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What are the most dangerous words in our vocabulary? Words can be powerful and as we’ve seen across business, political and other arenas, incredibly influential…..and therefore potentially dangerous if not chosen carefully. But how we choose to talk to ourselves is more powerful, more influential and perhaps even more dangerous as we are often not conscious of it. Case in point - one of the most seemingly innocent yet most dangerous words around…. ‘Should’ If you are feeling angry, let down or frustrated with yourself or others I’m betting this word is floating around in your vocabulary moments before. I should be / have He / She / they should be / have It should be / have ‘Should’ sets an expectation of a specific outcome in our minds and sets us up for a fall when the specific expectation or outcome is not achieved. (For any parents reading this, see how many times ‘should’ is banded around in your head or even out loud prior to an argument with your kid). As Leaders what other seemly innocent words floating around are dangerous when not considered consciously?

Tell your story the way you deem fit. In my memoir, “a childhood snatched by school” There are many villains A few heroes Brutal scars Few laughs In that same environment, What I condemned as abuse Was merely a scratch for others Not worthy of a book But I won't downplay my pain for anyone Neither should you. When you take a stage,blow appropriately Spit fire Make chilling revelations if need be. Never in between Your story is a catalyst for change Never look down on it. For if it is one person, your work is done. That one person will take it to another Your message will continue to spread Tell your story as you deem fit. In it lies a message. The stage is all yours Are you ready to tell your story? _________ I am Dinma and I tell the stories of Leaders with English as a 2nd language on any stage in the world. + Coach you to tell your story in style.

It’s easy to jump to blame, impatience, and rigid thinking when we’re faced with uncertainty or challenge when in reality, these moments are begging for the exact opposite. When you choose emotional agility, you are creating a life in which your reality matches your intentions. Foster courage, compassion, and curiosity in your workplace, and watch as others open to opportunity rather than closing themselves off and shutting down. This 3C are well highlighted in Ramayan Shri Ram had the courage to leave the kingdom and take a tough life in the Jungle. he has the compassion to eat fruits tasted by Mata Shabari, hug nishadraj, and the curiosity with which he watched Nal and Neel build a bridge and listen to Vibhishan With courage, your CHARACTER becomes stronger With compassion, you maintain consistency in your work and life With curiosity, you develop a habit of learning more which results in CREDIBILITY and this 6C builds a LEADER in you Now just think how much Ramayan has to offer in our life By Gaurav Pradhan sir

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Single most damaging piece of literature I’ve ever read.  TLDR: Self-sufficiency is the only way to achieve greatness. Relying on others is dumb. I read this book in my early 20s and the message resonated deeply. I didn’t want to rely on anyone else, so the notion that I could navigate my entire life without learning how to do it was extremely attractive. I wholeheartedly embraced the idea that if I was just GOOD enough, I could do everything on my own. In the years since I realized that this message is just plain garbage. True, there are areas of life where I am very strong. However, I have substantial weaknesses as well. Do you know what it looks like when you try to do something alone with a significant weakness? It looks like limping. It doesn't matter how strong your strengths are you can only move as quickly as your weakness allows. If you're an ideas person, you need people with skills to execute. If you're a skilled operator, you need a leader with a vision you can get behind. No one who has accomplished anything meaningful has done it without support. ———————————— EDIT: as Jeremy Mills and Jonathan Ricketts, P.E. point out, it’s possible I took from this book what I needed at the time. Others may get a different message. If you’ve read it I’m curious to hear what you got from it.

“Shapers” are independent thinkers: curious, non-conforming, and rebellious. They practice brutal, nonhierarchical honesty. And they act in the face of risk, because their fear of not succeeding exceeds their fear of failing.” ― Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World This book is simply too good so here is a bonus quote from it: “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. (George Bernard Shaw)” ― Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

If you’re anything like me, one question you return to regularly is questioning if you’re enough. It’s amazing what emotions can swirl as you ponder the implications of that one word. Come learn about yourself and how to answer that question in my latest article on Medium.

Break Down to First Principles Break down the problem into its fundamental components. Ask yourself: What are the indisputable facts or basic truths related to this problem? Get rid of irrelevant details so that the essential things and their relationships stand out. As the saying goes, "Any damn fool can make it complex. It takes a genius to make it simple." Not everyone has a mind that works that way, but just because you can't do something naturally doesn't mean you can't do it--you just have to have creativity and determination. If necessary, you can seek the help of others. #principleoftheday

Learn to listen. Listen to amend and not listen to defend. Being a boss doesn't have anything to do with age, your boss might be your junior in school, learn to handle the situation well and earn your boss' (bosses) respect. Don't play the age game at your place of work, be professional enough.

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Growth comes with recognition that we are not perfect, there are plenty of life lessons to be learned. These lessons are not always delivered in the way we would prefer, but a strength of character and the ability to reflect can help us recognise and build on them. #growthmindset