Why We Shouldn’t Undermine the Power of Conversations: Refusing to engage with others hurts our chances of building better personal, professional and social relationships.
Author: Shakti Saran
World citizen with myriad interests covering Advocacy, Business Strategy, Communications, Environment & Nature, Health & Nutrition, Gardening, Inclusive Living, Management Consultancy, Meditation, Music, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Public Health, Science & Technology, Spirituality, Sustainability, Visual Arts, Travel, Yoga and much more
The Artless Art of Repartee
If brevity is the soul of wit, spontaneity is its zenith
The Magic of Systems Thinking
What is Systems Thinking; how relevant is it today and can it be used to address many of the worlds wicked problems?
Of Yoga, Yogis and Yoga Day
What is yoga, how did the practice of yoga develop and for what reasons should we celebrate Yoga Day?
The Essence of Sufi Music
What is so special about Sufi music that makes it so blissful?
Ten Lifelong Learnings from Covid-19
While COVID-19 has been an unprecedented calamity on a global scale, could there be a silver lining to it? What can we learn from this pandemic that we may otherwise not have been receptive to?
When in Doubt Dance
Why You're Never Too Old, Too Shy or Too Clumsy to Learn Dance
Dance is more than a hobby or a workout. It is a stress-buster, a source of contentment, a spiritual experience, and a tool to bring us closer
On Taking a Digital Sabbath
“The addictive pathways in neuroscience whilst using your cell phone are the same as those pressed in action while consuming opioids”, said Dr. Monica Sharma, an epidemiologist and former Director for Leadership development at the United Nations whilst commencing a workshop on transformational leadership. She invoked each of the participants to switch off their mobile … Continue reading On Taking a Digital Sabbath
Looking Beyond CSR
World over, Corporate Social Responsibility has become such a buzzword and its acronym CSR has become all pervasive, but how far can CSR help in bringing about desired change in improving the condition of our planet and its inhabitants? The antecedents of CSR are varied. In India, in a landmark amendment of the Company Act … Continue reading Looking Beyond CSR
Give me Your Watch and I’ll tell You the Time
Consultants are often the butt of jokes and although the consulting profession has rapidly evolved over time, myths on consultants and the consulting industry prevail. Consultants can add value in ways others would find difficult to. Check out this piece to find out just how consultants manage to do so.
