I will be one of the panelists in an event organized by New York Software Industry Association (NYSIA). Here are the details: Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: CRESA Partners New York, 100 Park Avenue, 24th Floor, (Enter on 41st street between Park and Madison) Directions: 4, 5, 6 Trains to Grand Central/42nd Street… Continue reading
Date Archives → September 2007
Ways to distinguish yourself #183 – Increase your capacity to increase capacity of others
I don’t think people have a dearth of ideas or opportunities. There are literally hundreds of ideas and opportunities that people can pursue. However, there is a physical limitation on people’s capacity to execute on them. You are gold if you can enhance someone’s capacity as they pursue their life’s passion. However, when you are… Continue reading
Black mark
You might have heard this example used in analogies before: Imagine a white sheet with one black mark. What do you see? A white sheet or a black mark? Of course, a black mark Now, stretching it a little bit, something for you to think about: Think about your blog as a white sheet of… Continue reading
A Blogger's fantasies
Note 1: These are in no particular order Note 2: Not all bloggers have all the fantasies listed <<smiles>> Fantasy #1: You think you are important because you are blogging. Reality #1: A blogger can become important by his accomplishments. Blogging can enhance it. Well, there are some bloggers who are famous just by their… Continue reading
"Making the most of your time" article published on PSVillage
I am a big supporter of Terry Jansen and PSVillage. Today shorter version of my manifesto “Making the Most of Your Time” is published in PSVillage. Here is the link: PSVillage: Making the Most of Your Time – Rajesh Setty If you are in Professional Services business, please do check out what PSVillage has to… Continue reading
Making your emails mobile-user-friendly – Vol 1
It is no secret that people are using mobile devices to read and respond to their emails. This is a trend that is here to stay. This means WE have to change the way we write emails knowing that it may be read and responded to in a mobile device. Here are some tips to… Continue reading
What Motivates People: Beckwith 40
Note: This is re-published with permission from Harry. Thank you Harry for these gems. What Motivates People: Beckwith 40 by Harry Beckwith, Strategic Director, Beckwith Partners Beginning in the sixth grade at Nehalem Upper Elementary, when I read Vance Packard’s The Hidden Persuaders three times, I have spent 45 years trying to understand what motivates… Continue reading
Ways to distinguish yourself #182 – Structure yourself to get high-quality help requests
If we super-simplify what we do on a daily basis, we can say that we are 1. doing what we want to do or 2. doing what someone else wants us to do or 3. doing what we HAVE to do. In the first case, it is clear that you are totally in-charge. What kind… Continue reading
Inspiration Arrival: Viktor Prochaska interviews me for his blog – Part 3 and Part 4
The third and fourth parts of the interview has been published at Inspiration Arrival. The topic being discussed is life beyond code. Here is the link to the interview Interview with Raj Setty – Part 3 and Part 4 (topic: Life Beyond Code) Have a great Thursday. Thanks Viktor for the initiative and thoughtful questions… Continue reading