02Feb 2018 by ksurya No Comments
The three pillars of a work environment.

The three pillars of a work environment.

Business, culture, Leadership, Management
The three pillars of a work environment. Human beings yearn for three things in life. The Hindu scriptures prescribe that these are manifested in the forms of Goddess Lakshmi (the Goddess of wealth & prosperity), Goddess Saraswati (the Goddess of knowledge), and Goddess Parvati (the Goddess of pride/power). Thus, the three pillars of a work environment should present an opportunity to earn, learn and employees should take pride because of their association. Depending on the stage of one’s life and the personal situation one of the above takes priority over the other. At a more generic level, every human wants all of them in some dosage. Wealth There are many factors that influence compensation and wealth creation. But, the most disruptive influence in today’s world is the phenomenon of instant…
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30Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

Impressions// 4 books I read in 2017

Business, culture, digital, e-commerce, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Mentoring
From amongst the books, I read in 2017, I have picked 4 for this blog. Dream with your eyes open: An entrepreneurial journey by Ronnie Screwvala Ronnie engages with his writings both wannabe entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to becoming leaders, alike; particularly from India. “The future belongs to those who realize that the goal is no longer teaching talented people how to get a job but how to create thriving businesses as entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs/professionals in a company.” In Search of Ethical Leadership by R. M. Lala Choosing thirteen themes, Mr. R.M. Lala, one of my favorite writers, discuss various aspects of ethical leadership concentrating on the behavioral & motivational aspects of leadership, bringing out the relationship between means and ends; i.e. the moral dimension of leadership. In Search of…
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27Dec 2017 by ksurya No Comments

Impressions// “Digital Disruption” by James McQuivey

Business, culture, digital, e-commerce, Entrepreneurs, Management, Startups
This book demystifies ‘digital’ & opens horizons to many possibilities. The book works to incline your worldview to the changes, present & potential. The book is a guide that helps to cultivate a disruptive mindset in the digital era. James has articulated a new fundamental human needs model in line with the digital world. James is both prescriptive, with real-life examples, and predicts the possible future. Digital Disruption has a profound impact; particularly if it is your first read on this subject. James writes, don’t be misled by the word “digital”…. he is right, the book is not only for a technology inclined reader; it is for everyone. 
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