Digitally ManiJan 294 minLeadership3 indicators to effectively lead outcomes as a leaderIn the last post, titled: 5 levels of delegation techniques to be an effective leader, we spoke about ways of delegating and how managing...
Digitally ManiJan 173 minLeadership5 levels of delegation techniques to be an effective leaderIn a recent conversation, I got into a bit of discussion. Someone told me that they were told to do a better job of delegation without...
Digitally ManiSep 26, 20216 minCareer6 ways to ace your performance appraisal and have a great careerOne of my best appraisals occurred sometime in 2005. I had joined this firm and my first project was a high-burn gig. The client valued...
Digitally ManiMar 20, 20214 minLeadershipThe 4 important Leadership Behaviors in an Agile TransformationLike with many things leadership plays a pivotal role in setting up an agile transformation to be successful. While there is agile...
Digitally ManiFeb 1, 20212 minLeadershipDaddy talk to mom about the sale - A powerful lesson in communicationWe stepped out of Ashley's furniture store. Me and my 8-year old were driving back home. Me: I like the sofa. Just imagine the new sofa,...
Digitally ManiJan 2, 20214 minLeadership2021 Resolution: Love, Build, and Write MoreEach time I build - I learn something new, it gives me a sense of accomplishment, dignity, confidence, and my shot at solving a problem.
Digitally ManiDec 25, 20192 minLeadershipDaddy! Think about how to catch the train not about missing itIt was about 7:05 AM in the morning on a busy workday and I had to be on the 7:28AM train to be at work in time for a meeting. The plan...
Digitally ManiSep 6, 20182 minLeadershipMy Son’s Imaginary Friend Clarabelle“Daddy – I met Clarabelle today. She is my best friend now!” told my then 4-year-old. “Okay! That is great. Why is she your best friend?”...
Digitally ManiAug 27, 20175 minTechFollow these 10 steps to become an InnovatorHow do you Innovate? It is a juvenile question but at the same time it is deep. There is no one way to do it and every innovation is...
Digitally ManiMay 22, 20173 minLeadership6 Lessons for your career from successful peopleIn the last few months, I have been in many conversations about career management. It is during these many different conversations that I...
Digitally ManiNov 19, 20164 minLeadership5 Leadership Lessons from My Subway HeroThe cranking sound of train crossing over to tracks woke me up. A few weeks into using Metra in Chicago, I am now tuned to close my eyes...
Digitally ManiOct 30, 20163 minLeadershipBe a star of your day with Purpose!Very recently, I was in conversations and she prompted a question at me “Apart from relentless recruiter follow-up, what prompted you to...
Digitally ManiOct 24, 20163 minLeadershipForgot Rocks Daddy – Trust Lessons from a 4-Year OldThis morning I was sharing a story with my 7-year old. This was a story of when he was 4-years old. It was unlike any other morning –...
Digitally ManiJun 21, 20162 minLeadershipSimply Play…In many recent conversations, I have had to reflect on that one momentous feedback and I believe it is the concept of “Simply Play“. One...
Digitally ManiJun 21, 20162 minLeadershipHow to keep all things in perspective I woke up early this morning and was going through the chores and checking work emails on phone. A business critical system was down this...
Digitally ManiJun 21, 20162 minLeadershipAre you fully present?Now a days we suffer from the overage of communication media. While these media elements have increased connectedness, they have...
Digitally ManiJun 21, 20163 minLeadershipHow to best communicate with optimism like a leader?“Actions speak louder than words” – a cliche that you will probably hear or see on several occasions. The irony of it is that the words...
Digitally ManiJun 21, 20163 minLeadershipWhat is your position of strength?“Don’t do a lot things and pick a few things and do them really well” – I have heard many people say that and each time I hear, the inner...
Digitally ManiJun 21, 20163 minLeadershipAm I doing my best?As a kid in school, we would begin our morning with prayers, pledge, hear a summary of news, debate, or a talent show, and then head to...
Digitally ManiJun 21, 20163 minLeadershipTwo Change Management Lessons from a 2 Year OldIt was like any other weekend morning. We had two important tasks in the morning – 1) Give my 2 year old his glass of milk 2) Make...