During my sabbatical in 2015 I volunteered in a 10 days Vipassana Meditation Retreat Centre in Dharamshala, at the foot of Himalayas – North India. Every evening, volunteers would meet up with the teachers to review the day and discuss any issues or challenges. We closed every meeting with the two prayers or intentions below. #1 | Forgiving Yourself “I…
When I came across the concept of thinking traps nearly 10 years ago, I was shocked! It was tragicomic to read some of the definitions, as I could totally see myself in them. Being a reformed perfectionist, statements like “Unless it is a hundred per cent, its a disaster.” were familiar to me. Fast forward a decade and I still…
Millennials dont respond well to the old command and control leadership paradigm. Additionally, the principles of Servant Leadership complement the Agile Ways of Working really well; therefore I believe the Servant Leadership model is here to stay. The background Servant Leadership is a philosophy. It is a way of looking at Leadership that has been embraced by companies across the…
Last month I wrote an article about Fixed and Growth Mindset. In this piece I would like to share my thoughts about the book Mindset, by Dr. Carol Dweck. I believe this book is a must-read for anyone who is truly committed to personal growth or becoming a better leader. Not only because it is an undeniable best-seller (over a million…
Knowledge is power and our mind is our greatest asset. Not our brain, but our mind. That is, by the way, an entirely different topic which I discussed previously in another article earlier this year. Now back to this articles topic. It is important to not only strive to master our own mind, through mindfulness or any other suitable practice, but also…
This very same concept is expressed in different formats across different cultures such as the angel and devil in cartoons, the Holy Spirit and the Ego in Christianism or the Higher Self (or Buddha nature) and Lower Self (or Ego) in Buddhism-Yoga traditions. The following is one of my favourite stories. I think it beautifully illustrates the dilemma that we…
Psychological Capital, also known as PsyCap, was a term coined by Fred Luthans and Carolyn Youssef. The research behind Psychological Capital theory suggests that individuals aligned with the HERO model described below, are better equipped with psychological resources to contribute to their team’s and organisations performance and innovation. Before elaborating on the Psychological Capital framework and the HERO model, lets…
The PERMA model, designed by Dr. Martin Seligman in 2011, is a simple yet comprehensive framework to measure and enhance individuals’ wellbeing. It is also used to help teams to flourish. The PERMA model has been used in the US military and in public education. Recent studies have shown a link between PERMA elements and longevity. Below are the 5 elements of…
The PERMA model, designed by Dr. Martin Seligman in 2011, is a simple yet comprehensive framework to measure and enhance individuals’ wellbeing. It is also used to help teams to flourish. The PERMA model has been used in the US military and in public education. Recent studies have shown a link between PERMA elements and longevity. Below are the 5 elements of…
These are some of mine. The authors listed below made to my list, in no particular order, because I value their message and find their ✍ writing style fun, engaging, wise, eloquent or provocative. Elizabeth Gilbert for Big Magic Seth Godin for Tribes Malcolm Gladwell for Outliers Brene Brown for Dare to Lead Allan Wallace for Attention Revolution Paulo Coelho for The Pilgrimage Paramhansa Yogananda for Autobiography…
