“What you say is right, but I don’t think I can do it.”
Has someone said this to you when you gave them logical advice?
Have you said this to someone when they gave you logical advice?
People often quip out this dialogue when asked to do one thing — say no.… Read more
“The things which hurt, instruct.” — Benjamin Franklin
I’m not a people-pleaser. I don’t try to defend my views in front of others or worry about their opinions. But I do care about what people who matter, think.
These past few months though, I couldn’t shake off a gnawing feeling.… Read more
The internet has changed things.
It has destroyed barriers to communication, work, and access to information.
Anyone can share their thoughts regardless of geography or demographics. We communicate freely with people from different countries and timezones. And nobody holds the exclusive rights to information.
The relationship with a long-term client appeared rocky. Losing them would mean a huge loss for my business. But it looked like we were headed in that direction.
My mind raced with unpleasant thoughts. Maybe the client had figured out that I couldn’t lead my team well.… Read more
“Email” and “productivity” rarely go together in a sentence.
Emails have been declared as one of our largest time wasters. A McKinsey report stated that people spend around 2.6 hours each day responding to emails. That’s 13 hours a week, 52 hours a month and over 60 days a year!… Read more