HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012.

 

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Sanat Sharma

Upper Management Skills - 

1. I reflect often on my performance as a leader.

2. I take responsibility for my mistakes and try to learn from them.

3. I always give serious consideration to opinions that are different from mine.

4. I manage across cultural boundaries successfully.

5. I make a daily effort to inspire the trust of customers and colleagues.

6. I continually try to find ways to promote speed, innovation and value. 

7. I’m committed to helping people adapt to change.

8. I collaborate well with people who are very different from me.

9. I help others resolve issues of work/life balance.

10. I have built and continue to maintain a successful cross-functional task network.

11. I adapt my leadership to the needs of different groups.

12. I take great care to display sensitivity in managing across cultural boundaries.

13. I always take actions that benefit others, not only myself.

14. I strive to meet the needs of customers representing other cultures.

15. I make certain that I recognize and reward others based on merit, not on politics.

16. I always speak frankly with others to learn from them and build trust.

17. I act ethically to serve the larger good, not only to obey the law.

18. I help groups to develop a shared picture of a positive future.

19. I treat failure as a chance to learn and grow.

20. I continually seek the knowledge required to make sense of the big picture.

14 Management Do's and Don'ts 

1. DON'T get angry.
2. DON'T be cold, distant, rude or unfriendly.
3. DON'T send mixed messages to your employees so that they never know where you stand.
4. DON'T say things that you don't believe in.

5. DON'T act more concerned about your own welfare than anything else.

6. DON'T avoid taking responsibility for your actions.

7. DON'T jump to conclusions without checking your facts first.

8. DO what you say you are going to do when you are going to do it.
9. DO be responsive (return phone calls, emails).
10. DO publicly support your people.
11. DO admit your mistakes.

12. DO recognize your team.

13. DO ask and listen.

14. DO smile and laugh.

Anna Hazaare and the corruption

India is burning. India is enjoying. Indians are angry. Indians are creating history.

What is that? A fight against corruption or a fight against government.

From last 11 days, one of the most admired and renowned social activitiest – Anna Hazaare – is on a fast. He is fighting against corruption. There is something which is called “LokPal Bill” (or sometimes it may be called as “JokePal Bill”) which he wants to make as a law in India. He is sitting at Ramlila Ground, a place in Delhi, where he is being supported by thousands of supporters (I doubt if they are supporters or just the mock audience). Anna Hazaare gang includes one retired IPS officer who is India’s first woman IPS officer – the great Kiran Bedi. Whenever she talks, 80% of the time she admires herself and her achievements. Then remaining 20% time, she used to spend in what Anna is expecting from her.

Sometimes, I feel very enthusiastic, when I feel the fact that a person – Anna Hazaare – with an age of 73 years, is sitting (for India…… I doubt) without food from the last 10 days. Why he is doing it? Is it worth for him? How will is effect his life (or we can say remaining life)?

But on other side, I feel that nothing will happen. Anna Hazaare actions will be history in future. India will drive like its being done in the past. All the politicians are corrupt and 80% of Indians are also following their footsteps. In spite of wasting my time in this movement, I am concentrating on my work, my job, my responsibilities, and my future which is the demand of the time.  It’s also true that this kind of movement, that Anna is driving, is something which is happening in India, a very first time. At least, in my life, I am watching the picture first time.

But the question is – “Will it work?” The actions that Anna is doing with pay to India or to Indians. I believe the answer as “NO”. In fact Anna knows the fact that nothing will happen. Or at least, what Anna wants, will not happen. The government is much more intelligent than Anna and his gang. Let’s see what will happen in near future but one thing is sure – we will not get anything fruitful from this movement. What we get is – Traffic Jams, Indians frustrations, Road rashes, red light jumps, rash driving and many other regular Indian activities

-- Sanat Sharma.

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Ten ways to great health

 1. Watch your eating patterns
Eat a wide variety of foods and instead of eating thrice a day, eat five times but reduce the quantity. Avoid feasting and fasting.

2. Eat smaller portions
Order small portions and share. At restaurants, reduce the temptation to clean your plate by setting aside one-third of your meal before you touch it. Once in a while enjoy small portions of your favourite high calorie foods so that you don't get frustrated and end up binging.

