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Leadership Is About Fostering Individual Growth!
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...
Harmonising Standardisation and Innovation: A Delicate Balance!
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...
The Value of Problem-Centric Solutions in 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...
Empowering B2B Decision Makers!
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...
Making Ourselves Redundant!
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...
Embracing the Wisdom of an Open Mind!
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...
Embracing ‘I do not need more!’
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, seeking more...
Project Plan Is Not What We May Think!
A Project plan often gives the impression that we know the steps we will take to achieve the given outcome. In practice, a Project plan is merely a logical sequence of tasks. It does not imply that we know all the tasks that the project team needs to execute. Further,...
The Executive’s Path to Change Leadership!
Any substantial change is full of risks. If things go pear-shaped, an executive is ultimately accountable. However, if things go well, you will likely give credit to the transformation team. So, if you plan to sponsor or lead a transformation within your organisation,...
One This That Can Fundamentally Transform Us?
What is the one thing that has the potential to fundamentally transform us? In my experience, it is our environment. I operate very differently, working from home, in a client office, or in my own office. The environment affects my mood, motivation, and even the style...
The Power of Asking ‘Why Am I Doing It?
Perhaps the first question we should ask before doing anything is: Why am I doing it? With repetition, we stop to think about why we are even doing specific tasks. Likely, we do not need 200 reports; maybe half of the month-end processes are unnecessary, and we may...
In the pursuit of inner peace!
"Life is short; I want to be at the top of the ladder before I am 40." "Acceptance is blissful. I need to practice accepting life as it happens." "Life is uncertain; my family is my priority." "Money is not everything. I will live for passion, not money." "I will be a...
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