When we reach the top, we can be a little lazy. We can pretend to be busy while our staff and vendors wait. We can be a little unavailable, as we are in too many places. We may not have anyone complaining about our behaviour. So, we chose to take it easy. However, our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...