“Being part of functions is ordinary; Being functional is extraordinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Most people like being part of a ‘well-oiled machine.’ It is secure and life is easy that way. Some people like to use their skills and be functional. They use their skills and competencies to turn around a failing organization or start…

“Smiling during good times is ordinary; Smiling during tough times is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Good times are subjective and everybody describes good times in their own way. Some count money, or relationships, or any part of their personal or professional lives. Good times bring a smile to everyone. How they use their good times…

“To err is human”, goes the saying. While it is natural for humans to make mistakes, most people make sure that they do not repeat those mistakes, and instead learn from them. These people also make sure that others do not make those mistakes they made. Some people go a Little Extra, and learn about…

Education can change people’s lives. It can mold opinions and points of view on things. It is a means for people’s purpose in life. It also paves a way for people to find answers for questions they have, another means to acquire knowledge. Some people not only acquire knowledge, but they apply their knowledge multiple…

“Having wishes and hopes is ordinary; Having goals and plans is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Everyone goes through hard times. People work hard to get out of hard times while wishing and hoping that their problems go away. They hope and wish that they become successful professionally and personally. Some people go ‘a Little Extra™’ and work…

“Looking good is ordinary; Being good is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur We all make sure to look presentable and maintain visual appeal. Looking good will help you make a great first impression. It could influence how people will look at you as a colleague, engage with you, letting you achieve great results. It also imbues…

“You being happy is ordinary; Others being happy because of you is eXtraOrdinary.”- Naveen Lakkur Happy people are loved by everyone, especially those who smile even during times of hardship. Some people go a Little Extra and bring a smile on others’ faces and make them happy during the times of their hard times. Who…

“An aspiration without values is ordinary; An aspiration with values is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur It’s actually an aspiration that differentiates us as humans from other beings.  It’s the aspiration that gets human beings to embark on innovation journeys. It’s the aspiration that gets professionals to move forward and grow. An aspiration without values becomes…

The great Newton said that for every action, there will be an equal and opposite reaction. While it holds good for physics, in a world of business, it is always a good to practice communicating effectively to avoid unwanted situations. Most successful business people are effective communicators.