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Hi Friends, here come the Diamond Jubilee edition (75th); So whats news…a ton!! Keep discovering as you go through the edition..
On this occasion, I am also very proud to announce a New tie up with Indus Ladies as part of their Partnering program…so even more to relish, enjoy and share knowledge!!!
Read in Leisure and please drop an email to balajineela@gmail.com , if you have any comments, suggestions, contributions of articles, puzzles or questions.
I cherish hearing from each of you.
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Three Word wonders!! (& that’s only 3 words)
Ever wondered how 3 words could change someones world - here are three-word, power-packed statements !!
Try one of these and see the impact that it creates - Do it GENUINELY (that’s 3 words again)
Three Word wonders!! (& that’s only 3 words)
Ever wondered how 3 words could change someones world - here are three-word, power-packed statements !!
Try one of these and see the impact that it creates - Do it GENUINELY (that’s 3 words again)
I love you.
I thank you.
You are terrific.
I am sorry.
I trust you.
I trust you.
I promise you. (and keep it!)
God bless you.
I can help.
I understand you.
I understand you.
You are talented.
I believe you.
You will succeed.
You inspire me.
It’s no problem.
I forgive you.
You’re the best!
I will close with a three-word challenge: JUST SAY IT!
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1. Go to other people’s offices for meetings. It’s a lot easier to leave their office than it is to get them out of yours, and you don’t have to waste time afterward. This approach also increases your visibility with others while you’re on the move - and you may learn something in passing.
2. Encourage a “masculine” vs. “feminine” communication style. Scientists like Loann Brezendine have proven what others have long observed: men think to talk and women talk to think. Consequently, in meetings, it takes less time to hear the recommendations made by the guys as opposed to the gals. Tell your team to make recommendations that are limited to two or three sentences. Then if you like the idea, decide if you need any more information. This will help everyone to be more succinct.
2. Encourage a “masculine” vs. “feminine” communication style. Scientists like Loann Brezendine have proven what others have long observed: men think to talk and women talk to think. Consequently, in meetings, it takes less time to hear the recommendations made by the guys as opposed to the gals. Tell your team to make recommendations that are limited to two or three sentences. Then if you like the idea, decide if you need any more information. This will help everyone to be more succinct.
3. As often as possible, meet with users, clients, or customers. this is a big time demand, but what you hear first-hand from those being served by your organization can be startling and exciting. If you’re worried about hurting a subordinate’s feelings, take them with you, but make it clear that you’re going to ask and talk a lot.
4. Snooze. Some recent studies indicate, having a mid-day nap of just 20 minutes in duration can improve mood, altertness, and performance. Next time you find yourself reaching for a coffee to boost your energy, try this first. Most people underestimate the benefits of sleep. This can be a game changer.
5. Use smart vehicle management. It’s amazing how much time we waste in travel. Improve your time management by:
· Parking your vehicle in a getaway position. At business meetings, restaurants, movie theaters, shopping centers. A little pre-planning makes a big time difference. Good for the blood pressure too.
· If you spend time commuting or traveling between meetings, use books to hone your skills and keep current on new thinking. (recommended by
Zig Ziglar, a guy who knows performance issues).· Parking your vehicle in a getaway position. At business meetings, restaurants, movie theaters, shopping centers. A little pre-planning makes a big time difference. Good for the blood pressure too.
· If you spend time commuting or traveling between meetings, use books to hone your skills and keep current on new thinking. (recommended by
6. Review tomorrow’s calendar the night before. After a long day you’re likely to be more hard-nosed about time requests. The next day, just before you go for lunch, revisit your afternoon schedule again. Your day’s priorities may shift many days, but there will usually be one or two very important, must-do issues to be completed and this close management of your time will help keep your eye on the ball.
7. Use praise to reinforce crispness. In your meetings, make it abundantly clear that you appreciate those who are aware of how valuable your time is. You want attendees to be crisp, concise, and alert so the meeting will be effective as well as efficient. Conversely -if someone is a time hog, tell them so. I don’t mean you have to be ugly about this, but great leaders ensure that those around them are aware of their needs and objectives.
8. Use that smart phone in a smarter way. If you aren’t regularly using the recording feature on your phone, start now. We all experience moments of brilliance, and when they occur, you want to make the most of them. Never miss an opportunity to make verbal notes for use later. Trying to recall them afterward is frustrating and can cost you a lost idea. Another approach is to call the office and leave yourself a voicemail.
9. Act like a lady. Women, intuitively, are less top-down in their management styles than are men. Social scientists have a whole raft of reasons for this style difference and it may start when we’re children. Studies of youngsters show that girls often prefer games in which everyone leaves a winner, while boys are more inclined toward a winner-take-all approach. Whatever the reason behind it, when working with senior executive women, I often see that they are more likely to be egalitarian when looking for new ideas and approaches. This style works.
