Category: Business
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Mastering Communication, Marketing, & Effective Meetings
In today’s fast-paced world, communication is more than just a tool—it’s an art. Whether you’re in leadership, marketing, or even running everyday operations, how you communicate can shape the way people perceive you and your business. Here, we explore a few essential tips on owning the narrative, dispelling outdated notions of academia, and sharpening your…
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8 Lessons to Learn from Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the most successful individuals in history, has left a remarkable legacy not only in technology but also in philanthropy, innovation, and business. While we may marvel at his accomplishments, there are specific traits that have shaped his success, traits that we can all adopt in our…
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The Power of Listening: The Lost Art
In a world filled with noise, listening has become a rare and precious skill. We often focus on speaking, sharing, or even waiting for our turn to talk. But how often do we genuinely listen? How often do we stop and make the conversation about the other person, not about ourselves or what we want…
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The Southwest Airlines: A People-First Approach in Business
Southwest Airlines has consistently been one of the most successful companies in the aviation industry for over four decades. What sets them apart? It’s not just the number of planes they fly, the destinations they cover, or even their low-cost fares. At the heart of Southwest’s success is a deep understanding that their business is…
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Wisdom of Warren Buffett: Life, Business, and Success
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, has imparted countless lessons on life and business. His words resonate with people from all walks of life because they are grounded in simple truths. At the core of his philosophy is the idea that success is not just about financial gains—it’s about passion, integrity,…
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Principles for Lasting Success
In the journey of personal and professional growth, aligning oneself with strong principles is essential. Principles serve as the foundation for how we interact with others, approach challenges, and ultimately achieve our goals. Let’s explore some key principles that can guide us to success. 1. Change Perspectives: The Power of Paradigm Shifts A paradigm shift…
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Business 7: The Impact of Thoughtful Leadership
In the last post, we discussed how the prosperity of a leader ensures the prosperity of the workforce and how even a leaderless company can thrive if its employees are prosperous. Today, we delve into a critical aspect of leadership: humility. It is better to have no leader than to have a leader who lacks…
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Business 6: The Ripple Effect of Prosperity
In the last post, we discussed how prosperity can be gained. The prosperity of the CEO, founder, or director (the ruling authority) ensures the prosperity of people working in the company. For if a leader is prosperous, nature also helps in his/her prosperity. Even a rulerless company works well if its people are prosperous. That…
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Business 5: The Power of True Knowledge in Leadership
In the last post, we discussed how serving elders can help gain true knowledge. True knowledge helps those in power to discharge their duties more efficiently. The CEO or directors who understand their functions or duties well can govern better because they can control their activities judiciously. Consequently, they achieve prosperity. Those who control their…
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Business 4: The Wisdom of Serving Elders
The root of humility is in the service of the seniors—elderly or old persons. When one renders honest service to elders, one learns the worth of humility. By serving the old people (or elders), one gains true knowledge. Consider the story of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Even as Walmart grew into a retail giant, Walton…
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Business 3: The Power of Humble Feedback Management
Control over the senses—the feedback from people—is the root of a business’s welfare. The company should formulate its policies according to the feedback it receives from the people, with proper modification. The way to do this is through humility. Humility is the root of the control of senses of a company. When company authorities deal…
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Business 2: The Pillar of Financial Health
In the last post, we talked about dharma. The root of dharma is finance. A good financial health ensures the proper discharge of duties in a company. The company’s welfare is rooted in good finance. Take the example of Apple Inc. Under the leadership of Tim Cook, Apple has maintained an exceptionally strong financial position.…
