Data Scandal: Should We Demonize Social Media and Tech Companies?

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It was an investor meet last month… I was talking to one of the investors there. He is from a very large media house. “We have startup program.” He smiled. “So, how to work with you? How do you support startups?” “Well. We come in only after you prove success. Then we give advertisement currency. … Read moreData Scandal: Should We Demonize Social Media and Tech Companies?

Is Work Stress Making You Sick? 5 Lists to Your Rescue

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I fell really ill twice in 2 decades of career. I was happy in personal life. I was eating healthy and did workout too.  So what went wrong? My wife had been warning that I was not sleeping well and I needed to take work easy. When I fell sick, she blamed my illness on … Read moreIs Work Stress Making You Sick? 5 Lists to Your Rescue

Workplace Politics: Why You Won’t Get Credit for Your Work (Most Likely Reason)

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There were times when I worked very hard and delivered. Hardly got credit.  I was very stressed.   Joe is really average Joe. He is brought up as a good man. He has been to taught to do the right things, follow ethics. Most importantly, walk the talk. It was an important meeting scheduled by the … Read moreWorkplace Politics: Why You Won’t Get Credit for Your Work (Most Likely Reason)

Ask Rahul Gandhi: How a Good Idea Can Be Screwed by Dumb Communication (2 Lessons included)

Rahul Gandhi again talks about his vision. “When I see MRI machines not connected, I see huge problem. Connecting all of those MRI machines will completely transform the planet” This becomes a butt of a joke. And this is not the first time. While one may not respect Rahul Gandhi much for original thoughts, I … Read moreAsk Rahul Gandhi: How a Good Idea Can Be Screwed by Dumb Communication (2 Lessons included)

What Business Are You Really In? As Applied to Employees.

Peter Drucker. Everyone knows about the management legend who transformed American businesses. One of the most important question from Drucker was – what business are we really in? The most famous example is that of McDonalds. He suggested that McDonalds’ primary business is NOT food. It is real estate. The explanation is that they open … Read moreWhat Business Are You Really In? As Applied to Employees.

No Collaboration at Workplace? First, Fix the Victory Stand!

Everyone knows, most of the business results are from the team effort. Yet, the businesses try hard to assign the credit to one hero. To justify it there are enough management theories – like Bell curve, 80-20 rule. The outcome? It just causes more fights, conflicts and stress. Many managers just shrug it off saying … Read moreNo Collaboration at Workplace? First, Fix the Victory Stand!