Language controls discussions, discussions control relationships, relationships control business. Watch your language. - Alan Weiss
When I became a project manager, I asked my boss if I should take up the Project Management certification. His answer has guided my learning all these years. Listen to this episode to know if you should pursue certifications:
I am a huge fan of Peter Theil. Some big ideas I learnt: • Mimesis drives people • Technology > Globalization • Capitalism # Competition • Conventions aren’t true • Probability > calculus • Investing # lottery • Develop your thinking daily
I learn a lot about technology whenever I speak with @manishautomatic. Waking him up early on a Saturday is a bonus😜 Thank you Manish for sharing your experiments on Edge computing for @GravitasWins podcast. Episode coming up on Tuesday. Catch it here:
A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. - George Patton
Your future is as strong as the decisions you make today. Yet, many of us don't learn about making decisions. Here are some of the things I've learned about decision making through many mistakes in life. 🧵
When we think of building our career, we implicitly link it to job, contract, and company. Can we build a career without really tied with a job contract? There is a new trend on the rise. Know it to take advantage of it: #careers
You have many interests. You want to master all those fields. You can, if you focus on one at a time
Most of us have two lives: the lives we live and the lives we are capable of living - Steven Pressfield
Future of jobs is partnership of experts - That is what I wrote in 2018 . So when I came across @shresthisherev who has founded a company in that domain, I couldn't resist the itch to invite him on my podcast. And he readily agreed.
Will be interviewing @manishautomatic about "Edge Computing". Excited to learn the technology trend. What questions should I ask him? Let me know. #technology #podcastinterview
People who provided experiences to customers, rather than goods, felt like they had a more positive impact, which was related to finding their job more meaningful and feeling greater job-related happiness. #usefulscience via @usefulsci
There are only 3 types of leaders • competent, not confident • confident, not competent • competent AND confident Only the last have "executive presence" aka Gravitas Let me explain here 👇
I am happy to release my first interview of the year, especially on the topic of "Happiness, Joy and Bliss" with @PeeKayPedia In 30 min we discuss: • aspects of happiness • why positivity is a toxic concept •how we can spread happiness
Even though I never used @Truecaller, my number is in it. Most mobile apps requests permission to upload contacts to their servers. Once uploaded there is no way to delete them (gdpr has provisions to delete only your details) Privacy is a collective issue.
Hi @FeedHive_io it would be so much nicer if this deal was available for existing users too. Don’t you think so? Wouldn’t you lock the users for life rather than them deciding every year/month?
Why TCS will never have 99% of the market share
Finished recording with @PeeKayPedia. So many insights in 30 min. We talked about • definition of happiness • sustainable happiness • why positivity is toxic Will release on Tuesday. Don't forget to subscribe:
I have been writing annual reviews for a decade now. Looking back and reflecting on the past helps me: • to assess what works for me • to look for guidance • to discard what doesn't work Such frequent review process has given me enormous confidence.
I have absolutely no idea how @AriLamm gets time for pop music, watching football, reading books, interviewing awesome guests, creating long twitter threads, and being a Rabbi. Every episode of @gfaitheffort is awesome because of the rich and diverse ideas Ari brings.
25% attrition in a quarter at Infy. That is a lot. Every IT company is going through talent crunch. Where are they all going?
@EleanorKonik came to know you from obsidian threads. I'm homeschooling my boys. One is interested very much in history. Is there a starting point you would recommend for knowing the ancient civilization? Thanks.
Happy to get back to @GravitasWins Radio recordings, especially with my good friend @PeeKayPedia , a Happiness Guru. Do you have any questions I should ask him?
Will A Chatbot Take Away My Job? Don't be afraid of losing job because of technology. Automation and new technology will create more opportunity for you.
Happy to attend the first backstage session today. @sabinecoulon & @renatushoogenra were amazing facilitators.
Why every marketer should read "Fast, Cheap, and Viral" by @aashishc
Looking forward to attend this. Thanks @adamstjohn for the Backstage
I addressed campus hires of @netsolutions. Here is the summary of my talk. You are graduating at an uncertain time. You might have lot of questions about your career and future. Your concerns are valid, but don't lose your confidence. This is a cycle and you'll get through.
A startup has to get its distribution right before the incumbent gets its innovation right. This audio space is getting heated up with clubhouse, Twitter spaces, and now LinkedIn joining the race
LinkedIn is launching interactive, Clubhouse-style audio events this month in beta; a video version will come this spring | TechCrunch
My life expectancy is 96, what is yours? #howlongwillyoulive #livingto100
I liked "Ideas to Implement: Personal Learning Curriculum" Great going @xavierroy
As a Chief Technology Officer of an IT services company, I look for trends in the IT industry. By identifying trends, I can build useful and profitable skills. Here I explain how I go about identifying trends. Tell me is it useful?
Luck is just flip-side of risk. We have many ways to manage risk. If luck is the other side of risk, can we then manage luck? Here in this video, I talk about four different ways you can manage luck: #career #investing
I use @myjourneyapp as I visit restaurants, resorts, and other places. I use it both on iOS & Android. It uses @googlemaps on Android & Apple Maps on iOS. When using gmaps, places are accurate and weather is correct too. AMaps doesn't have places + weather is so wrong
"There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life." - Alain de Botton When you know this, you can make your life intentionally imbalanced towards what is important to you.
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people - William Butler Yeats Most often we want to impress people with our language. Don't. Express. Not Impress.
