Prof Zollo at MIT worked with a group of scientists to analyse differences between entrepreneurs and manager’s brains. Turns out some parts of the brain is wired differently. More from their site [Also read my earlier post on Amateurs vs Professionals ] In our study, we used an fMRI to map brain activity in 25 entrepreneurs […]
Some great insights from the book, Uncommon Service Companies that excel at service typically do a great job in four areas: identifying the attributes of service they’re competing on; determining how to fund excellence in these areas; designing management systems that help employees to succeed at their jobs; and training their customers. Excellence requires sacrifice. […]
Some great insights from the book, Uncommon Service Companies that excel at service typically do a great job in four areas: identifying the attributes of service they’re competing on; determining how to fund excellence in these areas; designing management systems that help employees to succeed at their jobs; and training their customers. Excellence requires sacrifice. […]
“I’m thinking about starting a group where immigrants and refugees can talk about their feelings. It’s important to be part of a community!” — Hedda Bolgar, 103-year-old practicing psychoanalyst and cofounder of the Hedda Bolgar Psychotherapy Clinic in Los Angeles This and other things to learn before turning 40! http://t.co/M4sXPEON
Carl Woese’s work along with my graduate school advisor, George Fox was the basis of my thesis topic at University of Houston. On Sunday, Carl Woese – the scientist who revolutionized the way we view the evolutionary relationships among the planet’s life forms – passed away at the age of 84. Dr. Roland Hatzenpichler, a postdoctoral scholar […]
Carl Woese’s work along with my graduate school advisor, George Fox was the basis of my thesis topic at University of Houston. On Sunday, Carl Woese – the scientist who revolutionized the way we view the evolutionary relationships among the planet’s life forms – passed away at the age of 84. Dr. Roland Hatzenpichler, a postdoctoral scholar […]
This new year, as usual, there were a series of emails from friends, family and acquaintances wishing a very Happy New Year 2013. In the deluge of impersonal emails and social media messages, there are a few which stood out for their messages, many for the thoughtfulness of the senders and a few which were great […]
One of my favourite things to say about startups. Is things sometimes go from bad to worse. And then things get even worse. Some one recently asked me what do you do when things go from horrible to more horrible. Thats what not i meant. I think there is a difference between worse and horrible. […]
Mission Accomplished. Well sort of. But this was the hardest part of the C25k program, getting to do a 22 min run non-stop. Another three weeks to do a 30 mins run flat! I know. I know. This is not a big deal for people like Sarabjeet and Bharati, who by the way gave me […]
All of us talk about innovation, few talk about the right to experiment or right to innovate. When Vinay Dabholkar invited me to panel discussion on “Managing Big Bets” at the innovation workshop he was conducting, i jumped at the opportunity. It was a great opportunity to learn more. More importantly to catch up with Vinay, from whom i […]