The morning flight to Chicago was cold. May be they were just preparing us for the weather in Chicago. Few minutes into the air, people were requesting blankets to cover themselves. I saw a lady (who was sitting alone) get up and take three blankets. Soon there were no blankets left. Fortunately, the flight was… Continue reading
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Making your emails mobile-user-friendly – vol 2
Please take a look at the vol 1 in the same series. Here is the link: Making your emails mobile-user-friendly – vol 1 For other great tips about emails, please take a look at my favorite book on the topic – aptly named “Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home“. 11. Keep… Continue reading
Asking the right question
On the first day of our trip to Germany we signed up for a day trip called the “Royal Castle Tour” (which was wonderful by the way). Before starting the tour, the host collected tickets from each one of us and asked only one question – “Where are you from?”. However, the answers were many…. Continue reading
There is a always a positive side
Today we will end our wonderful trip to Germany and tomorrow we head back to San Francisco. The trip was a mix of business, meeting friends and vacation. Thanks to Seymour – the trip was smooth as silk except for the weather. It was COLD, especially for us from the bay area. Even in that… Continue reading
Chilli sauce
We (Kavitha, Sumukh and myself) arrived at Munich yesterday for a combination trip – business, visiting friends and relatives and vacation. It was late when we reached our hotel in the heart of the city. After a 11 hour flight, nobody was interested in going out to eat. Kavitha ordered some food (pasta and rice)…. Continue reading
Can you handle suddenly changing terrains?
Let me paint a scenario You have some knowledge of flying but you want to learn more. So you take some professional lessons and a few days later, you are ready to fly on your own. It’s a big day. You get into the plane and start the engine and you are on the runway…. Continue reading
The secret – Confusing coincidence with correlation?
Note for “The Secret” fans: I have nothing against “The Secret”. It’s a cool book. It is just that I don’t believe what is outlined in “The Secret” can be a standalone strategy for success. I read “The Secret” a few months ago and it was a fascinating read. In a nutshell, the book is… Continue reading
We are sinking.. Berlitz Ad
I had an opportunity to listen to a fascinating presentation by Patrick Renvoise of SalesBrain at yesterday’s Vistage meeting. While the presentation was loaded with information, it was also a presentation about how to give a presentation. Patrick talked about the power of language and messaging. Here is an advertisement from Berlitz for their language… Continue reading
Multitasking?
Yesterday morning I had to go to San Francisco and stepped out of the house very early in the morning. I saw a few joggers and few other people just taking a walk. One person caught my attention. He was walking his dog with a cigarette in one hand and talking to someone on the… Continue reading
The cookie story told in pictures
A few days ago my niece Seema sent this in an email. It is a simple story with a message that is applicable to all of us. Enjoy and have a great weekend! ================== The Cookie Story Thank you Seema for sharing the… Continue reading