Monday, 22 June 2020

Jack Ma's Life Lessons and Rules for Success



“No matter how tough the chase is, you should always have the dream you saw on the first day. It’ll keep you motivated and rescue you (from any weak thoughts).” —Jack Ma 

Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba rose from humble origins and became a role model for other entrepreneurs globally. In this post, I will outline lessons from his leadership.

Jack Ma was born in 1964. He was an English teacher and ventured into the e-commerce business. He has entrepreneurial zeal and enthusiasm. He encountered several failures and finally became the richest person in China. He was rejected by Harvard and KFC. Time and timing favored Jack Ma. When he entered into business internet was booming. He knew English which became an advantage to him. He used the English language effectively and the timing of the internet swiftly to start his e-commerce business. Here are some lessons to learn from his leadership. Love the government but don’t marry it. He did not get any support from the government. He took money from customers and showed more returns to his customers. Customers became happy and respected him. Take risks. Create opportunities for the people and the government. Empower others to be successful in this world. Make other people powerful. Never give up.

Hollywood inspired Jack Ma. He likes the film ‘Forrest Gump’. He adopts Taiichi philosophy. He enjoys reading and writing. He implores his employees to work hard for others, not for themselves. He opines that young people are depressed and often complain a lot. They must improve their mindset and view the world with optimism and explore opportunities. He wants to teach young people and intends to spend time with them.


Never Give Up

“Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.” —Jack Ma

Jack Ma is intelligent and practical. He is cool and composed. He has tons of enthusiasm with a sense of humor. He is a good listener and a great storyteller. He shares anecdotes and examples to connect with others. He is diplomatic in his business dealings. He is an ideal example that nothing is impossible in this world.
References
https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Power-Become-Big-Within-ebook/dp/B07P64KDF3

https://www.amazon.in/Spark-Power-Become-Big-Within-ebook/dp/B07P64KDF3 

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Sunday, 21 June 2020

How Did Hitler's Speaking Skills Help Him Come To Power?




“If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed.” —Adolf Hitler 

During the global lockdown on June 21, 2020, I viewed the movie ‘Hitler - A Career’ on Netflix to understand Adolf Hitler’s strategy, leadership, and speaking style to share with my readers. The movie is a long compilation of documentary footage. I read his autobiography Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”) when I served as a corporal in the Indian Air Force in 1988. I viewed some of his videos on speaking before I authored my award-winning book on public speaking titled, ‘Secrets of Successful Public Speaking: How to Become a Great Speaker.’ URL: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Successful-Public-Speaking-Speaker/dp/1628656107.

Adolf Hitler was a master strategist, great orator, and an expert in the propagation of his ideals and ideas. He had suicidal tendencies when he was young. He served in the German army as a corporal. He exploited each crisis. He manipulated people with his rhetoric for his political and ideological ends. He was impatient and hungry for power. He was constantly on the move. He played double games. He made major decisions when he was in the mountains.  He felt loneliness in the end.


Adolf Hitler—A Great Orator

No leader is entirely good and no leader is entirely bad. There is always something to learn even from bad leaders. Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933. He was an energetic and inspiring speaker. He was a crowd captivator and knew how to mobilize masses. He talked about national pride and persuaded his people in the name of nationalism. He knew how to adapt to his audiences. He was an expert in body language and knew how to give pauses to enable his audiences to understand the essence and applaud. His content was crisp and communication was clear. He wrote his speeches and edited them several times to drive home his ideologies and messages. He rehearsed his prepared speeches, delivery, hand gestures, and body language. He included animation to convey his ideologies emphatically. He took feedback from his facial expressions, vocal expressions, and body expressions to improve his oratory. He perfected the art and craft of public speaking by emphasizing excellence. He created a unique brand by including in his speeches the words such as “sword”, “fire”, and “blood” and he relied on symbolism, with metaphors such as the eagle and swastika featuring heavily.


Emphasize Character, not Charisma

Adolf Hitler was a charismatic and visionary leader with a vision of 1000 years for Germany. But he failed to accept the realities and refused to take feedback from his generals. At times, he made poor decisions thus losing in World War II. As successes come in battalions the failures also come in battalions. He enjoyed both successes and failures one after another. He was unable to reconcile the failures that came in battalions and committed suicide finally in 1945. He left behind a shameful legacy for his nation.

Greatness comes from character, not charisma. To conclude, emphasize the right means to achieve your ends. Emphasize humanity and serve global societies to leave your everlasting legacy.


