by SP Singh | Jan 8, 2024 | Leadership
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...
by SP Singh | Jan 7, 2024 | Leadership
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...
by SP Singh | Jan 2, 2024 | Leadership
I have limited time in this life. If I am serious about my life, I should carefully pick the verbs I use with ‘time’. When I choose the proper verbs, I am more likely to know what I am actually doing with my time. Here is a brief list for reference: Spending time...
by SP Singh | Jan 1, 2024 | Leadership
My default position aims for more material possessions, money, customers, employees, projects, and growth. If I am not careful, I may get stuff I don’t need, money I cannot handle, and customers that are not the right fit. Often, being bigger is appealing. But, while...
by SP Singh | Dec 30, 2023 | Leadership
Many times, my thoughts are justifications for my past decisions or actions. My thoughts justify my previous choices and actions. For example, I may justify my spending on expensive clothing. Similarly, I justify hiring additional employees within the company when we...
by SP Singh | Dec 29, 2023 | Leadership
We perform at our best when we are comfortable. When our hearts are at peace, and we feel safe, we perform better and at higher levels. So, to get the best from our team, we must learn to make them comfortable. I mean, they are comfortable sharing what they think,...
by SP Singh | Dec 28, 2023 | Leadership
Giving is one of the best ways to develop lasting trust. The problem is that our giving is too self-centred and shallow. We give too little with the expectation of an instant return on our investment. True giving has no tied-up expectations. It is about knowing what...
by SP Singh | Dec 27, 2023 | Leadership
I often struggle to recreate moments of joy, meeting old friends and acquaintances. I struggle to find common ground. We relish a few old memories but struggle to establish new moments of joy. I am artificially pushing to create something that no longer exists. It...
by SP Singh | Dec 27, 2023 | Leadership
We take huge initiatives on Boxing Day, Black Friday, or any other major discount shopping event. We plan for the day, find parking, and line up in front of our favourite stores. We feel a sense of achievement in securing a good deal. We justify the effort by...
by SP Singh | Dec 25, 2023 | Leadership
When I take pride in owning material possessions, there is always a risk that my possessions will start to own me. For instance, when I am too conscious about protecting my luxury watch from scratching, I am worried about its depreciating value or the cost of its next...
