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APRIL 14, 2016

There is no real leadership without change. If you are simply “sustaining” what already exists, you are not a leader because real leadership is about change – moving people, processes, outcomes and culture to a better place. In an organizational context, there is no change without some leadership. Leadership: Start With Trust.

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JULY 17, 2016

There is no leadership, personal or organizational, without listening. It gives energy, acceleration, height and amplification. Yet, many of us equate listening with absorption of what the other person is saying. These are the hallmarks of great listening.”.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

My first post in the series outlines the foundation of collaborative leadership. They need to offer a compelling view of the future (vision) to engage the energies of people.”. Graceful Leadership 101 – in Gujarati language. The first response from the gut is “No”.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Individuals and companies who grow significantly put more energy into learning and less into what they’re already good at doing. Updated: Visual Leadership Pack of 60+ HD Sketchnotes. Growth ends when shame takes control and convinces us not to try again. Be discovery driven. Learning is a disruptive and explorative process.

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MAY 18, 2017

But great leadership is about providing right channels to direct this energy, nurturing a mindset of continuous improvement and supporting people as they execute their experiments and ideas. Leadership and Change: Build These Three Muscles. This may help you as a leader if you really intend to support rebels in your teams.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Gandhi, Leadership And A Few Lessons On Simplicity I have been a great admirer of Mahatma Gandhi - one of the greatest leaders India has ever produced. I recently visited Sabarmati Ashram , one of the residences of Gandhi, where we got a glimpse into Gandhi’s life as a national leader.

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JULY 1, 2012

Joining a team in leadership position is an opportunity to gain team’s respect and support. Resistance is negative energy, but energy nevertheless. Try directing this energy instead into constructive initiatives that leave people feel more valued. Keep them positive. Use “we” more often than “I”.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

In 2021, I stepped out of matrix after 23 years in corporate life playing diverse roles in technology, communications, corporate quality, consultative selling, team leadership, functional leadership and organizational leadership in global environments. Even when we go with the flow, we are still carried to the sea.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Individuals and companies who grow significantly put more energy into learning and less into what they’re already good at doing. Growth ends when shame takes control and convinces us not to try again. Be discovery driven. Learning is a disruptive and explorative process. Adapt, change course as necessary, and sail into discovery.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

In fact, that’s also what real leadership looks like. There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ― Edgar Degas.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Invisible Cost of “Toxic” Leadership Many organizations today are plagued by so-called leaders who don’t carry a leadership mindset. We all know that leadership is a mindset, a way of thinking and attitude. It has little to do with title/designation.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

In 2021, I stepped out of matrix after 23 years in corporate life playing diverse roles in technology, communications, corporate quality, consultative selling, team leadership, functional leadership and organizational leadership in global environments. Even when we go with the flow, we are still carried to the sea.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Acknowledging these concerns is important but constantly spending our scarce energy only on these concerns is futile. When the same energy is utilized to address things within our circle of influence, progress happens. Focusing on circle of concern alone is negative energy that breeds scarcity mindset.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

I began 2020 with a firm plan to execute a significant mid-career transition that involved voluntary movement out of a rewarding senior leadership role, relocating family, reuniting with my parents and (hopefully) start new assignments. Over stimulation can drain our energy and affects our overall well being. My 2020 Story.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Effective teams, he says, is a combination of givers and matchers where as takers suck the energy out of the team and they should be screened out. In fact, as Adam points out, successful giving (and adding real value) happens by being disagreeable, challenging the status quo, giving tough feedback and pointing out problems.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

This means a few things: Communication (written or verbal) is transfer of energy. If your communication does not transfer any positive energy (or worst yet, sucks energy from the other party), it is not going to work. Style without substance is just fluff, because it may impress others but can never change them for better.

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

There are people who stick to their primary pursuits for long and then there are those whose energy keeps changing direction. Between these two extremes, there are people who stick to their primary pursuit but still manage to go wherever their energy takes them. I have figured out that I belong to that middle path.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

January 2011 – a new year that started with new energy, new hopes and new aspirations. Gandhi, Leadership And A Few Lessons On Simplicity. QAspire Blog was featured in Management Improvement Carnival Blog Review by Wally Bock at Three Star Leadership Blog. Perhaps a reason why I started my year with this post on Excellence.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

You spend efforts and energy on preventing the errors (prevention cost) and then checking your work (appraisal cost). Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer The Pursuit of Getting It “First Time Right” (FTR) Building quality involves cost. That is where processes and FTR approach can really help. Don’t Kill It!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Why not now?” – James Allen (Success Coach) “It is important to remember that we are energy. Why not me? Einstein told us that. Have a super-productive week ahead! Stay tuned for more posts this week. We all know that Monday brings a bulky work environment and these few gems will help us to gain and retain a fresh Monday week on week.

