The most important role of a manager

What is the most important role of a manager? The most important role of a manager is that of a ‘coach’. This quote about the legendary Bill Campbell from ‘Trillion Dollar Coach’ captures is quite well:“Great coaches lie awake at night thinking about how to make you better. They relish creating an environment where you […]

Influencing without authority

Q: How can one influence without authority? 👉 A: 1) Give full trust. That builds deep relationships faster than anything else.2) Go with data. Have a watertight POV on what you need.3) Help the other parties see how your POV will benefit them.4) Get to a common ground and then progress together.

Where to build your career?

Q: How do you know the one area you want to grow & build your career in? What if there are multiple interests/skills an individual has? 👉 A: It is a process of experimentation / elimination. Passion follows flow and not the other way around. And flow comes from being good at something, overcoming obstacles that […]

Your to-do list is your enemy

Your to-do list is your enemy; Your calendar is your best friend. The to-do list is the demand for your time. Anything and everything that is seeking your attention goes on that list. But who is checking this demand vs the supply of your time? If your to-do list has 20 items, who is helping […]

Make good art

When in doubt about your next step at work, make good art. When you are unsure about how to spend your leisure time, make good art. Want to spend quality time building strong relationships? Get together and make good art. Can’t choose between two paths of storytelling or campaigns or business plans? Choose the one […]