Self-Defeat!

Two of the biggest macro-stories last week were the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and expanded lockdown across more than 30 cities in China due to Covid-19.

Returning to the Office?

As companies and individuals navigate a return to the office here are some considerations one should keep in mind.

Greatness.

Greatness is everywhere if we care to look and find people to admire.

S.A.V.E

S.A.V.E is a heuristic and filter that one can deploy both for business and personal interactions.

Generosity.

What is generosity?

The Fractionalized Employee.

Most of us need to work and it is central to our identity.

Wisdom.

A week ago, I was one of a dozen speakers at a “Celebration of Life” event to mark the passing of a renowned and highly respected leader in the marketing, media and digital industries named John Durham. ( Had written a tribute to John on his passing ten weeks ago that had struck a chord :  “Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded.” )

Dignity.

Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. It is of significance in morality, ethics, law and politics as an extension of the Enlightenment-era concepts of inherent, inalienable rights. The term may also be used to describe personal conduct, as in "behaving with dignity" (Wikipedia)

The Perils of Wrong Questions

We have all heard how asking the right question is a key part of getting to the right answer.

The Age of the Seasoned

While society, politicians, and businesses of every kind (particularly marketing) are focused on what comes Next, on the New, On the Young, and On the Emerging, the biggest shift and impact on us all may not be what will come but those who have come before!

Why Long Working Hours Is A Sham And Unproductive!!

The more the merrier - a phrase which we have often used in our daily lives has crept into the office spaces, where sometimes the employees as well as employers gauge it (working hours) as a tool to define Productivity.

Six Ways to Improve/Feel Better.

It is 2022 and all of us are coming off two challenging years.

Ronald Read & Md. Anwar: 2 extraordinary stories of wealth creation.

As we began 2022, I have 2 stories to share with you. One from the US & one from INDIA. Both of these stories have impacted my thought process & continue to motivate me. Both of them are ordinary people but with some extraordinary achievements. I am hoping reading their stories will inspire you too.

Self-publishing on Amazon is the worst of both worlds, authors now have a better option for reaching fans directly

Traditional publishing might be frustratingly slow and capricious but the Kindle Direct Publishing option offers neither prestige nor money.

BUSINESS: How to be more inventive & creative in solving problems in business

A new certificate course taught by Srikant Datar, Dean of Harvard Business School, will help business leaders be more inventive and creative in their approach to strategic initiatives and problem-solving .

BUSINESS: How to make your Christmas season marketing strategies work

With the multitude of Christmas advertisements that consumers are bombarded with, capturing their attention can be difficult. In an effort to help marketers make the best of the season, Pravin Chandan, a veteran marketer with over two decades of experience, shares his thoughts and ideas on keeping marketing fresh this season

How to write a CSR proposal that stands out?

BUSINESS: How to improve your credit score

Multiple measures, including tracking credit score regularly, can help maintain a healthy score

The Great Attraction

Teams and companies that thrive usually have a disproportionate share of talent.