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~Life's Tug Of War~

10:04 AM | Posted by Ankur Rawat | | Edit Post

~Life's Tug Of War~

Life can seem ungrateful ~ and not always kind.
Life can pull at your heartstrings ~ and play with your mind.
Life can be blissful ~ and happy and free.
Life can put beauty ~ in the things that you see.
Life can place challenges ~ right at your feet.
Life can make good ~ of the hardships that we meet.
Life can overwhelm you ~ and make your head spin.
Life can reward those ~ determined to win.
Life can be hurtful ~ and not always fair.
Life can surround you ~ with people who care.
Life clearly does offer ~ its ups and its downs.
Life's days can bring you ~ both smiles and frowns.
Life teaches us to take ~ the good with the bad.
Life is a mixture ~ of happy and sad.

So.....

Take the life that you have ~ and give it your best.
Think positive, be happy ~ let God do the rest.
Take the challenges ~ that life has laid at your feet.
Take pride and be thankful ~ for each one you meet.
To yourself give forgiveness ~ if you stumble and fall.
Take each day that is dealt you ~ and give it your all.
Take the love that you're given ~ and return it with care.
Have faith that when needed ~ it will always be there.
Take time to find the beauty ~ in the things that you see.
Take life's simple pleasures ~ let them set your heart free.
The idea here is simply ~ to even the score.
As you are met and faced with ~ Life's Tug Of War.

~Author Unknown~
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS - A short story

9:44 AM | Posted by Ankur Rawat | | Edit Post
In ancient times, a king had a stone placed on a roadway. Then he hides himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the rock, the rural person laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the rock had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the rock from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.

Moral of the Story

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
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Try not to USE the Word TRY!

9:40 AM | Posted by Ankur Rawat | | Edit Post
Try not to USE the Word TRY! to Gain the Power of Communication.

Try is amongst the most misunderstood word. “Try, try, try again” is a quote that we all grew up with and we have heard it time and again. Yes, it means to persist, and not to give up too early or not to get disheartened due to setbacks and failures. This usage of the word “TRY” is motivational and hence good.
 

I will try to pass in first class, I will try to accomplish the targets, I will try to come on time, etc are in reality reflects that the person is ‘not confident’ and is ‘uncertain’. The word “TRY” used in this context actually means nothing or demonstrates a defensive behaviour on the part of the user.

 
Here the word ‘TRY’ is like a ‘cat on the wall’ statement as you really do not know which side of the wall the cat will jump the right, the left, forward or backwards. Try is a neutral statement and as such does not carry the conviction of a positive YES or a negative NO. So the statement indeed enables the user to hide under a mask by not letting you know the true intention.
 
In our daily life we do come across a lot of individuals who use this word TRY often. The frequent use is probably due to ignorance of the consequences of such unintended usage. The word TRY does not communicate the definitive step to the mind and hence the mind does not know what to do really. The word TRY is dangerous in that it has no commitment or ownership to the action even within the individual. Hence he or she may end up as an average or a poor performer as the communication within the person’s mind is unsure and lacks a definite direction.
 
Today, take a sure step. Avoid the word TRY in your communication like you would a negative NO. Do replace it with a positive YES and see the difference for your self. A positive yes, denotes confidence and control as well as trust and concern. Your communication will have that much more dignity of purpose and supports positive thinking and action.
 
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The Global Workforce: Communication Across Cultures

9:37 AM | Posted by Ankur Rawat | | Edit Post
by Deepak Desai

For organizations to succeed in a global market in which geography quickly is becoming irrelevant, a shift in perspective is necessary. In a knowledge economy where expertise, innovation, intellectual property and research and development have replaced land and natural resources as the most valuable assets, human capital drives business growth.

It's estimated more than 70 percent of workers in developed countries are information workers. To sustain a competitive edge, organizations must continually develop and enhance these knowledge-based resources. Particularly in a global enterprise, collaboration is critical to facilitate the flow of information and optimize the exchange of expertise and ideas. In the new economy, effective communication is a fundamental imperative.

As the Internet evolves from a static collection of data into a dynamic, interactive platform, Web 2.0 is connecting people like never before. The second generation of wikis, social networking sites, collaboration tools and the like let people interact in ways previously unimaginable.

