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“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”

—Mark Twain (1835-1910)
[Samuel Clemens] Humorist, Essayist, Novelist

Overcome Your Fear of Conflict

Many of us try to avoid confrontation. Instead of addressing issues directly, we try to be “nice” and then later vent about the frustration eating away at us. This can take a significant toll on our health and self-esteem — and on our work relationships and reputation. Next time you notice yourself shying away from conflict, focus on the business needs and speak objectively. For example, if you have a coworker who always interrupts you in meetings, explain the need to present a unified front: “In the last meeting, I noticed we were interacting in a way that may be throwing off the team. It’s important to appear united. Can we determine our roles in advance or establish cues for when it’s time to pass the baton?” People avoid conflict because they assume that it has to be aggressive or disrespectful. It doesn’t — if you remain approachable, non-judgmental, and calm.

Adapted by HBR from “ Get Over Your Fear of Conflict” by Amy Jen Su.

@nayyarahmad: This is a totally different Imran Khan we are seeing these days. A man with nerves of steel having unflinching… http://t.co/aekYFRqylv

“If you treat an individual as he is, he will remain how he is. But if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be.”

—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
Philosopher, Scientist, Author

“Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands — and then eat just one of the pieces.”

— Judith Viorst

This is a totally different Imran Khan we are seeing these days. A man with nerves of steel having unflinching belief in his goals. He is spreading the scent of the smell of the confidence reflected during the cricket World Cup days of the March 1992.

May Allah protect Imran Khan..!

Imran Khan seen in his recent days pictures is giving the look of an iron man with a very determined and confident look..!

Stay blessed..!

Give Everyone in the Meeting a Job to Do

Every meeting organizer wants people to attend, pay attention, and participate. Assigning attendees a specific role is a good way to accomplish all of this. Before your next meeting, consider appointing:
A facilitator to guide the group through the phases of discussion, problem-solving, and decision-making. She also makes sure one opinion doesn’t dominate — a good role for someone who wants more leadership experience.
A scribe to capture any key points, ideas, and decisions established in the meeting. This is a great assignment for someone who is shy but wants to participate.
A contributor to offer ideas and help keep the discussion on track. Tell the person you’re counting on him to ensure that all the key issues are addressed.
An expert to share knowledge on particular issues as requested. He or she can attend just part of the meeting.

Adapted by HBR from Running Meetings (20-Minute Manager Series).

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims in the world.

Please do remember in your prayers the suffering Muslims in Gaza, Myanmar and Kashmir..!

“My heroes are and were my parents. I can’t see having anyone else as my heroes.”

— Michael Jordan