Startup Success

Start-ups can become big if they stay in business and keep on innovating. Here we discuss staying in business part, given that there is an offering as good as competitor or better. After you are ready with your offering and…

Information is Like Food

Dieting is a new age phenomenon. Because there is too much food around for most of us we need to abstain from certain types of food and also keep an eye on quantity. Information is no different because there is too much of it around, we need to follow a diet. Here are some idea to get started with an 'information diet'.

Say Yes to opportunities

People want more options. Better career opportunities, lots of revenue streams, lots of client to work with. That is expected because more is the sign of growth in our society. Finding more options seems hard — especially at times when…

Importance of space

We all live. Work encompasses a great part of our lives. We live and work in spaces — home, office, factories, workshops, studios, cottages, villas. Space in itself is nothing. It is beautiful because when our eyes look at it…

Think, decide and act

Businesses have projects to finish. Individuals have tasks to accomplish. Developers need to make products. Scientists need to do research and help humanity. The thought is simple, you think and act. Then why do so many projects miss deadlines. Professionals…

Getting in other person’s shoes

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This means treat others as you would like to be treated. How often do you do that? In 2003 movie Freaky Friday, the main protagonists are – an overworked…

14 ways to build brands & communities

I have been bringing people together for years. During early teens, we (two close friends and I) started Youth Club as a community building and leadership effort. Since 2005 I have professionally helped build and grow a global community of…

What is stopping you?

As kids all of us harbor dream of becoming something – an actor, a pilot, a soldier, a businessman, a model or something. Over a period these dreams take a back seat. People still dream as they grow may be…

Two questions

Ask these two questions and you will spend your time better and get more out of your life. Why am I doing this?
Is there a better way? Why am I doing this? Ask this question because you are accountable…

How do people experience your brand?

Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg established his company based on three basic principles: “Build to a standard, not a price”, “Make no compromise in quality”, and “Strive always to improve the instrument”. Steinway & Sons, the company he founded in 1853 in…

Invest and Grow

Invest in books to grow. Invest what people spend on a restaurant dinner with friends or on a small weekend party. Buy 12 books, all at one go. This is ideal; because later you may be busy; may not get…

Angels and Demons

This article is not about “Angels & Demons”, the mystery-thriller by Dan Brown or the 2009 movie of the same title directed by Ron Howard. It is about the Angels and Demons within us — that take us towards or …

Keep the momentum going!

Momentum is important. People leave unfinished projects; because momentum is lost. Many of these projects hold a lot of promise. Why one loses momentum? Because boredom sets in, life takes over and the original plan is no longer viable. You…

Stop leakage for growth

(Big Idea: Double growth | same effort) Businesses and people discuss growth – in formal meetings and casual conversations. Rare are the instances when a discussion about fixing leakages in a company comes up. No it is not about the…

How to overcome a challenge?

Life brings up surprises — pleasant and not so pleasant. Pleasant ones are always welcome. Here we are discussing how to tackle not so pleasant ones. The challenges can be of different types. A job loss, getting into a new…