Align Philosophically

When people in an organization are not philosophically aligned to the existing vision and mindset, they are doomed to fail. I have often heard that we should 'hire for talent, and retain for character'. Part of that character is a common mindset. … [Read more...]

Crocodile Arms

I often find that I am the one reaching for my wallet when it comes time to settle the bill. I love the GEICO commercial where the crocodile's arms come in to play. Too short to reach for the check, yet long enough to chow down. There are those … [Read more...]

Magnanimity

I have seen a genuine kindness with which Rohini treats those that are not as particularly fortunate as us. Maybe it stems from her humble beginnings in a small town in India, or maybe this kindness is intrinsic to her DNA. Either way, her ability to … [Read more...]

Snakes and Ladders

The children's board game raises its ugly head in our adult world. The corporate ladder is real — a never ending quest to get ahead without consideration of those who get left behind, or those who get hurt. Fortunately, we are, to a degree, insulated … [Read more...]