by SP Singh | Oct 30, 2023 | Leadership
Sometimes, I don’t stand up for myself. I let go of things because I don’t think they are that important. I tend to be flexible and adjust so we can move on with life. I may even bear insults just to avoid conflict. I may not make material decisions to prevent...
by SP Singh | Oct 29, 2023 | Leadership
It is possible that, despite my best efforts, I remain unsuccessful. There can be many hypotheses to explain this. For example, I may be ahead of my time. I am at the wrong place and at the wrong time. I am too unique, or I am too unlucky. Irrespective of any such...
by SP Singh | Oct 28, 2023 | Digital Transformation
I do not get strong by consuming high-quality food. My body’s strength depends on how efficiently I utilise the energy source. So, how well I exercise, rest, sleep, and eat determines my strength. Similarly, merely consuming more information does not make my...
by SP Singh | Oct 26, 2023 | Leadership
I may take pride in my work. I may have high standards, too. I may be working hard and putting in long hours. As a leader, it is who I am. However, I may lose credibility and respect by expecting my team to live up to my standards. My leadership should help my team...
by SP Singh | Oct 25, 2023 | Business Improvement
On the surface, it makes sense to have repeatable processes. So, we all follow the same process. There is limited confusion and very little communication overhead. Yes, it makes sense. However, standardisation has its tradeoffs. Mindlessly following the same process...
by SP Singh | Oct 24, 2023 | Digital Transformation
There is a big difference between vendors selling solutions and those understanding the problem before formulating the solution. The former focuses on how I can convince you that my solution will solve your problem. The latter focuses on understanding the problem...
by SP Singh | Oct 23, 2023 | Visioning and Selection
As customers, we deserve to have options. Perhaps there are options with pros and cons. As B2B decision makers, we must do our due diligence before making decisions. Vendors may push us to decide on the only option they provide. They may manipulate options so that we...
by SP Singh | Oct 22, 2023 | Leadership
The whole journey of leadership is to make ourselves redundant. Leadership is about enabling our people to take ownership of the tasks we have been performing (delegation). It is about developing new capabilities (automation and training). Leadership is about holding...
by SP Singh | Oct 21, 2023 | Leadership
As adults, we assume that we know it all. We do not receive direct feedback like kids do. Even if someone provides feedback, we will likely deflect rather than accept it. We do not necessarily grow in our learning with age. Instead, we develop rigidity and...
by SP Singh | Oct 20, 2023 | Leadership
A conscious decision—”I do not need more!”—can be very liberating. Often, I find myself stretched thin, pursuing too many things. They can be material things, health goals, business, improvements and many other dimensions of life. With limited resources,...
