Sheryl Sandberg, the COO (Chief Operating Officer ) of Facebook has presented her thoughts clearly with anecdotal evidence and well found research in her book "Lean in - Women, Work and Will to Lead", published by Alfred A Knopf publishers. A light read littered with gems on leadership, this book seems to be coming-of-age for … Continue reading Book Review: Lean In – Women, Work and Will to Lead
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Be Loud: Said the Toastmaster
When one of my friend enrolled her daughter in a Karate school, I asked her if she saw any positive impact of it on her daughter. She told me that now her soft-spoken daughter can yell out "Kia", which in Korean means "energy" and is often shouted out during karate movements. My friend seemed pleased … Continue reading Be Loud: Said the Toastmaster
Splintered Morality
“I’m worried about the, if [my daughter’s] caught doing that, you know, she’s finished,” he said, according to the affidavit. " " He expressed some uneasiness — “to be honest, it feels a little weird” — but later clarified to Singer that he wasn’t “worried about the moral issue.” This admission is by Attorney Gordon … Continue reading Splintered Morality
College Admission Scandal Highlights Parental Desperation
All parents want their children to do better in life than them, be it professionally or personally. There was a time when ensuring that their child chooses a respectable and gainful profession was the ultimate goal of parents. The scope of this goal has now increased to encompass their child getting admitted into a selective … Continue reading College Admission Scandal Highlights Parental Desperation
Sshhh…
Photo by Lukas on Pexels.com Why is it that parents don't share with other parents their child's activities? Parents of school going children often complain that parents of other children do not share with them their child's classes or activities and are not open about divulging the opportunities that their child may be availing off. … Continue reading Sshhh…
OMG – Please Don’t Compare
Why is it ok to compare your kids to others? "I am the king of the jungle", the lion said. He was probably right. But what if there was another lion in the same jungle who proclaimed himself to be the king. How would other animals in the jungle decide who would be the better … Continue reading OMG – Please Don’t Compare
Staying tip-top for the little ones
Why is it that it is important to stay tip-top when your children's friends are meeting you, more than when yours are? And this does not just apply to your appearance. It applies to all aspects of your home, be it cooking, house cleaning, etc. A few years ago, my daughters 4-year old friend had … Continue reading Staying tip-top for the little ones
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