Take notes:
An ancient Chinese proverb states: “The faintest writing is stronger than the strongest memory.

Unless you have a photographic or phonographic memory, be prepared to take notes on pertinent information or advice given. Don’t make him repeat names, locations, or statistics just because you couldn’t be bothered to write them down.

Taking notes is a show of respect. It also means you need to be told something only once and he can rely on you to know it.

Have you been to visit www.changethis.com ? if not go immediately and browse…

One of my favorite Management author Rajesh Setty published an free ebook in http://www.activegarage.com/projects/defiant

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a world authority in helping successful leaders get even better – by achieving positive, lasting change in behavior: for themselves, their people and their teams.

The American Management Association named Dr. Goldsmith as one of 50 great thinkers and leaders who have influenced the field of management over the past 80 years.  Major business press acknowledgments include: Business Week – most influential practitioners in the history of leadership development, The Times (UK) – 50 greatest living business thinkers, Wall Street Journal – top ten executive educators, Forbes – five most-respected executive coaches, Leadership Excellence – top five thinkers on leadership, Economic Times (India) – five rajgurus of America, Economist (UK) – most credible executive advisors in the new era of business and Fast Company – America’s preeminent executive coach.

Marshall’s Books : http://www.marshallgoldsmithlibrary.com/html/marshall/books.html

Marshall’s Free Library : http://marshallgoldsmithlibrary.com

Marshall’s Blog : http://discussionleader.hbsp.com/goldsmith/

Intelligent Entrepreneur – A New Magazine in India with a collaboration from www.entrepreneur.com. Really excellent.

What got you here Won’t get you there- by Marshall Goldsmith.

Tom Peters – Uber Management Guru

Tom is one of the world’s most influential management guru.

“Tom Peters has probably done more than anyone else to shift the debate on management from the confines of boardrooms, academia, and consultancies to a broader, worldwide audience, where it has become the staple diet of the media and managers alike. Peter Drucker has written more and his ideas have withstood a longer test of time, but it is Peters—as consultant, writer, columnist, seminar lecturer, and stage performer—whose energy, style, influence, and ideas have shaped new management thinking.”

If we find answers for this powerful questions, we will have our life so brighter and get elevated :

• What do others think of you?
• What do you think of you?
• What is your impact on others?
• What are the “little things” you (perhaps unconsciously) do that cause people to shrivel—or blossom?
• What do you want?
• Are you aware of your changing moods? How fragile is your ego?
• Do you have a true confidant?
• Do you perform brief or not-so-brief self-assessments?
• Do you talk too much?
• Do you know how to listen?
• Do you listen?
• What is your style of “hashing things out”? Are you perceived as (a) arrogant, (b) abrasive (c) attentive, (d) genuinely interested in people, (e) etc? [Are you sure?]
• Are you flexible?
• Have you changed your mind about anything important in a while?
• Are you comfortable-uncomfortable with folks on the front line?
• Do you think you’re “in touch with the pulse of things around here”?
• Are you too emotional/intuitive?
• Do you spend much time with people who are new to you?

Tom’s website : www.tompeters.com

MBA in a Web Page : We can find all the management concepts in www.valuebasedmanagement.net.

Really interesting and bookmark it.

“Success, however you define it, is not an accident. It is not a result of good luck versus bad luck. Even if you have not taken the time to clearly identify how you got from where you were to where you are today, there have been a series of specific steps that you have taken that have brought you to where you are at this minute. And the fact is, they could have brought you to no other place. You are where you are, and what you are because of yourself. It has been your choices and your decisions over the months and years that have inevitably determined the condition of your life at this moment.”
– As a Man Thinketh

Become a Member in twitter.com.

It will follow you and good to be a member.

Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?

Incorrectly

• Update your CV and keep it current.
• Test your employability skill-set by checking how you measure up against job ads to similar roles or the next step.
• If you spot any skills gaps in your CV, do your best to fill them.
• Brush up o your current skills, particularly those that are key to your job.
• Widen your reading and web-watching of organisations in your sector/ profession so that you are aware who is hiring and firing.
• Whilst keeping yourself job-ready for new opportunities or in case of redundancy don’t forget the value and importance of the job you got.
• Keep your work rate and productivity up.
• Keep cheerful – it doesn’t help to be down in the mouth
• Look after your health – stress is debilitating and these are stressful times
• You may be cutting back on spending but make sure your work clothes are smart and appropriate to the job you do – if you look good you’ll feel good
• Make the most of your leisure time so that you are fresh and ready for work on a Monday Morning.
• Take every opportunity to network.

I have tried a concept mentioned by Tom Peters to work outside from office.

