As I read more about Donella Meadows who propagated the Systems Thinking and made it mainstream, my respect for her keeps growing. While the theme of her writing is on the Systems, she also gives very subtle messages on leadership and people management that are as important as her concepts on Systems. Her article titled … Continue reading The Ego Trap for Leaders
Month: September 2023
The art of listening
I am amazed how much we can learn from our traditions, religions and beliefs. And how easily we give all this a miss, despite it being right in front of us. In an era when modernism looks to replace the ancient wisdom as obsolete and archaic, something suddenly pops up and one witnesses a Buddha … Continue reading The art of listening
This too shall pass
Unlike the four seasons generally acknowledged over the world, the Indian lunar calendar actually has six. As one traverses through the year, one can consciously see the full spectrum of what these six seasons manifest very subtly. If a particular season brings hardships to our lives, we are assured that it will pass, and a … Continue reading This too shall pass
COP27 and the Future
The COP27 in November 2022 was a failure in making progress on its core objective – limiting the global warming to 1.50 C – the famous net zero phenomenon, a target that was hailed a big breakthrough in Paris seven years ago. The disagreements on who should play the leading part in meeting this target … Continue reading COP27 and the Future
The Head, Heart, Hand Trinity
The head, heart and hand theory of managing change is something I learnt of recently. It essentially talks of using these organs / functions to handle change in different ways. Here’s what each of them represent: Head - represents rational thinking, analysing the change, identifying the pitfalls, planning for the change and eventually executing it. This … Continue reading The Head, Heart, Hand Trinity
The ILSS Experience
‘Delivering change’ is an adage that drives the corporate world. And more than the money, it is usually the time that drives the change. In a competitive world, time is clearly of essence. Yet, the social sector looks at change from a totally different perspective. A change there could last generations and often without the … Continue reading The ILSS Experience
Why to Give?
There are several reasons why people donate to charity, either in cash or kind. The primary driver for giving is the fact that there is someone who is in need and is expecting it from somewhere. There would be two reasons why people give – either there is surplus and does not pinch in giving … Continue reading Why to Give?
The sound of thought 