Culture..Who creates the culture at workplace?
No Hard Feelings by Liz Fosslien & Mollie West Duffy reminded me of something simple but powerful, Culture always cascades from the leader. It’s not built on big gestures, bonuses, or slogans. It’s built on small, consistent actions — the smile, the good feedback, the quick check-in, the follow-up. These micro-actions create a culture where ...
Cognitive dissonance
Sometimes we say one thing, but our actions quietly contradict us. This is where cognitive dissonance comes in — that uncomfortable gap between what we claim to value and what we actually do. It doesn’t just create friction in our minds. It slowly reshapes us into people we never wanted to become. We say “family ...
But “if”
“ The keys rest beneath the carpet at the door. Heavy, metal, awkward in shape — they do not hide well, and that is the point. I place them so you’d feel them before you see them, so the soles of your feet would know before your eyes do. Sometimes I turn them, shift them, ...
Simple love, simply love
How can we be sure that we are truly loved? A type of love that is effortless, without fights or demands, that simply exists as it is. This love unfolds naturally, without plans or calculations. It fills you with warmth, safety, and certainty. Isn’t this the essence of unconditional love? A love where no interests ...
Peaceful Warrior’s mountain journey
We are wild. We want to control, achieve, and thrive, always demanding more, fighting for more. Not going to lie—it was all about the summit. Conquering the peak, no matter how hard it was. Many people had done it. How could I not? You can’t enjoy, suffer, or understand what is happening to you; you ...
Trusted Error Detectors
One of the brain’s most primitive responses to unfamiliar or challenging situations is the activation of the “fight-flight-freeze-fawn” response. This automatic reaction is a survival mechanism, allowing us to respond quickly to threats without having to consciously process the situation. However, this response can sometimes be an oversimplified shortcut that doesn’t always serve us well ...
True Colors : Have values?
One of my favorite questions to ask when getting to know someone new is, “Do you have values?” It’s a question that cuts to the core, one that you can’t gloss over or second guess. The moment the question is asked, any hesitation, any “let me think,” any string of adjectives you recall speaks volumes. ...
The leaking voyage
…She managed to make it halfway through her journey. She knew about all the leaks, knew where they were, and had even made patches herself to use when things got rough. It was exhausting to navigate the ship with all its challenges. There were other ships, small boats, and cruises around her. Sometimes the waves ...
Monologue 2
Perhaps this time, it’s about losing—losing in order to find the true one. Not the one needed for a temporary period, not for a quick fix, not for numbing pain.” It was about leaving surviving mode switching to life mode. What is life mode? Life modes can refer to anything happening in our daily lives—moments, ...
“Will you finish the rest of the French fries later?” “Mom, I’m not sure, let’s leave them for now. I’ll see after we play together on the slide.” As I followed her lead, I couldn’t help but notice how effortlessly she let go of making an immediate decision. She chose the “ now”, to live ...