Loud Thinking

Archive for February, 2015

“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”

— Harriet Beecher Stowe

“All of life’s lessons you have been through is only a preparation for what is about to happen in your life. If the experience brings you joy, much wisdom has prepared you for this journey. If it brings you sorrow, remember lessons will keep striking you at your weakest point because that’s what needs most strengthening.”

— Brigitte Nicole

In nature, language is what sets us apart from the animals. In business, it’s what sets true leaders apart from perpetual followers. That’s because communicating effectively can make all the difference.

~HBR

Kudos to Mr. Shahbaz Sharif CM Punjab

Sir,

This is to specially thank you with profound appreciation for considering my very important public interest request (submitted in Dec. 14) in a very swift manner, to control the heinous activities of unscrupulous persons, selling HARAM and dead meat to the general public, with the use of IT based solution, which may kindly be publicised as much as possible, by ordering mandatory display of posters at all shops.

Moreover, special raids should also be conducted at all hotels, bakeries & marriage halls to curb mass use of dead chickens and reuse of old unconsumed food.

Best Regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

“Some people come into your life as blessings, others come into your life as lessons.”

— Mother Teresa

“Some people come into your life as blessings, others come into your life as lessons.”

— Mother Teresa

The live burning of more than 250 innocent persons in Karachi Baldia Town tragedy case must be tried in a military court

THE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY: Harvard Business Review

February 6, 2015

Stay Motivated with or Without the Boss’s Help

Some bosses just aren’t that inspiring. The good news is you can motivate yourself to stay on top of your goals and improve your skills. But you have to know what drives you personally and professionally. Ask yourself: When was the last time I felt a sense of purpose at work? What made that happen? Then make a career plan to help you track your projects and results and set goals for your own development. Some of these might align with your role, but others can focus on learning and exploring interests outside of your job description. Evaluate your own performance and ask for feedback. You can get feedback directly by asking your boss, “How did you think the meeting went? Is there anything I should do differently next time?” You can also look for support elsewhere. Find mentors within your company to give guidance and perspective.

Adapted from “How to Motivate Yourself When Your Boss Doesn’t” by Julie Mosow.

“Don’t give up. Keep going. There is always a chance that you stumble onto something terrific. I have never heard of anyone stumbling over anything while he was sitting down.”

— Ann Landers

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

—Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
Former President Of South Africa