Yesterday was dedicated for networking. It began by attending Vendor Connection Summit in downtown Silver Spring at the Veterans Plaza. The setup was very thoughtful. In one room, all departments of Montgomery County were present while in the other room vendors. I was surprised to learn...
Why you should uncover your blind spots more frequently Uncovering our blind spots consistently is one of the sure ways to increase our self-awareness and grow continuously. What is the latest blind spot you recognized? Who or what helped you uncover it? Going forward, how do...
You and I heard many stories of teams and companies hiring for success. Have you heard of or experienced hiring for failure? Recently, I chatted with an executive I admire. We shared our stories of origin. Amid our conversation, he shared a fascinating story of hiring for...
Last week, I was in Denver, Colorado, to facilitate a three-day workshop. The themes were: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, and Negotiation. These are some of my favorite leadership and soft skill topics to facilitate. What is special about this session was that participants took the corresponding online...
How to create a favorable future, set the rules of the game, and lead your industry In the distant past, when change was happening occasionally, we used to say, ‘Change or stagnate!’ Starting some decades ago, we upgraded it by saying, ‘Change or die!’ Now?! ‘Transform...
