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Business practises date back centuries when there were small businesses with local customer bases and little socioeconomic pressure. With rapid industrialization in developing and developed countries, the business has grown…
A great entrepreneur should be a competent manager and an effective corporate leader, in addition to having a holistic entrepreneurial personality. The thoughtful incorporation of these three roles into an…
The term proactive, as most of us understand it, refers to taking action in advance to deal with an unexpected problem or difficulty. Proactivity at work enables a person to…
I encounter a plethora of stories that teach me business lessons, life lessons, and beautiful emotional reflections. Recently, I came across a story that really struck a chord with me.…
Before starting a business, an entrepreneur must form an opinion about all major aspects of his or her venture. Setting such a perception is critical regardless of whether you are…
Recently, I came across this popular Aesop Fable “The Hare and The Tortoise”. The story has been rewritten to explore more possible endings and new morals that can be relevant…
Here’s a thought experiment. Consider a class of 50 students pursuing a degree in science from a reputable university. They study the same subjects, namely physics, chemistry, and mathematics. After…
Recently, I came across a wonderful story about empathy online. I later realised that the story was written by Dr Anjana Vinod. Dr Anjana is a friend I have known…
May the millions of lamps lit today illuminate your life with joy, prosperity, health and wealth forever. From my family to yours, I wish you a very Happy Diwali and…
I have always believed that anyone can be an entrepreneur! But entrepreneurship is not for everyone! Let me elaborate: Anyone from any background or skill level can be an entrepreneur.…
As regular readers of my blog are aware, I serve as a consultant to a few business owners. My job entails advising and assisting these clients as they launch their…
Having worked for over 4 decades in business at various locations in India, I am really passionate about this topic. From my varied experience in corporate planning, business idea generation,…
Today in this blog post – I am trying to answer a common question that is being frequently asked to me by my management students, young aspiring executives, and entrepreneurs.…
Are you a manager/supervisor, business executive, or organizational leader? You may even be a CEO, or a Unit Head overseeing the working of a medium or large business, social, or…
Many of you must be aware that I recently published a book titled – “Entrepreneurship – The Mega Opportunity”. (Click on the link to know more). I have been asked…
In Hinduism, it is believed that every action has a consequence. This action is called “Karma”. This word does not just mean “an eye for an eye”. It has a…
Tomorrow is Independence Day, and I have been thinking about how professionals can work independently on their growth. Here are a few suggestions based on the common themes I came…
While as a leader/manager you must practice all managerial functions like planning, organising, leading, motivating, communicating, coordinating, and controlling – you must focus on the crucial relationship between planning and…