"When you are in the light, everything will follow you. But when you enter dark, even your own shadow will not follow you, that is life.” —Adolf Hitler

References
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Successful-Public-Speaking-Speaker/dp/1628656107
https://www.amazon.in/Secrets-Successful-Public-Speaking-Speaker/dp/1628656107


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Saturday, 20 June 2020

Words of Wisdom―Build Your Body of Work




“If you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, what you look like or who you love.” ―Barack Obama

I enjoyed listening to Barack Obama’s commencement speech in 2009 at Arizona State University. There are several takeaways from his thought-provoking and inspiring speech. Here are some of them. You cannot rest on laurels. The clapping of success is a byproduct. There is always more to learn and achieve. Materialistic possessions display poverty of ambition. Don’t compromise your values, principles, and commitment. Politicians often talk about polls, not principles. You must work hard and explore smart ideas. Question conventional wisdom. Let bygones be bygones. Focus on rebuilding things. Nobody cares about your money. Care for the people around you. Build your body of work consistently. Challenges are a privilege. The tough moments encourage you to try harder, dig deeper, and discover the gifts you never knew that you had within you.  Build your body of work.

“Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it's not. It takes patience, it takes commitment and it comes with plenty of failures along the way." ―Barack Obama

References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbel5MhtDq4
https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132 https://www.amazon.in/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132


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Thursday, 18 June 2020

Walking Styles and their Personality Types




“The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.” ―Johann Wolfgang von Goethe



When I was working as a professor in a private educational institution in India, a few of my students asked me why I always walked alone. They added that most faculty members walked in a group or with their colleagues. They found me unique and different from others. They informed me that they liked the way I walked alone with grace. I liked their compliment. Now I started to analyze the reasons behind walking alone instead of walking with others.  

I served in the Indian Air Force where I used to do a parade in groups. I worked in teams. After the office hours, I used to walk with my friends in civil clothes. After I left the Indian Air Force, I preferred walking alone as civilians could not keep pace with my walking style. 

People are different with different walking styles. In spite of leaving the Indian Air Force, I still walk like a soldier with chest up. Most people appreciate that I walk graciously while a few criticize that I walk aggressively. Of course, it depends on their perceptions. Here are some observations about the personalities who walk alone. They are confident. They believe in themselves. They have strong wings. They have a strong direction. They have a clear focus on their goals and objectives. They cannot be distracted easily. They hit the bull’s eye.

I walk alone because I am a fitness freak. When I walk alone lots of ideas flash on my mind and I capture them in a pocket diary that I always carried with me. I started jotting my ideas on my smartphone recently.

According to the various personality types, I belong to the category of The Driver and The Influencer. I discovered that because of my military, teaching, and training background, I am logical and productive and I know how to get the things done effectively.


Conclusion

"I love walking because it clears your mind, enriches the soul, takes away stress, and opens up your eyes to a whole new world.” ―Claudette Dudley

People have different personalities because of their heredity, environment, and upbringing. To conclude, there is nothing like a good or bad walking style. Everyone has their own style of walking based on their personalities. Let us respect them irrespective of their walking style.   


“I love walking in the woods, on the trails, along the beaches. I love being part of nature. I love walking alone. It is therapy. One needs to be alone, to recharge one's batteries.” ―Grace Kelly

References
https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Skills-Overcome-Workplace-Challenges/dp/1628653035
https://www.amazon.in/Soft-Skills-Overcome-Workplace-Challenges/dp/1628653035


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Words of Wisdom―Your Life is Not a ‘To-Do’ List




“Personal happiness lies in knowing that life is not a checklist of acquisition or achievement. Your qualifications are not your life.” ―J.K. Rowling, Harvard Commencement Address


I enjoyed listening to J.K. Rowling's commencement speech, 2008 at Harvard University. There are several takeaways from her emotional and inspiring speech. An idea flashed on my mind to write an article on leading your life mindfully.   

Life is not a checklist of a ‘to-do’ list. It goes on as scheduled with twists and turns. It is like a circus. It is unpredictable with full of uncertainty.

Life is with peaks and valleys. Humans propose something while God disposes of something else. Humans plan many things with their ‘to-do’ lists but destiny takes them in a totally different direction. That is life!

People have several plans for their marital life, career, and money. They have plans about their future in personal, professional, and social life. Things don’t happen as per their plans. Things happen the way they are supposed to happen. That is life!

Don't play safe. Add excitement to your life. Take risks to unlock your hidden potential. Work hard to let things fall into place. Be spontaneous. Avoid ticking off the to-do list. Lead an unconventional and exciting life. Have an attitude of gratitude.


Embrace Uncertainty and Change

“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” —J.K. Rowling, Harvard University

Those who conform with others remain in their comfort zone and seek validation and approval from others. In contrast, those who don't conform to society come out of their comfort zone and leave their marks.

Your life is not a checklist of dos and don’ts. Live your life qualitatively, not quantitatively. Life is not how long you live but how good you live. Life is great.


