5 warning signs of losing the equilibrium between career and life

I met a wise man recently who said something that made a lot of good sense. He said “Life is whole, whether big or small. Size does not matter. The apparent external separateness and diversity is being backed up by the wholeness of life.” He recommends a design and structure of life to complement totality. In this column, let...

Fitting into new work cultures is not easy. Here is how you can blend well

Do you remember the feeling of anticipation and anxiety on that Sunday night just before a new academic year commenced? You weren’t sure who would be your classmates and how the new class teacher might be. Most people feel the same way on the eve of a new job.

The first day of a new job is usually a mix of enthusiasm,...

It is natural for managers to be difficult with their subordinates.  Here is how to handle this tactfully

Recently, a senior executive from a large corporation was pointing out the pains of working with a highly egoistic boss. She said, “Since I am performing well and have been noticed by other seniors, my direct boss seems to be threatened by me. He controls everything and doesn’t part with...