The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz has been sitting on my bookshelf for some time having been gifted to me a few years ago. However, I was nudged to read it after hearing it recommended in a recent discussion. Curious about the what the four agreements were, I spent…

I can still remember my high school’s days when the then popular “My Dog Ate My Homework” caption was plastered on 3 ring binder folders to serve as the classic excuse for students who had not done their homework. As funny and implausible as that excuse was back in the…

“Be Kind. For Everyone You Meet is Fighting A Battle You Know Nothing About.” Unknown The need to feel affirmed, supported or appreciated is one of the most deep-seated needs that all human beings have. From time to, we all will need a “pick me upper”, a personal boost, or…

Why Do People Say Yes? Many of us go through our daily lives, continually saying yes to a range of requests and demands from others around us. With each interaction, we say yes to new tasks, responsibilities, opportunities and relationships. And every time you and I say yes, we expand our varied roles, add to…

Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That: Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left? If your first answer to the question is one, you would be wrong. The correct answer is five. You and I know, there is a big difference between…

What’s your WHY? Imagine for a second that you were in a conversation, or an interview and you were asked the question- What is your WHY? How would you respond? Would your answer explain why you do your job or had taken that specific career path? When asked this question, most people immediately…

Are Relationship Goals for Workplace Relationships Too? When it comes to romantic relationships, #relationshipgoals is the hashtag most used to highlight the ideal or desired romantic relationships. According to Slangit, “relationships goals is a phrase that refers to an admirable relationship.” But in the context of work and workplace relationships…

EQ or IQ- Which One Matters More? Much like the soft skills debate, there is a seemingly never-ending debate about whether cognitive intelligence (IQ) or emotional intelligence (EQ/EI) matters more for your success. For a long time, IQ or book smarts has served as a key predictor for an individual’s…

“While hard skills may get a candidate’s foot in the door, it’s soft skills that ultimately open it”. Lydia Lui — LinkedIn Global Talent Trends 2019 Report When it comes to hard and soft skills, there is big debate about which of these skillsets bring a greater value or a…