Mistaking the Comfort Zone for the Sweet Spot

Mistaking the Comfort Zone for the Sweet Spot

In one of my past HR roles, I had a presentation for employees on the topic of performance management and development. I mentioned that to develop skills and unleash potential, one needs to step out of a comfort zone because a certain level of discomfort is a good...
Empower Yourself! Why Visibility Matters

Empower Yourself! Why Visibility Matters

When you were working as an individual contributor, you may have been very goal oriented and appraised for showing results. Has anything changed now that you’ve been promoted to a management role? Have you heard your boss telling you that you need to work on your...
The Power of Empowerment

The Power of Empowerment

Today, it will get a little bit personal. My daughter Viki is now at the age when I hear her say “on my own” ten times a day. She is two years old, and I watch her skills developing constantly. No wonder she wants to try out all that is new. She wants to explore her...