There is a slight (but significant) difference between a. you having a lot of business connections AND b. your company having a lot of business connections and you are just representing the company In the second case, people talk to you because you represent THAT company. However, if you leave your current position and go… Continue reading →

You are reasonably well-connected in the industry and every now and then you get to hear some “inside” information. Most of the time, you don’t think about it much and get along with your life. Last time though, when THAT inside information becomes public, it becomes a really BIG thing. You think about it and… Continue reading →

You are the star of any party or get together and people really love you. You are the life of any group. You are popular among all class of friends and you are comfortable with that attention. Some of your friends have suggested to you that you are not taking “full advantage” of the popularity… Continue reading →

You have been told time and again that you are VERY important to your organization. You have received awards for your service and every year you get a raise way higher than your peers. So the company actually backs you by words and deeds. You are happy with all the attention you are getting and… Continue reading →

The scenario here is simple. You are a “bit” frustrated about your job and the future that it holds. You start talking to some of your friends and believe it or not, they are a “bit” frustrated about the same thing too. With these discussions, soon the frustration among all of you increases gradually as… Continue reading →

Imagine a scenario. You work for a large company managing the vendor relationship for a project that your company has outsourced. You are happy with the performance of the vendor. Over the years not only have you learn the business side of things, you have also learnt a lot of things about executing on projects… Continue reading →

On a lighter note, the only time to become an entrepreneur because “you have a great idea” is when you are sure that God personally sent you that idea with only your name put on it. Many times you may feel that you have a “really good idea” and it is worth betting your farm… Continue reading →

Note: Previous post in this series – #2 – You want to get out of the box Yes, you can. On the other hand, you can lose your shirt too. First, let us look at the employment option. Theoretically, as an employee, there is a limit to how much you can make. Most stock options… Continue reading →