A framework that helps you decide when to keep and it and when to give up Aphorisms and proverbs sometimes pack powerful wisdom. We are fond of quoting them and using them to guide our behavior or to explain it. But have you noticed how many of them contradict each other? We should “Look …
To Build Your Resilience, Ask Yourself 2 Simple Questions
Original Article: Harvard Business Review: To Build Your Resilience, Ask Yourself Two Simple Questions In an era where business keeps moving faster, it is no small wonder that resilience has become the new must-have executive skill. While executives have always known about the personal …
You Don’t Die Because of Illness. You Die Because You Were Born!
We are all going to die. Don’t bother about dying – think about whether you are living. For many years I was in thrall to ‘some day.’ My wife and I are both tennis fanatics and regularly tune in to the Grand Slams and most of the Masters. We knew we would go to the French Open ‘some …
Workplace Motivation & Finding Deeper Meaning In Work (VIDEO)
https://vimeo.com/78889989 Enjoy this keynote talk delivered by Dr. Rao on the topic of workplace motivation and how senior executives can become more engaged and discover deeper meaning in what they do. …
Happiness At Work (Google Talk by Dr. Srikumar Rao)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u20vVbhpM50 Dr. Srikumar Rao visits Google's Mountain View, CA headquarters to discuss his book, "Are You Ready to Succeed? Unconventional Strategies to Achieving Personal Mastery in Business and Life." Dr. Rao received his Ph.D. in Marketing from the Graduate …
How to become an inspiring leader?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvvLXGZxGXg Want to become an inspiring leader? In this INC 5000 interview, Dr. Srikumar Rao suggests that to inspire others, the best approach is to consider not focusing on leadership. Instead, discover sincere personal inspiration. Then you'll be leading by …
Emotional Suffering: Process It & Let It Go.
I was looking for a really good example for a lesson I wanted to share with you. Today, I found it. You will be well served if you pay heed. And I found this example, by happenstance, when I was not looking. In fact, I was goofing off and watching a movie. Let me give you some background. …
Your time is limited. What are you focused on?
In his time he may have been the most powerful man in the world. He came in fashionably late and occupied his cushioned seat atop the intricately carved marble structure upon which his throne rested. It was a hot tropical morning but his heavy robes actually kept him cool and shielded from the …
The Real Reason You Get Angry and Fearful
I have fielded many calls in the recent past from persons in the grip of strong emotions, primarily anger and fear. Do you become angry and afraid? Have you ever wondered why? Steve had a rough day at work. His boss asked him to do a report all over again even though he had scrupulously …