It really worked me well and today I worked from British Council Library and it was really interesting and my productivity increased like anything.

Even if your company policy is not allowing you to work outside, try it on saturday and work from coffee sop
shop.

You will have interesting and different experience.

What is Mind Map ?

 A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the full range of cortical skills – word, image, number, logic, rhythm, colour and spatial awareness – in a single, uniquely powerful manner. In so doing, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain. The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance human performance.

7 Steps to Making a Mind Map

1. Start in the CENTRE of a blank page turned sideways. Why? Because starting in the centre gives your Brain freedom to spread out in all directions and to express itself more freely and naturally. 
2. Use an IMAGE or PICTURE for your central idea. Why? Because an image is worth a thousand words and helps you use your Imagination. A central image is more interesting, keeps you focussed, helps you concentrate, and gives your Brain more of a buzz!
3. Use COLOURS throughout. Why? Because colours are as exciting to your Brain as are images. Colour adds extra vibrancy and life to your Mind Map, adds tremendous energy to your Creative Thinking, and is fun!
4. CONNECT your MAIN BRANCHES to the central image and connect your second- and third-level branches to the first and second levels, etc. Why? Because your Brain works by association. It likes to link two (or three, or four) things together. If you connect the branches, you will understand and remember a lot more easily.
5. Make your branches CURVED rather than straight-lined. Why? Because having nothing but straight lines is boring to your Brain.
6. Use ONE KEY WORD PER LINE. Why Because single key words give your Mind Map more power and flexibility.
7. Use IMAGES throughout. Why Because each image, like the central image, is also worth a thousand words. So if you have only 10 images in your Mind Map, it’s already the equal of 10,000 words of notes!

Truth is most important in life. I did some foolish mistakes by telling lies and it was found. I lost the credibility and trust.

“Life Beyond Code” by Rajesh Setty.

The above titled book is an excellent book for IT Professionals. If you are really serious about your career , this book is super for everyone.

This book was cost around Rs.300 and now he is giving it for free. Use this opportunity and read this book. Download the book in blog.lifebeyondcode.com.

I read recently in one of magazines about the Power.

There are two Military Officers , one Officer is outgoing officer and another one is incoming officer. The Outgoing officer conveyed that, whenever you speak or if ur joking, if your subordinates nodded their head and said ‘yes’ and laughed for your jokes , then ‘you are in trouble’.

So we need to make sure, we have the right people  .Always subordinate people will try to appease you and be ‘YES’ ministers.

Today I spent time with a person called  Jim Webster who is 64 years old and working with me a Consultant.

These tips will helpful for everyone :

1. The time spent on official life will stay as one of the Black Dots in the Resume. However, the time spent with the family and children will stay in their heads life long. Everyone will realise in their olden days about their young age and affection by their parents, relatives and Kids.

2. You may climb very fast in you corporate ladder , but you will realise later that you climbed in the wrong building. The most important thing in life is to climb in Family Ladder.

Generation Y (sometimes referred to as “Millennials“^[1] or “Echo Boomers“^[2]) refers to the cohort of individuals born, roughly, between 1980 and 2000.

Millennials are the one who started their life with latest digital media . Their day to day life have been influenced with Multiculture and changed the world in to a Global Village.

I am able to see the difference in my day to day life. In my Project which consists of Boomers and am the only Millennial who dealt with them.

If you see today’s IT world, it was fully occupied by Millennails.  To get Succeed in anything, we need to tackle them and fulfill their needs.

For the past 6 months, I had opportunity to spend time especially in Lunch or Dinner with various people in different occasions.

The Discussions, jokes and culture made both the parties comfortable . Vibes between us was honest and we shared good things.

It creates a good relationship . 

Try with some one by calling him for Dinner or Lunch and talk to him openly and ur relationship will get glorified.

Like it or not, the moment you reach the executive level, you are onstage. Your peers, your superiors, and your subordinates have their eyes trained on you and will take note of any stumbles. To deliver a winning performance:

• Think before you speak. Anticipate the effects of your words.

• Watch your sense of humor. Avoid making light of sensitive issues such as downsizing or changes to pay and benefits. And be especially mindful of jokes or witticisms that could offend; the more power you have, the more sensitive others will be to any perceived abuse of it.

• Don’t push your point of view too hard. Leave room in the conversation for spirited debate.

• Ask for feedback. Really listen to the answers.

• Be genuine. Insincerity is all the more glaring in the spotlight. Sure, there will be times where you have to hold back details for any number of reasons. But if you acknowledge this, people will understand—and they’ll respect you for your honesty.

Source : Harvard Business Review