Here’s to your future! Cheers!!
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Diwali Blues…
Trust all of you had a Safe and Sound Diwali - this year (as per Chennai Police), there were
fewer accidents thanks to various campaigns which brought about more awareness
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Diwali Blues…
Trust all of you had a Safe and Sound Diwali - this year (as per Chennai Police), there were
fewer accidents thanks to various campaigns which brought about more awarenessAlso, fewer shops could be seen selling crackers..generally the scale of fireworks seemed to be significantly lower, though the Sound decibel levels were much higher.
The number of accidents / casulaties at the Cracker factories was very high this year - Sad to see that safety awareness need a Major improvement!!
Ok, Post Diwali, office continues to be flooded with Sweets, savouries from various friends…nice spread and obviously very delicious!! So enjoying every moment of it…
Once in a while it is good to have this, but will move to "Diet" / "Back-to-fitness" mode very soon - so if you are in a similar situation or not, the next section is for you!!!
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For your Body!!
Who would have thought you could fight cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke … with your Hand or a spoon?
One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from these diseases is to eat a healthy diet. Whether or not you have a family history of cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke, what you eat - and how much you eat - can help reduce your risk.
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For your Body!!
Who would have thought you could fight cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke … with your Hand or a spoon?
One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from these diseases is to eat a healthy diet. Whether or not you have a family history of cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke, what you eat - and how much you eat - can help reduce your risk.
If you are one of the many who do not smoke, eat well – along with being active and maintaining a healthy weight – is your best defense against disease. Following a few simple recommendations can help you eat your way to a healthier weight – and a healthier YOU!
* Eat foods from each of the basic food groups: fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cereal and grains, proteins.
* Limit your salt intake. Too much sodium can cause you to retain fluids that may interfere with breathing.
* Limit your intake of caffeinated & aerated drinks.
* Eat foods from each of the basic food groups: fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cereal and grains, proteins.
* Limit your salt intake. Too much sodium can cause you to retain fluids that may interfere with breathing.
* Limit your intake of caffeinated & aerated drinks.
* Avoid foods that produce gas. The best process to use in eliminating foods from your diet is trial and error.
* Try to eat your main meal early. This way, you will have lots of energy to carry you through the day.
* Choose foods that are easy to prepare. Don't waste all of your energy preparing a meal. Try to rest before eating so that you can enjoy your meal.
* Avoid foods that supply little or no nutritional value.
* Try eating six small meals a day instead of three large ones. This will keep you from filling up your stomach and causing shortness of breath.
* Try to eat in a relaxed atmosphere, and make your meals attractive and enjoyable.
* A proper diet will not cure your disease, but it will make you feel better. You will have more energy, and your body will be able to fight infection better.
These are general guidelines only; your physician is your best source of information on diet and other information
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Marriage and Nagging success!!
In marriage, chores / small tasks are a huge source of conflict. How do you get your sweetheart to hold up his or her end, without nagging?
One of my best friends from college has a very radical solution: she and her husband don’t assign. That’s right. They never say, “Get me a cup of water,” “The garbage needs to go out,” etc. This only works because neither one of them is lazy, but still — what a tactic! And they have three children!
This is something to strive for. But even if we can’t reach that point, most of us could cut back on the nagging. Here are some strategies:
1.It’s annoying to hear a lecturing voice, so suggest tasks without words.
E.g. if you want your spouse to drop the garbage, place it near the main door, so that your sweetheart can remember to drop it as they go out!
2.If you need to voice a reminder, limit yourself to one word. Instead of barking out, “Now remember, I’ve told you so many times to stop by at the department store, we need rice, if you forget, you’re going right back out!” Instead, call out, “Department store!” or “Rice!”
3.Don’t insist that a task be done on your schedule. “You’ve got to clean yout cupboard today!” Says who? Try, “When are you planning to clean your cupboard?” If possible, show why something needs to be done by a certain time. “Will you be able to clean your cupboard before our daughters Birthday party next week?”
4.Remind your partner that it’s better to decline a task than to break a promise.
5.Have clear assignments. E.g. I always buy vegetables; she always calls the Gas agency.
6.Every once in a while, do your sweetheart’s task, for a treat. This kind of pitching-in wins enormous goodwill.
7.Assign chores based on personal priorities.
E.g. If you hate messy bedroom more than your spouse, & your spouse hates a messy kitchen more than you do - then you take resp. for the bedroom and your spouse for the kitchen.
8.Do it yourself.
E.g. if there is something you can do it yourself, by all means do it, rather than spending energy following up (esp. tasks which your spouse does not like!!)
