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“A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it.”

— Chinese Proverb

Ask the Right People for References

Don’t underestimate how important references are to the hiring process. Even before you start interviewing, develop a mental list of past and current colleagues who could serve as your references. Your list should have former and current bosses, coworkers, and subordinates. Ask managers who have given you positive performance reviews, coworkers who have thanked you for help on projects, and people who have successfully worked under you. Never ask someone to be a reference if you don’t know for certain what he or she is going to say. If you don’t want colleagues to know you’re considering leaving, offer to provide references outside of your company or offer to provide references once you get a formal job offer. Just make sure to find out what the hiring manager wants to check. For example, if he wants to learn about your leadership style, he should speak to your direct reports.

Adapted from “How to Choose the Right References” by Rebecca Knight.

“You may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world and you will be something. “I cannot,” never accomplished anything; “I will try,” has wrought wonders.”

—J. Hawes

“What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn’t have any doubt – it is sure to get where it is going, and it doesn’t want to go anywhere else.”

—Hal Boyle (1911-1974)
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist

Topic:- Production of cheap and safe nuclear energy electricity from Thorium Power Reactors..!

My video of Dunya TV’s program Nuqta-e-Nazar of 7 January, 2015.
My slot of 4 minutes 20 second is from 16 minutes 50 seconds – 21 minutes 10 seconds.

Link:- http://ultatv.com/nuqta-e-nazar-president-signs-21st-constitutional-amendment-7th-january-2015/

My video of Dunya TV’s program Nuqta-e-Nazar of 7 January, 2015.
My slot of 4 minutes 20 second is from 16 minutes 50 seconds – 21 minutes 10 seconds.

Link:- http://ultatv.com/nuqta-e-nazar-president-signs-21st-constitutional-amendment-7th-january-2015/

“Shine with all you have. When someone tries to blow you out, just take their oxygen and burn brighter.”

— Katelyn S. Irons

Adapt Your Presentation for Different Cultures

Presentations are never one-size-fits-all—especially across different cultures. People have different ways of learning, so when presenting, you need to be able to adapt your style according to your audience. For example, in “principles-first” cultures (e.g., France, Spain, Germany, Russia), people want to understand the why behind proposals before moving to action. You have to explain and validate the concept underlying your reasoning before coming to conclusions and examples. And you should leave time for people to challenge and debate. But in “applications-first” cultures (U.S.), people focus less on the why and more on the how. Make your arguments by getting right to the point. You don’t have to spend too much time building up the underlying theory. Provide practical examples of how it worked elsewhere, and then discuss tools and next steps.

Adapted from “Tailor Your Presentation to Fit the Culture” by Erin Meyer.

An email to Ms H Clinton of July 2009…https://www.snayyar.com/an-email-to-ms-hillary-clinton-of-july-2009.html#sthash.4dGUtFaI.dpbs

Dear Ms Hillary Clinton,

Assalam-O-Alikum.

Perhaps, it may be a surprise to you, but the fact is that you are the most popular American dignitary in Pakistan. And, in any vote count, you can easily win an election in Pakistan. We still fondly remember your visit to a village named BURKI, near Lahore, during your last trip to the country.

We in Pakistan were quite worried to hear about your recent injury & hope that by the grace of GOD AL-MIGHTY, you must have fully recovered by now.

Your recent statement about the West’s leaving Pakistan alone after the Afghan war, was very well taken by most of our country men. In fact, this statement truly reflected the CHANGE, President Barak Obama promised in his presidential speech. I personally feel that American people & government still don’t have the idea how much, we Muslims particularly, and the down trodden population of the world generally, expect from & trust, Barak Obama to deliver on his promises. Virtually, Barak Obama is seen as President of the Globe.

Hence, America must not miss this opportunity, because although, you cannot conquer the world yet, you have already won the hearts of the dwellers of this world.

In this regard, no one else knows more than you, the importance of Pakistan in defeating the menace of terrorism & building a peaceful world. It is Pakistan where this world has to win the war for peace. Let there be no mistake, that it is a war against terror for Pakistan & within Pakistan. Never-the-less, we also assure you that we can crush this menace with our own muscles. The only thing we need is, the commitment of the free world, not to let Pakistan down (again) this time, for which America will have to take a lead.

