The OWL Despatch

How do you answer the question “who are you?”
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Tell me quick, what do you say when someone asks you who you are? Do you struggle or do you get to the point in one seamless flow? To tell you the truth, I struggle. Do I talk about my...
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Focus and determination is the key quality of champions
A peek into habits of champions and cool jobs of 2029. Are you ready for it?
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There are champions. And then there is the champion of champions. Micheal Phelps! The man won 23 Olympic Gold Medals in his swimming career. The world revels in such superhuman achievements and often aspires to replicate these. Until it reckons with what...
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Patience Play
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It is 15 days since the new year. I am tempted to ask you how your new year resolutions are holding up. But I wont go there. I would rather tempt you with a fascinating piece I read. Fifty Two...
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To the Future 2019
To the future in 2019
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So, a brand new year is upon us. Let's get on with it. That's the mood that fills me today.The operative word for me this year is PLAY. I wrote about that earlier today and was quite taken by how...
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Love is in the Air
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Its that time of the year. That's the most dependable cliche that one can use during this time of the year and get away with murder! From guilt-free dunking of the 39th helping of the plum cake to indulging my...
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Great Culture
Do you regard culture as a perk?
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We are a fortnight into December.  Many people I know are kind of 'slowing things down' and looking forward to take a break. To wind down the year well is important. To reflect on the year gone by, gives power...
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How to help teams stay fearless and focussed
Does fear impact your organization?
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Trust you are having an awesome week.  I get reminded of the relentless march of time when a Tuesday has gone by since I last sent a note like this and its time for one more.  Between the last time...
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Staying human in organizations requires reflection
Staying Human
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I am emerging from Diwali's ghee laden sugar cesspools. Pardon me if I am a trifle slow for a few days. Actually, do me a favour and blame it on the ghee.  Its only human you see. The damn sweets were...
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The 15th edition of OWL focusses on behavioural economics
15 and counting
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Do you recall the conversation we had when I first talked to you about the newsletter? Do you recall whether you were given choice to opt yourself in to receive this? Or was the question posed in such a way...
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MeToo movements how will we cope
#MeToo Futures
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The rate at which some skeletons have been tumbling out of the #MeToo cupboards have caused me to wonder how strong the cupboards have been. The intensity of the outpouring, a friend told me, is only a fraction of what...
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