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“You are not too old and it is not too late to dive into your depths where life calmly gives out its own secret.”

— Rilke

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

—Howard Thurman (1899-1981);
Author, Philosopher, Theologian, Educator, Civil Rights Leader

How to Work with a Slacker

Everyone has worked with someone who doesn’t pull his weight. You often don’t know whether to confront the person, speak to your boss, or mind your own business. If someone’s slacking is not affecting your work, don’t intervene. But if your job is suffering, here’s what to do:
Put yourself in his shoes. Do you know the root causes of his behavior? Slacking doesn’t always mean laziness — it could mean difficulty at home or a struggle to understand a new assignment.
Converse instead of confront. Speak up, but don’t be accusatory. Approach the conversation with a genuine willingness to solve the problem.
Stick to the facts. Raise specific examples of the behavior and explain its impact on you and others. Keep the conversation forward-looking.
Be flexible. You might think you know the best way to fix the problem, but you can’t fixate on pre-set solutions. It’s more effective to guide the person in exploring different options.

Adapted from “How to Deal with a Slacker Coworker” by Carolyn O’Hara.

Zaka Ashraf vs Najam Sethi

There is, however, a twist. During the hearing today, the judges expressed concern over the prime minister’s choice of Sethi on the governing board and have asked the government to “reconsider” the nomination. The implications of that will only become clear on Friday, when the hearing resumes and presumably, the government has responded to the concerns. In the judges’ remarks on Thursday, there seemed to be a suggestion that if Sethi’s name was not reconsidered, then the case will resume anew and that the day’s developments will again become null and void.

Umar Farooq is ESPNcricinfo’s Pakistan correspondent. @kalson

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“Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.”

— Laurence J. Peter

“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.”

—Joseph Addison (1672-1719);
English Essayist, Poet, Playwright And Politician.

3 Things to Consider Before Launching a Change Initiative

We keep hearing how organizations need to adapt to stay relevant and profitable in a rapidly changing world. But is constant adaptation always the best idea? Before taking your company through a big change initiative, ask:
If customers really want you to change. The continued successes of some companies show that people often value consistency.
If the rewards outweigh the risks. Remaking or radically changing your offerings has costs. If you do decide to overhaul your portfolio, be prepared for the consequences.
If change will make you vulnerable. Shifting strategies or altering your offerings can open the door to competitors. Don’t get so caught up in something new that you leave your core business unprotected.

Adapted by HBR from “Your Business Doesn’t Always Need to Change” by Andrea Coville and Paul B. Brown.

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70% of all change initiatives fail. But the odds turn in your company’s favor once you understand that change is a multi-stage process–not an event–and that persuasion is key to establishing a sense of urgency, winning support, and silencing naysayers.

J P Kotter

Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.

farrah (Mumbai).