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In 2011, our younger son, Pavit, came to me and said, "Dad, I don't like the work we do now as a family. I want to do something different." "Well then! What do you want to do?" I asked. "I don't want only to chase money and fame, I want to do good". He replied. "Doing good, that's a bit vague. What exactly do you have in mind?" "I want to make the world a better place through sports. I want more and more people to participate in sports." "When people do not play, they seem t

In 1986, I was to travel to Leverkusen, Germany, to buy machinery for our growing business from a dealer. I started planning for the trip 2 months in advance. With usual German precision, the dealer gave me specific directions on how to get there. "From platform no 6, take the S-Bahn train from Düsseldorf (main station) departing at 08:58 hrs. Get off the train at the station which arrives exactly at 09:13 hrs. That is Leverkusen. I will be on the platform displaying my comp

Many years ago, in pursuit of bagging a significant development and supply order, we travelled to Detroit to meet with a five-member team of Visteon, a division of Ford Motor Company at that time. Discussions concluded favourably. Both parties were in agreement on everything, except the time frame for development and delivery of samples. They demanded that we deliver in 8 weeks, and I insisted on taking 14 weeks. The situation became deadlocked, and it looked like the deal w

Those who serve us are commonly known as servants, and they are usually paid for providing service. A zebra by any name is still a zebra. In modern speak, servants are called employees. It makes them feel that they have a higher status than servants. Nevertheless, the relationship between the person who pays (the employer) and the one who gets paid (the employee) remains the same. The relationship becomes hierarchical, and usually, the buyer of the service (the employer has s

Leadership is the ability to influence the thoughts and actions of individuals and groups to achieve certain outcomes, usually shared ones. Leadership is crucial for success. Leadership has been almost analysed to death, but one more from me won't harm anyone. When we are physically, intellectually and emotionally unready, like children, we simply follow others. Most remain like sheep guided by the shepherd throughout our lives. Then, some of us evolve. and become poised to b

Communist China since its inception has been expansionist, constantly invading and capturing massive land and resources of all its...

Most people, generally rely more on their knowledge rather than on their instincts and imagination. Our knowledge sets mental barriers...

Blame, nobody likes to accept blame. Whenever things go wrong, we point a finger at someone else. In our minds, the problem or the...

Should leaders lead, from the front or the rear? Before we answer, we have to remember that no situation is absolute. Situations are...

The working of all organisations can be broken into two categories. First, the general working which is 90% of the working and aspects...

Guru Wonder - 4S management series To have power means possessing the ability to influence the direction and outcomes of events. This is...

Every human endeavour involving more than a single person needs a team. It may be informal, it may be dysfunctional, and whether we...

Guru Wonder - 4S management series Everyone wants to be someone rich, powerful, famous etc. Getting what we desire is called success, and...

Guru Wonder - 4S management series "If you want to go fast, go alone. if you want to go far, go together." ~African Proverb In building...

I believe in the inherent goodness and sincerity of people. They generally want to do good and achieve. People want to realise the best...

There are many ways of saying 'No'. Sweden attempted a rather clever but unsuccessful ploy to say no to America and Europe about...

We have all heard or read the story about the genie in the bottle, who is released when we uncork the bottle. Then the Genie grants us 3...

Long running successful organisations and even families that become great are, to put it simply 'well organised'. One of the most...

The rains were late and the land was parched. The people in the village were struggling to make ends meet. Afraid that their families...

Leadership is forged by learning, practice and opportunity. Reading plays a great role in learning. It widens and deepens perspective...