One thing I enjoy sharing through my writings is looking at how everyday events can provide us with valuable lessons on leadership, workplace interactions, as well as changing how we view our present-day circumstances. It’s for this reason I’m sure many of you won’t be surprised that I want to … Click to continue reading
In my piece “How to Recapture the Art of Asking Questions”, I looked at the issue of how we’ve stopped asking questions and what steps businesses can take to renew that sense of inquisitiveness within their workforce. Some of my readers very astutely pointed out in the comments section of … Click to continue reading
Have you ever noticed how much kids ask questions? No matter where they are, no matter who they’re with, they always seem to find something that they have a question about. This behaviour has been known to be a source of exasperation for parents, if not also the inspiration behind … Click to continue reading
Have you ever wondered why humans are the only animals that cry? Of course, by crying I’m not referring to the physiological response that occurs when you actually have something in your eye. Instead, I’m talking about what researchers call “emotional tears”, or crying that is associated with an emotional … Click to continue reading
When I was growing up, my parents would often share with me the stories and parables they were told as children back in India. One of my favourites was the story of the blind men and the elephant. In the story, six blind men were asked to describe what an … Click to continue reading
Have you ever found yourself saying these things – “This isn’t going to work.” “I don’t deserve this attention.” “I hope they don’t hate it.” “No one is going to listen to me.” On the surface, these comments seem fairly harmless, which is probably why many of us have said … Click to continue reading
One trait all businesses share in common – whether they sell a product or service – is the drive for growth. The potential a business has to grow is not only tied to market demand, but also to how the company manages and develops the strengths of its employees, an … Click to continue reading
One of the things I enjoy when travelling around the nearby countryside is taking in the architectural diversity displayed among the churches that dot the landscape. Driving through town after town, the appearance and designs of these buildings are as distinct and unique as the inhabitants who live in these … Click to continue reading
A couple of years ago, my parents bought a new dishwasher from a major electronics chain along with an extended warranty plan offered by the retailer. A few years later, that extra coverage appeared to be a wise move as they started having problems with their dishwasher after it was … Click to continue reading
With the latest edition of the Winter Olympics soon approaching its end, much of the focus right now is on tallying up medal counts and reviewing the performances of the various athletes in their particular events. However, this is also a good opportunity to look at some of the concepts … Click to continue reading
Employee engagement is certainly a hot-button issue these days, and with good reason. With businesses struggling to gain a stronger foothold on an increasingly global market, companies are starting to look beyond their current practises in order to find that magic bullet which will give them a competitive edge. However, … Click to continue reading
Inspiration can be a curious thing. I’m always amazed at how seemingly unrelated pieces can stir up new ideas or perspectives about our world and the way we live and conduct ourselves within it. Take, for example, this commercial released on YouTube last week by Coca-Cola called the “Happiness Machine”. … Click to continue reading