by SP Singh | Nov 30, 2023 | Home, Leadership
Expert knowledge is readily available with AI tools, easy access to books, and online resources. So, making recommendations may add limited value to our staff and teams. As leaders, we add value by driving change and implementing our recommendations, motivating our...
by SP Singh | Nov 28, 2023 | Leadership
In the Project team, we may fill different roles. The role I am serving is not a testament to my experience, background, knowledge, or skills. Instead, it is my commitment to deliver on the demands of the given role. It is about the value I add consistently throughout...
by SP Singh | Nov 27, 2023 | Leadership
Recently, I have been listening about the great men in history. I learned that the great men had to deal with familiar, worldly problems. What made them great was their mindset and attitude towards the challenges. There is a massive difference in how they face their...
by SP Singh | Nov 25, 2023 | Leadership
I may find people make me a target, embarrass me, shame me, or insult me. I may feel people around me ignoring my opinions. The more I try to show others my weight, the worse it gets. Chances are that I am taking myself too seriously. Forgetting, I am not a big deal....
by SP Singh | Nov 23, 2023 | Leadership
Sometimes, we know what needs to be done. We have done it enough times. We have experienced others doing it, too. To us, the path is straightforward. Someone needs to follow simple steps. However, we repeatedly fail to explain the steps to newbies. We offer lectures...
by SP Singh | Nov 22, 2023 | Leadership
Realization is often magical, when and if it ever happens. It is mind-boggling how our lives suddenly change with a little realization. Nothing changes in the outside world, yet it transforms us instantly. No one knows how or when the next realization will manifest...
by SP Singh | Nov 21, 2023 | Leadership
Here is the best way to kill creativity within the team. As a leader, tell them what you want them to do step-by-step. So they don’t have to think about anything. They follow the ‘best way’ to undertake the work (a tried and tested method with predictable results)....
by SP Singh | Nov 19, 2023 | Leadership
On weekends, I often observe myself rushing through too many things. I seldom find a calm and slow weekend. Partly, it is due to the young family commitments. However, I reckon the main reason is my lack of focus. For instance: not knowing the end goal and what...
by SP Singh | Nov 18, 2023 | Leadership
We learn from our parents not so much what they preach but what they do. If we really want to follow and learn from a leader we admire. Merely following their preaching is not sufficient. We must also thoroughly observe their lives in light of their teachings. For...
by SP Singh | Nov 17, 2023 | Leadership
We are so used to average that we often assume it is all we have. For example, waiting long on the customer service call, projects that never properly start or end, and average quality products. There is no reason to settle on average, however. Once we taste good and...
