First, you need to be comfortable with yourself. Only then, you can expect others to be comfortable with you. Mini Saga #104 – Image The interview went well and Ron wanted to hire Derek. Derek was happy but not comfortable. He refused the job citing that he had portrayed a good image but it was… Continue reading
Date Archives → June 2011
Mini Saga #102 – Uncertainty
Dealing with uncertainty may be hard but that’s nothing compared to living with total certainty. Mini Saga #102 – Uncertainty Unlike his old job, his new job had more predictability and less uncertainty. John was relieved. Jenny was relieved too. Six months later Jenny observed that John was unhappy again. She asked, “Anything wrong with… Continue reading
Mini Saga #101 – Alive
Most of your waking hours are spent on your job. You better make them count! Mini Saga #101 – Alive Tom had four offers the day he quit. He visited with four potential Bosses and made a decision all within one week. Roger asked, “Tom, aren’t you rushing through this decision?” Tom responded, “The visits… Continue reading
Interview with Michael Feuer about “The Benevolent Dictator”
When Kevin Small suggested that I look at a book called “The Benevolent Dictator,” I was skeptical – the word dictator doesn’t paint a good image for me. As I read through the book, there was a lot of business wisdom in the book and the keyword was “benevolent” rather than “dictator” I had an… Continue reading
Mini Saga #100 – Recipe
Role models are great for inspiration, not for imitation Mini Saga #100 – Recipe Bob knew about Ron’s long quest for a “perfect” role model. Ron was in search of “that” success recipe. That day, Bob was surprised that Ron had abandoned the search forever. Ron explained, “I am totally inspired but I also realize… Continue reading
Mini Saga #99 – Transformation
Change is hard. It’s harder when you are on the one who is supposed to change. Mini Saga #99 – Transformation The Management team was delighted when Rob asked them to write a change manifesto for the company. Each one submitted their list – 185 “must change” items in total. Next morning there was another… Continue reading
Mini Saga #98 – Ordinary
It’s hard to win against someone when they are operating on their strengths and you are not. Mini Saga #98 – Ordinary It started off as healthy rivalry between co-workers John and Rick. John tried his best for three years but couldn’t win. Finally, he accepted defeat and went back to Rick for advice. Rick… Continue reading
Mini Saga #97 – Intuition
Most people need to see it to believe it. Those who believe in intuition, just need to feel it. Mini Saga #96 – Connection Rob and Chris were at it again – arguing about Intuition. Unlike Chris, Rob thought “Intuition” didn’t make any logical sense. Just then, Rob received a very short phone call from… Continue reading
Mini Saga #96 – Connection
Give first and that is all… Mini Saga #96 – Connection Roger was super successful so it was not surprising that he got so many meeting requests. Angela was surprised when Roger picked Tim to meet among all other people. Roger was happy to explain, “It was Tim’s approach of reaching out to offer help… Continue reading