He tries to micromanage my work without understanding the nuances of the work He is heavily biased to those who worship him and tend to doubt those who don’t He wants me to work magic but can’t stand any display of brilliance in the process, as that means I outshine him He approaches things in a subjective fashion and tries to beat me down with a logic so derived (or … [Read more...]
Preserving a non-performer amounts to inflicting public insult on him!
Managers at every level in an organisation struggle to fire employees, who don’t deliver what is expected of them. The reason primarily is because people find firing the most uncomfortable act and they don’t want to be doing that. Firing is a painful process for both the receiver and the giver alike. Before jumping into the main topic, let’s discuss the underlying … [Read more...]
Leprechaun Twins and the Royal Bengal Tiger – Our problems & the grand escape
It was a large enclosure carved out in front of the main door of the Big Bungalow, where my landlord Hardeep resides. The main door, a masterpiece of elaborate wooden carvings, opens up widely to reveal the extravagant furniture and lavish present-day fittings; details out without any ambiguity the kinda luxurious lifestyle Hardeep & his family are enjoying. Out we … [Read more...]
Winner’s Paradox
Are there downsides to being successful? Yes, there are plenty of them and each are capable of sending you down depression spiral, all for simply committing that one mistake - being successful! If you are reading news about celebrity suicidal tragedies very often on mainstream media, then it is the proof of how Success Can Kill. When you are constantly winning, it can … [Read more...]
How to develop the courage to say No to “anyone” at Work
It is essential to say No to people if the situation demands, in order to balance out things at work and prioritize better. But just when the moment arises to say NO to anyone at work, it sends jitters down the spine. Leaving us in a huge dilemma on how to handle the situation. Especially if the person standing (or at the phone’s other end) is your senior or a high … [Read more...]