by SP Singh | Sep 23, 2023 | Leadership
It takes too long to get anything done in this organisation. Vs I wonder why it takes too long to get anything done in this organisation. The apple fell to the ground from the tree. Vs Why did the apple fall to the ground? Our business systems are too convoluted. They...
by SP Singh | Sep 22, 2023 | Leadership
Fire drills are necessary. It helps employees to prepare for any future emergencies. However, employees know that it is only a test. So, there is no stress. They take their time, move around chatting and march slowly to an assembly area. Putting policies aside, to...
by SP Singh | Sep 21, 2023 | Leadership
In the early years of my career, I had my eyes on performing at the centre of the stage. Where others can see me, I can feel special. With little experience, I only got roles to perform on a side stage. The roles were relatively insignificant. Performing those roles,...
by SP Singh | Sep 19, 2023 | Leadership
The success of any initiative depends on its preparation. The work we have done before starting the initiative matters most. For example, in preparation activities, we may be developing clarity on the scope and outcomes of the initiative, recruiting the right people,...
by SP Singh | Sep 17, 2023 | Leadership
Without a doubt, practice leads us to perfection, but at what cost? The price of perfection could be our time, resources, or opportunity costs. In business and life, we have limited resources. We do not need perfection for everything. Further, mere practice may not be...
by SP Singh | Sep 14, 2023 | Leadership
In self-reflection, I often acknowledge that I haven’t come too far. On introspection, I often realise it is due to focusing on the small stuff. Observing others, I witnessed their conditioning: ‘sweating on the small stuff’. We often have a choice...
by SP Singh | Sep 13, 2023 | Leadership
We may be playing the same game but with very different intentions. We may be playing for fun, money, legacy, or other reasons. It is our intention that makes all the difference, however. The person playing for legacy may put in everything for the sport. The person...
by SP Singh | Sep 12, 2023 | Leadership
We can continue to have scarce resources, limited skill sets, and weak plans. But our commitment is going to make all the difference. When we are committed, we find new ways to progress, persevere, and continue working hard. When the odds are against us, we still...
by SP Singh | Sep 6, 2023 | Leadership
Life is not simple! The opportunity ahead of us could be a pitfall. The major source of our pain can be transformative endeavour. For example, if a new opportunity pays me more but takes me away from my core strengths, it could be a pitfall. Similarly, my constant...
by SP Singh | Aug 30, 2023 | Leadership
Sometimes, the side effects outweigh the primary impact. The problem is that we cannot see this phenomenon due to our various biases. But once we can see it, we cannot miss it! For example, the benefit of sending an employee on a training course is not just that she...
