Category: Leadership
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The Problem With Being Too Nice. What Matters More.
Kindness can strengthen relationships, build inclusive communities, and positively impact business. The terms “kindness” and “niceness” are often used interchangeably. This is a mistake. There is a profound distinction between the two, by definition and in practice. “Nice” is often used as a catch-all term associated with being pleasant, agreeable, polite, and compliant. Kindness goes…
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves and How They Shape Our Lives
The most important stories are the ones we tell ourselves about ourselves every day. What you tell yourself and believe about yourself shows up in your work and in the energy you put into the world. That is the difference between the people who are seen or heard and those who sit in the back…
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Chasing Other People’s Dreams & Approval Instead of Your Own
The high cost of regret for not chasing your dreams and embracing your vision What if you go on chasing the dream others have for you instead of chasing the dreams you are passionate about? I see this happen way too often. It’s such a pity! Talented people doing work that does not inspire them…
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Pursuing Happiness and Uncovering True Joy
Happiness is not a destination but a spiritual experience of living in love, grace, and gratitude. Happiness is not a destination but a spiritual experience of living in love, grace, and gratitude. You want to be happy. You choose to be happy. Happiness is embracing who you are and where you are at this moment. …
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How to Master the Art of Approaching Others for Advice
A guide to meaningful interactions By seeking advice from the right folks and doing so in the most effective manner possible, you can develop wiser solutions to your dilemmas, enhance your critical thinking skills, and refine your ability to make sound decisions. Seeking advice is an essential skill that can empower individuals to make informed…
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Finding Peace in a Noisy World
The importance of quiet time for grounding and gaining perspective “In the silence of listening, you can know yourself in everyone, the unseen singing softly to itself and to you.” – Rachel Naomi Remen. Do you agree that we live in a time when noise prevails, and it often feels like everyone is running late…
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The First Time: Embracing the Unknown
Whether it’s your first time doing something or doing nothing, the “firsts” are unforgettable The first time doing anything can be nerve-wracking, but it can also be an exhilarating and rewarding experience. There’s something special about the first day of anything, whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a new city, trying a new…
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Life-hack: Win-Win Framework
One proven framework for conflict resolution is the “interest-based relational approach,” also known as the “Win-Win” approach developed by Roger Fisher and William Ury in their book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In.” This framework emphasizes the importance of understanding each party’s interests, needs, and goals, and seeking mutually beneficial solutions that meet…
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How the Scientific Method Came into Existence and Notable Finds
Hey peeps, Here is the latest playlist and a cool collection of special bullets I managed to assemble this week. Ever since my toddler was born, time seems to be flying by. Are days shorter now? When I can carve out an hour to sit down at the computer and type, it feels like a…
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Making space for poetry
As most things in life, making choices determines who we are, what we do and how we interact with the world and others. I have been writing poetry for quite sometime, but I consider it not to be very good. Anyway, I have to make space for: reading other poets, writing more, and sharing my…
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The Soul by Lal Ded
I like this poem by Lal Ded. I did not know who she was, in fact this was posted by Elle Luna’s in her own blog and I am borrowing it to put it here. It is said that Lal Ded was born in 1355 in Pandrethan to a Kashmiri Pandit family. Even as a child, Lalla was wise…
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Back on the Blog horse!
I started blogging 10 years ago, stopped in October 2009 and I’m back this Summer 2016. Writing is part of my daily life, it helps me see clearer and be more creative. Why did I stop and suddenly decided to get back to blogging? First, because I truly love it. In fact, I’ve never stopped…
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