Category Archives: Productivity
How much of what you do is ‘fake work’?
So a couple of weeks ago, Rajan Singh introduced us to the concept of ‘fake work’. This is the drudgery of doing stuff that provides little value to anyone, and which depletes your soul even as you engage in it. … Continue reading
This book should be in everyone’s library.
Everyday Holiness by Alan Morinis. If you want to be a decent human being whom others see as a role model, then this illuminating guide will show you the path. It’s something I’m reading currently. 💖 💝 hashtag#BeBetter hashtag#Mindfulness hashtag#leadershipGrowth … Continue reading
A POWERFUL way to have better conversations.
Here is something to look out for when you are having highly charged or important conversations. Listen carefully to what is being said. Assess whether it is: 🗯 an emotionally charged conversation OR 🤺 a practical conversation where actions are … Continue reading
One sure-fire way to have an unproductive meeting.
So you have just finished a meeting, and as everyone meanders out of the room, one or two people hang back to discuss the meeting. Ideas are put forth, opinions (usually negative) are shared and in worst cases, decisions are … Continue reading
It’s the SOFT components that lead to HARD results.
We all know the organisational metrics we want to achieve: ⚜ a higher engagement score ❇ a DEI metric that packs a punch ✴ a higher people retention/lower attrition rate 💠 a customer satisfaction score for a brand that is … Continue reading
A small thought – the lesson I have learnt about procrastination.
I rarely procrastinate because the mental suffering and pain of having a to-do list is HUGELY stressful for me. 😨 😱 I HATE, HATE, HATE having neglected things on my to-do list. This list sits there in my head, as a … Continue reading
If I knew then what I know today…..
I would have exercised more… I would have chatted to more strangers… I would have always listened to my gut instinct… I would have treated senior leaders like normal people… I would have spoken up in the workplace and been … Continue reading
People leaders – 7 benefits to hiring overqualified people.
Some managers think they shouldn’t hire overqualified candidates for a role because they assume: The person will get bored and leave. The candidate might be using this job as stepping stone or a gap filler while they look for another … Continue reading
My number 1 tip when starting a new job.
Friends – when starting a new role in a new organisation, we are generally eager to make a good impression and start demonstrating value straight away. So, what do most people do in their first few weeks in a new … Continue reading
An easy solution for my source of daily frustration.
Friends – I try to be a balanced, rational person most of the time, but there was one thing that kept happening that would lead me to moments of irritation, almost rage. So I have a complicated password – because, … Continue reading