Top business schools are not warm, fuzzy places. There is intense competition for grades and sharp elbows are used frequently. When I was a Ph.D. candidate at Columbia Business School, I needed an obscure academic article. The professor in one of my courses told us that there would be a question …
I Cannot Remember the Last Time I Felt So Good!
Have you ever had someone say or do something that made your day? Perhaps it was a sales assistant at the clothing store who told you that the outfit you were trying looked really great on you and then went out to get you the right matching accessories. And you sensed that she was not simply …
Here is How You Go About Being. Just Being.
My blog last week touched a nerve for some. One irate gentleman felt I was dead wrong and practically challenged me to gladiatorial combat in the form of a debate. He also impugned my qualifications to write about purpose because I did not reference ‘research’ or provide ‘expert citations’ to …
The Purpose of Life is to Be! Just *Be*.
Here is a question I get asked all the time and especially after one of my talks, “Professor Rao, how do I find my purpose? How do I find meaning in my life?” What is the purpose of life? How would you respond if someone asked you this at a cocktail party? Many would say something like “The …
It Made No Sense. Then I had a Profound Awakening!
Great teachers frequently use stories to make their point powerfully. The Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata are chockful of parables. The Buddha and Jesus used them to telling effect. The Jesuit priest, Anthony DeMello has had a profound influence on me, and he was a master raconteur. Some of …
“Real Time Leadership” – a Request and a Gift!
As most of you know, I am a member of the MG100. Marshall Goldsmith is, of course, the eminent executive coach who helped move coaching from “He’s getting coached – there is something ‘wrong’ with him” to “He’s getting coached. The company must really see potential in him.” The MG100 is a …
Your Awareness Is Like a Flashlight. Use it Carefully!
My latest book, Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots, was a finalist selection for the The Next Big Idea Club. If you have not yet obtained it, could I persuade you to buy a copy from Amazon and leave a review as well? Pretty please with sugar and cream!! (Please note: this is fresh cream and not the …
Change Can Happen Overnight!
My latest book, Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots, was a finalist selection for the The Next Big Idea Club. If you have not yet obtained it, could I persuade you to buy a copy from Amazon and leave a review as well? Pretty please with sugar and cream!! Here are two takeaways from the NBIC …
Living Tranquilly In Everyday Life | Dr. Srikumar Rao
How can you live tranquilly in uncertain times and everyday life? In this conversation with Lindsey Elmore, we discuss a variety of topics and themes that can support you to stay grounded in mind, emotions, and spirit. We hope you enjoy this episode. Modern Wisdom Ancient Stories Self …