9.Settle for a partial victory. Maybe your partner won’t put Clothes in the washing machine, but getting them from the all over the house to the cleaning area is a big improvement.
10.Re-frame: decide that you don’t mind doing a chore — like putting clothes or hanging up wet towels. Suprisingly, this is easier than you’d think.
11.Don’t push for the impossible. If there is something your spouse hates to do, doesn’t even ask.
12.No carping from the sidelines. If your partner got the kids dressed, don’t mock the outfits. If you want something done your way, do it yourself.
13.Think about how money might be able to buy some happiness.
Eliminating conflict in a relationship is a high happiness priority, so this is a place to spend money if it can help.
E.g. If you hate messy bedroom more than your spouse, & your spouse hates a messy kitchen more than you do - then you take resp. for the bedroom and your spouse for the kitchen.
8.Do it yourself.
E.g. if there is something you can do it yourself, by all means do it, rather than spending energy following up (esp. tasks which your spouse does not like!!)
9.Settle for a partial victory. Maybe your partner won’t put Clothes in the washing machine, but getting them from the all over the house to the cleaning area is a big improvement.
10.Re-frame: decide that you don’t mind doing a chore — like putting clothes or hanging up wet towels. Suprisingly, this is easier than you’d think.
11.Don’t push for the impossible. If there is something your spouse hates to do, doesn’t even ask.
12.No carping from the sidelines. If your partner got the kids dressed, don’t mock the outfits. If you want something done your way, do it yourself.
13.Think about how money might be able to buy some happiness.
Eliminating conflict in a relationship is a high happiness priority, so this is a place to spend money if it can help.
E.g - eating out after a tired days work occassionally when you know your wife has got a late office meeting rather one of you trying to cook. Outsource Vehicle washing, removing old paper from the house, etc.,
14.Remember that messy areas tend to stay messy, and tidy areas tend to stay tidy. If you want your partner to be neat, be neat yourself!
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Key to Success - Self Discipline (From Simple truths - Mac Anderson)
"No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined."~Harry E. Fosdick
14.Remember that messy areas tend to stay messy, and tidy areas tend to stay tidy. If you want your partner to be neat, be neat yourself!
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Key to Success - Self Discipline (From Simple truths - Mac Anderson)
"No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined."~Harry E. Fosdick
Self-discipline and self-motivation are joined at the hip. Why is that? When you practice self-discipline you feel like you are in control of your life. You feel content and motivated because you're moving toward your goals.
Brian Tracy is one of America's leading authors on the development of human potential. He said this..."If I had to pick the #1 key to success, it would be...self-discipline. It is the difference in winning or losing; between greatness and mediocrity.
Introduction from The Power of Discipline - By Brian Tracy
Why are some people more successful than others? Why do some people make more money, live happier lives and accomplish much more in the same number of years than the great majority?
I started out in life with few advantages. I did not graduate from high school. I worked at menial jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.
I started out in life with few advantages. I did not graduate from high school. I worked at menial jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.
And then I began asking, "Why are some people more successful than others?" This question changed my life.
Over the years, I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement. It seems that the reasons for these accomplishments have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every conceivable way.
One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self-discipline. As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, "Success is tons of discipline."
Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four.
A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit.
With plenty of room at my table, I immediately arose and invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant, but I insisted. Finally, thanking me as he sat down, we began to chat over lunch.
It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. He was a legend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had derived from more than fifty years of research and study.
It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. He was a legend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had derived from more than fifty years of research and study.
After we had chatted for awhile, I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask, "Of all the one thousand success principles that you have discovered, which do you think is the most important?"
He smiled at me with a twinkle in his eye, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, "The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, "Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not."
He went on to say, "There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work."
He smiled at me with a twinkle in his eye, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, "The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, "Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not."
He went on to say, "There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work."
Self-discipline is the key to personal greatness. It is the magic quality that opens all doors for you, and makes everything else possible. With self-discipline, the average person can rise as far and as fast as his talents and intelligence can take him. But without self-discipline, a person with every blessing of background, education and opportunity will seldom rise above mediocrity.
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Laughter the best medicine
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Laughter the best medicine
Two tourists were driving through Wisconsin. As they were approaching Oconomowoc, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town's name.
They argued back and forth until they stopped for lunch.As they stood at the counter, one tourist asked the young employee a question.
Before we order," the tourist asked, "Could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are... Very slowly?
The girl leaned over the counter and said: "Burrrrrr, Gerrrrrr, Kiiiing." ;~}
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Roof-top poster……..of a smoking room in a leading IT company in Mumbai...hmm, thought provoking!!
Ok, Cheers have a great Week ahead
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