Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Once the inhibition to ‘ask’ is eliminated, it is wise to work on asking the ‘right’ questions. Asking the right questions is imperative to success. Take the following example: You are looking for a team to help you in patent research and start with the following question: How do I find the right gym to…

Sometimes the only thing that is required is to ‘Ask’. Our society is designed in a manner that ‘Asking’ is considered as a weakness. ‘Can you help me’ is considered to be an indication that ‘This guy doesn’t know his stuff’. There is a general tendency in people that asking questions at the workplace make…

Titles reflect hierarchy. They reflect the level of responsibility and also define roles. There is, of course, a certain prestige attached to various titles in an Organisation, however, they can also create barriers between two people trying to achieve the same goals, albeit at different levels. Collaborating with various client organizations, I have got the opportunity…

Pressure and stress are not the same, but pressure can turn into stress when you keep ruminating about the past events or future outcomes in a negative way. I often hear people say that they perform better when placed in a situation of high-pressure. However, there is a thin line between stress and pressure, and…

Trust and care are inter-related concepts. But why are they important in the workplace? Trust – that’s an obvious one – to create a synergistic team where you can ‘trust’ your delegates to do a job well. And, your delegates trust you to guide them and appreciate their work. But, what about care? If we…

Ever found yourself in an argument with a co-worker? Indeed, you think that you are right, and you might as well be. But, listening to the other side of the story can diffuse the situation quickly.  When in an argument with a co-worker, it is advisable to listen more than talk, because: The next time…

Regular meetings and brainstorming sessions are an important part of the work culture at any organization. Then why do so many professionals find meetings to be a waste of time? As a busy professional, you’d agree that there are many situations where emails slow you down, where you need everyone on the same page, where…

52% of talent acquisition leaders say the most difficult part of their job is identifying the right candidates from a large applicant pool. Businesses across the globe would agree. How can organizations ascertain from a string of interview questions whether a candidate is best for the job? As a business leader, I have experienced that…