Do what will give you peace of mind

We hear two extreme philosophies of life. One says, “Spend less, own less, and be minimalistic. The other says, “Live it up, enjoy the luxuries, and have fun.” So what should you do? While there can’t be a prescriptive answer, let me lay out a...

Train your people to build focus

In this deafening clamor of notifications, pings, and rings, do you know the one thing nobody cares about? You. And your attention, your well-being. Nobody cares about your attention because you can always work late nights and get work done. Then why bother? We have...

If you are a leader, the buck stops with you

On his desk in the Oval Office, US President Harry Truman famously had a wooden sign which said, “The buck stops here.” No shifting responsibility, no passing around blame — when the push came to shove, Truman promised finality. And true to his...

How to rise up the leadership ladder

If you want to rapidly rise up the leadership ladder, these are the things to do: Don’t wait for people to tell you what to do. Identify problems or areas where can you contribute and then offer specific help. Take responsibility, even if small ones – and deliver....