In this short (around 2-minutes) video, one of my heroes, Tom Peters explains (with examples) why the problem is never the problem, the response to the problem is. Totally loved the video and is embedded below for you: Why did the 2-minute video touch my heart? The way I look at it, the statement can… Continue reading
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Grace and Elegance
Photo Courtesy: Amitabh Bacchan’s blog Criticism is part of life. If you are doing anything significant, there will always be some criticism from someone Why? Simply because you can’t please everyone. A simple thing to do is to handle criticism with grace. Here is an example of how Amitabh Bacchan (who needs no introduction for… Continue reading
Being Strategic – Interview with Erika Andersen
I meet Erika at the 800-CEO-READ event a couple of years ago and have been fascinated by her work. Her new book “Being Strategic” is out and I am participating in the Post2Post Blog Tour for the book. I asked Erika a few questions about the book and simply about being strategic. Here is the… Continue reading
4 Lessons from Jeff Bezos – Must Watch Video
In this wonderful video by Jeff Bezos about why Amazon acquired Zappos, Jeff shares four important lessons. The short talk is peppered with stories from the early Amazon days. This is a must-see video for all entrepreneurs and want-to-be entrepreneurs. If you don’t have 9 minutes to spend on this one, here is a quick… Continue reading
The Three Stages of an Idea
All of us get MANY new ideas everyday. Majority of these ideas will never see the light of the day.They die in our minds. But, some ideas we choose to pursue. How do we determine which ones to kill and which ones to pursue? It’s a million dollar question, really. Here is one model to… Continue reading
Let me conform but treat me differently
Everyone is unique. You are unique. I am unique too. We both know that. The sad story is that rather than capitalizing on that uniqueness, many will struggle to conform to what’s around them. But with the same vigor, they want to be treated differently too. That leads to a complex situation, a dilemma actually… Continue reading
Entrepreneur Journeys – A conversation with Sramana Mitra
I have been following Sramana Mitra‘s writings for a long time now. She has a new book called “Entrepreneur Journeys” that was published earlier this month. It is a collection of in-depth interviews with movers and shakers in the technology world. Quick bio of Sramana Mitra Sramana Mitra has been an entrepreneur and a strategy… Continue reading
Big Ideas to Big Results – Interview with Mike Kanazawa
Michael Kanazawa and I met almost a year ago at the 800-CEO-Read Pow Wow event in Chicago, a gathering of authors and thought leaders in business and leadership. I joined Mike for his launch party of his new book BIG Ideas to BIG Results in April of this year and more recently had a chance… Continue reading
Facebook page updated – Added 14 audio programs
I have updated my facebook page with these audio files: 1. Overview of Beyond Code 2. Learn 3. Laugh 4. Look 5. Leaving a Lasting Impression 6. Love 7. Leverage 8. Likeability 9. Listen 10. Lead 11. Are you memorable – Interviewed by Lisa Haneberg 12. Making the Most of Your Time – Part 1… Continue reading
Have you sent a "No Progress" report lately?
When people owe me things (examples: status of a project, document that they promised to send) but I don’t hear back from them on the due date, I get a bit confused. Here is my dilemma. I don’t know if * They have completed the task but forgot to send me a note OR* They… Continue reading