Let me narrate an interesting incident that happened recently. I was staying in a moderate hotel; one of the days during my stay, there was a problem with the television; when I wanted to call, the intercom was not working; I then wanted to make some coffee, there was a problem with the kettle and
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This article was published in: HR Mirror, Hans India. Follow Dr. Raj on Twitter @drraj29 The other day I had an interesting request over a phone call. It was from Raghav, a 35-year old mid-level manager in a growing company. As he started speaking to me, he had a slight hesitation in his voice. Raghav said, “Ideally, I
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“In our experience, there has been ample evidence on the success of coaching engagement wherever openness and commitment were present!” – Dr. Raj Follow Dr. Raj on Twitter @drraj29 Many organizations these days are choosing ‘coaching’ as a vehicle for manager or leader development. They engage a coach – usually a professional from outside – who will
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We have just stepped in to the New Year and the one topic that finds its way into most conversations these days is “New Year Resolutions”!!!. Having been a witness to many such conversations, have had the opportunity to hear some classic quotes over the years: Resolutions are for the irresolute My resolution is to
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“Before you step out for the New Year’s party, it makes sense to spend half an hour looking back at the year. This is purely a personal exercise and must be done in solitude with all honesty.” Follow Dr. Raj on Twitter @drraj29 It is also helpful to key in your reflections on your computer
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“Since hiding weakness is a burden, some people resort to declaring it openly. They confidently say `I don’t know’ or `I am weak in this’ and thereby lessen the expectations. But is that the right approach?” Follow Dr. Raj on Twitter @drraj29 It is true that every professional fresher or experienced carries a
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