Are your life priorties right?

Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed | TED Talk

Ric Elias had a front-row seat on Flight 1549, the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River in New York in January 2009. Great way to start a Monday morning reflecting on our current priorities even as Ric Elias shares what he learned.

Food for thought for the Weekend (17-Feb-18): Shallow fun vs Deep fun, handling stress etc.,

Food for thought for the Weekend: My series where I present assorted collection of interesting blog posts, TED talks, podcast and articles I read/listened this week, some quotes that resonated with me, excerpts from my own reading..

• The importance of deep fun: Employee engagement is more than providing for foosball, TT etc., In this article, the author argues that there is two types of fun - The first type is shallow fun: when employees play games. The second type is deep fun — when employees take ownership of their experience inside the group.  The author argues and it is also my personal experience that the shallow fun doesn't  bring lasting engagement. Then, what can leaders do to increase deep fun? Read the article and its references.

• The One Key Trait that Einstein, da Vinci, and Steve Jobs Had in Common: "Don’t be afraid of daydreaming, and then trying the impossible". In this article Adam Grant interviews Walter Isaacson who has written biographies of Einstein, da Vinci and Steve Jobs. A great read.

• Elon Musk is what happens when these three traits get together in one human: I'm sure many of us are fascinated by Elon Musk and I'm no exception. Here is an interesting take on the three traits that makes him whatever he is.

• Books that will help you give a superb talk: Neat set of books by Tim Harford to improve your presentation. I have most, talk to me if you are interested in any of them. 

• 12 Business leaders on how they handle stress: This Fortune article claims that when handled correctly, stress can be contained, minimized and conquered. Some interesting ideas worth trying.

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Food for thought for the Weekend (10-Feb-2018): Being Assertive, Rebooting the career, Conspiracy theory etc.,

Food for thought for the Weekend: My series where I present assorted collection of interesting blog posts, TED talks, podcast and articles I read/listened this week, some quotes that resonated with me, excerpts from my own reading.

• Organizations aren't families and leaders aren't parents: I cringe when people use "family like" atmosphere to describe their teams (or when someone bemoans that the atmosphere isn't like a "family"). I get annoyed at people expecting their leaders to act like parents (or when leaders want to act like one!). We work with adults and my personal preference is to treat everyone like a adult and have only adult-to-adult conversations. In this article, leadership guru Don Rockwell has a lively debate on the topic. 

• Did MH370 airplane really disappear or someone cleverly made it look like one?: As an aviation enthusiast, I'm intrigued by the mystery surrounded by the disappearance of MH370. Jeff Wise, an ex-pilot has been spending a lot of time trying to unravel the mystery and believes that someone manipulated the RADAR data to make it look like a ghost flight that got lost. His blog hss full of mathematics on possible areas that the plane might have hit the sea, and other scientific analysis of debris that washed ashore etc., that find very fascinating. 

• Reboot your career this year: Sadhguru answers a question about taking a rebirth in your career, business or life, and the qualities necessary to make the “transition” successful. 

• How to speak up for yourself: Speaking up is hard to do, even when you know you should. Learn how to assert yourself, navigate tricky social situations and expand your personal power with sage guidance from social psychologist Adam Galinsky. (Bonus: This curated list has a lot of impressive TED talks on "How to be your own advocate")

Have a great weekend.

Don't sweat the small stuff: Lessons from the Indian Army

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What RamP's Reading: Feb'18

Lift - Becoming a positive force in any situation: We all want to have a positive impact, but often, despite our best intentions, we're tripped up by subtle psychological states we're not even aware of. It doesn't have to be that way. In ""Lift,"" Ryan and Robert Quinn combine cutting-edge social science and real-world examples to describe four mindsets that will help you become aware of the unconscious ways you're holding yourself and others back. They offer tested, practical guidelines and practices for exerting positive influence in any situation. The Quinns go beyond mere tactics--if you take the lessons in ""Lift"" to heart, you will not simply wield positive influence, you will by your very nature become a positive influence.

The 22 immutable laws of Branding: Smart and accessible, The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is the definitive text on branding, pairing anecdotes about some of the best brands in the world, like Rolex, Volvo, and Heineken, with the signature savvy of marketing gurus Al and Laura Ries. Combining The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding, this book proclaims that the only way to stand out in today's marketplace is to build your product or service into a brand and provides the step-by-step instructions you need to do so.

Discover you Destiny with the monk who sold Ferrari: A potent pathway to self-awakening that will help you to live your greatest life and claim the happiness, prosperity and inner peace that you deserve. From the author of the international bestseller, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. / The Monk is back with a visionary new book on awakening your authentic greatness, full of fresh and exciting new lessons to stimulate your life. / Combining Eastern wisdom with Western success principles in this deeply inspiring, yet highly practical guide, Robin Sharma offers a blueprint for living a beautiful life, rich with joy, prosperity and lasting inner peace. 

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