Now, in order to see what role the free world must play, I have already written in detail to Mr. David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to the President of USA & Mr. Richard Douglas, Ex. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for counter Narcotics.(Copies also mailed at info@messages.whitehouse.gov & webmasterisb@state.gov)

The said communications may be perused below, for your favour of consideration.

Thanking & wishing you all the success in your quest for true world peace.

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad.
Lahore – Pakistan

Richard J Douglas,
Ex. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counter Narcotics,
U.S.A.

ASSALAM-O-ALIKUM.

I am immensely touched by your article titled ‘ The Pakistani Soldier ‘ published in the daily ” THE NEWS ” dated June 20, 2009. The reason being that, it is a genuine tribute to the many hundreds of thousands of Pakistani armed forces personnel, who are sacrificing their today for a better tomorrow, not only of Pakistan, but of the entire peace loving humanity of the world.

In fact, right from day one of the inception of Pakistan, its soldiers have relentlessly served the cause of peace in & outside Pakistan. One example must be still fresh in the minds of the freedom loving Americans. I am referring to the daring act of rescue of US soldiers in Somalia, by the brave Pakistani troops, who defied dangers to their own lives, to serve the cause of the humanity.

Now, what about the beautiful & capable Pakistan, of THE PAKISTANI SOLDIER. If you really want to serve the cause of peace & make this world a tranquil place, don’t treat Pakistani people as pariah of this world. If you have any doubts just go to the US airports and see how (legal Pakistani entrants ) are treated at your entry points ( my email, attached below, addressed to David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to the President of the USA, on the subject remains non replied till date). If no other nation of the free world, at least America owes we Pakistani people, a debt it can never repay (which I need not mention here, because we didn’t take on the USSR as a favour to USA. We stood for the cause of liberty & freedom only).

Today, Pakistan is paying a very heavy price for taking on the cause of liberty & freedom. In fact, the country is profusely bleeding from its wounds of terrorism.

As many Americans admit the mistake of leaving Pakistan in the lurch, after the Afghanistan war. Now it is high time to rebuild Pakistan. The world must come forward to make another Japan of Pakistan. And this objective can’t be achieved through loans & aid. No nation can be build with loans & aid. Rebuilding of Pakistan needs a 10 year Marshall plan (it may not cost more than one or two years defense expenditure of war in Afghanistan), which must broadly include the following strategy.

Ø Writing off the entire Debt of country.
Ø Allowing 100% duty free imports of Pakistani goods in all the countries.
Ø Revamping of entire Pakistani educational system on modern lines.
Ø Providing of world class health care system.
Ø Development of world class transportation infrastructure.
Ø Focus for development on small & medium size industry.
Ø Development of agriculture, livestock & dairy sectors on world standards.
Ø Settlement of Kashmir, water, Siachin & all other issues between Pakistan & India.
Ø Building of Maximum possible dams on the river system.
Ø Development & exploration (as per world standards) of natural resources.
Ø Development of wind energy to the maximum potential of the country.

I am very optimistic that under the visionary leadership of Mr. Obama & his dynamic team, the above proposals for helping Pakistani nation to stand on its feet, for the larger cause of the peace & freedom of this world, may not be a farfetched idea.

With best wishes & kind regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad.

Dear Mr. David Axelrod.
Senior Advisor to the President of USA.
ASSALAM-O-ALIKUM.

Please convey our full appreciation to President Barak Husain Obama not only for his
wonderful speech but for the genuine efforts he & his administration is making in bridging the gap between the Muslims & the west.

David, without going into the details of who is actually responsible for the turmoil created by the current wave of terrorism in the world, I would like to assure you that no religion is more peaceful than Islam. GOD says in the Quran that saving one life is equal to the saving of the life’s of the entire Humanity. And killing one innocent person is as bad as killing the entire Humanity. But then we Muslims are also not taught to offer the other Cheek, if slapped on one cheek.

I am also convinced that in order to achieve the desired results, good intentions reflected in speeches, must follow with actions. And as a first step & in order to win the heart & minds of the Proud Pakistani Nation, the President of the USA must order that humiliation of all legal Pakistani entrants at American airports should stop immediately. Pakistani visitors should not be discriminated at the airports. This is one step, will not cost a Dollar. But shall generate tremendous goodwill in our hearts, for the great people of the USA, right at your entry points.

With best wishes & kind regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

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