A story of kindness in the corporate world

I was witness to this conversation at a client’s office recently. I felt it was a touching story and worth sharing, especially as we ring in the New Year. This was truly a celebration of team spirit and a show of human kindness in the corporate world. The company is a multinational conglomerate with offices spread across the country. The head office...

Here are some simple steps

Some time ago, a professional in the investment banking sector asked me what he should do about the sudden lack of energy that he felt at work. He wondered whether he had outgrown his job or was just burnt out. The variables at the workplace had not changed drastically and his salary had only increased since the previous year. Yet, he could not overcome his low...

Effective communication is a crucial factor in career progression as this example underlines

Subbu (name changed) was scheduled to go for an interview for the post of marketing head. The date, time and venue were confirmed by the company in advance. He was going to be interviewed by the CEO, a very busy and high-profile man whose assistant had meticulously coordinated all details of the...