“And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years.”
―Abraham Lincoln

References
https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132   https://www.amazon.in/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHGqp8lz36c 
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2008/06/text-of-j-k-rowling-speech/


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Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Words of Wisdom―What are Your Passion and Purpose?




“I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” —Steve Jobs


I listened to Oprah Winfrey's commencement speech, 2013 at Harvard University. There are several takeaways from her thought-provoking and inspiring speech. I got a trigger to identify the true purpose and calling. Many people don’t realize their true purpose and calling thus struggling throughout their lives.

Identifying one’s passions and leading life with purpose is easier said than done. Many people don’t know how to discover their passions. They grope in darkness due to a lack of guidance. In this post, I will discuss discovering your passion and leading your life with purpose and meaning.  

The children have different dreams. When they grow their dreams change and passions change. When they come to a particular age, they will be able to discover their passions. When you want to discover your passions, take psychometric tests such as MBTI. You can also approach your educator, coach, or psychologist to identify your passions. You can also identify your passions easily when you have self-awareness. When you do certain activities, you get excited. In contrast, when you do certain activities, you are bored. The activities that excite you are your passions. You can shortlist the passion as per your age, environment, and availability of resources.

After identifying your passion, you must lead your life with purpose and meaning. You are blessed with one life. So, you must avoid insignificant activities and emphasize significant activities. When you emphasize important and productive activities continuously with a focus and work hard consistently, you will be able to enjoy your journey and reach your destination of success.

In my life, I failed to identify my passions in my childhood due to a lack of guidance. Additionally, I was born into a toxic family and grew up in a toxic environment. After I joined the Indian Air Force when I was 19 years old, I started to discover my passions. I realized initially that my passion was to read and write. In middle age, I discovered that I have a passion to teach and inspire others. Subsequently, I realized that I have a passion for sharing my knowledge freely with the world and serving humanity. I discovered my passions due to my voracious reading and self-awareness. Currently, I am focusing on reading, writing, speaking, inspiring, sharing, and serving humanity. If I had a coach in the initial stage of my life, I would have identified my passions earlier and added immense value to the communities and societies. I discovered my passions due to my self-awareness which has been slow because I am dyslexic.



Conclusion

Everyone has passions. My passions are to read, write, teach, inspire, share, and serve others. Everyone has a purpose in life. My purpose is to share my knowledge freely with others. My purpose is to serve others. My purpose is to add value to communities and societies.  Similarly, you must identify your passions and lead your life with purpose. Add value to your communities and societies as per your age, experience, environment, and availability of resources to lead your life with purpose and meaning.  


Life is too short. Make it sweet. Remember, you live only once. Hence, discover your passion, set your vision, and lead your life with a purpose to provide meaning to your life and leave your legacy to the next generations. Life is great.


References
https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Power-Become-Big-Within-ebook/dp/B07P64KDF3
https://www.amazon.in/Spark-Power-Become-Big-Within-ebook/dp/B07P64KDF3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMWFieBGR7c




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Tuesday, 16 June 2020

How Leadership and Coaching will Change in the Future?



"I realized that life had much more to offer than I had anticipated and decided to help others in their human journey. Thus, I become a trainer and a coach with a passion for transformation." —Ann Betz

The future of leadership and coaching will definitely improve with an increased emphasis on technology. There will be online courses and virtual activities. There will be an increased emphasis on experiential learning with innovative thinking and agility. It will be filled with disruptions and distractions due to volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.

The future of coaching and leadership is very promising for passionate coaches and trainers. There will be rapid changes in the technologies due to AI (Artificial Intelligence) and FIR (Fourth Industrial Revolution). The executive coaches and leadership trainers must adapt to technology and learn continuously to stay ahead of the game. They must embrace uncertainty and coach and train leaders at all levels by offering innovative and simple solutions to complex problems. Conventionally, the experienced and older generations share their knowledge with the younger generation. In the future hi-tech world, the younger generation will share their knowledge with others. That means millennials will share their knowledge with older generations, unlike the past where only the older generations shared their knowledge with the younger generation.


Conclusion

“Coaches and the people they coach know that for the future to be different, we need to change the way we do things in the present… More often, changes involve shifts in attitudes, thinking, perceptions, & behavior.” —Gary Collins

To summarize, the future of leadership and coaching depends on how the executive and leadership coaches will think, guide, and help leaders and senior executives resolve complicated challenges by providing simple innovative solutions.

"Everyone needs a coach, whether it's a top-level executive, a graduate student, a homemaker, a homeless person, or the President of the United States." —Anthony Robbins

Reference
https://www.amazon.in/Success-Tools-CEO-Coaches-M-S/dp/9351102491


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