3. Modify your lifestyle
Don't nap during daytime; instead get between seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Eat slowly and savour each morsel. Stock your house with a choice of healthy foods and snacks. Distance yourself from foods that tempt you. Avoid falling in the loop of emotional binging. Always try to keep yourself cheerful. Talk laugh, share jokes or read jokes on the internet.

4. Get a blood test once a year
Identify risk factors and early signs of ailments like heart disorder, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

5. Avoid unnecessary medications
As far as possible, try to stay away from medications and supplements.

6. Care for your skin
Drink lots of water and keep your skin well hydrated from within. Nutrition deficiency can affect your skin health.

7. Exercise regularly
Regular brisk walking, aerobic activities, increases the body's demand for oxygen and trains your heart, lungs and muscles to work more efficiently.

8. De-stress yourself
Relaxation like stretching, deep breathing, meditation and progressive relaxation can reduce anxiety and stress levels.

9. Meditate
Practicing meditation, even doing it for ten minutes is a good idea, as it helps to calm down the nerves and mind.

10. Sound Sleep
Ensuring good and comfortable sleep is important. 

8 rules of good office etiquette

 1. Dress appropriately

2. Use office property sparingly

3. Mind your language

4. Language etiquette

5. Observe organizational policies

6. Respect common areas

7. Observe confidentiality

8. Watch what you say

Biggest and Greatest event of my life

Biggest and Greatest event of my life

It was 28^th May 2011, 10:30 PM. I rushed my wife to nursing home along with my mother. She was immediately moved into labour room. I was restless outside the room. But that was the only thing I can do at that time. It was 11:30 PM, when one doctor entered to the labour room. I was totally unaware about what is happening inside. Finally, it was 03:45 AM of 29^th May 2011, when doctor came outside the room and said that they started the delivery process.

And at last, it was 04:12 AM of 29^th May 2011 (Sunday) when I heard the greatest news of my life. The doctor came outside and said – You blessed with a baby boy. Both mother and baby are fine. I was like on seventh heaven. Tried to control my emotions but couldn’t do that. Jumped with joy and waiting for the baby to come outside. After 15 minutes, the nurse came outside with my baby but I can’t see his face. She immediately took him in the care. I immediately rushed into the labour room and congratulate my wife. I told her that she had delivered me one of the most important gifts of my life. She was fine in the bed but was unconscious. Although she was responding a little bit.

After around 1 hr, I saw my son in the care room. He was looking very pink and was sleeping. I took three photographs of him immediately and came outside the care room.

The whole experience was awesome. Within few minutes, I got promoted from a husband, a son, a brother, to a father. That was great. Now I am enjoying the same status and will try to become the best father for my son.

By the way, my son name is Soham Sharma.

ALL THE BEST.

Sanat Sharma

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Partiality in celebrations

Recently, I have seen very interesting example of partiality in celebration in my office. We are used to celebrate the birthdays, anniversaries and company exit of individuals. Actually, it all happened 2 weeks back. One of a very senior employee, having more than 11 years of experience in our organization, was leaving to other place/organization for further growth.  He was one of the most dedicated, intelligent and technical guy with a great sense of responsibility. As usual, we decided to have a cake cutting “Bye Bye ceremony” for that guy. This all happened quite well with almost all the senior management guys involvement who were showering the words of praise for that employee which he truly deserves.

But here comes the twist in the scene. On the same day, we have one more person whose last day was with us. As a mandatory process, we planned for cake cutting “Bye Bye ceremony” for that person also. But the jack is that he was going to other organization because of the bad performance in our organization. The management was not so happy for that cake cutting “Bye Bye ceremony” because of the above said reason – performance. Although that person was having only 2 years of experience in the industry. On top of it, he started saying thanks to his colleagues but he didn’t mention some very expected name that everyone want to listen from his mouth. To react against his act, some of the senior folks left the ceremony in between.

It was a very bad scene but later on the day, when I was driving for my home in the evening, I thought about this. And I was thinking this whole series of events as a very bad practice. But who is bad? Where is the problem? Who is responsible? I am sure we don’t have answers for the same.

But after that we decided that all these ceremonies will be discussed first with the management and then needs to execute or not. I think it’s a good decision.

Sanat Sharma