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
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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
Mini Saga #95 – Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm propels you to live your life in full, AND it pays! Mini Saga #95– Enthusiasm Tim and his colleagues were given a “bench” project – documentation. Almost everyone grudgingly participated in the project. Tim took it head on and completed the work. When Tim got the best available project, everyone else was upset. Ron,… Continue reading
Mini Saga #94 – Knowing
Sometimes we don’t have to go far to find what we are looking for. Mini Saga #94– Knowing Jeannette’s goal – to read 100 inspirational books in one year. She was determined to know a few secrets to make it really big. She went with full force and actually completed reading 120 books. Her friend… Continue reading
Mini Saga #93 – Articulate
Being articulate is very important but not as a substitute for getting the job done. As the old saying goes, the most dangerous person to employ is someone who is “articulate, but incapable” Mini Saga #93– Articulate In thirty minutes, Wang hardly spoke two words. When Wang left, Chris asked, “Wang can’t communicate one bit,… Continue reading
Mini Saga #92 – Action
If you have never made a bad decision, chances are you have avoided all the big decisions Mini Saga #92 – Action Life seemed unfair for Keith. I mean, he had got most of his decisions right in the past. No blunders. Yet, he was stuck. One day his friend Matt asked, “Keith, are you… Continue reading
Mini Saga #91 – Intention
Knowing exactly what you want does not guarantee that you will get it. But it’s a good start Mini Saga #91 – Intention Chris was a dreamer. He always carried a goal card with his goals. Fred thought it was nonsense. “You carried a goal card for five years. Did you reach those goals?” he… Continue reading
Mini Saga #90 – Experiments
When you are engaged in the right projects, there is so much of learning in every failure. Mini Saga #90 – Experiments Tim thought Jack was a “failure.” In five years, Tim climbed the corporate ladder to become a Director. Jack worked on a series of “failed” experiments with an occasional success. Tim was shocked… Continue reading