Let’s start with a related question What is an asset (when put to work) that will change the trajectory of your life positively? If it seems like there are many possible answers to the above question, you are right. I agree. Let us add a qualifier to the question. What is an underestimated asset (when… Continue reading
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A welcome hurdle
How do you know if someone is truly committed to take action? [ By action I mean doing something that will put something at stake ] Short answer: Wait and watch. If there is no change in status quo in a reasonable time, then something was a on a “wishlist without a deadline to take… Continue reading
Observe a little, learn a lot
The fast-paced world you and I lived in has one unintended side effect – robbing you of your ability to stop and observe a little. Why? You are bombarded with a stream of information from so many different directions. You get a feeling that the “next thing” might be more interesting than the other. Since… Continue reading
William Miller on Business Model Innovation
I have known Dr. William Miller (co-founder of Value Centered Innovation) for a number of years and every conversation with him on business model innovation and beyond has been delightful and insightful. Hers is a quick interview with him on the topic. [ Note: If you are in the bay area on March 28, you… Continue reading
On Return on Relationship by Ted Rubin and Kathryn Rose
I have known Ted for years and when I completed reading his new book, it was clear to me that nobody else could have written this book other than Ted. Ted lives the ideas that he and his co-author teach in the book. I don’t know Kathryn personally but have heard great things about her… Continue reading
You made a mistake. Now what?
Everyone (no exceptions) makes mistakes and most people don’t know how to deal with themselves after they made a mistake. I was one of them and I am still learning. For a long time, I used to have a roller coaster ride when it came to how I dealt with myself every time I made… Continue reading
The path of least growth
Suppose you know where you want to go AND Suppose you know where you are now. It seems like all you need to do is to get the shortest path from where you are to where you want to go. In general, it’s called a “taking a shortcut” as the shortest path from point A… Continue reading
Interview with Sunil Kanderi on launching Mokriya’s Craigslist App
I have been watching my friend Sunil Kanderi and his team innovate, imagine, ideate, iterate and implement the Craigslist app for months and finally, today it’s getting released. Here is a quick Q&A with Sunil on the app and more. About Mokriya: Mokriya is a design-focused mobile app strategy and solutions company based in Silicon Valley…. Continue reading
Why MANY smart people defend themselves aggressively
The question: Have you seen any of your smart people defending them or their actions aggressively? The BIG question: Have YOU defended yourself or your actions aggressively? I was recently at a pitch session where one of the founders gave a sub-optimal pitch and got sub-optimal ratings for his pitch. His first reaction – the… Continue reading
Do you think a rose is beautiful?
While coming back from his swimming class, I asked Sumukh a simple question – “Do you think a rose is beautiful?” He said “Yes” immediately and looked at me as if I was asking about something super obvious. I followed up with another question – “Sumukh, do you want to think about your answer again?… Continue reading