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  • Great Leadership is like PARENTING. How?

    Great Leadership is like PARENTING. How?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    What makes a good leader?
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    A good leader and hence great leadership needs empathy and true courage. Leadership is in many ways similar to parenting.

    As Simon Sinek says:

    “The joy of parenting comes from seeing our children do things that delight us. Similarly the joy of leadership comes from seeing someone in our team do more than they thought they were capable of. “

    Read these very insightful blogs that capture true essence of great leadership based on lessons learnt from Simon Sinek.

    A masterclass on GREAT LEADERSHIP..
    Why prioritizing PEOPLE pay DIVIDENDS for GREAT LEADERS?
    Do you consider yourself a COURAGEOUS LEADER?

    And finally I end with another great of Simon Sinek:

    “Leadership is not about being in charge, it’s about taking care of those in your charge”

  • Viral Cycle Time versus Viral Growth

    Viral Cycle Time versus Viral Growth

    To understand the MORE is MORE principle and especially how viral cycle time is related to viral growth, read this insight.

    This insight tells how increase in viral cycle time can lead to viral growth in customer engagement.

  • Avoid SOCIAL MEDIA Overuse. Why?

    Avoid SOCIAL MEDIA Overuse. Why?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    If you could un-invent something, what would it be?
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    Though it has numerous benefits, just for its numerous side effects and addiction, if I could un-invent something it would be avoid of SOCIAL MEDIA overuse.

    The proliferation of social media platforms and instant gratification associated is leading to numerous harmful side effects.

    For Gen X millennials, addicted to social media and the expectation of instant gratification is leading to increasing cases of depression, anxiety and suicide.

    The ONLY way to avoid this addiction is to guard against OVERUSE of social media and use it judiciously.

    Read these very insightful blogs to understand the harmful effects related to addiction of social media.

    How is “social media addiction” similar to “alcoholism”
    Are you a Gen X Millenial?This is why you should be MINDFUL of INSTANT GRATIFICATION..

    And finally I will end by giving a link to one of my favorite books that encourages you to stay away from social media for DEEP WORK.

  • Hooked Model for Customer Engagement. What is it?

    Hooked Model for Customer Engagement. What is it?

    To understand the nuances of the Hooked Model to drive your customer engagement, read this blog post.

    The Hooked Model is an intriguing framework that finds a mention in Nir Eyal’s book Hooked.

    When the steps are followed diligently, it leads to increased customer engagement and paves the way for habit forming products.

    Read this book to unleash all wonderful insights related to this model.

  • Encourage Vulnerability for THIS Reason

    Encourage Vulnerability for THIS Reason

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved?
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    The positive example of when i have felt loved that I am going to share is of being part of TRUSTING TEAMS. Leader of a trusting team encourages vulnerability.

    Though in hindsight it might seem odd, but its true when members of a team feel trusted they are open to share their vulnerability.

    Trusting teams are ones where everyone loves to play a role and more often than not these end up being high performance teams.

    I have had the good fortune of being part of TRUSTING TEAMS wherein members have felt comfortable of being vulnerable and sharing their individual weaknesses without fear.

    Needless to say these are environments wherein you feel a sense of belonging and hence loved.

    Simon Sinek has shared multiple insights related to trusting teams which can be found in these blogposts.

    Members in Trusting teams are courageous
    Striking feature of “Trusting teams”
    Trusting Teams

    Once you get a chance go through some of these wonderful YouTube videos on why we should encourage vulnerability.

    https://fb.watch/oaSzbPz-Qi/?mibextid=UVffzb 

  • ONLY THREE OPTIONS to deal with a DEMANDING SITUATION

    ONLY THREE OPTIONS to deal with a DEMANDING SITUATION

    As mentioned in the book The Power of Now, there are ONLY these THREE OPTIONS to deal with a DEMANDING SITUATION.

  • If not NOW then WHEN?

    If not NOW then WHEN?

    If you are still not focusing on the NOW then WHEN will you focus? This post emphasizes the virtue of focusing on the present rather than being obsessed with the past or future.

    To focus on the NOW is the ONLY opportunity we have.

    Neither can we control the PAST not the FUTURE.

    Hence the most rational behavior is junk the worry habit and think about the NOW.

    Inspired from the book The Power of Now, this should inspire you to focus on the PRESENT.

  • Conquer the Lizard in you

    Conquer the Lizard in you

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    What is your favorite animal?
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    Though not an animal in the real sense, my favorite animal is the lizard that resides in the human mind. I will let you know why you should conquer the lizard in your mind.

    The human Lizard brain or the Limbic brain has been inherited from Apes is the thermometer of all emotions.

    The lizard brain is the single source of fear and resistance that inhibits acceptance of change.

    Hence I consider the HUMAN LIZARD BRAIN as the ANIMAL we need to TAME.

    Once you conquer the lizard the whole world can be your playground. You can then unleash all your creative ideas to be your best self overcoming all resistance.

    Read these insightful blogs to enlighten yourself on the lizard.

    Is your LIZARD BRAIN dominating you?
    Overcoming resistance of the limbic brain
  • Emergencies make HEROES from the ORDINARY. How?

    Emergencies make HEROES from the ORDINARY. How?

    Have you ever wondered why emergencies make heroes out of ordinary people?

    This insight from The Power of Now, provides us the reasoning for this riddle. Focusing on the PRESENT is the ONLY option available DURING an EMERGENCY.

    This is the very reason seemingly ORDINARY PEOPLE come out all guns blazing and do TASKS which seem unthinkable.

    The COVID 19 crisis and the Corona warriors bear ample testimony to this fact.

  • Avoid Addiction to Social Media. Why?

    Avoid Addiction to Social Media. Why?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    In what ways do you communicate online?
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    Whenever I am communicating online I ensure the most OPTIMUM use of communication tools including SOCIAL MEDIA. All of this to avoid being addicted to social media.

    There has been elaborate research which illustrates that constant exposure to social media, online tools and related addiction is similar to alcoholism and addiction to drugs.

    Instant gratification that comes as a result of these online tools, makes us restless and especially for Gen X millennials is leading to anxiety, depression and suicide.

    Though social media and other online tools carry a lot of benefits, their usage must be optimal.

    Read some very insightful blogs which throw more light on the same topic.

    Are you ADDICTED to SOCIAL MEDIA? THIS is for you.
    Are you a Gen X Millenial?This is why you should be MINDFUL of INSTANT GRATIFICATION..
    Are you losing FOCUS?Time to reduce your SOCIAL MEDIA presence..

    Visit this wonderful video of Simon Sinek and his take on social media addiction.