Employees First

I have tremendous respect for "Out of the Box" thinkers. Meet Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies in India,  who has taken his company to soaring heights using the “employee first, customers second” mantra. His book by the same name articulates his … [Read more...]

A Script Gone Wrong

I headed to my favorite upscale bar in my neighborhood and found a cozy table by the window. In comes a new, aggressive, waitress: “Hi, You ever been here before?” I assured her, politely, that she was the new kid on the block and that she was the … [Read more...]

Performance Reviews are a Tricky Business

Most of us think that we are exceptional at our jobs and deserve the kudos that go with that belief. When it comes time for performance reviews, reality meets the mirage. We may not necessarily be as good as we think we are....in the eyes of those … [Read more...]

Get Out of the Way

I had a drink with a friend to coordinate a creative project. While I can be extremely creative with conceptual articulations, artistic creativity is a different ball game. I believe smart people know what they are good at — smarter people know what … [Read more...]