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9 takeaways from Daniel Pink’s 'The Power of Regret'
When we pause to contemplate our past choices, we are more mindful about the choices that we are about to make. Regret has an impact on our “decision hygiene.”
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Arundhati Bhattacharya: Making your contribution felt is not about hogging the credit. It’s about succeeding along with others
"When you work like this, it can help you climb ladders."
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Women's Day 2022: Six takeaways from Arundhati Bhattarcharya’s book 'Indomitable'
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8 key takeaways from Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra's biography
Neeraj Chopra’s success partly depends on his ability to see his competitors as colleagues to learn from. He is not afraid to ask for suggestions when he feels that there is scope for improvement.
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9 game-changing titles from Westland Books
Originally set up in 1962 as a book distribution house, Westland is set to close down on March 31, 2022.
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8 must-read books by Thich Nhat Hanh, the monk who founded engaged Buddhism
Martin Luther King Jr once nominated Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thay wrote on topics like mindfulness, overcoming grief and suffering, and the path to happiness.
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Review: 'Outlast' offers counsel to businesses starting out on their ESG journeys
In 'Outlast: How ESG Can Benefit Your Business', authors Mukund Rajan and Col. Rajeev Kumar explain how defaulting on ESG criteria could lead to massive drops in market value for companies.
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Ankur Warikoo on Do Epic Shit: What content creators must keep in mind, how to monetise social media and more
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Michael Dell: "Pleased but never satisfied has been part of our culture since the beginning"
10 takeaways from Michael Dell’s book 'Play Nice But Win: A CEO’s Journey from Founder to Leader'.
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Teachers and principals share lessons on how children learn, online and offline
Experiential learning, focus on skills, and online learning beyond Zoom: Takeaways from the Great Indian Learning Festival, Varanasi.
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2 years of the pandemic: How COVID-19 changed therapy forever
We spoke to psychologists and therapists across India about how attitudes to mental health have shifted during this pandemic, and the benefits and challenges of online therapy.
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Review: 'Murder on the Menu' is a riveting account of the rise and fall of Saravana Bhavan founder P. Rajagopal
How did Jeevajothi and Prince resist P. Rajagopal's schemes to make Jeevajothi his third wife? Who else was part of planning the murder? These questions form the crux of the author's investigation.
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Prof BR Shenoy Memorial Lecture 2021 | 5 key takeaways from Montek Singh Ahluwalia's lecture and conversation
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Top 5 entrepreneurship and investment tips by Sanjeev Bikhchandani and Jaynti Kanani
From what investors want to finding the perfect tech cofounder, tips from Sanjeev Bikhchandani and Jaynti Kanani on starting up and investing.
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"You definitely won’t have time for everything you want to do": Oliver Burkeman
In 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals', Oliver Burkeman explains why FOMO's a misplaced notion because giving up some things to focus on others is what good choices are made of.
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Toby Ord's 'The Precipice' tries to revive the conversation around climate change
Ord urges readers to take the ideas of the hundred billion people who came before us to fight or ward off the biggest threats to humanity, including climate change and future pandemics.
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Opportunities in crises: 'Sailing Through a Storm' offers pragmatic tips for leaders
T.N. Hari and Sanjay Swamy draw on their own experiences at Big Basket and mChek, respectively. They also give examples where companies like Johnson & Johnson harnessed or squandered an opportunity.
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Review | 'My Life in Full' by Indra Nooyi lives up to the hype
Indra Nooyi's book 'My Life in Full' should be read by women who aspire to leadership roles, but also men who are unaware about the barriers women face.
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Nine secrets of Indra Nooyi’s success, culled from 'My Life in Full'
We read 'My Life in Full' - by former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi - from cover to cover, and distilled nine of the most important lessons from her success story.
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US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman: "Together, we can build a safe and inclusive society"
Sherman said the change in India with respect to LGBTQIA+ rights is "amazing in a very good way". She did not comment on the court petitions for legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India.
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Review | 'If I’m Honest' talks about Vijay Mallya, but that's not why you should read it
This book is for readers who've been told that their mental health issues are a figment of their imagination.
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Review | 'Harsh Realities' will persuade you to put your ego aside, and approach industry experts
If you are looking for new ways to build a spirit of camaraderie within your organization, you might be able to pick up some tips from this book.
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"Historiometric examination revealed narcissistic tendencies in the Indian prime ministers’ personality"
Our leaders' personalities and experiences have a bearing on the kind of policy decisions they make too; Uppal says that a historiometric approach could help us to predict policy consequences.
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Review | 'What’s Your Story?' is a handy guide to content strategy in a hyperconnected world
The book does not demand to be read from cover to cover. Once you zero in on the skills that you need to hone, check out the relevant chapter and explore it slowly.
