What is common among family fights, lengthy boardroom discussions, and flashing newsroom updates? In all of the above, we indulge in lengthy discussions about complex problems, where no one takes ownership of any problem or attempts to be part of the solution....
There are two ways to transform our game. The first is to work hard to improve our game. The second is to change the rules of the game to favour us. In business, motivating staff members to improve services and implement new systems and processes can be difficult....
I will achieve my goals if I consistently keep my promises—the promises and commitments I made to myself. My progress depends on overcoming the temptations of a wavering mind. We all pay the price for things we should know but don't yet know. Many times, it can be...
A little bit of something in something makes the whole experience memorable. For example, some chocolate on vanilla ice cream makes it interesting. Similarly, our little absence in relationships makes them more lively. Limited-time offers and limited editions make...
Often, we confuse personal success, luck, and reward. Personal success is in continuing to master our craft consistently. The degree of success depends on how quickly and deeply we master our craft. Being successful also means having the ability to learn to become...
When skilled professionals get busy, we hire gatekeepers to protect their time. Gatekeepers often take pride in saying no and delaying access to these professionals. They tend to believe they are in a position of power, as they can say no. Fair enough! However,...
Things may not work out the way we anticipated. Life can be stressful at times. We may work hard, and results may not show up. Apart from our best efforts, we may fail. We may have regrets for being naive for too long. All of these situations are painful. However, we...
Sometimes, we have little influence over things. We may find it challenging to motivate the team to put in extra work to keep the project on track. We observe employees taking advantage of workplace laws, and we cannot do anything about it. On the other hand,...