Most careers reward great doers by inviting them to become managers. Sometimes that works brilliantly; other times it triggers the Peter Principle — people get promoted to their level of incompetence. The fix isn’t “stop promoting.” It’s learning that ICs (individual contributors) and leaders create value in different ways, need different attributes, and should followContinue reading “Individual Contributor & Leader: Different Games, Different Gears & The Peter Principle”
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Is my life successful? Here’s a small scorecard – check yourself.
The question of what constitutes a successful life has puzzled philosophers, psychologists, and individuals for centuries. Success is a multifaceted concept, deeply personal yet often influenced by societal norms and expectations. This article explores how one might evaluate whether they have lived a successful life, the parameters and thresholds that can be considered, and howContinue reading “Is my life successful? Here’s a small scorecard – check yourself.”
Are you prone to creating vertical relationships with people around you – pushover?
A relationship, in the simplest of terms, is a connection between two or more individuals. It can be social, romantic, familial, professional, or platonic, each with its own dynamics, complexities, and intricacies. This bond may be based on love, respect, kinship, shared experiences, mutual interests, or a combination of these elements. There’s no one-size-fits-all whenContinue reading “Are you prone to creating vertical relationships with people around you – pushover?”
The Power of Patience: The Unsung Hero of Personal Growth
In a fast-paced world that perpetually craves immediate results and quick fixes, we often tend to undervalue one crucial virtue: Patience. Indeed, as the adage goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” signifying that all things worth having necessitate time, effort, and above all, patience. While often overlooked, patience is undeniably one of the mostContinue reading “The Power of Patience: The Unsung Hero of Personal Growth”