Two Conversations – No Surprises
Two Conversations that should not come as surprises – appraisal and termination. If there is surprise then the manager is at fault !!
Work
Danger of Distraction
A distraction is dangerous because it disrupts your focus. Without focus, there’s very little control on your time and time is all one has !
“Iruttu Kadai” Poha
Tirunelveli, my birthplace is famous for its “iruttu kadai” halwa. Iruttu means darkness and kadai means shop. There are a series of shops where wheat halwa is made supposedly in darkness or dim light. I guess it’s just a speciality of the place 😊. Today, we just had “iruttu kadai” Poha !! Early morning news … Read more
Why bad leaders think they are good leaders | Business Insider
A fantastic article by Business Insider on Why bad leaders think they are good leaders. A leader lacking self awareness can derail an organization !
Remembering Pizza Corner
Remembering my time at Pizza Corner. Made amazing friends and learnt a whole lot about the hospitality industry. One of the best places that I worked at.
When You Are Prepared ..
When You Are Prepared you are armed with the ability to deal with the unexpected. Always make a checklist, be prepared !
Quit When You are Complete !
Sharing my experience for the past six years after having quit full time corporate work on March 31, 2015. This is for those out there with 20+ years of experience, mulling about whether to continue in their jobs or not.
Daredevilry or Stupidity or Poverty ?
What makes a painter/mason sleep on the roof of the 13th floor of a condo complex in a harness ? Is it Daredevilry or Stupidity or Poverty ?
The Vivekananda series …….. 8. Transformation
Transformation is the fundamental principle of life and nature. Get a pair of slippers and stop complaining that the world isn’t carpeted !
The Vivekananda series … 3. Serenity
Serenity is not just for the monks. It’s even more critical for you and I, who are in the marketplace to be serene everyday.