by SP Singh | Mar 31, 2024 | Leadership
Two people can have the same qualifications, experience, and skills. Yet, there can be massive differences in their earnings. The earnings difference is likely due to the personal brands they both carry. We carry a personal brand at all times. Some polish it and make...
by SP Singh | Mar 30, 2024 | Leadership
Motivation is scarce and short-lived. Multichannel communication methods and long lectures will not help in the long run. So, consider developing the work environment with the following attributes: Try to tell stories about everything, as we love stories. Gamify...
by SP Singh | Mar 29, 2024 | Leadership
The small number of hardcopied letters (mail) was more valuable than the many emails in our mailbox. In our teenage years, two pairs of ordinary shoes and jeans were more valuable than the heaps of fancy clothing I possess now. The once-off treat of buying the ice...
by SP Singh | Mar 28, 2024 | Leadership
Few thoughts to help move attention away from ourselves: Thinking that I do great work can be an illusion. The work is likely being done through me. So, possibly, I am a medium and not an actor. My ability to do anything is due to the ecosystem of services others...
by SP Singh | Mar 27, 2024 | Leadership
As leaders, we may have temptations to be in the limelight. It boosts our ego and pride after sharing a project update. We may carefully weave words to show how well the team performs under our leadership. However, let us keep reminding ourselves that it is not about...
by SP Singh | Mar 25, 2024 | Leadership
Eat less, exercise more. Live within your means. Take care of yourself and your people. Keep your ego in check. Know that you are a minuscule part of a vast ecosystem. Associate with only one. There are a handful of simple rules for living an excellent life. Yet, our...
by SP Singh | Mar 24, 2024 | Leadership
One ball and two sides make a game. The association on each side makes up spectators. The potential number of spectators is associated with money, glamour, speculation, and fun—the hype of possibilities, in turn, is associated with media, commentators, lights, and...
by SP Singh | Mar 23, 2024 | Leadership
There are certain things that I must do. I know they lead to my goals and aspirations. Yet, I see myself choosing things that are more pleasurable and fun. Short-term pleasure, relief from pain, and distraction often win over things that matter. This is one of the...
by SP Singh | Mar 22, 2024 | Leadership
Fasting is said to be good for our bodies, yet most of the world appears to be obsessing about food. We need uninterrupted time to produce great work, yet we design open offices and meetings to stay busy. Simplicity is said to be the path to peace of mind, yet we...
by SP Singh | Mar 21, 2024 | Leadership
Some tribes (organisations, teams, and families) are extraordinary. The members of the tribe support each other. They love, sacrifice, and deeply care for one another. They prosper together and achieve great heights. One day, however, the world turns upside down for...