Cheer quotient is an important factor in team performance

I just met an old friend who had gone away on a sabbatical for a few months and has come back totally rejuvenated and invigorated. His positive attitude and extremely excited demeanour were highly visible. I kept wondering if he was truly happy or was putting on an act. I am all for being happy and content in life, yet I couldn’t...

Some dos and don’ts if you are a victim of workplace sexual exploitation

Gender exploitation at the workplace is an established reality. This requires that we address it squarely. However, it has been commented upon so often that it has become clichéd. I am not going to write about the types of exploitation or gender discrimination. Nor am I going to tell you about appropriate social mores. I...

5 ways in which the past can be a guide for the future

In class seven, I wondered why it was important to study history. In class 10, I figured it was a good subject to score marks, especially if you are weak in maths. Now I realise that history, of any sort, is an important component of success. The other day, I was looking for some old reports in my office. It isn’t often that I look for...