We are all blind. As a result, we cannot see simple things that are pretty obvious to others. Our blindness can be due to multiple reasons. Our blindness can be due to excessive consumption of food, alcohol, and drugs, which hinder our focus. We cannot see how much...
Sometimes, I don’t stand up for myself. I let go of things because I don’t think they are that important. I tend to be flexible and adjust so we can move on with life. I may even bear insults just to avoid conflict. I may not make material decisions to prevent...
It is possible that, despite my best efforts, I remain unsuccessful. There can be many hypotheses to explain this. For example, I may be ahead of my time. I am at the wrong place and at the wrong time. I am too unique, or I am too unlucky. Irrespective of any such...
I may take pride in my work. I may have high standards, too. I may be working hard and putting in long hours. As a leader, it is who I am. However, I may lose credibility and respect by expecting my team to live up to my standards. My leadership should help my team...
The whole journey of leadership is to make ourselves redundant. Leadership is about enabling our people to take ownership of the tasks we have been performing (delegation). It is about developing new capabilities (automation and training). Leadership is about holding...
As adults, we assume that we know it all. We do not receive direct feedback like kids do. Even if someone provides feedback, we will likely deflect rather than accept it. We do not necessarily grow in our learning with age. Instead, we develop rigidity and...
A conscious decision—"I do not need more!"—can be very liberating. Often, I find myself stretched thin, pursuing too many things. They can be material things, health goals, business, improvements and many other dimensions of life. With limited resources, seeking more...
"Life is short; I want to be at the top of the ladder before I am 40." "Acceptance is blissful. I need to practice accepting life as it happens." "Life is uncertain; my family is my priority." "Money is not everything. I will live for passion, not money." "I will be a...