THE CRITICAL DIALOGUE - LIFE AT WORK

In this episode of "An IDIOTS Guide To Success,"  I am going to talk about the 3 most powerful tools in your arsenal Justifying, Blaming and Whining. God! Imagine how you would have survived in this chaotic world without the power of these 3 tools! For me, they have been always a life-saving companion on road to success.

In this episode we explore how NOT taking responsibility and blaming is the IDIOTS way to Success!

Many organizations and business leaders would not be willing to acknowledge that their workplace could potentially be toxic, just so that they can present a clean image to the outside world. In todays episode I talk about the "Signs of a toxic workplace environment"

Majority of domestic abuse is of the psychological type which typically goes unnoticed and unreported. In this episode , i am going to talk about 'toxic families' and how to know if you are a victim of such an environment?

The foundation of any relationship, whether it be with a business associate, spouse, parent, client or, friend, is trust. In todays episode of #thecriticaldialogue I am going to talk about the 5 keys to build trust in your relationship.

There is something like 'Cycle of Change', which all of us go through in our life. Acknowledging where we are in this cycle and having the belief that the wheel of life keeps revolving all the time should give us the confidence of moving ahead. In todays episode of #thecriticaldialogue I am going to help you identify the stage of change you are in - right now.

Why compare yourself to others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you. In today's talk I talk about how "Comparison is the death of joy!"

Even in the most horrible of circumstances human beings have a choice and with choice comes the power to control a situation even when everything seems out of your control you can choose your own attitude and thereby establish meaning in every situation even when things seem hopeless and full of despair. Today I am going to talk about that one freedom which can never be taken away from you - The F...

We often shy away from difficult conversations – the critical dialogue as I call them. We must however realize that they are some of the most important conversations in our life and we just need the right approach to make them productive. Today I am going to talk about "How To Have A Difficult Conversation? - The 5 P's

When was the last time you walked up to someone and said a few words of appreciation?  When was it that someone walked up to you providing you with words of appreciation? In #thecriticaldialogue today, I am going to talk about the positive effects of 'appreciation' and how a daily dose could do a world of good to those you care for.

Have been trying hard to be normal? Have you been forced to behave so called 'normally'? Are you happy with the so called normal? In today's #thecriticaldialogue I am trying to explore how our attempts at being normal is taking us away from our true essence. Let me know what you think?

How do you think? What do you use to process or comprehend what you see? What skills do you use to think and contemplate? Did you know that your ability to think and contemplate could be limited by your vocabulary? In today's episode of #thecriticaldialogue I talk about how we can be limited in our thinking based on our limited vocabulary.

Movies and Media would make us believe that romance is about the grand gestures like spending an exorbitant amount of money on surprise gifts, trips or dates. However, that’s not what keeps a marriage intact. Today in #thecriticaldialogue I am talking about how building your emotional bank account can go a long way in your marital or romantic relationship

Initiating deliberate 'compelling actions' in life can radically upgrade your motivation to succeed. In today's #thecriticaldialogue I am going to talk about "How You Can Harness The Power Of A Compelling Action?'"

Deliberate Ignorance is something you must practice if you want to avoid all the distractions of the universe which come in the way of your success. It helps in overcoming the fatigue from the decision making process. In today's talk I explore how decisions can be made effectively with the practice of deliberate ignorance.

People react to conflicts differently, some calmly and others with explosive response. Some people flee from the conflict, and others go back fighting. In today's episode I explore "How we musn't respond to the position people take but learn to understand their underlying interests?"

What if you start leading your life as if it is a ‘practice’? There is a mindset during 'practice' which is not only positive but also acts as a great confidence booster. Tapping into that mindset can help you accomplish much more in life than what you do now. In today's episode I talk about "how you must lead your life as a practice?"

Your trauma could be in any area of your life – failure in math, a lost business deal, interpersonal conflicts, financial loss, being at the receiving end of deceit or loss of a dear one. In this episode I talk about how you shouldn't allow your past traumatic experience to define your future identity.

“Who you want to be” is much more important than who you are right now. Your ‘Goals’ should direct all your current identity and being far more than your past identity. In todays episode I talk about how you shouldn't be basing your identity on your past.

Don't resign - Design instead! Are you caught up in finding “who you really are”? It’s a trap best avoided. Instead focus your energies towards “What you want to be” – because that’s what matters. In this episode on Time Mastery, I talk about how your journey if self-discovery can at times be limiting your life

The two words i.e., loneliness and isolation point towards issues which people at the top have to deal with and address. There could be common grounds and differences as well. I today's episode i talk about how people at the top suffer from depression and anxiety due to increased isolation.

It's not how much we do, but what we get done that counts most. Therefore, top time masters develop clear goals, and then focus on the activities that will achieve them. In today's episode i talk about the importance of goals and how window shopping cannot help you achieve work-life harmony

Time is a paradox. We never seem to have enough time, yet we have all the time there is. The problem is not a shortage of time, but how we choose to use the time available to us. The key is to concentrate on the essentials, and ignore the non-essentials. In today's episode i talk about how your 'attitude is the key to achieving work-life harmony.

No want can force you to master your time. The "want to" must come from within. Some habits are relatively easy to change; others can be extremely difficult. In todays episode I talk about how changing habits can help us on our way to time mastery and a better work-life harmony.

People spend countless hours trying to find their ‘true-self’. They scourge the internet, run behind self-help gurus, buy books, join communes; all in search of finding that elusive ‘self’ which purportedly will lead them to ‘contentment’ and ‘happiness’ in life – A life of harmony. In today's episode on #thecriticaldialogue of Time Mastery, episode I explore "How Our Pursuit Of Finding The Elusiv...