Technology offers the possibility of instant integration of far-flung offices into one united team. But the convergence of cultures and languages presents incredible communication challenges in the global enterprise.

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Managing Religious Conflicts

10:02 AM | Posted by Ankur Rawat | | Edit Post
One-third of employers have seen clashes in the workplace about religion, and experts expect that number to rise. Training managers on ways to mediate conflicts as well as educating employees and supervisors on the issue is important.

Personal clashes about religion are not that uncommon in the workplace. Yet, most organizations do not have a policy addressing the issue.

That's according to a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), which found that one-third of 278 employers surveyed worldwide have seen worker conflicts in the workplace linked to religion.

And even though personal friction over religious beliefs is not all that uncommon, nearly two-thirds of those companies say they do not have a written policy specifically addressing religious bias.

"I am definitely seeing more concerns, clashes and discrimination lawsuits surrounding religious issues in the workplace," says Joseph Beachboard, a partner in the Torrance, Calif., office of Ogletree Deakins.

"It's definitely more of a sensitive issue," he says. "People are also becoming more comfortable expressing religion at work."

At the same time, it seems clear many organizations are still unsure about how to handle religious differences at work, researchers say.

"Businesses must find ways to handle religious conflicts while allowing room for employees' spiritual needs," says Anne Lindberg, research analyst for the Seattle-based i4cp. "Effectively handling religious differences not only requires specific attention, but also creativity, empathy and fairness."

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Life's 24 things to remember !!

9:25 AM | Posted by Ankur Rawat | | Edit Post

1. Your presence is a present to the world.

2. You're unique and one of a kind.

3. Your life can be what you want it to be.

4. Take the days just one at a time.

5. Count your blessings, not your troubles.

6. You'll make it through whatever comes along.

7. Within you are so many answers.

8. Understand, have courage, be strong.

9. Don't put limits on yourself.

10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized.

11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance.

12. Reach for your peak, your goal, and your prize.

13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.

14. The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.

15. Don't take things too seriously.

16. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

17. Remember that a little love goes a long way.

18. Remember that a lot goes forever.

19. Remember that friendship is a wise investment.

20. Life's treasures are people -- together.

21. Realize that nothing is ever too late.

22. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.

23. Have health and hope and happiness.

24. Take the time to wish upon a star. ... And don't ever forget -- for even a day -- how very special you are.
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Leadership : Managing Religious Conflicts

10:09 AM | Posted by Ankur Rawat | | Edit Post
One-third of employers have seen clashes in the workplace about religion, and experts expect that number to rise. Training managers on ways to mediate conflicts as well as educating employees and supervisors on the issue is important.

Personal clashes about religion are not that uncommon in the workplace. Yet, most organizations do not have a policy addressing the issue.

That's according to a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), which found that one-third of 278 employers surveyed worldwide have seen worker conflicts in the workplace linked to religion.

And even though personal friction over religious beliefs is not all that uncommon, nearly two-thirds of those companies say they do not have a written policy specifically addressing religious bias.

"I am definitely seeing more concerns, clashes and discrimination lawsuits surrounding religious issues in the workplace," says Joseph Beachboard, a partner in the Torrance, Calif., office of Ogletree Deakins.

"It's definitely more of a sensitive issue," he says. "People are also becoming more comfortable expressing religion at work."

At the same time, it seems clear many organizations are still unsure about how to handle religious differences at work, researchers say.

"Businesses must find ways to handle religious conflicts while allowing room for employees' spiritual needs," says Anne Lindberg, research analyst for the Seattle-based i4cp. "Effectively handling religious differences not only requires specific attention, but also creativity, empathy and fairness."

Georgette F. Bennett, president and founder of the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding in New York, says she's not surprised that about 30 percent of surveyed employers reported religion-based clashes in their workplaces.

Such problems are going to get worse before they get better, she says. "The emergence of religion as a workplace issue is driven by powerful demographics that are not going abate any time soon.

"We can expect to see more of the types of clashes revealed by this [i4cp] survey -- until, that is, workplace training programs start to include the religious dimensions of diversity and until management starts to develop written policies on accommodation."
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