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Social Conformity : “Balancing Belonging With Independent Thinking”
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Social conformity is a psychological concept studied since the mid-20th century, especially through Solomon Asch’s famous experiments. It refers to the tendency of individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group. In workplaces, conformity…
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Anticipatory Anxiety : “Managing the Stress of What Hasn’t Happened Yet”
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Anticipatory anxiety is a psychological concept describing the fear, worry, or stress people feel in advance of a future event. In workplace contexts, it often appears before presentations, performance reviews, deadlines, or big organizational changes. While mild…
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Fix Your Stars To Gaze At And Reach.
Setting clear goals and ambitions is essential. Your “stars” symbolize your aspirations and dreams, the essence of your existence. Many stop at merely acknowledging these stars.
However, the real transformation lies in fixing your gaze upon them. Keep them in sight constantly, making them the focal point of…
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Alexithymia : “Bridging the Gap Between Emotion and Expression”
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First studied in clinical psychology, alexithymia refers to difficulty in identifying, describing, and expressing emotions. In the workplace, it affects communication, empathy, and collaboration. Recognizing alexithymia helps HR design interventions for emotional awareness…
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Rumination : “Turning Reflection Into Growth, Not Burnout”
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In psychology, rumination refers to repetitive thinking, often focused on past events or mistakes. While excessive rumination is linked to stress and reduced performance, structured rumination can be reframed as a constructive tool — helping employees learn from setbacks, refine…
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Sometimes, wasted ..
Each moment of mindless time spent , robs us of some meaningful experiences and moments of interactions that we could have lived and enjoyed living. ‘Sometimes’ you wish you were wiser and that it would have been different ..
‘Sometimes’ is a beautiful – Robert Drake poem. We in the Corporate world maniacally pursue our…
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Performance Storyboarding : “Turning Goals Into a Visual Narrative”
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The concept of Performance Storyboarding is inspired by design thinking and creative industries, where storyboards are used to map out visual sequences before execution. Applied to HR, this method transforms performance planning into a visual storyline of milestones,…
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Stretch-Safety Spectrum : “Balancing Ambition With Achievability”
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The Stretch-Safety Spectrum emerges from motivational psychology and modern performance management practices. Traditional goal setting often swings between being too ambitious (causing burnout) or too easy (leading to complacency). The spectrum approach provides a…
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7 Horses of Motivation 🐎
Aristotle famously said that all human actions stem from one of the seven driving forces. Let’s explore these motivators that push us towards action:
– ‘Chance’: Serendipity plays a role, but remember, you must act when opportunity knocks.
– ‘Nature’: It influences our choices and actions, propelling us in…
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Bad Or Good?
In a world where everyone discusses others’ reputations, how often do we assess our own? A thought-provoking insight shared by DIG Julio Riberio – ‘Supercop’ sheds light on the intricacies of reputation.
When asked about his reputation by a journalist in Panjab
hq¹, he responded, “My reputation is bad with the crooked. It is those…
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