgeon who is about to go into operation theatre, and he is agitated. His tense face makes others in the room concerned and too tense to operate effectively. We may all agree that the operation’s success is at serious risk. Now, think of the corporate...
by SP Singh | Aug 27, 2024 | Leadership
It is often perceived as safer to adopt a more conservative approach—think twice, proceed with caution, and ensure a measured response. Let others make decisions when needed, providing a shield to cover and protect yourself. This way, you gather enough evidence to...
by SP Singh | Aug 26, 2024 | Business Improvement
Firefighting in business is becoming the norm. Managers and executives are constantly fighting fires lit by shortfalls in services, employee issues, the sales pipeline, systems and change management issues, and much more. It is a vicious circle as well. When capable...
by SP Singh | Aug 25, 2024 | Leadership
My weaknesses hide behind my inability to take and stick with my decisions. My sufferings stem from being on autopilot and not being present now. My immaturity shouts out when I pretend to know it all. My foolishness manifests when I think I am controlling the stage...
by SP Singh | Aug 24, 2024 | Decision making
Decisions require mental resources, and because our brains naturally seek to conserve cognitive energy, we often stick with past choices, even when we have the option to change. This tendency is evident when selecting service providers, like banks, insurance...
by SP Singh | Aug 23, 2024 | Leadership
It often requires excessive effort to maintain appearances and seem competent. Most of us would rather win an argument than foster a meaningful interaction. I believe that by focusing on contributing to others’ lives and prioritising their needs over my own...
by SP Singh | Aug 22, 2024 | Leadership
I can truly give back to the community only when I genuinely own something. To truly own it, I must have complete control. But the highest form of service may come when I lose myself and recognise a single master within everyone I...
by SP Singh | Aug 21, 2024 | Leadership
Many things we are obsessing or stressing about would not matter in a few months. Most people around us are busy with their lives and pay little attention to our failures and shortcomings. Even if they know, they will forget in a few months. Most of the decisions we...
by SP Singh | Aug 20, 2024 | Decision making
Consider these questions: Should I invest in real estate? Should I quit my job and start my own business? Should I invest in automation within the business? All significant decisions are difficult. There are too many moving parts and many things we don’t know....