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JANUARY 29, 2017

I my post “Circle of Influence”, I wrote – Acknowledging these concerns is important but constantly spending our scarce energy only on these concerns is futile. Everything else outside this circle are circumstances (or circle of concern). We need to simply accept them and move on. Is it under my direct control?

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

It has to transfer positive energy! The act of appreciating has to be a genuine one. It has to go beyond the usual “Great Job!” and point out specific skills/actions that made a difference. Appreciating others also sets precedence on behaviors you value. You will get more of what you appreciate.

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AUGUST 15, 2010

It drains the energy! Robin’s Blog Seth s Blog Steve Yastrow’s blog - new article Talking Story with Say Leadership Coaching TerryStarbucker.com The Tom Peters Weblog Utpal Writes QAspire Blog: Practical Insights on Quality, Management, Leadership and Improvement is powered by WordPress WordPress Themes

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JULY 4, 2010

It gives new energy to the team and also extends an opportunity to know each other better. It’s amazing how simple things like using up your employees’ time and not giving them chances to take on new tasks can have such a negative impact on both your team and how they perceive your leadership. Fail to “celebrate”.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Some of us are fortunate to have found one true calling early in our lives and career but for most of the others, finding what really interests us is an ongoing exploration – a journey where we go along the direction of our energy. And then there people who are wired to have many different (and often evolving) interests.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

I have always seen effective conversation as a way to transfer energy between people in a way that fosters understanding, builds trust and inspires growth/change. This mindset of seeing conversations as a medium to exchange energy helps me immensely when I coach, train and facilitate people and teams.

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JULY 25, 2010

It is about seeing others as human beings, understanding them, their energies and establish a deeper connection. I learned that communication is about content and connection is about relevance of that content and how it is received by others. Connecting with others is more than just transactional communication. Don’t Kill It!

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Your energy is much better spent on finding creative solutions to problems” “Most managers are ‘too busy’ because 1) They are disorganized and 2) They are working on wrong things.” Tags: Lead Well and Prosper , Leadership , Management Books/Reviews , Leadership | Tanmay February 12, 2010 No Comments No comments yet.

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JANUARY 22, 2012

People are trained, tools are implemented, energies are directed and everyone starts working hard to meet these goals. Most improvement initiatives are heavily focused on internal goals – increasing productivity/efficiency, eliminating waste, reducing defects/costs and so on. Processes around these goals are written and implemented.

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AUGUST 30, 2015

The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not in fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates. Adaptive mindset to evolve the thinking and learning to keep pace with the pace of changes around us. Interdisciplinary thinking ( more here ). Critical thinking ( more here ).

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

They are: Personal mastery is a discipline of continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision, of focusing our energies, of developing patience, and of seeing reality objectively. This question immediately reminded me of five disciplines of learning organizations that Peter Senge outlines in this book.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

When something goes well, do we invest the same evaluative energy? And most people can outline exactly what they won’t ever do again to avoid problems from the past. We indeed do learn from our mistakes. But, can we say the same about our successes? And it’s an enormous missed opportunity.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Subroto Bagchi has a deep impact on the way I think about entrepreneurship and leadership. My post Quick Thought on Leadership and Subordination to a Cause emphasized on this very important point. Thanks also for sharing your energy with me and my readers Tanmay! I enjoyed writing this the most. Phil Gerbyshak´s last blog.

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MAY 13, 2021

The ideas they shared in the book as well as in the interview with me have served as a constant reminder to me that leadership in its best form is a gift of growth for others. Chip Bell and Marshall Goldsmith] The same way any leadership or coaching activity occurs…it comes down to priority. Happy mentoring!

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JULY 1, 2010

Rube Goldberg Leadership- Waste and Value By Tanmay , July 2, 2010 @ 4:38 pm @David - Thanks for the comment David. Celebration is important - because that gives us energy to persist. It demonstrates an understanding of the “human side.&# If people aren’t rewarded (including ourselves) they burn out and lose interest.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Liz Alexander (who I interviewed in 2013 on the topic of thought leadership ) and Naveen Lakkur (Director, Founder Institute, India) wrote a new book titled “ FOUND – Transforming Your Unlimited Ideas Into One Sustainable Business ”. How to Establish Thought Leadership? figure we mentioned in our first response.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

When they are energetic themselves… …and generate energy in people around them. RT @tnvora » Full of Life 35 [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher By shahmaulikn (maulik shah) , November 27, 2009 @ 9:29 am Twitter Comment RT @tweetmeme QAspire Blog - Quality, Management, Leadership & Life! When they are “light” from within.

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