Misc

Fake Until Proven True

The Real Problem with Fake News In one of the largest study of stories, real and false, that spread, it was found that false news spreads faster and farther than real news. Here is Sinan Aral, who was part of the original research team, talking about the results of this study and detailing why false news spreads more than real news. It is found that as humans, we are more susceptible to spreading false news more than bots or algorithms. It is the novelty of the fake news that hooks us and makes is want to share. It is clear […]

Leadership, Strategy

What is better – Being People Centric or Being Process Driven?

One of the decisions that every business needs to make, in order to continue to grow is to put in place processes that can provide enough stability,  predictability and consistency of experience. Without the right processes, the growth is chaotic and can strangle the business itself. On the other side, there is this whole conversation about how it is important to be people centric in order to do well. People do business with other people and not with processes or bots. So, it is important to treat people (employees, customers and partners) well and thereby create the foundation for them […]

Ideas, Leadership

Lessons in Creativity and Leadership

The team at FilmBilder has done it again. They have created another fun way to depict an important concept in a fun and engaging way. Have a look at the video before we can go further. What I learnt from the video: 1) The most important criteria for creativity to flourish is the presence of exploration and fun. True innovation happens when we step back from our routine. Creative ideas come when we are looking to have fun while working. 2) Creative ideas will start off by causes some disruption or negative effect before it can effect positive change and […]

Ancient Wisdom, Leadership

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life – Qualities of a Good Leader

Of late, I have been reading some of the old Indian texts written by sages and wise men. One such work is a section within the larger epic poem “Mahabharata” called Vidur Puran. This section is a conversation between a distressed king and one of his wise ministers. The king knows that the action he is willing to take is probably not the right action but wants to hear that it is ok from the wise minister. In this wide ranging conversation, the king asks a lot of questions around life and how to lead a life of virtue and […]

Entrepreneurship, Podcast, Sales

PBTO S2E9: Friend of a Friend: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life And Your Career

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/pushingbeyondtheobvious/2-08_PBTO_S2E9__Friend_of_a_Friend__Understanding_the_Hidden_Networks_That_Can_Transform_Your_Life_and_Your_Career.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Email | RSSWho is on the show: David Burkus is a best-selling author, a sought-after speaker, an associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. Why is he on the show: His forthcoming book, Friend of a Friend, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He’s delivered keynotes to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies and the future leaders of the United States Naval Academy. His TED talk has been viewed over […]