POSITIVE THINKING
Some people spend their entire lives wondering how to be successful but can never figure it out! Everyone desires personal
CONSUMER FOCUS
In today’s disruptive economy, defined industry borders are becoming blurred; they seem
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
People resist change. Change at a personal level is hard enough but instituting it in an organisation is even tougher. The bigger problem
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
A former student of mine was telling me about one of her professors at a prestigious university in New York City (NYC). Many students
LEADERSHIP POINTERS
More often than not, good leaders are great people – and it’s often lonely up there! Chicken Licken was a leader
who persuaded others to follow
WORKPLACE TOXICITY
Two years ago, the death of a Uber software engineer drawing a salary of over US$ 170,000 made headlines in
GREAT WORKPLACES
At Great Place to Work® Institute, we have studied thousands of mostly good workplaces
TALENT ECONOMY
In 1980, Roberto Goizueta – a Cuban émigré who had relocated to the US as a teenager – was appointed CEO of
PRIVATE EDUCATION
If you’re thinking of deriving profits from education, you will also need to think long and hard about it as a business. It will take a long time
MARKETING STRATEGY
Thinking global and acting local is a popular marketing strategy that has become more applicable and relevant in the context of globalised
DISRUPTIVE MARKETING
A few years ago, a Tamil language movie titled ‘Enthiran’ featuring superstar Rajinikanth featured a
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
What suicidal tendrils wrap themselves inexorably around the minds of teenagers these days that
MIND GAMES
We have all surely had toxic people contaminate us with their poison at times – meaning that we must know at least one person who questions our
NEGOTIATING SKILLS
Negotiation is an integral part of life; it isn’t limited to financial matters. We negotiate on many issues with our families
LEADERSHIP LESSONS
Steve Jobs cofounded Apple in his parents’ garage in 1976, took it public in 1980, was ousted in 1985, came back to rescue it from
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Educating the next generation is everyone’s business and we all have a responsibility to pass on what we know. Even the Bible in the prophetic book of Joel
HUMAN RESOURCES
The accelerating pace of change across the business landscape is driving corporates to be more strategic and proactive in achieving
MIND POWER
Whether you have conducted or participated in them, everyone can relate to performance reviews
TAKING CONTROL
In today’s world, there’s an emphasis on saying ‘yes’ to life’s opportunities – from new work