It Looks like everything which I own today is broken and waiting to be fixed. Do not believe me then here is a sample list:
Defective things lying around my house
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Everyone has a mindset that leadership skills are present only in a few of them and others do not have it. Well Robert Murray seems to think and point out to us that we are all wrong. He believes that everything you need to be a great leader is already inside you. “It’s in your DNA.” Who is Robert Murray? Well he is the author of the famous book It’s Already Inside (Kindle)which is a collection of well-told personal stories with solid leadership lessons. I have to agree with the author that many people graduating from our schools today do not have the ability to think critically. “Problem finders are everywhere,” writes Murray. “Innovative problem solvers are rare. Imagination and thinking outside the box is scarce.” How do you motivate people? That’s trick question. The fact is that you can’t motivate anyone else but you. People motivate themselves. All you can do is create an environment where they’re more likely to motivate themselves to do things you like. The Damon Runyon Principle Take Damon Runyon’s advice. “The race may not always be to the swift nor victory to the strong, but that’s the way you bet.” Here’s what that means if you’re a leader. Most people, most of the time, want to do work that matters with people they like. In your life (or career) you are bound to come across some slakers, sloths or folks who create steam in your head. They are the exceptions. Learn to trust the people and expect them to work hard, do the right thing. Most of the time they will get it right. Here are the simple ways to encourage them. I’m already seeing a lot of New Year wishes images on Instagram, and I expect to see a flood in the next few days with Pongal greetings. The company just announced that it surpassed 600 million active users.
The company launched in 2010 but I joined only recently and not an active user as of now but find it very interesting and usefull for business community. Instagram is now one of the most popular socual networks in the world. I’m a big fan, and I think their success is instructive for any leader or entrepreneur. Cofounders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger were recently interviewed by Guy Raz on NPR’s How I Built This podcast. The exchange is full of helpful insights. Four especially stood out for me, and I think we can learn several key lessons from their journey. |
AuthorVasudevan is a Leadership Mentor and an Executive coach. I run an online website geared towards helping creative entrepreneurs and future managers to build their dreams. Archives
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