My blog rizkhan.in has completed a Year. The progress has been steady and the achievements there in, satisfying. It all started with a few nervous posts as I began to test waters initially. However after a year and 134 posts later, with more than 100K words penned, a growing reach and tremendous support from my readers, the blogContinue reading “Building Blogs & Adding Value”
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The ‘ Servant Leader ‘
The phrase ‘ Servant Leader ‘ may appear unusual and particularly when seen in the literal sense of the two words Servant and Leader there lies an inherent contradiction. However this leadership style has a different flavour. It is about being more collaborative than solitary, more consensual than uni-lateral, more sharing than being exclusive and more givingContinue reading “The ‘ Servant Leader ‘”
Mary Kay Ash
A hardworking businesswoman, a mentor, a leader, a visionary, who wanted to do everything within her power to help other women get ahead, Mary Kay Ash is an awe inspiring story of an achiever who defied the odds, fought setbacks and prejudices to eventually emerge heads and shoulders above many others. Life in the FastContinue reading “Mary Kay Ash”
Taylor’s ‘ Delicate ‘
Taylor Swift, song-writer, singer, producer, director etc. is one of the most multi faceted, talented and followed artist worldwide. In the business of music since the age of 17, when she started writing songs commercially, Taylor Swift has come a long way and though she is just 32, her career has been exceptional to sayContinue reading “Taylor’s ‘ Delicate ‘”
Writing my Obituary : A Leadership Lesson
I was fortunate enough to attend a Leadership Training Programme in 2011. The inaugural address was given by Mr M Damodaran an accomplished leader and one of the finest minds in Finance and Corporate Governance. After the initial introduction, Mr Damodaran asked the participants to write their own Obituary, much to their utter surprise. AnContinue reading “Writing my Obituary : A Leadership Lesson”
Invictus
If you are looking for a lesson on Team Building, leadership, perseverance, self belief, focus, effective communication, positive thinking and an orientation for success, then Invictus, the film, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in pivotal roles and directed by Clint Eastwood, is a must watch. Invictus, the 2009 film, based on John Carlin’s 2008Continue reading “Invictus”