It was a typical Monday at office – everyone had that not-enough-rest, I-need-one-more-day look. I, on the other hand, was having I-was-there, but-not-now look, which naturally was raising eyebrows. I was tapping my keyboard like playing a piano. Raj, my teammate, was curious about it. Well, who wouldn’t if they find a Buddha on a … Read more
To listen, and to be listened to, is one of life’s greatest pursuits. And what better way than a conversation? I have always believed conversations are both a binocular and a microscope to read the other person’s mind, to get closer and go deeper. Many a time I have bruised egos and gotten my ego … Read more
Being inclusive is an important trait for a leader to build a great team. It goes beyond personal preferences to include the right people for the team regardless of their age, experience, levels etc. That said, each person has unique capabilities. So, having the right mix and choosing the right person for the right task … Read more
In this article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we will see about commitment and how committed leaders would be to the task at hand. Thiruvalluvar in his Thirukkural couplet says, தெய்வத்தான் ஆகாது எனினும் முயற்சிதன்மெய்வருத்தக் கூலி தரும்– திருக்குறள் (619) Theivaththaan Aakaadhu Eninum Muyarchi ThannMeivarutha Kooli Tharum Meaning, Even when the Gods are not helping and … Read more
In this article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we’ll see about what trust is from a leader’s perspective As usual a small story, Bob and Rob were very close friends from childhood. They were so close that their appearance and preferences were almost the same. They wore the dresses of the same colour, they … Read more
In this article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we’ll see about how leaders understand people Once a student was travelling by bus. The bus was a bit crowded, yet he got a seat. In one of the stops, he saw his teacher board the bus. The teacher saw him too. When the teacher came … Read more
In this article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we’ll see about the first step in solving any problem! Once three mathematicians and an ordinary guy were locked up in a room. They were given a paper that had a puzzle to be solved and were instructed that the key to open the room can … Read more
In this next article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we will see about another important trait – “Knowing”. As usual, a story! A man was staying in the 10th floor in a hotel. He was just gazing outside from the balcony. Suddenly he heard a voice shouting nearby the swimming pool “Bob, your son … Read more
In this fifth article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we will see about “Learning”. Learning is inevitable for all. It does not end with the school or university. As Mark Twain said, “Don’t let schooling interfere with your education”. In everyone’s life, there’s a lot to learn as the famous Tamil poet Avvaiyar said … Read more
In the fourth article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we will continue about “Integrity” And the story! Once a thief was convicted before a court of law for robbing at many places including banks and private properties. He was elusive for a very long time but was caught red-handed once. He was proven to … Read more
In this third article in the series of “Catalytic Leadership”, we will see about “Integrity” As usual, a small story. There was a manager who used to eat regularly at one particular restaurant near his office. There was one waiter he had been noticing regularly. He was impressed with the way he takes the orders … Read more
This is the second article in the “Catalytic Leadership” series. Let’s begin with a story! One day a scholar visited a hairdresser. The scholar is well-known for his knowledge, pride and arrogance. He would mock anyone anytime he gets an opportunity, showing-off his knowledge and smartness. On entering the hairdresser’s shop, he inquired, “Hey, how … Read more
This article is the first in this series of articles on “Catalytic Leadership”. What exactly is Catalytic Leadership? Let’s start with a small story! Once there was a farmer who had 3 sons. In his deathbed, he wrote a will for them. The will read as “The land has to be divided equally among the … Read more