Are you a creative person? Well, before you answer that question, it stands to reason we first define what being a “creative person” means. In Mark McGuinness own words: “By creative people, I mean people who take creative approach to work and life. People who work hard, but because they love what they do, it [...]

In a recent trip to Hawaii, I had the most amazing customer service experience in the First Class seating of United Airlines. Firstly, it is just exhilarating to be going to Hawaii. Secondly, being upgraded to First Class at the last minute – simply mind blowing. Finally, having the customer experience that is just outstanding [...]

When I see the news these days, I am surprised that there is nothing but “DOOM” and “GLOOM”. The major headlines focus on rising unemployment rates, lack in consumer confidence and all things related to recession. Well! Freud once said, “the best way to control the public is to scare them”. And this is perfect [...]

This thanksgiving I am giving thanks to the Tribe that came together to help me conceptualize and write my e-book “PINK and Grow RICH“. This e-book came out of my conversations with many successful leaders. While I was speaking to them, I felt something totally shifted in me – a sense of purpose. Why did [...]

During my recent visit to India, I was invited to write for Indian women entrepreneurs…This was great opportunity and I was thrilled. Here is the copy of the article attached for those who don’t have access to this magazine. You might find something that might be of interest. The idea is to empower women to [...]

This week, I celebrated my Birthday (yesterday November 16th). Every year on this day, I celebrate it. But the past few years have been quite special. And the credit goes to Facebook. If you have ever received Birthday wishes on FB, you are getting the drift. Pre-FB Scenario I was not in touch with a [...]

I am in Raleigh, North Carolina speaking at the North Carolina Governer’s conference for women. My role is to represent the Asian American women who are 5% of the Total US population. As I started to think about how to represent this segment, I realized that the American Media has clubbed a large diverse community [...]

Every now and then, there is an event that brings forth an open dialogue and an opportunity to meet thought leaders. And I believe North Carolina’s Governer’s Women’s conference is one such event. I have been invited to speak at the conference Explore the Chasm—Change the World: Building Trust Across Race and Culture. This topic [...]

More and more, I am observing that people are denouncing Twitter and there is an emerging war between the “For” and “Against” parties. Most recently, retired basketball star Sir Charles (Barkley), on a CNBC replay said that, “people who use Twitter are idiots”. Well! it is these statements that categorize people into “those who have [...]

I have been to many conferences and people often tell me that they are extremely scared of Facebook as it has the potential to tarnish your professional identity. But who would have thought that it will become a force for people who are searching for jobs. There has been a lot of talk about recession [...]