Actions are often the Mask behind our Motivation!

We buy cars for utility, need, pleasure, status, adventure, or many other reasons. Ladies buy fancy bags with different motivations, too. Similarly, people drink for different reasons. Though our actions are the same, our underlying motivations differ. As leaders,...
Living with the Problem!

Living with the Problem!

Sometimes, dealing with a known problem tends to be so challenging that we learn to adjust and live with it. At the point of this decision, we assume that the nature, frequency, and type of the problem will remain the same. Further, we assume we will stay the same in...
Practitioners Continue to Learn and Grow!

Practitioners Continue to Learn and Grow!

While amateurs were busy discussing their favourite tools of the trade, the practitioners continued to learn them all, use them, and perfected their application in various situations. While amateurs continue to argue and claim their tools to be the best, practitioners...
Breaking Deadlock: A Call to Action!

Breaking Deadlock: A Call to Action!

Suppose the majority of the processes are manual at my business. The business systems are convoluted. My whole executive team is too busy and cannot undertake any business improvement work. I cannot invest in business improvement and seek outside help. Then, I am at...
Communicating Effectively is an Art!

Communicating Effectively is an Art!

Yes, communicating effectively is an art. We must start with the basics, though. So, when the topic is difficult to understand, I use my teachers’ tools and methods. I draw on the whiteboard, fire up a presentation, and use my body, tone, pace, and hand...
Beyond Titles!

Beyond Titles!

When we reach the top, we can be a little lazy. We can pretend to be busy while our staff and vendors wait. We can be a little unavailable, as we are in too many places. We may not have anyone complaining about our behaviour. So, we chose to take it easy. However, our...
Leaders create an environment for success!

Leaders create an environment for success!

If I want my kids to focus on their studies, I must ensure they have a quiet room. They have clarity on the objective of studying. They know the benefits of putting in hard work. Similarly, suppose I want the project team to take ownership of the task. In that case, I...
Lead as if the Lives Of Others Depend on You!

Lead as if the Lives Of Others Depend on You!

As a child, I had little control over my parents, the house environment, and the decisions made for me. As a student, I rely on my teacher’s ability and dedication to help me learn and grow. As an employee, I looked up to my managers and executives to guide and...
Is Change Fatigue Real?

Is Change Fatigue Real?

If the change is for a good reason and my employer provides full support, then I am likely to welcome the change. If such changes continue, I may gladly accept them. As such, changes are improving the processes, automating the manual work, and improving the...