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Leave the Table when Respect is no longer being served

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  You must find the courage to leave the table when respect is no longer being served  Disrespect hurts,  but it doesn’t define  your ultimate self-worth.  More than anything else,  its Disrespect at Work that  creates a very Toxic Workplace  So here are some insights to turn  disrespect into a source of strength 1 - Disrespect reflects the other person.  It's often about their insecurities,  not your value. 2 - Composure is your superpower.  Stay calm, don't let disrespect  shake your confidence. 3 - Set boundaries.  Clearly communicate  what’s acceptable behavior. 4 - Self-respect is your shield.  When you know your worth,  disrespect can't break you. 5 - Stand up for yourself.  Assertively address disrespect  when necessary. 6 - Empathy diffuses tension.  Try to understand  the root of disrespect. 7 - Choose your battles wisely.  Not all disrespect  deserves a reaction. 8 - Self-improvement.  Use moments of disrespect  to reflect and grow.

YOU, the Manager and leader is to be blamed for Mediocre Work Culture

  When Mediocrity becomes a Work Culture, YOU, the Manager and leader is to be blamed.  *𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦—𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘴.* said Kamal Haasan in his book.  And it is so true. When you lower your standards and your expectations; everybody else also does the same thing  In an organization,  what you tolerate becomes acceptable,  the bad becomes acceptable,  and the worst is okay.  And Your good has become great  Is that an organization that you want to work for?  Is that a work culture that you want to create?  As a manager and as a leader  What you deem acceptable  defines the standard  - of your organization  - of the work product  - of the work culture You are responsible for the Work Culture around You !  #WorkCulture #CoachHemant #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment 

Build the damn Door first.

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  Don't just wait for Opportunity to knock on your door. Build the damn Door first.   Many believe that we are mere  victims of our circumstances,  catching whatever opportunit ies  happen to come our way.  "We can’t create opportunities.  We have to wait." they say. Wrong. I beg to differ. Opportunities  don't just happen — they're created.  They are drawn to those  who are ready & prepared,  those who have positioned  themselves to seize them.  You have to be proactive,  to design your life with intention,  and not leave it to chance and destiny. It’s about living by choice, not by chance.  This means learning more continuously,  networking, and refining your skills,  so when the right moment comes,  you are not just ready for them; you are the one they want. Don't just wait  for opportunity to  knock on your door.  Build a beautiful door,  paint it in vibrant colors,  and invite opportunity in.  Take charge, and  live the life you design,  not the one h

People Don't Leave Bad Jobs. They leave Bad Bosses. (there is more)

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  People Do Not Leave Bad Jobs ... they leave bad managers.  Picture Abhi baaki Hain Mere Dost (There's more to the story my friend) People do not leave bad jobs, they leave lack of support. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave micromanagers. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave poor leadership. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave a culture of fear. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave broken promises. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave constant criticism. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave misaligned values. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave Lack of Vision  People do not leave bad jobs, they leave emotional burnout. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave lack of recognition. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave work-life imbalance. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave unfulfilled potential. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave unappreciative bosses / managers. People do not leave bad jobs, they leave stagnant environments. People d

Wrong Doors and Wrong Rooms

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  Better to admit that you walked through the wrong door than spend your life in the wrong room. In our lives,  we often find  ourselves stuck  in situations that  don’t feel right to us.  A job that drains our energy  A relationship that doesn't align A life choice that no longer serves us. It's easy to stay,  telling ourselves it will get better  or that it's too late to change things.  But the real power lies in recognizing  the mistake early and taking corrective  action before you're too deeply invested. This is also known as the sunk-cost fallacy.  It’s not about failure.  It’s about self-awareness.  Courage to pivot when necessary.  The longer you stay in the wrong room,  the harder it becomes to leave and get out.  So, if you do realize that you have  walked through the wrong door,  don’t be afraid to admit it and  make the choice to leave.  The right door is waiting. Stay alert. Take action. Don't settle. #CareerGrowth #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment

Of Imposter Syndrome, Big Goals and Motivating Yourself.

  Of Imposter Syndrome, Big Goals and Motivating Yourself.  One often gets struck by self-doubt ...  otherwise known as the  #ImposterSyndrome.  You begin to doubt  your own capabilities  and don't believe you can  achieve the big goals you have.  You should have a framework.  You should have a plan.  Plan with Milestones.  Celebrate achievement  of all your small milestones.  The mind-chatter is  a conversation between  the devil and the angel & that's  what causes Imposter syndrome.  You need to get rid of them and control the conversation that's going on in your head Have positive, motivating conversations with Yourself  #MindChatter #GrowthMindset #CoachHemant

When Mediocrity is set as standard, rubbish becomes acceptable

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  "𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦—𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘴."  ~ Kamal Haasan  And that is how, ladies and gentlemen,  #TeamCulture and #OrganizationCulture  are created, promoted and finally established.  Culture is not built overnight.  It's shaped by what we tolerate,  celebrate & normalize in daily work lives.  If we allow mediocrity to set the standard,  we risk creating an environment where the "good enough" becomes the new excellence,  and that’s dangerous for growth and innovation. Every single one of us plays a role in setting the tone.  From leaders to team members,  we are jointly responsible for ensuring  that excellence is the norm, not the exception.  By holding ourselves and others accountable  for higher standards, we build a culture  where true brilliance thri