There is a very common adage which says “relationships are like wine, they get better with time”. Many a times, the strength of a relationship is directly proportional to the time for which the relationship exists. But then there are instances where just a single moment spent results in a life-long relationship. Quality Relationship is…

Image courtesy: www.computerworld.com Knowledge Management is a buzzword in today’s corporate scenario. Companies have instituted special programs wherein their employees can acquire knowledge from newer avenues. But in the midst of all this, we forget what is also equally important – the application part of it. I have seen many people who have excellent knowledge, they…

Ideas are born in beautiful and fertile minds. When this idea becomes a reality it gives immense satisfaction. But what gives lasting happiness and joy is when it creates an enormous difference in people’s lives and makes all happy. Many times these ideas never see the light of the day. It’s important to make these…

It’s so important to work on our strengths! We see so many leaders who get their people to work on their strengths. Pareto’s Principle –  the 80/20 rule on strength and weakness One of the most widely respected and recognized principle worldwide is the Pareto’s Principle, i.e., the 80/20 Rule. Way back in 1906, Italian Economist…

The foremost quality that drives an entrepreneur is the risk taking ability. Unfortunately risk has been generally associated with negativity. But there is a tremendous positive side to risk too. It’s that extra risk which makes us grow. Consciously or unconsciously we face risks every day in our lives. We cannot even cross the road…

I had an opportunity to be a part of a wonderful event ‘Startup Camp 2’ during my trip to Bay Area, USA. One of the delegates during the break out session who recognized me as a ‘Start2Lead’ author asked me a question. “In your professional life you have worked for startups and also for established…

Real successful are those who can Dream and also Do. Dreamers and Doers are like two sides of the same coin, they are inseparable twins making individuals successful. How many times have you come across or you yourself said he is lucky or its magic when someone you knew became very successful? If you think…

image courtesy: enparadigm.com For those starting their career in sales, I would like to share an amazing learning I had while interacting with my friend, Rajesh Setty. Rajesh has been very innovative and different in his approach to sales. If we don’t understand and qualify leads properly we might be stuck with possibilities. Though possibilities are…

The architectural beauty of great buildings is what’s visible and appreciated. What’s not visible are the 4 pillars that hold the weight of these structures. The strength of these pillars determines the size of the buildings. ‘Stronger the Pillars, Larger the Structure’. Some architectural excellence has also extended this inner strength to outer beauty. The…